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2022-09-29T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Fabulous camera but questionable reliability

I absolutely love the EM-5 Mark iii as a camera. It is small, lightweight and takes great photos. Since I am in my late 60?s it is the perfect camera for me to carry on hiking trips. However, I have had issues with the camera?s reliability. The first EM-5 I ordered in 2021 didn?t work and I sent it back to the on-line retailer. I then re-ordered an EM-5 directly from the Olympus website (I have also ordered lenses and flashes from Olympus directly). Camera worked great for the first 10 months then I had a couple of minor issues with the shutter. Unfortunately, I did not call Olympus at the first sign of any problem. At 13 months the camera shutter/IS system failed completely. I called Olympus and set up a repair. I was hoping that since I had a prior issues and it was only about 4-5 weeks out of warranty that they would repair at no charge. However, they didn?t make any exceptions and I was charged $248 plus shipping one way for repairs (new shutter). I will say that the Olympus customer service reps were extremely nice, and the repairs were done relatively fast. But I am disappointed that the camera failed right after the warranty expired and, an earlier EM-5 I ordered never worked. Maybe just bad luck on my part?? I had been wanting to upgrade my EM-5 (prior to its failure) to an OM-1 or maybe even the new OM-5 if/when it is released. However, now I am questioning that plan. Both Fujifilm and Cannon are making small cameras with larger sensors and at decent pricing. So, I am now looking into other options since my trust in Olympus products has unfortunately diminished and I am sure that I will stay with the Olympus system.

Stewart

2022-08-31T15:29:12

Rated 3 out of 5

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III 21.8MP Mirroless Digital Camera

I have only had this camera a bit over two months so I have not taken a lot of photos with it - only a few hundred. It works well and takes good pictures. It is very easy to use. I tend to use the auto-focus mode because with the "video display" of the "mirrorless camera" it is difficult to see detail when using the manual focus mode. Because of the somewhat "grainy" nature of the image display using manual focus I take a few to several photos adjusting the focus to help ensure that what I want to be sharpest is likely to be in sharp focus in at least one of the pictures.

Eric L.

2022-08-21T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Could be a GREAT camera...except for the bad stuff

There have been numerous first-hand reports of failure of the baseplate around the tripod socket. Olympus was apparently aware that this area was going to be fragile, as evidenced by the corrugation and extra plastic around the tripod mount. Unfortunately, this slightly raised area only serves as a hinge to promote flexing and to exacerbate the problem. According to first-hand reports, Olympus will not repair such failures under warranty. There should be a recall and replacement of the baseplate, or at the very least, an extended warranty if this part fails in the future. The Owners Manual is very poor, with some important functions not listed in the index or not addressed at all in the manual, and others addressed only sketchily. The camera menus are often puzzling. For example, you can set some patterns of exposure bracketing in the Bracketing section, as is appropriate, yet several slightly different patterns of exposure bracketing can only be set in the HDR section. Some settings require going to different sections of the Menu to complete the setup instead of logically being grouped together. The USB port is a micro USB, not USB-C. You cannot save and restore custom settings in Olympus Workspace as you can with previous E-M5 models and EM-1 models. You cannot use tethering with Olympus Capture software as you can with the E-M5ii and other models. There are many improvements over previous E-M5 models to be sure, but the downgrades were unexpected and irritating and seem arbitrary. There are 3 Custom modes, but only one is accessible on the mode dial. To use the other two, you must do a menu dive, and they are not assignable to any custom function buttons or switches, you must go several steps into the menu. There are numerous examples of this kind of really bad user friendliness. Some of these negative features could seemingly be remedied with firmware updates, but there does not appear to be any desire on Olympus' part to do so. The E-M5iii can definitely deliver high quality images and has a rich and clever feature set, all in a form factor that is relatively compact and a pleasure to shoot with. It is a shame that some of the negatives make it far less appealing than it could be.

David

2022-06-21T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice weight, lovely IBIS

I bought this in anticipation of an upcoming trip to Europe, and I want to take a lighter weight camera than my current Fuji X-H1. So far I'm very happy with the camera and find the IBIS superior to my Fuji. I'm able to handhold down to 2 seconds no problem (I have the 12-45 f/4 PRO lens). The weight is ideal for me. I do wish the Olympus had an eyecup (although I haven't looked to see if they're available), and I am disappointed there is no hard copy manual, both which I have on all my other model cameras. The resolution so far, to my limited pixel peeping, is satisfactory. If Olympus would send out hard copy manuals (come on, I spent well over $1000 for my camera/lens), they'd get a 5 star rating.

New2Oly

2022-04-25T17:26:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Great body.

Great photos. Fantastic bit of gear. This is my daily shooter now. If you can catch it on sale, it's a fantastic value. And everything that it offers and yet so light. I am glad I left APS-C in the past. Absolutely no regrets on selling one system and moving to a new one.

Danny D.

2022-04-14T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

mark ii could stream video, mark iii can't?!

Love the size, weight, feel ? but I am dumbfounded as to why I can not use this camera for web conferencing when the OM-D EM5 Mark II you could... Am I missing something?!

