Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera Body Only, Black, 16.8MP Full, 3" Tilting Wide Monitor, 60-1/8000sec Shutter Speed, Wi-Fi, Weatherproof

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Enrique L : Does the Olympus OM-D E-M1 have IBIS?
Shopper : will we have to update the firmware on the new EM1 camera?NILS E : Probably. The latest firmware is 4.1 which can be loaded into the camera over the Internet using a supplied cable and the OLYMPUS Digital Camera Updater app (Mac or Windows). The app will tell you if the camera body and any attached lenses can be updated. Just takes a few minutes.
VIBEKE L : i am thinking of getting the 45 1.8 for indoor sports photography (high school volleyball.) Any comments????ARTHUR E : f stop will be fine, especially combined with higher ASA, to stop action, Only problem would be the 90 mm (equivalent slr) lens which may not be long enough to isolate the individuals and ball. Unless you get real close seats, in which case it may be ok. I would prefer using a 25 or 35 to ca 75 telephoto with f18 or 2.8, but if Olympus offers that I am sure it will be expensive. But with that you can get faces... Or use the 45 mm lens and bring the individuals front and center with Adobe Lightroom. Have fun, in any case. artKAREN B : Yes. I think it would work well. It's a great lens and with f/1.8 it's very fast.KENNETH H : I have used the 45 1.8 to shoot indoor ice hockey...it performs very well and is one of the best values for MFT cameras...I am not sure how close you can get to the volleyball action so the 45 may not be enough reach . The 75 1.8 is a great lens for shooting volleyball...I now of several people who use the 75 for volleyball and basketball....good luck in whatever you chooseChristoph G : I have shot College volleyball twice in the past three years and used a 700-200 mm zoom lens on a Nikon DX body. That seemed to give the right amount of reach to get close to the players without sitting close o the field and then having to shoot upwards and getting mostly legs. I could focus on players that are blocking at the net and remain at eye level with them or reaching across the court to get the players' concentrated faces as they await the serve rather than their behinds. Aside from these considerations, I would not favor the 45mm 1.8 lens because I prefer the flexibility of a zoom lens (in HS you may be allowed to get close, but even then you can't really zoom with your feet) and a heavier lens that makes it easier to keep the camera stable. The 45/1.8 is very lightweight and small. So, depending on your style of images I would go with a 1/2.8 zoom. Either one of the two Olympus zooms or the Panasonic 35-100mm (that choice would depend on your shooting style)..WES B : Very fast and VERY sharp. An excellent lens for any situation requiring medium telephoto reach and a fast maximum aperture. Doesn't get much better. That said, it is my opinion that Olympus could have manufactured the lens using a better quality exterior finish. That's my only gripe.PHILIP D : I own five Olympus high-grade lenses and the 45mm is by far my favorite. Beautiful sharp, clear, and detailed images, even wide open at 1.8. Amazingly fast auto-focus that will certainly fit your intent. I've used a lot of lenses in my 40+ years of photography and I would claim this one to be among the very best. Without reservation I would strongly recommend this lens. Go for it! You won't be disappointed.JURGEN K : HI, A better choice would be the 12-40 f2.8 Pro for this work, but the 45 f1.8 is a fabulous lens as well.PETER H : That is a great lens and very fast. My reservation would be the effective focal length. 90mm effecTive is great for portraits but unless you are pretty close to the action the people in your images may be fairly small

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2017-05-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this camera!

I bought this as a compact camera for hiking and travel. Now I find I never use my Nikon D750. The images from the Olympus compare very well with the much larger heavier Nikon. The M1 is now my go to camera

Gene

2017-03-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Powerful photography tool

I chose Olympus OM-D E-M1 over Fujifilm X-T1 although I really like dials placement and functions on X-T1. Olympus is smaller, both camera and lenses, and this was primary decision factor. Dials and buttons are really easy to customize. E-M1 is extremely powerful photography tool and I really enjoy it. Going to buy some prime lenses for it soon.

Aleksey

2017-01-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Micro 4/3 camera

A great camera! Switched from the 620 to OMD.. and all I can say is OMG! Light weight, a great hand grip to stabilize the already 5 axis camera. It is more than I ever dreamed could be built into a camera. Great fun features like the live composite and time lapse. I am still exploring all of the wonderful features it has, and i have had it for 2 years!

Debra

2017-01-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A Rugged Camera and a Capable System

The OM-D E-M1 is a brilliant camera and can be summed up, in my opinion, with a few well chosen words: compact, rugged, capable. Having owned cameras from a number of manufacturers over the years, I keep coming back to Olympus for their lightweight, compact dimensions and rugged reliability. Add to that a flexible, intuitive interface and excellent image quality and you really have a winning package. For me, the OM-D E-M1 has all of that and more. Shooting in Canada’s north country, I routinely carry my equipment over kilometres of trail in temperatures a low as minus thirty or forty degrees Celsius. I have owned four different Olympus digital cameras and have never had a problem with any of them, and the OM-D E-M1 is especially rugged. Its solid build instills confidence, while the micro four-thirds system allows me to carry a full range of lenses without breaking my back. The weight difference between the OM-D E-M1 and a couple of lenses compared to an APS-C unit I also own, is significant. With the E-M1, I can enjoy the hike make great photos and carry extras that I’d have to leave behind with the other system. All in all, I couldn't be happier with this camera and its lens system. Easily a five star product!

