Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
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Overview
Maker Olympus Corporation
Type mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
Released2020
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Compatible lenses Panasonic, Leica, Samyang, Tamron, Voigtländer, Yongnuo
Sensor/medium
Sensor 5184 x 3888 (20.4 megapixel)
Sensor typeTruePic IX
Sensor size 17.3 x 13mm (Four Thirds type)
Maximum resolution 20.4 Mp
8160 × 6120 (50 Mp) hand-held 'High Res Shot'
10368 × 7776 (80 Mp) Tripod 'High Res Shot'
Film format MPEG-4, H.264
Film speed 200–25600, with "LOW ISO 64"
Recording medium Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Focusing
Focus modesContrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View
Focus areas121 points
Focus bracketing Yes
Exposure/metering
Exposure bracketing ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Exposure metering Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Flash
Flash Yes (via hot shoe)
Flash exposure compensationRedeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
Flash synchronization 1/250 s
Flash bracketing Yes
Shutter
Shutter speeds 1/32000 – 60 s
Continuous shooting Bulb
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder built-in 2.36 MP (with Auto Luminance, 100% coverage)
Viewfinder magnification0.74x
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processor TruePic IX
White balance 7 presets, 4 Custom
WB bracketing Yes
Dynamic range bracketingYes
General
Video recording4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

Contents

BatteryBLH-1 lithium-ion battery
Optional accessoriesUSB charging
Data Port(s)USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec), Wireless 802.11ac, Bluetooth, Headphone port, Microphone port, micro HDMI
Body featuresMagnesium alloy
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69 mm (5.28 x 3.58 x 2.72″)
Weight 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Made in Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Chronology
Predecessor Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is the third iteration of the flagship camera in the series of OM-D mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras produced by Olympus on the Micro Four-Thirds system. [1] Released on February 28, 2020, it replaced the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.

The E-M1 Mark III follows the E-M1 Mark II in embracing artificial intelligence-based features such as a deep learning autofocus system and multi-shot image processing to simulate neutral-density filters and a hi-res mode that allows the 20-megapixel camera to produce 50-megapixel images while handheld and 80-megapixel images while being on tripod. The camera also includes a 60 frames-per-second continuous shooting mode. [2]

Features

Hi-resolution shot mode

In tripod and handheld mode, the camera rapidly captures 8 images (Tripod) or 16 images (Handheld) which are combined into 160 Mpx (tripod) or 320 MPx (handheld) of data, which the camera combines into 80 MPx (10368×7776 px) images in tripod mode or 50 MPx (8160×6120 px) image in handheld mode. [3] The tripod mode ISO limit is 1600, or ISO 6400 in handheld mode. Pictures can be saved in RAW or JPEG format. Handhold exposure can be set up to 4 seconds.[ citation needed ]

The benefit of hi-res mode is bigger resolution, low noise and an increase of dynamic range. [4] [5]

Reception

The E-M1 Mark III was generally favored for improvements made over the Mark II, such as the introduction of a handheld mode and a lower base cost. [6]

The camera took criticism for including the same 20-megapixel sensor, electronic viewfinder, and screen, as its predecessor, the Mark II. The same sensor is also present in the enthusiast-level Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III which was released just months earlier. [7]

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