Sean

2022-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lightweight, compact, compelling images

The E-M5 Mark iii is my first foray into MFT territory. After retiring 3 years ago, I decided to get back into photography after only using point-and-shoot for 50 years. After 6 months of research, I bought a Nikon Z6 and a few lenses. While the cachet of full-frame felt good, lugging around the body and lenses detracted from our travel experiences. So I started moving down to APS-C format, but found the ergonomics not comfortable. Still dissatisfied, I decided to give Olympus a shot, and it was the best decision of my life. Lightweight, great grip and balance, pocket-size lenses, and spectacular image quality have made me appreciate what I was missing. I have a 12-200mm lens on the camera most of the time, a 17mm f/1.8 for low light, a 12-45mm f/4 for focus-stacking, and a 14-150mm which I will sell. Super compact and easy to carry. I have found my new home thanks to Olympus.

Mike R.

2021-12-20T06:39:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Olympus EM 5 mark 3

When I received my camera it really is a compact camera. You really don?t realize the size until you actually can hold the camera. My first film camera was an Olympus camera. To have one of the last cameras with the Olympus logo is a great feeling. I do not have a lens yet but will be purchasing an Olympus lens.

CHRIS C.

2021-12-07T15:37:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera to spend your money on if you need light weight camera.

I am a former pro photographer and this is a fine camera. I traded in or sold my Canon cameras and L lenses because of weight and the cell phone doesn't cut it for large enlargements. GREAT weight. I won't use all the presets but there are so many it is mind-boggling. I will use it like a basic camera and I have already tested enlargements and I got up to 20x24 equivalent crops. , but I bought the body and zoom lens separately like I have been doing for 25 years. I don't want to type more, sorry.

FRANCIS K.

2021-12-02T08:30:39

Rated 5 out of 5

New M5

Still learning the use of the camera. Like it so far. Takes nice pictures.

Alvin A.

2021-11-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera to take traveling

Great camera for traveling. Not heavy as other cameras. Has everything I was looking for-bracketing, sequential shooting, Raw and Jpeg saving-and simple to operate. Love it.

Fred

2021-10-14T11:04:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent camera

Went from Nikon DSLR to this. Very satisfied and so much that the camera offers for in use editing makes it very versatile.

lory s.

2021-10-04T13:36:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera in a Small Package

I am very pleased with my OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera. I had an older PEN E-PL2, which I liked for its small size but felt it was time to upgrade. This camera offers a much more sophisticated focusing system, better flash system, and a more useful and better LCD screen in a size that is not much larger than my old E-PL2. The more powerful battery is also a plus. Of course, I can use the same lenses with both cameras, which gives me two cameras of small size to choose from for different situations. The printed basic manual that comes with the E-M5 identifies the various parts of the camera but nothing else. I had to go online to find more helpful information about the various functions, and I will purchase a book especially for the E-M5 Mark III when it becomes available in December 2021. Unlike my E-PL2, this camera has wi-fi and Bluetooth, but I have yet to take advantage of them.

Ross D.

2021-10-04T13:35:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera in a small package

I am very pleased with my OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera. I had an older PEN E-PL2, which I liked for its small size but felt it was time to upgrade. This camera offers a much more sophisticated focusing system, better flash system, and a more useful and better LCD screen in a size that is not much larger than my old E-PL2. The more powerful battery is also a plus. Of course, I can use the same lenses with both cameras, which gives me two cameras of small size to choose from for different situations. The printed basic manual that comes with the E-M5 identifies the various parts of the camera but nothing else. I had to go online to find more helpful information about the various functions, and I will purchase a book especially for the E-M5 Mark III when it becomes available in December 2021. Unlike my E-PL2, this camera has wi-fi and Bluetooth, but I have yet to take advantage of them.

Ross D.

2021-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera that is small and light weight.

This is a really great camera that has super functions in a very small and light body. I see me using it as my "walk around" camera. It seems very solid and well made and takes great photos. The dust and splash proof features will be perfect if I am out photographing in damp conditions.

Tom

2021-09-26T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Bad Quality

The camera seems a good option for a travel camera, good size, and nice features; but beware of the quality, I received a defective product, and I have to pay for the shipping to return it

Edgar

2021-09-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent compact camera

This is my first ?real? camera except a few point and shoot digitals I had about 15 years ago. I?ve been wanting something better than my smart phone and after watching what seemed like 100 hours of YouTube and web reviews, this seemed perfect for what I was looking for. It?s compact enough that it doesn?t get in the way and I mostly use the 17mm 1.8 lens for travel and landscape photography. I was even able to shoot the stars the other night handheld and the pics turned out amazing.

Nathan

2021-09-01T12:15:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

Great Compact Camera. I had an Olympus OM-D for 10 years This was a nice improvement. Great Camera for travel

STEVE D.

2021-08-04T14:25:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

Great camera and i love it. Easy to use.

GEORGE E.

2021-07-18T08:45:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera ? light weight, versatile, and takes great photos

I do a fair bit of wildlife travel and birding. The Olympus cameras and lenses are perfect for me. They are light weight and small. I can easily carry two camera bodies each with a lens on each plus a 1.4 x teleconverter giving me 12 mm - 210 mm (24-420 mm equivalent). Having the two camera bodies with a lens allow me to get the shots I want without having to switch lenses, frequently in environments were you would prefer not to change lenses. Image quality is excellent and the image stabilization is fabulous. With the Olympus equipment, I never have to worry about size or weight restrictions on small plane excursions.