Christopher

2017-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Rugged, compact, powerful

Great, rugged photo machine. I have been using this for over 2 years and don't regret switching to the micro 4/3 system. Great for landscapes!

Jeff

2016-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A Great Replacement For Larger DSLR's

Traded up to this camera after using a APS-C DSLR for many years. I just got tired of lugging around all that weight! For the most part, I have been very happy with the switch. Camera is pretty fast, the lenses are half the size but just as good as their larger friends. I only wish the focus speeds were a bit better, but that was worth the trade off!

Nick S.

2016-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Top Notch Quality Camera and Lenses.

Having spent most of my adult life using om1's and om1n's and even a trusty om10 (my first slr), I knew I liked the size of that camera. I had my foray into digital photography with a wonderful 4/3 camera with a terrific Leica branded lens. However the size of the OM-D em-1 was very appealing, and the icing on the cake was the Zuiko Pro lenses designed to be used with it. When I saw the f1.8 8mm fisheye lens, I had to have it, and that clinched the em-1 decision! The 7mm-14mm was also a must-have. Needless to say I'm a big wide-angle photo fan. 12-40mm was next on the list, and it was time to study this remarkable, and very complex camera. Well, that's still a work in progress as there are many custom options and many menus to memorize. Much to chew on! Of course a camera is only as good as the lenses put in front of it, and that's where Olympus shines. The quality of the new Pro lenses is palpable, and being dust/moisture-proof is a big plus. And the f1.8 8mm fisheye that drew me in from the get-go? Terrific piece of glass. Olympus deserves an award based on that lens alone. I'll have loads of fun with it. Like an old girlfriend, I'll never stop loving my OM-1n, however this em-1 brings the same emotion into the 21st century for me, and for that, Olympus, I am most grateful. Well done.

Gregan

2016-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Olympus Legacy Quality

Having spent some of my adult life using om1's and om1n's and even a trusty om10 (my first slr), I knew I liked the size of that sale camera. I had my foray into digital photography with a wonderful 4/3 camera with a terrific Leica branded lens. The size of the OM-D em-1 was very appealing, and the icing on the cake was the Zuiko Pro lenses designed to be used with it. When I saw the f1.8 8mm fisheye lens, I had to have it, and that clinched the em-1 decision! The 7mm-14mm was also a must-have. Needless to say I'm a big wide-angle photo fan at the moment. 12-40mm was next on the list, and it was time to study this remarkable, and very complex camera. Well that's still a work in progress as there are many custom options and many menus to memorize. This all adds to the allure of these pieces of kit. Much to chew on! Of course a camera is only as good as the lenses put in front of it, and that's where Olympus shines. These new Pro lenses are just quality personified, and being dust/moisture-proof is a big plus. And the f1.8 8mm fisheye that drew me in from the get-go? What a nifty piece of glass. Olympus deserves an award based on that lens alone. I'll have loads of fun with that lens alone with my new camera. Like an old girlfriend, I'll never stop loving my OM-1n, however this em-1 brings the same emotion into the 21st century for me, and for that, Olympus, I am most grateful. Well done.

Gregan

2016-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A powerful, high quality camera

After using the E-M10 (which I loved) for 18 months, I switched to the E-M1 because I needed a camera that was splash-proof and freeze-proof. Well, I absolutely adore the E-M1! Even though it’s a bit heavier and bulkier than the E-M10, its size and weight are still very reasonable. The image quality is superb, and it has quite a few nice features (like focus stacking). I am more than satisfied with this camera.

Sylvie

2016-11-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

love its

I am used em1 more than 2 years old, this is great camera with small and light body. love its

Daniel t.

2016-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

Well built camera with great features for being creative with the shot s I take. Love the EVF, which is one the main reasons I purchased this camera. I have a pl2 which I love for candid shots, but missed a viewfinder.

Mike

2016-10-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Yes the Flagship

I recently purchased the E- M1 wanting a second camera to go with my E-M10 Mk II, while they are both great and featured packed the E-M1 is really the top of the line. I can see why it's the choice of professionals. Everything is just a customize-able button away, setup is easy and every condition can be met for any shooting style. My camera came native with firmware 4.1 so it's the latest and greatest just behind the EM1 MKII without the wait or more expense. Quality is top notch as in all Olympus products I've owned The full weather resistance was a key feature to get a second/ third Olympus. I've always been an Olympus user going back to my full size VHS camcorder and 5MP C5050Z. I currently also own the TG-4 so needless to say the Olympus brand has given me everything I wanted and needed in video and still photography. With a new grand daughter on the way I'll have the finest equipment to capture my newest loving addition to my family.

