OM System OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review
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Our editorial take on the OM System OM-D E-M1 Mark III
The OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a polished flagship in the Micro Four Thirds world, delivering standout features like Live ND with five steps of filtration, robust 7-stop in-body stabilization, and an impressive 60 fps burst rate with the electronic shutter. Its magnesium alloy body is weather-sealed and built for demanding field use, while specialized modes like Pro Capture (grabbing 35 frames before you fully press the shutter), 80MP high-res shot, and Starry Sky AF make it a versatile tool for landscape, wildlife, and astro shooters who prize portability and computational features over raw sensor size.
Reviewers consistently praise its well-rounded stills performance, ergonomics, and the practical advantages of the Micro Four Thirds format, especially for telephoto reach and compact travel kits. Battery life is solid in quick-sleep mode, and the interface is refined for serious enthusiasts. The trade-off is clear: at $1,799, you're paying flagship money for a smaller sensor and video specs (8-bit 4K/30p, no raw recording) that trail competing full-frame bodies. For stills shooters who value feature density and portability, it's a favorite in its class. For those prioritizing ultimate image quality or advanced video, larger-sensor rivals offer more bang for the buck.
- Innovative Live ND filter with five steps (ND2-ND32)
- Excellent 7-stop in-body stabilization for handheld shooting
- 60 fps electronic shutter and Pro Capture mode for fast action
- Compact, weather-sealed magnesium alloy build
- High-res shot modes up to 80MP and comprehensive focus stacking/bracketing
- Micro Four Thirds sensor limits low-light performance and depth of field control compared to full-frame
- 8-bit 4K/30p video with no raw recording lags behind competitors at this price
- Flagship pricing for a smaller sensor format
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This is a well-rounded camera and easily our favorite Micro Four Thirds body for stills-oriented shooters. Still, there are more capable cameras for the cash.
Battery life is pretty good on the camera. Using special features like high resolution multi-shot or Live ND will drain power a bit faster, but ...
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a Micro Four Thirds camera. What it lacks in sensor size and megapixels, it more than makes up for in portability, comfort, ...
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About this product
Live ND, Starry Sky AF.
Specs
- Battery
- BLH-1 rechargeable lithium-ion, 420 shots (CIPA rating) or 900 shots (quick sleep mode)
- Build Material
- magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- OM-Log
- Internal Codecs
- IPB
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/120p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 237 Mb/s
- Max Video Resolution
- DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
- Live Nd Modes
- ND2, ND4, ND8, ND16, ND32
- Focus Stacking
- Yes (8 images)
- Focus Bracketing
- Yes (3-999 frames)
- Pro Capture Mode
- Yes (35 frames prior to full press)
- High Res Shot Mode
- 80MP (Tripod), 50MP (Handheld)
- Fisheye Compensation
- Yes
- Anti Flicker Shooting
- Yes
- Keystone Compensation
- Yes
- Sensor Size
- Micro Four Thirds
- Sensor Type
- Live MOS
- Image Processor
- TruePic IX
- Effective Megapixels
- 20.4 MP
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Stills
- up to ISO 25600
- Continuous Shooting
- 15 fps with mechanical shutter, 60 fps with electronic shutter
- Viewfinder
- 2.36m-dot, 0.74x-magnification electronic viewfinder
- Rear Screen
- 3.0" 1.037m-dot vari-angle LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Usb
- USB Type-C
- Hdmi
- micro-HDMI (4:2:2 8-bit color output)
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm microphone
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Card Slots
- 2x SD (one UHS-II compatible)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, up to 7 stops
- Af Points
- 121 (all cross-type phase-detection)
- Af System
- 121-point on-chip phase-detection and 121 contrast-detection
- Af Low Light
- -3.5 EV
- Subject Detection
- Face Priority, Eye Priority AF
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$1,799Buy
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