Kevin M.

2021-06-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best travel camera bar none in my opinion.

After being a Canon user for ten years I became tired of hauling around heavy gear. I travel and hike a lot and I needed a camera to fit my lifestyle. The em5 miii fit the bill perfectly. I love this camera. I thought I?d take a huge image quality hit going from full frame to m4/3 but I have been pleasantly surprised by the consistency in quality this camera offers. I wish I made the switch sooner. I truly enjoy using this kit. It does what I want it to do without weighing my down. I bought it and took it on a two week trip to the Smoky Mountains and it surpassed all my expectations. I took just the body and the 14-150mm lens. That?s it! It was great to have such a wide range in one lens. Not all is perfect with this kit but most of it is down to the learning curve going from Canon to Olympus. I would buy this camera all over again. I love it.

Joe

2021-06-25T08:34:38

Rated 3 out of 5

Great except for the lens

I am a fan of the OM-D series! The EM-5 does more than what I need day-to-day, but those functions of high ISO, 50 mp composite shots, burst shot speeds and so on give me the opportunity to be creative or capture what are for me once in a lifetime moments. So I love that they are there! I am also pleased with the consistent image quality I get out of this camera and the various lenses I have. But the three stars come from the M. Zukio 12-45 Pro lens that came with the camera. It was unfortunately defective out of the box. When I attach it, I get a ?Please check the status of a lens? error message. The lens occasionally turns on (no black screen) but then both the auto focus and manual focus ring have problems and will not focus. I have tried reattaching the lens several times and the problem always repeats. I have used my other Olympus lenses on the camera body without problems. Adorama customer service was quick to respond but directed me to Olympus customer service.

ROMAN T.

2021-06-09T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent walk-around camera

solid build quality, excellent controls (including some of the best-feeling control dials on the market) and generally pleasing out-of-camera files make it a supremely engaging camera to take pictures with. It's compact, but manages to shoehorn some of the best bits of the E-M1 Mark II into an appreciably lighter, smaller and more manageable body. I like the addition of 4K video, the stabilizer is still among the best in the industry

Martin

2021-05-14T09:44:46

Rated 4 out of 5

WHAT CAN I SAY A GREAT LITTLE CAMERA. .

GREAT CAMERA EASY TO USE TAKES GREAT SHOTS LOVE THE CAMERA..

JAMES L.

2021-04-29T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Bad body material

I was so excited for the camera when it came out. I had been using a EM10-Mkiii which was fantastic. But shooting outside mostly I was looking forward to the weather sealing of the EM5, not to mention the high res shot mode and much improved AF. However.... There's one HUGE flaw. The plastic body. I was hesitant about this going in but believed the marketing. The tri pod mount is fragile and will flex and bow dramatically. On my first EM5 body the mounting area actually failed and cracked. This is not with some third party lenses. My daily driver is the 12-100 F4 pro, it's not a light lens but is a Olympus lens on a Olympus body. Trying to focus at 100mm on a tripod and the image bounces everywhere due to the bottom plate of the camera flexing. Just a note this is not an issue with EM10-mkiii at all, even when i forgot the lens mount for the 40-150 f2.8pro and mounted it on a tripod from the camera body. For me this has really ruined the camera for me, sad that they made such a basic design flaw when typically everything olympus is engineered so well. Also very sad they have not admitted to this issue.

Fletcher

2021-04-09T08:55:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Just right for the application.

I purchased this to upgrade from a OM-D E-M5 II to this Mark III. It's exactly what I expected. I like the lighter weight and features that are like my OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Makes a great companion to the M1 Mark II.

LARRY G.

2021-04-07T03:27:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice camera

Small, light, sophisticated. A lot smaller than my E-510, and before that, OM-1 (remember film? How quaint!). I don't yet have any idea what all it can do, but I'm enjoying exploring that.

BERNARD R.

2021-04-05T16:03:33

Rated 5 out of 5

good product

This camera is performing very well so far. I'm coming from a cannon t3i, the settings on the Olympus is a little different and there is a learning curve with all the features. The product is performing good, I haven't used it on portraits yet.

josh t.

2021-03-23T14:35:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressive performance!

The image stabilization is mind blowing, and the quality of JPEG’s straight out of the camera is amazing. I can definitely recommend this as a travel camera.

Alejandro V.

2021-03-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Camera...Exceeded My Expectations!

I bought the OM-D E-M5 MARK III + M.ZUIKO 14-150MM LENS and I bought the M.Zuiko 12mm f2.0 separately. I could not be happier. The size is perfect. It's not too big but also not so small as to feel like a toy. It has great weight and balance. The features are abundant in this camera and going through them was pretty easy. I have taken some great shots of night skies and some birds in my neighborhood. The camera in easy to use in any mode and is great for any user. I have always been happy with Olympus products!

Rob M.