Daniel

2016-10-03T08:37:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Loving my new Olympus D-EM1

I received my M1 about 10 days and loving the ease of operation and the many controls I have available to me. The resulting photos are sharp and I have received many compliments on the shots that I have posted on Facebook from my friends and family. I'm using the 12-40 F2.8 lens and also the 9-18 F4-5.6 lens with this camera and I'm getting specular shots--both wide angle shots and macro shots. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants a light-weight professional camera.

Dave E.

2016-10-01T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Worth the money if you have older 43rds lenses

Camera is excellent. Missing one star due to camera lever failing and CAF+back button focus+RLS priority issues. AF could be better, but works better than anything else in the range for the older 43rds lenses.

Graham

2016-09-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simply Awesome!

This is my first true digital camera and I couldn't be happier. There are a lot of features that make the camera outstanding. As a novice this camera gets me up and running in a flash!

Clayton

2016-09-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent camera

Excellent camera. Love the functions and quality. Don't miss my Nikon at all.

Marc

2016-08-25T05:49:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little camera, impressive results and performance

I've been looking at this camera for a month or more, trying to decide whether it was worth investing in a new system. I'm a working pro and shoot a Nikon D3. I love the Nikon and the images I get from it but it is a big, heavy camera. Add the 70-200 f2.8 zoom lens on it and it is a big package. So, I considered the Olympus OM-D, EM-1 and finally took the plunge when the price for the body and lens came down a bit. So, although I've only used the Olympus a couple of times I've been shooting professionally and personally long enough (40-plus years) to recognize how capable a tool it is. Solidly-built, pro features, a quality lens (12-40 f2.8) add up to a great camera. My only qualm, not a complaint mind you, is how small it is. While that is an advantage when you're shooting for several hours, with the 12-40mm lens on it, the camera seems a bit nose-heavy. Also, it has a nice, comfortable grip but I have large hands and they swallow the little EM-1. I think that will be solved when I add the Olympus battery pack grip. Then it will handle more like my D3 but will weigh considerably less. Check out the OM-D EM-1, it can produce great images and excellent video. I'm a believer, well-done Olympus.

Robert M.

2016-08-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Could not be happier!

I started out with an OM-10, then went to an OM-1, OM-2n, and finally an OM-4Ti. I fought the switch to digital for years. I finally, reluctantly, decided that I would make the switch. The cost of film and developing has gotten to the point where it is cost prohibitive. Digital photography has also improved a lot over the years. I decided to try the OM-D E-M1 and I could not be happier. I can use all of my old lenses, as well as some new digital ones that I have bought. The pictures this camera produces are only limited by my ability. I am an amateur, and there is a learning curve. I was taking decent pictures within minutes, but it has taken several months to become very comfortable with it. I can see it taking a very long time for me to master it, and I look forward to every minute!

Dbubs

2016-08-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Build/Quality/Size

one of the best camera i have ever had... weather sealed, gorgeously made Phase detection works very well with those 4/3 lens for the HLD-7 grip, I don't think is needed as the grip on the E-M1 is already very good, as long as you pack a some extra batteries with you, it should last you long enough. However, this is only my personal preference. this is a well balanced camera with quality(image) and size, highly recommended.

EM

2016-07-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Light system that packs a punch.

Perfect for what I do. Mainly portraiture and fine art, I needed a lighter camera system that could still pack the punch and power to take beautiful photographs. And this camera does just that. Love the customization options available and the ease of navigating through menu systems. Fast, quiet (even more quite in silent mode!), love this simulated OVF as well as the electronic viewfinder. Personally I am not to fond of electronic viewfinders as they just seem like tiny tv screens, but the om-d em-1 viewfinder doesn't hurt my eyes even with extended use. The only complaint I really have is about the noise at higher ISO levels, it can make photographing inside in low light quite difficult without flash, even with a f/1.8 lens. Other than that though, I take it everywhere with me. Love the micro 4/3 system.

Renae

2016-06-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fits my needs very well

I am enjoying using the E-M1 very much. The camera's image stability, compact size, and lenses help to produce great images. Function buttons help to access needed features quickly. These are the features I enjoy: Focus peaking (great for macro), HDR, Bracketing for many camera settings, Touch screen (touch to focus on any point and take picture, Live view is great to see your exposure before the image to taken, Tilt screen, etc. Will produce professional images. Live view is a great help, it even offers depth of field previewing. The auto-focus is very good and quick, but the type of auto-focus being used works best in good light and is not optimal for fast moving objects like birds in flight. Most of the published reviews of this camera point this out. I moved from a Canon 60D to the E-M1 for birding, so I miss the better in flight auto-focus. But the other features of the camera outway this. Because of the built-in image stability and the 2x crop factor I can now work with a 600mm lens with IS for one fourth of the cost of Canon. With lenses with IS it can produce a 6x stop increase! If anyone complains about this camera it would appear they did not research their purchase. There is no camera that does everything for this price. The E-M1 did what I needed and did it well.

