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.
 Olympus E-M1 Mark III Zuiko 12 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Olympus Corporation |
| Type | mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera |
| Released | 2020 |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible lenses | Panasonic, Leica, Samyang, Tamron, Voigtländer, Yongnuo |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 5184 x 3888 (20.4 megapixel) |
| Sensor type | TruePic 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 modes | Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View |
| Focus areas | 121 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 compensation | Redeye, 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 magnification | 0.74x |
| Frame coverage | 100% |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | TruePic IX |
| White balance | 7 presets, 4 Custom |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
| Dynamic range bracketing | Yes |
| General | |
| Video recording | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Battery | BLH-1 lithium-ion battery |
| Optional accessories | USB charging |
| Data Port(s) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec), Wireless 802.11ac, Bluetooth, Headphone port, Microphone port, micro HDMI |
| Body features | Magnesium 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 | Vietnam |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
| Successor | OM System OM-1 |
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
edit- 20.4-megapixel Micro Four-Thirds sensor
- 121-point autofocus system
- Image stabilization (up to 7.0 EV or up to 7.5 with 'Sync IS' lenses)
- ISO range: 200 to 25600, with "LOW ISO 64"
- Handheld high-resolution shot mode
- Starry Sky AF for Astrophotography
- Up to 60 frames per second
- Multi-shot mode simulates ND filters (ND2, ND4, ND8, ND16, ND32)
- LCD viewfinder
- 3 inch screen
- 420 shots per charge
- Dual SD card slots (1 x UHS-II, 1 x UHS-I)
- 8-way joystick
- IPX1-rated weather sealing
- USB charging
Hi-resolution shot mode
editIn 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
editThe 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]
References
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- ^ "E-M1 Mark III Digital Camera | Olympus Cameras, Audio & Binoculars". www.getolympus.com. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III review". DPReview. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Understanding Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and E-M1X High Res Shot modes". dpreview.com. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "HHHR increases dynamic range". smallsensorphotography.com. May 15, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "Olympus High Res Shot Mode Special Edition you can compare Normal versus High Res Shot Mode values". photonstophotos.net. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review". PCMAG. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ Artaius, James (February 29, 2020). "Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III review". digitalcameraworld. Retrieved April 22, 2021.