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Specifications

Sensor / Dust Reduction

Sensor / Dust Reduction

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  • Sensor Type

    4/3" Live MOS Sensor

  • Effective Pixels

    20.4 million

  • Total Pixels

    21.8 million

  • Aspect Ratio & Area

    4:3 / 17.4 x 13.0mm

  • Dust Reduction

    Super Sonic Wave Filter

Processor

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  • Processor Type

    TruePic VIII

Focusing System

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  • AF System Type

    High-speed imager AF: Imager phase detection AF and imager contrast AF used in combination.
    When a Micro Four Thirds lens (mount adapter sold separately necessary) is attached, imager phase detection AF is always enabled.

  • Focusing Points / Focusing Points Mode

    121-point cross-type phase detection AF and 121-point contrast AF
    All target, single target (normal / small), group target (5-area / 9-area / 25-area)

  • Focus Modes

    Single AF (S-AF)
    Continuous AF (C-AF)
    Manual Focus (MF)
    S-AF + MF
    AF tracking (C-AF + TR)
    Preset MF

  • AF Limiter

    Available (Fn button can be assigned to On/Off; can save 3 distance settings)

  • AF Performance

    C-AF lock (5 steps), AF scanner (3 types), C-AF Center Priority, C-AF Center Start

  • Magnified Frame

    3x, 5x, 7x, 10x, 14x

  • Super spot AF

    Available (Contrast AF in center of the monitor when magnified)

  • Face Detection AF / Eye Detection

    Available
    Eye Detection AF mode : off / nearer-eye priority / right-eye priority / left-eye priority

  • AF Targeting Pad

    Available (activate / deactivate with double tap on rear monitor)

  • Manual Focus Assist

    Focus ring rotation activates Live View image magnification and/or focus peaking when in S-AF+MF or MF mode

  • Peaking Function

    Activate with to be assigned to the button or focus ring

    Change peaking settings using the "Info" button
    Color selection: white, black, red, yellow
    Intensity selection: high, normal, low
    Back light effect: on, off

  • AF Focus Adj.

    Adjust all, adjust by lens
    (for Phase detection AF only)

  • AF Illuminator

    Available

Image Stabilization

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  • System Type

    Built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization for movie and still photos

  • Modes

    4 modes (S-IS AUTO, S-IS1, S-IS2, S-IS3), OFF

  • Focal Length Setting

    11 settings: 10 programmable settings (10 lenses), 1 open setting

  • 5-Axis Sync IS

    Available

  • Stabilization Performance

    5.5 EV
    6.5 EV

  • Lens IS Priority

    Available

Shutter / Sequential Shooting

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  • Shutter Type

    Focal-plane shutter : 1/8000 - 60 sec., with selectable EV adjustment steps (1/3, 1/2, 1)
    Live Bulb / Live Time: selectable exposure time (1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 min.), with 8-min. default setting. Live Composite: maximum shooting time 3 hours

  • Shutter Type (Contd.)

    Electronic first curtain shutter (Anti-shock mode) : 1/320 - 60 sec.
    Electronic shutter (Silent mode) : 1/32000 - 60 sec.
    (still) Flicker scan: 1/7634 - 1/50.0 sec.
    (movie) Flicker scan: 1/250 - 1/30.0 sec.

  • Sequential Shooting Maximum Speed

    Sequential shooting H approx. 10 fps with selectable 5 -10 fps
    Sequential shooting L approx. 6fps with selectable 1-6 fps
    Anti-shock sequential shooting L approx. 6 fps with selectable 1-6 fps
    Silent sequential shooting H approx. 30 fps with selectable 15, 20, 30 fps
    Silent sequential shooting L approx. 10 fps with selectable 1-10fps
    Pro Capture H approx. 30 fps with selectable 15, 20, 30fps
    Pro Capture L approx. 10 fps

  • Max. Recordable Pictures in Seq Shooting

    [Sequential shooting H 10fps] RAW: Max. 150 frames, JPEG (LF): Until card is full
    [Sequential shooting L 6fps] RAW, JPEG (LF): Until card is full
    [Silent sequential shooting H 30fps] RAW: Max. 23 frames, JPEG (LF): Max. 26 frames
    [Silent sequential shooting L 10fps] RAW: Max. 152 frames, JPEG (LF): Until card is full

  • Sequential Shooting Frame Count

    1 - 99 frames

  • Pre-shutter Frames

    Number of frames recorded prior to full-press of the shutter button can be set from 0 to 14 frames (For Pro Capture mode only)

  • Self Timer

    Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec., custom (Wait time: 1-30sec., Shot interval: 0.5/1/2/3sec., Number of shots: 1-10, Every time AF: ON/OFF)

Viewfinder / Monitor

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  • Finder Type

    Eye-level electronic viewfinder (OLED), approx. 2.36M dots

  • Field of View / Viewfinder Magnification

    Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.20x - 1.37x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity)

  • Eye Point / Diopter Adjustment Range

    Approx. 27mm (-1m-1, Distance from rear lens surface) / -4 - +2m-1

  • Preview

    Live View preview with depth of field preview lock

  • Display Grid

    Off / normal grid / trichotomy / golden grid / scale / diagonal / movie grid

  • Level Gauge

    2-axis (horizontal / vertical) level gauge

  • One Touch Tele-Converter

    Available (2x)