Matthew

2016-06-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb camera. Fantastic customer support and free, valuable software upgrades.

The OMD EM-1: There is no substitute! I've enjoyed all my Olympus analog and digital cameras, but this one takes the cake. You'll know you've picked a winner the moment you hold it in your hands: it feels solid and fits like a glove. Highly recommended without reservation (Irresponsible, overly emotional reviews by the odd outlier angry customer notwithstanding). Check out the overwhelmingly positive professional reviews.

Phaedrum

2016-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Don't waste your money with Olympus...no quality control and does not care about their customers

I originally purchased the E-M1 because of the great reviews and it had much of the manual custom features I was looking for. I liked the whole MFT lens ecosystem. However it turns out that Olympus has very poor quality, and they can't seem to fix their products when sent in for repair. Instead they will send you back a camera three times with the same issue. And then tell you it's not their problem. This is the fourth olympus camera that I've owned over the past 20 years. Three digital and one film. All the digitals have had some sort of issue, either from the factory or soon after the warrantee expired. I'm not rough on my equipment. Most of it looks brand new, even after 3-4 years. On this last one (EM-1) I even purchased an extended warrantee just in case. But now I have broken camera that has been attempted to be fixed 3 times. Pure junk. I have now learned my lesson. I'm going back to a quality camera company that cares about their customers.

Eric

2016-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Apparently Mirrorless means Useless

This is a great camera if you are not professional. If you do mainly sports or other action type work you are better off with some thing from Nikon or Canon. The auto focus is good but the continuous auto focus seems not to work (well). The biggest gripe I have with this camera is the buffering that happens when shooting in high rate after about 20 consecutive shots the camera with freeze, or pause between photos, really aggravating when you want to go all out for a 5 second action shot something a film camera can do FILM or even my iphone. Admittedly this is getting better with each firmware update but still, just shy of whats needs to play with the top dogs or be a flagship model. I am some what taken aback that olympus make the claim that they are putting "Hollywood in your hands". I live and work in Hollywood and can tell you that no this camera does not. Hollywood is 4k something this camera can't handle or Olympus is unwilling to unlock on the camera. I do not understand how Olympus can expect anyone to sink a grand into this camera and it not have 4k. MY CELL PHONE HAS 4K and can make calls. Now I'm not saying I want the camera to make calls but what I do want is the ability to shoot on what will be the next main format, 4k. My Go Pro does 4k why not this. On the matter of my Go pro, that also does 1080p at 60fps why can't this camera at least manage that. I would almost be willing to forgive the lack of 4k if Olympus was willing to give us some high Fps features, There is nothing "cinematic" about 24 fps or better. 60fps is objectively better and smoother. Battery life is kinda short on the camera and the grip with an extra battery is a must. If we compare the camera to the canon 70D which can do 60fps at 720p the camera feels lacking. The USB cable is just blatant making something proprietary for the sake of making more money when you loose or break the old one. Micro USB is the industry standard, get with the program especially if you are going to require the USB cable for firmware updates whats good on this camera: micro 3/4 lenses are dirt cheap wifi controls are neat

pete

2016-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth much more than it's price... Excellent product!

After using this for more than a year, I am really happy that I made the right decision in going m43 with Olympus! The features that one gets with this camera is just crazy good, on top of excellent image quality. I know people that have made 16"x24" remarkable prints with the OMD E-M1 sensor. All in all, this is definitely a very sound and dependable system that is here to stay.

ALI

2016-05-17T09:29:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a fantastic little, full-featured and highly advanced camera

This is a fantastic little, full-featured and highly advanced camera. Lots of features and menus but well worth taking the time to learn. Experienced photographers should have no problem coming up to speed with this camera. And with the right lens focus stacking is available. A pretty incredible technology. This camera represents the new leading edge of where camera's are going in the future.

Roy K.

2016-05-11T05:09:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing Quality and Easy to Use!

I needed a new "everyday" kind of camera for anythkng from street photography to a trusty vacation companion. This camera surpassed my expectations, capturing crisp, vibrant images in just about any lighting condition without a need for a flash. Another great thing about this body is that I can also take it into the studio. I give it two thumbs up and recommend it to photographers at all levels. Only slight con is that the interface can be a tad slow when powering on for an instant shot, but the results outweigh that tiny mistep.

justin f.

