Thank you to Olympus Singapore for loaning the Olympus E-M5 Mark III to ClubSNAP for a review.
If there are 3 words to summarize the new Olympus E-M5iii, it would be:
Fast, Light & Rugged.
4.5years is a long time for an update since E-M5II, and certainly with tech advancements these days, there's alot of expectations.
This review will cover (from my perspective) the design aspects, AF low light and tracking capabilities, long exposure photography, high resolution (it's now 50MP), lotsa 5 axis handeheld shots, some handheld vlogging, and some videos featuring me (no pretty babes/hunks, sorry haha).
Here are the official features in a quick summary from Olympus Imaging Singapore
1. Outstanding portability with high image quality
2. Advanced DUAL FAST AF with 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF
3. 5-axis image stabilization in a dustproof splash-proof body
4. Pro Capture mode for lag-free shooting
5. Tripod High-Res Shot to 50M
6. Digital cinema standard 4K movies with high quality linear PCM recording when used with Olympus voice recorder LS-P1
7. Anti-flicker mode and flicker scan
8. USB Camera charge
"Olympus Singapore is pleased to announce the launch of the new OM-D E-M5 Mark III. Advancing from the highly
successful OM-D E-M5 flagship series, the upcoming successor sees a boost of technological advancements
while bringing portability and image quality into the next dimension.
Olympus interchangeable lens camera systems’ biggest advantage is the amazing mobility thanks to the compact,
lightweight camera system, including lenses. The highly portable interchangeable lens camera is equipped with the
same 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF as the OM-D E-M1 Mark II professional model, offering
high-speed, high-precision autofocus capabilities in a compact, lightweight body.
With a new image stabilization unit, the OM-D E-M5 Mark III features in-body 5-axis image stabilization in a dustproof and splash proof body. Equipped with versatile
shooting features new to the OM-D E-M5 series such as PRO Capture and Tripod High-res Shot to 50M, the OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a power house in a small package.
Say goodbye to large set-ups with additional bulk equipment, by combining both in-body 5-axis image
stabilisation and Olympus Voice recorder – LS-P1, recording of 4K videos with high quality linear PCM
recording is redefined with the OM-D E-M5 Mark III"
Made a comparison table on E-M5II, Pen F, E-M1 II vs E-M5 III for easy reference. Most info courtesy of DPReview.
If there are 3 words to summarize the new Olympus E-M5iii, it would be:
Fast, Light & Rugged.
4.5years is a long time for an update since E-M5II, and certainly with tech advancements these days, there's alot of expectations.
This review will cover (from my perspective) the design aspects, AF low light and tracking capabilities, long exposure photography, high resolution (it's now 50MP), lotsa 5 axis handeheld shots, some handheld vlogging, and some videos featuring me (no pretty babes/hunks, sorry haha).
Here are the official features in a quick summary from Olympus Imaging Singapore
1. Outstanding portability with high image quality
2. Advanced DUAL FAST AF with 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF
3. 5-axis image stabilization in a dustproof splash-proof body
4. Pro Capture mode for lag-free shooting
5. Tripod High-Res Shot to 50M
6. Digital cinema standard 4K movies with high quality linear PCM recording when used with Olympus voice recorder LS-P1
7. Anti-flicker mode and flicker scan
8. USB Camera charge
"Olympus Singapore is pleased to announce the launch of the new OM-D E-M5 Mark III. Advancing from the highly
successful OM-D E-M5 flagship series, the upcoming successor sees a boost of technological advancements
while bringing portability and image quality into the next dimension.
Olympus interchangeable lens camera systems’ biggest advantage is the amazing mobility thanks to the compact,
lightweight camera system, including lenses. The highly portable interchangeable lens camera is equipped with the
same 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF as the OM-D E-M1 Mark II professional model, offering
high-speed, high-precision autofocus capabilities in a compact, lightweight body.
With a new image stabilization unit, the OM-D E-M5 Mark III features in-body 5-axis image stabilization in a dustproof and splash proof body. Equipped with versatile
shooting features new to the OM-D E-M5 series such as PRO Capture and Tripod High-res Shot to 50M, the OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a power house in a small package.
Say goodbye to large set-ups with additional bulk equipment, by combining both in-body 5-axis image
stabilisation and Olympus Voice recorder – LS-P1, recording of 4K videos with high quality linear PCM
recording is redefined with the OM-D E-M5 Mark III"
Made a comparison table on E-M5II, Pen F, E-M1 II vs E-M5 III for easy reference. Most info courtesy of DPReview.
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