  • Finder Style

    3 styles

  • Brightness / Color Temp Control

    Adaptive brightness technology (EVF Auto Luminance) / +/-7 level manual brightness control / +/-7 level manual color temperature control

  • Rear Monitor Size

    3.0-inch vari-angle monitor

  • Touch Control

    Shutter release, Touch AF (AF area selection, AF area size adjustment) AF targeting pad, frame forward/backward, magnified playback, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection, movie controls

  • Tilting Capability

    Available (mirror display when monitor is in self portrait position)

  • Brightness/Color Temp Control (Monitor)

    +/-7 levels / +/-7 levels (Rear Monitor)

  • Color Tone Select

    Vivid / Natural

  • Live View

    Approx. 100% field of view, exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview, gradation preview, face detection preview (up to 8 faces), grid line, magnification display (x3/x5/x7/x10/x14)

  • Live View Boost

    Live View Boost 1 , Live View Boost 2 (For dark situations)

Exposure Control / Flash

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  • Metering System

    Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), center-weighted average metering, spot metering, spot metering with highlight control, spot metering with shadow control

  • Built-in Flash

    No

  • Metering Range

    EV -2 - 20 (ISO approx.100, with a F2.8 lens)

  • Exposure Mode / Shooting Mode

    AUTO
    Program AE (Program shift can be performed)
    Aperture priority AE
    Shutter priority AE
    Manual
    Bulb (Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite are available)
    Custom
    Scene select AE
    Art Filter
    Underwater wide / macro

  • Scene Select AE

    [Scene]
    Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night scape, Sport, Hand-held Starlight, Fireworks, Light trails, Sports, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Backlight HDR, Candlelight, Silent, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus Shot

  • ISO Sensitivity

    AUTO ISO (default): LOW (approx.64) - 6400 with customizable default and upper limit (200 - 6400)
    Manual ISO: LOW (approx.64, approx.100), 200 - 25600 (adjustable in 1/3 or 1 EV steps)

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/-5 EV, adjustable by 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
    When shooting in HDR or in video, only adjustable up to +/-3 EV steps
    Live View only reflects up to +/-3 EV steps

  • AE Lock

    Locks with a half-press of the shutter button (can be set to AEL/AFL button as well)

  • Anti-Flicker Shooting

    Available

  • Flash Intensity Control Mode

    TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, Super FP (FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL)

  • Flash Mode

    Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 (FULL) -1/64)

  • Synchronization Speed

    1/250 sec.

  • Flash Intensity Control

    Up to +/-3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable

  • Compatible External Flash

    FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR

  • Wireless Flash Control Method

    Triggered and controlled by Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible flashes: included FL-LM3 or separately available FL-600R and FL-900R , STF-8, FL-700WR

  • External Flash Intensity Type

    TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL

  • Channel No.

    4 channels

  • Group No.

    4 groups (External flash 3 groups + commander flash)

  • Radio Wireless Control

    Available

Memory / Image Recording (File Format)

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  • Compatible Memory

    SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Recording Format

    DCF2.0, Exif2.31

  • File Format

    RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG

  • Recording Image Size

    [RAW] 5184 x 3888 pixels
    [JPEG] 5184 x 3888 pixels - 1024 x 768 pixels

White Balance / Color Mode

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  • White Balance Mode

    Auto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 4 Capture WBs, Custom WB (Kelvin setting)

  • White Balance Compensation

    +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis

  • Preset White Balance

    7 preset WBs (3000K - 7500K)
    - Sunny(5300K), Shadow(7500K), Cloudy(6000K), Incandescent(3000K), Fluorescent(4000K), Underwater, WB Flash(5500K)

  • CWB (Kelvin Setting)

    2000 - 14000K

  • Capture White Balance

    4 custom settings can be registered

  • Color Mode

    sRGB, Adobe RGB

Bracketing / HDR

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  • Exposure Bracketing

    2, 3 or 5 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 0.3/0.7EV steps selectable

  • ISO Bracketing

    3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable

  • White Balance Bracketing

    3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis.

  • Flash Bracketing

    3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable

  • Art Filter Bracketing

    i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters, Color Creator selectable

  • Focus Bracketing

    3 to 999 shots, focus steps adjustable from 1 to 10 (compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses)

  • Focus Stacking Mode

    8 shots are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image
    Angle of view becomes slightly smaller

  • Focus Stacking Mode (Contd.)

    Compatible with:
    M.ZUIKO Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
    M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO
    M.ZUIKO Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
    M.ZUIKO Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
    M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
    M.ZUIKO Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
    M.ZUIKO Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
    M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO

  • HDR (Auto Composite)

    HDR1, HDR2 (painting-like)
    ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200, and maximum shutter speed setting is 4 sec.
    Exposure compensation can be performed.

  • Bracketing for HDR post-process

    HDR1, HDR2 (painting-like)
    ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200, and maximum shutter speed setting is 4 sec.
    Exposure compensation can be performed.