2016-05-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly Customizable, Very Capable

I upgraded to the OMD after burning out the screen on my dad's older E-Pl2 and decided it was time to get my own kit. I loved the customizability of the camera settings from the E-Pl2 and found that the OMD delivered in that area - and with much better image quality. The weather-sealing and 5-axis stabilization on the OMD is solid, though one thing I'd advise for extended shooting or with larger lenses like the 40-150 PRO is the HLD-7. Having that extra grip and battery life really helps. Overall, an extremely solid camera. It does what you want it to out-of-the box, does even more if you want to customize it to your shooting style, and feels very balanced, no matter what lens you choose to mount on it. I would recommend it to any photographer looking to take their shooting to another level.

Benedict

2016-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

compact beast of a camera

This camera is the best machine in the mirrorless family. Ive gotten it soaked with salt and fresh water on my vacation in the Philippines. The image stablizer works perfectly, especially at night when i shoot free hand. I use it during the day and late at night and every shot is crystal clear. It has a sturdy feel when you hold it unlike other mirrorless cameras. Its lite weight and durable. Highly recommended if your are looking for a mirrorless camera.

JT m.

2016-04-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this camera

I've been using this camera for going on three years and I absolutely love what it can do; I primarily use it for photographing birds. Being an advanced beginner, I know there are many features I don't use, but I'm getting used to new ones little by little and as I want more versatility and capability. The first camera got a good drenching in heavy rain (unfortunately) and has major corrosion; the battery is drained when "OFF"; when "on" and in sleep mode it completely functions perfectly. I HAD TO get a replacement camera; I got the same model because I don't want to deal with a high learning curve and it suits me very well. I like the size and fit in my hand. The old one will serve as a spare and use by less experienced family members.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Specifications

  • Body material

    Magnesium alloy body

  • Lens mount

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Image Sensor

    4/3" Live MOS sensor

  • Effective pixels

    16.3 Megapixels

  • Filter array

    Primary color filter (RGB)

  • Aspect ratio

    4:3

  • Area

    17.3 x 13.0mm

  • Full resolution

    16.8 Megapixels

  • Engine Type

    TruePic VII

  • Dust reduction filter

    Supersonic Wave Filter

  • Viewfinder type

    Electronic Viewfinder

  • Pixel number

    2.360K dots

  • Diopter adjustment

    Yes -4.0 - +2.0 diopters /built-in type

  • Field of view

    Approx. 100%

  • Magnification

    Max. 1.48x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 diopter (depending on selected viewfinder style)

  • Eye point

    21mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens

  • Displayed information

    Aperture value
    Shutter speed
    AF frame (super impose)
    AF confirmation mark
    AF lock

  • Brightness adjustment

    +/- 7 levels

  • Correction of color temperature

    +/- 7 levels

  • Live View

    Displayed info: Aperture
    Shutter speed
    Auto bracket
    AE lock
    Focus mode
    AF typ: Contrast detection autofocus and phase difference detection autofocus 100% field of view: Approx. 100%
    Magnification levels: 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x

  • Image Stabilizer

    Type: Sensor shift
    Modes: Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation
    Effective Compensation Range: Up to 5 EV steps, Up to 4 EV steps (CIPA)

  • Focusing System: Method

    High-speed imager AF (Contrast detection / Phase difference detection)

  • Focusing System: Focus areas

    81 points / All target, Group target (9-areas), Single target (normal), Single target (small)
    37 points / Phase-difference detection AF - All target, Group target (9-areas), Single target (normal), Single target (small)
    800 points / Manual selection

  • Focusing System: AF lock

    Yes, Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customized)

  • Focusing System: Modes

    Manual focus
    Single AF
    Continuous AF
    Single AF + MF
    AF Tracking

  • Focusing System: FaceDetection Extension

    Eye Detect AF: Off
    Left side priority
    Near side priority
    Right side priority

  • Exposure System: Modes

    Program automatic
    Aperture priority
    Shutter priority
    Manual
    Bulb

  • Exposure System: Exposure compensation

    +/- 5EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )

  • Exposure System: Exposure bracketing

    2 / 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
    7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps )

  • Exposure System: ISO bracketing

    3 frames ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps )

  • Exposure System: My Mode

    4 settings storable

  • Exposure System: Enhancement function

    Shadow Adjustment Technology

  • Scene Modes

    Modes:
    Portrait
    e-Portrait
    Landscape
    Landscape with Portrait
    Macro
    No of screen modes: 24

  • Art Filter

    Modes: Pop Art
    Soft Focus
    Pale & Light Color
    Light Tone
    Grainy Film
    Variation / Effect: Yes

  • Photo Story: Modes

    Fun Frame
    Standard

  • Sensitivity

    Auto: ISO LOW - 25600 (customizable, default ISO LOW - 1600)
    Manual: ISO LOW - 25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps

  • Shutter

    Shutter type: Computerized focal-plane
    Shutter Self timer: 2s / 12s

  • Shutter Speeds

    Range: 1/8000 - 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
    Bulb mode: Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)

  • White Balance: AUTO WB system

    Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor

  • White Balance: Manual (OneTouch)

