The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a 20MP Micro 4 Thirds digicam aimed toward fanatic photographers. It options the identical sensor, AF system and 4K-video seize because the flagship E-M1 II and E-M1 X, in a significantly smaller, lighter package deal.
It is the primary within the E-M5 line to supply on-sensor section detect autofocus, which incorporates each face and eye detection modes. The up to date AF system is complemented by a 10 fps max burst price in AF-C. The digicam additionally will get a brand new picture stabilization system, an up to date EVF and a few small ergonomic enhancements.
Key takeaways
- 20MP 4 Thirds sensor
- 121-point hybrid autofocus system
- 50MP high-res shot mode
- 10 fps burst capturing with AF-C
- Cinema (DCI) and UHD 4K video
- Up 6.5EV of picture stabilization (CIPA-rating) with supported lenses
- 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder with 60 fps refresh price
- Intensive direct controls and articulating touchscreen
- Climate-sealed physique
- In-camera USB charging
- 1/8000 sec mechanical shutter velocity
The E-M5 III will probably be obtainable on the finish of November for a body-only worth of $1,199.99, CAN $1,499.99 in both black or silver. It would even be obtainable kitted with the weather-sealed Olympus 14-150mm F4-5.6 II for $1,799.99, CAN $2,249.99.
What’s new and the way it compares
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The E-M5 III is Olympus’s smallest, lightest 20MP digicam. Here is what else is new and the way it stacks up towards its friends. |
Physique and controls
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The rear of the E-M5 III is essentially unchanged, however some vital adjustments have been made to each the digicam’s prime plate and the EVF. |
Taking pictures expertise
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Picture editor Dan Bracaglia spent 48 hours capturing within the deserts of Southern, Utah, E-M5 III in hand. |
Pattern gallery
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Curious what sort of information the E-M5 III produces? Take a look at our huge pattern gallery. |
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