Creative Features

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  • Picture Mode

    i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e-Portrait, Underwater, Color Creator, Art Filters

  • Gradation

    Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key [except when using e-Portrait, Underwater, Art Filters, Color Creator]

  • Highlight and Shadow Control

    +/-7 steps each for highlight, shadow, midtone

  • Art Filter (Variation/Art Effect)

    Pop Art (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.f)
    Soft Focus ( - / c.e)
    Pale & Light Color (I, II / a.b.c.d.f)
    Light Tone ( - / d.f)
    Grainy Film (I, II / b.c.d.g.h)
    Pin Hole (I, II, III / d)
    Diorama (I,II / d)
    Cross Process (I, II / b.c.d.f)
    Gentle Sepia ( - / a.b.c.d.f.)

  • Art Filter Variation/Art Effect (Contd.)

    Dramatic Tone (I / b.c.d.e.f) (II / b.c.d.e.f.g.h)
    Key Line (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.)
    Watercolor (I, II / a.b.c.d.)
    Vintage (I, II, III / a.b.c.d.e.f.i)
    Partial Color (I, II, III / a.b.c.d.e.f)
    Bleach Bypass (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.f.i)
    Instant Film (- / a.b.c.d.e.f.i)

  • Art Effect

    a. Soft Focus Effect
    b. Pin-Hole Effect
    c. White Edge Effect
    d. Frame Effect
    e. Star Light Effect
    f. Blur Effect (Top & bottom, Left & Right)
    g. B&W Effect (None, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green)
    h. Picture Tone (None, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green)
    i. Shade Effect (Top & bottom, Left & Right)

  • Color Ring (for partial color)

    18 color selectable

  • Color Creator

    Color pattern : 30 colors / Saturation setting -4 - +3

  • Live Bulb / Live Time

    Update Interval Time - 0.5 sec - 60 sec

  • Live Composite

    Update Interval Time / composite method - 0.5 sec - 60 sec / Lighten Mode (Bright area prioritization)

  • Interval Shooting

    Interval Time 1 sec. - 24 Hours, Max 999 frames.
    Sutomatic creation of time-lapse movies possible

  • Multiple Exposure

    2 frames / Auto gain, exposure on recorded picture (RAW) (number of pictures / function)

  • Fisheye Compensation

    Available (angle : 1-3)

  • High Res Shot

    Equivalent to 50 megapixels / 25 megapixels (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
    Available in P/A/S/M mode, RAW+JPEG or JPEG.
    JPEG: 8160 x 6120(50M) 5760 x 4320(25M) / RAW: 10368 x 7776
    RAW data can be developed in-camera. Olympus Workspace required to develop on a PC.

  • Keystone Compensation

    Available (can be confirmed in Live View)

Video / Audio Recording

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  • Video Recording Format

    MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)

  • Movie Mode/Frame Rate/Compression Method

    4096 x2160(C4K) / 24p / IPB(approx.237Mbps)
    3840 x2160(4K) / 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB(approx.102Mbps)
    1920x1080(FHD) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB(SF, F, N)
    1920x1080(FHD) / 60p, 50p / IPB(SF, F, N)
    1280x720(HD) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I) , IPB(SF ,F ,N)

  • Movie/Frame Rate/Compression (Contd.)

    60p: 59.94 fps
    50p: 50.00 fps
    30p: 29.97 fps
    25p: 25.00 fps
    24p: 23.98 fps
    C4K 24.00 fps

    FHD ALL-I (A-I : ALL-Intra/approx.202Mbps) FHD IPB (SF : SuperFine / approx.52Mbps, F : Fine / approx.30Mbps, N : Normal / approx.18Mbps)
    HD ALL-I(A-I : ALL-Intra / approx.102Mbps) HD IPB (SF : SuperFine /approx.26Mbps, F : Fine / approx.14Mbps, N : Normal / approx.10Mbps)

  • Maximum Video Recording Time

    Approx. 29min

  • Movie Tele-converter

    Approx. 3x (enlarges view of selected area)

  • Art Filter Movie

    Available
    (Frame rates may drop when certain Art Filters are used)

  • Movie Effect

    One-shot Echo / Multi-echo / Art Fade / Old Film

  • Time-lapse Movie

    [AVI ]
    3840 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps
    1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps
    1280 x 720 (HD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps

  • Quick Movie / Slow Movie

    With (Both or either of the two may not be available depending on the frame rates.

  • High speed movie

    120fps (1920 x 1080/MOV)

  • Image Stabilization for Movie

    M-IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS)
    M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS), Off

  • AE Lock

    Available

  • Video Exposure Control

    Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter priority AE, manual

  • Grid Lines / Focus Peaking

    4 types of grid lines / 4 colors for focus peaking

  • Time Code

    Rec run/free run, drop frame/non-drop frame

  • Live View Output via HDMI

    Monitor Mode (outputs video and info display to a connected monitor)
    Record Mode (outputs video only, with no info display)

  • Movie Picture Mode

    Flat (LUT file available for download from website)

  • Audio Recording Format

    Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)
    High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)

  • Microphone / Speaker

    Built-in stereo microphone / built-in mono speaker

  • Microphone Function

    Wind noise reduction, recording volume, microphone volume limiter
    Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.)