    Yes

  • White Balance: White balance bracketing

    3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6mired steps

  • White Balance: One-touch white balance

    2 custom settings can be registered

  • White Balance: Custom WB

    1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)

  • White Balance: Preset values

    Tungsten
    Fluorescent 1
    Sunlight
    Flash
    Overcast

  • White Balance: Auto Flash adjustment

    Off / Auto WB / Flash

  • Sequence Shooting: Speed (H)

    Approx. 10fps

  • Sequence Shooting: Speed (L

    6.5fps (IS off), 3.5fps (IS on)

  • Sequence Shooting: Max. number of frames

    50 frames (RAW)
    Up to card capacity (JPG /Large Normal mode)

  • Sequence Shooting: Conditions

    Memory card: Toshiba SDXC UHS-I card R95 W80 model Premiugate series Class 10 8GB

  • Image Processing: Color space

    sRGB / AdobeRGB

  • Image Processing: Sharpness + Contrast

    5 levels /Contrast: 5 levels/Saturation: 5 levels

  • Image Processing: Black & White filter

    Yellow, Orange, Red, Green

  • Image Processing: Black & White toning

    Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode

  • Image Processing: Picture mode

    i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Art Filter

  • Image Processing: Gradation

    4levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)

  • Image Processing: Engine

    TruePic VII

  • Image Processing: Art Filter bracketing

    Yes

  • Image Processing: Tele converter effect

    2x

  • Internal Flash

    Modes:
    AUTO
    Manual
    Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
    Red-eye reduction
    Slow synchronization with
    red-eye reduction
    Type: Detachable flash (bundled)
    Flash compensation: +/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps )
    Guide number: 10 (ISO 200) <

  • External Flash Control

    X-sync speed: 1/250s / 1/4000s (Super FP Mode)
    Type: TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
    Modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization, 2nd curtain and slow, synchronization & Fill-in for exclusive flash
    Intensity: +/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)

  • Wireless Flash Control

    Number of channels: 4 channels
    Compatible external flash: FL-36R, FL-50R, FL-300R, FL-600R
    Control method: Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light
    Group setting: 4 groups
    Available when used together with cameras compatible with the O

  • Monitor

    Monitor type: Tiltable LCD - Touch Panel
    Monitor size: 7.6cm / 3.0" (3:2)
    Resolution: 1037000 dots
    Brightness adjustment: +/- 7 levels
    Color balance: +/- 3 levels Vivid (default) /Natural

  • Level Gauge

    Detection: 2-axis
    Display: Rear display and viewfinder

  • Super Control Panel: Displayed info

    Battery indicator
    Record mode
    Shutter speed
    Aperture value
    Exposure compensation indicator

  • Recording Formats

    RAW: 12bit
    RAW & JPEG: Yes parallel recording
    JPEG: Yes
    Aspect ratio: 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4
    MPO (3D): Yes

  • Image Size: RAW

    4608 x 3456 compressed /17MB / frame
    4608 x 3456 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 7.5MB /frame
    4608 x 3456 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 3.5MB /frame
    2560 x 1920 Normal (compression: 1/8) 1.1MB / frame
    1024 x 768 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.4MB /frame

  • Still Image Recording

    EXIF: 2.2
    PIM: III
    DPOF: Yes
    DCF: Yes

  • Recording format

    MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264), AVI(Motion JPEG)

  • Image Stabilization Mode

    Yes Sensor shift

  • HD Movie quality

    Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 30p, 24Mbps (MOV)
    Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 30p, 16Mbps (MOV)
    HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) 30p, 12Mbps (MOV)
    HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) 30p, 8Mbps (MOV)
    HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 30fps (AVI Motion JPEG)

  • Movie quality

    640 x 480 / 30fps (AVI Motion JPEG)
    29min (17Mbps)
    14min (SD) / 7min (HD) (AVI Motion JPEG)

  • Max. file size

    4GB (AVCHD)
    2GB (Motion-JPEG)

  • Exposure Modes

    Aperture priority
    Art Filter
    Manual
    Program automatic
    Shutter priority

  • Movie effects

    Multi shot echo
    One shot echo

  • Sound Recording System

    Internal microphone: Stereo
    Recording format: Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format Base
    External microphone: Optional
    Image footage: 30s
    Speaker: Yes
    Microphone functions: Wind Noise Reduction /Recording Volume

  • Modes

    Index
    Calendar
    Zoom
    Slide show
    Movie

  • Shooting information

    Off / On

  • Erase modes

    Single, All, Selected

  • Image protect mode

    Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)

  • Image Editing

    RAW data edit: Yes
    Red-eye reduction: Yes
    Sepia: Yes
    Black & White: Yes
    Resize: Yes
    Correction of saturation: Yes
    Shadow Adjustment: Yes
    Trimming: Yes
    e-Portrait: Yes

  • Menu languages in camera

    English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian

  • Customization Options

    Fn Button: Yes
    My Mode: 4 settings storable
    Factory reset: Full / Standard
    Programmable button: Yes

  • Media

    SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible) Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting

  • HDMI

    Yes Micro connector (Type D)

  • USB 2.0 High Speed

    Yes

  • Combined V & USB output

    Yes NTSC or PAL selectable

  • Microphone jack

    3.5 ° mm mini-jack

  • Connection

    Accessory Port 2

  • Wireless connectivity

    Bluetooth
    Wi-Fi

  • Wireless Shooting

    Live View
    Power off
    Rec View
    Self timer
    Touch AF & Shutter

  • Weatherproof/Dustproof

    Yes

  • Freezeproof

    Freezeproof down to -10deg.C

  • Battery

    Lithium-Ion Battery

  • Sleep mode

    1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable

  • Live View shooting

    Approx. 330images (50% with Live View)

  • Operating temperature

    -10 - 40deg.C

  • Storage temperature

    -20 - 60deg.C

  • Humidity

    30 - 90% operation humidity / 10 - 90% storage humidity

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    130.4 x 93.5 x 63.1mm / 5.13 x 3.68 x 2.48'

  • Weight

    497g / 17.53 oz (including battery and memory card)
    443g / 15.62 oz (Body only)

  • UPC Code

    050332186279

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About Olympus OM-D E-M1

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great Balance of Size and Performance

By Douglas V.

I have a Canon 5D MkIII and an assortment of L lenses but found myself often not wanting to lug them around for "fun" shooting. I was never happy with a small camera until the OM-D E-M5, which was the first that could produce images I was truly happy with. I jumped on the E-M1 and 12-40mm lens as soon as I could get my hands on them, and I'm not disappointed. Even though slightly larger than the E-M5, it's still half the weight of my Canon. For 8x10 images, or even a bit larger, I think y...

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2013's best Micro Four Thirds camera

By STEVE F.

What a great camera! There are many many positive reviews on the Internet. All I can say is: they are all true. This is an impressive camera. I do semi-pro and personal photography work, and owned many Nikon D/SLR's, currently a D800E. But since I started using MFT cameras (Panasonic G1X, Olympus E-M5, now Olympus E-M1), I found I used my D800E less and less. The MFT system and lenses are great, much lower price, much smaller, and in excellent quality. Before E-M1 came out, I had to fa...

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What We Love about the OM-D EM-1

The Olympus OM-D EM-1 is a rugged, practical tool designed for experienced shooters. In many ways, the EM-1 far exceeds the E-5 for features and durability. As with the EM-5, in the hands of a beginner-intermediate photographer it will deliver outstanding results and ease of use via its flip-out touch screen operation, multiple art/scene filters, and iAuto modes, but its strengths will be most appreciated by experienced shooters.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Hands-On

Want a camera body that can do a little bit of everything? Then the OLYMPUS E-M1 BODY ONLY, BLACK may just be your best bet. Not only does it feature state-of-the-art image processing for absolutely gorgeous images on a consistent basis, but it delivers the technical specs where it counts, including:

Product Highlights

  • A gorgeous viewfinder with 2,360k-dot resolution and 1.48x magnification. You’ll be amazed at how good everything looks before you’ve even snapped one shot.
  • No detail left ignored, including a large grip integrated into the construction to avoid droppage and 5-axis stabilization. You’ll feel like this camera comes with its own tripod built in.
  • Image processing that would make Thomas Edison blush, including 16.3 megapixel Live MOS sensoring and a TruePic VII image processor.

This Olympus E-M1 camera body is truly a work of art, if a camera can ever be art on the level of the photography it produces. But its technical superiority makes it something else entirely: a work of science.

OLYMPUS E-M1 BODY ONLY, BLACK camera offers everything from beautiful view finding to state-of-the-art image processing to Wi-Fi® compatibility and even weatherproofing. What else do you need to ensure that you’ll take a great picture no matter where you are? Well, you’ll need a finger to press the button, and since this is a body-only camera, you’ll also need a sophisticated lens. But after that—it’s nothing but smooth sailing and silent autofocus.

Don’t believe Adorama’s bold claims about the OLYMPUS OM D EM1? Then the joke’s on you, because the proof is in the pudding—or in this case, the proof is in the technical specs.

Modern Image Processing

As any camera enthusiast will tell you, this is a category in and of itself, and the Olympus E-M1does not disappoint. It features a 16.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor, a TruePic VII image processor, and is capable of producing full HD 1080p video, even when there’s no light quality to speak of. The high-speed performance of all of these features blends into a seamless package that means your images will come out gorgeous time and time again despite even the most amateur photography enthusiast’s efforts to muck it all up.

Modern Image Processing

Image Sharing

Admit it: you’re not above a little shameless self-promotion. What honest photographer could be? It’s a social art form, and Wi-Fi® connectivity is essential if you want to make the leap from amateur to professional. With the Olympus E-M1you’ll find that it’s easy to share your images, especially if you pair it with the Olympus O.I. Share app for iOS and Android. The QR Code Connect feature will give you a seamless method of connecting mobile devices to the camera, as well, so you essentially have a modem at your disposal. Yeah, remember that word?