  • IC Recorder Linkage

    Slate Tone / Synchronized Audio Rec-Movie Rec

Operability

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  • Wireless Shooting

    Live View, Rec View, Wireless Touch AF shutter, Self Timer (w/Countdown guidance, Sequential shooting, movie recording capability), Wireless Release, Movie Recording, Power Off
    P / A / S / M / B and drive mode can be selected.
    Aperture, shutter speed, exposure, ISO sensitivity, white balance and sequential shooting can be adjusted.

  • Image Share

    File Type: JPEG, MOV
    Marking function for image share.

  • Easy Connection

    Connect using a QR code
    Connect using Bluetooth (View, Transfer only. Enabled from the second time)

  • Playback Mode

    Single-frame
    Information display
    Index display (4/9/25/100 frames)
    Calendar
    Enlargement (1:1, 2x - 14x)
    Movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause)
    Picture rotation (auto)
    Light box display

  • Information Display

    Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF

  • Mode dial my set

    3 type (Modes C can be accessed by mode dial)

  • Menu custom set

    Modes C2, and C3 can be accessed via the menu

  • Dial customization

    Dial function and dial direction are customizable for both dials

  • Lever customization

    Select assignment from 3 different modes, power switch, or off (no function assignment)

  • Button Customization

    Buttons can be customized (select from 35 functions)
    Buttons on lenses can also be customized from the camera
    Some buttons may have restrictions to what functions can be assigned

  • Copyright Settings/Lens info Settings

    Available (save up to 10 lenses)

  • Menu Languages (34 selectable)

    English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai

Connectivity / Power Requirements

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  • USB Connector

    USB Micro-B

  • Remote Connector

    2.5Pin Jack (when using separately available RM-CB2).

  • HDMI Connector

    Micro HDMI (type D)

  • Flash Attachment

    Hot shoe

  • Wireless LAN

    Built-in (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n)

  • Bluetooth

    Built-in (Bluetooth Ver.4.2 BLE)

  • MIC Input Jack

    3.5 stereo mini jack (plug-in power on/off)

  • PC Interface

    USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

  • Battery

    BLS-50 Li-ion battery (included)

  • Battery Status Display

    Remaining power (4 steps, %, or by-minute display), shot count, degradation

  • USB Charging

    Built-in battery is charged with USB

  • Sleep Mode

    Available (1/3/5 min. off)

  • Number of Recordable Pictures

    Approx. 310 shots (using Toshiba SDHC UHS-I Card Exceria with IS ON, with no flashes attached, based on CIPA test standards)

  • Battery Life for Movie Recording

    Approx. 60 minutes (under standard JEITA testing)
    Approx. 110 minutes (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)

Operating Environment

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  • Environmentally Sealed

    Dust, Splash, Freezeproof

  • Operating Temperature Range

    14 to 104 Degree F (-10 to 40 Degree C) (when in operation)
    -4 to 140 Degree F (-20 to 60 Degree C) (when stored)

  • Operating Humidity Range

    30 - 90% (when in operation) / 10 - 90% (when stored)

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    required, included

  • Battery Material

    lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    4.93 x 3.3 x 1.9" (125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7mm) (based on CIPA standards: excludes protrusions)

  • Weight

    Approx. 14.6 oz (414g) (with battery and memory card, based on CIPA standards)
    Approx. 12.9 oz (366g) (body only)

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About Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Camera Body, Silver

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great camera to spend your money on if you need light weight camera.

By FRANCIS K.

I am a former pro photographer and this is a fine camera. I traded in or sold my Canon cameras and L lenses because of weight and the cell phone doesn't cut it for large enlargements. GREAT weight. I won't use all the presets but there are so many it is mind-boggling. I will use it like a basic camera and I have already tested enlargements and I got up to 20x24 equivalent crops. , but I bought the body and zoom lens separately like I have been doing for 25 years. I don't want to type more, s...

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Great Minimalist Body

By HAROLD D.

This is the best minimalist OM-D camera in the Olympus lineup. It has virtually all of the features of the OM-D E-M1 MkII without the bulk. I have heard complaints about the battery being smaller but I have not noticed any big difference in the number of photos it supports (I am not really into videography so can't really speak to that battery life). A big advantage to me is that I also carry the OM-D E_M10 MkII and the PEN E-PL8 and they use the same battery so no searching for different siz...

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DON’T JUST SHOOT WITH OUR CAMERAS. BREAK FREE.

Break Free represents a lifestyle of expanded creativity, flexibility, and originality. Declare your freedom from heavy cameras, bulky lenses, and move into our lightweight portable system.

DON’T JUST SHOOT WITH OUR CAMERAS. BREAK FREE.

EXPLORE THE WORLD WITHOUT LIMITS

Seeking adventure is in your DNA. You’re passionate about photographing places on a bucket list that’s always growing longer. The E-M5 Mark III is the travel companion you’ve always wanted. It’s compact, lightweight and comfortable — made for roaming the biggest cities, the smallest villages and even the most remote destinations on earth. You’ll feel exhilarated instead of exhausted from carrying heavy gear. And then there’s the stunning stills and video. Thanks to an impressive range of pro technology, you’ll come home with vibrant, sharp images that let you relive your adventures again and again. The E-M5 Mark III. All you need in one remarkably powerful, portable system.

ULTIMATE MOBILITY:


COMPACT. LIGHTWEIGHT. EXHILARATING.