Image Sharing

5-axis image stabilization

5-axis image stabilization means you’ll have trouble taking a shot that’s out of whack. If you didn’t know there even werefive different forms of axis on which to stabilize, we’ll count that as a point toward the Olympus E-M1’s quality. Compare the Olympus E-M1 to a Canon 70D here at Adorama to get some context as to how exactly this camera body is capable of performing.

5-axis image stabilization

The Olympus OMD E-M1 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera Body Only is a compact, ergonomically designed camera featuring a 16.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor and TruePic VII image processor to produce high-resolution still imagery and full HD 1080p video with notable low-light quality and high-speed performance. The combination of these two technologies enables a high sensitivity range from ISO 100-25600 and also contributes to a top 1/8000 sec. shutter speed and continuous shooting up to 10 fps. The sensor also lends itself to an enhanced FAST autofocus system that utilizes dual contrast- and on-chip phase-detection focusing methods to quickly and accurately acquire focus with selectable focus areas for even greater precision.

Also benefitting image sharpness is in-body 5-axis image stabilization that compensates for vertical, horizontal and rolling camera shake. IS-Auto mode can also be employed, which intelligently detect both vertical and horizontal panning and disengages image stabilization along the detected axes to provide stabilization when photographing moving subjects.

Both a high-resolution electronic viewfinder and tilting touchscreen monitor are available for live view monitoring, image playback and menu navigation. The interactive EVF features a 2,360k-dot resolution and 1.48x magnification for comfortable eye-level viewing with the ability to preview image effects in real-time. Alternatively, the 3.0" 1,037k-dot tilting touchscreen LCD monitor can tilt upward 80deg. or downward 50deg. to suit working from high and low angles and its touchscreen design provides an intuitive means for controlling settings and navigating through the menu system. Both of these viewing mechanisms are housed within the ruggedly-designed dust-, splash- and freeze proof magnesium alloy body. A large grip is integrated into the construction to provide a comfortable means for handling the camera and also facilitates more efficient control over a wide range of camera settings. Additionally, the incorporation of an X-sync socket, HDMI port, external microphone jack and hot shoe also add to the E-M1's overall functionality.

For refined off-board control and image sharing, built-in wireless connectivity is available and, when paired with the Olympus O.I. Share app for iOS and Android mobile devices, remote sharing and control over the camera is possible. QR Code Connect provides a simple, seamless way of linking mobile devices to the camera and the option of utilizing a Smartphone to embed location data into the image files for geotagging is also supported.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Features

  • 2x2 Dial Control: Adjust aperture and exposure using the two dials, then flick the lever to adjust ISO and white balance with precisely the same action. All in a fraction of a second
  • Interval shooting with time lapse: Produce incredible time lapse sequences on film where time appears to move faster than reality, thanks to the E-M1's powerful interval shooting and time lapse movie features
  • Art Filters and Photo Story: Enhance your shots with your own creativity: Play around with different effects by adding one of 12 Art Filters, or tell a story with your shots by combining several shots in a single-frame collage composition
  • Expandability (Optional): Take your photographic achievements even further with a host of accessories and add-ons - including the new optional MMF-3 adapter for Four Thirds lens compatibility and the optional HLD-7 battery grip
  • Optional Underwater Case: Specially customized for the E-M1 and waterproof to 45 meters - this underwater case gives you maximum protection as you take your photography to whole new depths
  • 10.0 FPS High-Speed Sequential Shooting: The E-M1 offers incredibly fast sequential shooting capabilities of up to 10.0 frames per second
  • In-Camera HDR & HDR Viewfinder: The E-M1 has the advanced technology to take HDR images. And you can even preview your HDR images through the E-M1's electronic viewfinder, enabling you see your HDR image prior to taking your shot and make any adjustments before you press the shutter button
  • Live Bulb: Whilst Live Bulb mode lets you observe and capture extra-long exposure times and bring painting and writing with light to your photography as a result, you now have the added benefit of the histogram display to track your exact settings
  • Customizable: The E-M1 is designed to bring you versatility in the form of customization to your personal shooting style too - with customizable buttons that can be assigned with those functions and settings you use most frequently so that you can always access them in a split second

Key Features

  • 10.0 FPS High-Speed Sequential Shooting
  • 12 built-in Art Filters and Photo Story
  • 2x2 Dial Control
  • Easily Customizable
  • In-Camera HDR & HDR Viewfinder
  • Interval shooting with time lapse

What's in the box:

  • Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera Body Only
  • Flash FL-LM2
  • BLN-1 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
  • BCN-1 Battery Charger for BLN-1
  • USB Cable
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Olympus Viewer 3 CD-ROM
  • Olympus 1 Year Limited Warranty