Roam the planet with a camera system that never gets in the way and frees you up to enjoy every moment of every adventure.

Compact.
WORLD-LEADING PORTABILITY

WORLD-LEADING PORTABILITY

On one hand, you want spectacular shots of the places you explore. On the other hand, you don’t want to carry around a heavy camera. The E-M5 Mark III is perfect. As part of the world’s most portable camera system, it’s roughly 55% smaller and 64% lighter than leading full-frame mirrorless cameras*. You’ll move easier, carry less and have more energy to enjoy the moment. Capture the world without being weighed down.
*As of October 2019

WEATHERSEALED CONSTRUCTION

WEATHERSEALED CONSTRUCTION

Imagine climbing over a ridge and stopping to shoot a mountain with beautiful cloud formations. But suddenly it starts raining. No problem. The E-M5 Mark III is fully weathersealed. You can keep your focus where it belongs: on your subject instead of the weather. The camera is protected from water and dust. You can even use it in below freezing temperatures. No protective gear needed. You’re free to shoot without worry because your camera takes care of itself in tough conditions.

IMAGE QUALITY

IMAGE QUALITY
Photo by Olympus Explorer Alexa Rakow


Our 20MP Live MOS Sensor is an integral part of a team of innovative technologies — along with our M.Zuiko lenses and TruePic™ VIII Image Processor — responsible for the E-M5 Mark III’s exceptional image quality. Our sensor produces images with natural tones and minimal noise, even at high ISO sensitivities.

SUPERB LENS SELECTION

SUPERB LENS SELECTION

The E-M5 Mark III works best with our world-class M.Zuiko lenses. Like our cameras, they’re compact and lightweight, while delivering imaging power as stunning as their larger, heavier 35mm equivalents. It means when you’re hiking a narrow rocky trail or walking through ancient ruins, your gear won’t weigh you down. As your interest in photography grows, you’ll find an M.Zuiko lens for any shooting situation.

VIVID COLORS AND HIGH CONTRAST

VIVID COLORS AND HIGH CONTRAST

The 2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder is used on the E-M5 mark III to deliver vivid colors and a high contrast display. A long eye point is designed for easy viewing, even when wearing glasses.

AUTOFOCUSING THAT’S AS FAST AS IT IS ACCURATE

Capturing the most challenging shots is a lot easier when you’re shooting with our proven autofocus technology.

AF
121-POINT ALL-CROSS TYPE ON-CHIP PHASE DETECTION AF

121-POINT ALL-CROSS TYPE ON-CHIP PHASE DETECTION AF

You demand the best. Our autofocus system delivers. The heart of our technologically advanced system is 121-point all-cross type on-chip Phase Detection AF. It does one thing really well: locking focus on any subject, in any environment. Each AF point is cross-type for reliable vertical and horizontal tracking. The points are spread across the entire image sensor for maximum autofocus coverage. You’ll capture fast-moving subjects and split-second action every time.

PRO CAPTURE

PRO CAPTURE

The most challenging shot in photography is capturing action that’s quicker than the blink of an eye. Think of the instant a salmon swimming upstream breaks through the water and disappears. Pro Capture Mode nails those near impossible shots. It starts buffering a running series of 20MP images when you press the shutter button halfway. At the moment you want to capture, press the shutter button fully. You’ll get that moment, plus the buffered shots. Because you can go back 14 frames, you’ll have the exact shot you want. Never miss an exciting, split-second scene again.

30FPS SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING

30FPS SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING

Sometimes you need a camera with lots of speed and no lag. The E-M5 Mark III delivers. Reel off a mind-blowing 30fps to shoot some of the fastest moving subjects on earth. Or use the mechanical shutter and capture 10 high-resolution fps.

CONTINUOUS AF TRACKING

CONTINUOUS AF TRACKING

The E-M5 Mark III gives you highly precise tracking no matter how crowded the scene or how unpredictable your subject is. Our advanced Tracking AF Mode lets you simultaneously shoot and focus on a specific subject. Use the Center Priority/Center Start in C-AF to track subjects with consistent movement and for rapidly moving subjects. Adjust the tracking sensitivity to match your subject’s movement and speed. Track. Capture. Never miss.

TOUCH AF/TOUCHPAD AF

TOUCH AF/TOUCHPAD AF

Control the AF frame based on the way you’re shooting. If you’re using the viewfinder, simply drag your thumb across the rear monitor to use as a trackpad. If you’re shooting with the monitor, instantly select your focus point by tapping the display. When you enable Touch AF Shutter, tap the monitor to focus and shoot simultaneously.

AF TARGETS

AF TARGETS

Accurately capturing your subject is easier with one of six AF Targeting Modes. Use Single for landscape or shooting with a tripod. 5-point tracks moving subjects clustered together and 9-point AF Target is for moving objects like an airplane or an athlete. 25-point AF Target focuses on smaller moving subjects such as a flying bird. 121-Point AF Target tracks subjects moving through the entire screen while Small provides extra-fine, pinpoint focus.

SHOOT TRIPOD-FREE WITH IMAGE STABILIZATION


More mobility. Less gear. Greater freedom. Just some of the benefits of shooting with our powerful image stabilization system.

SHOOT T
5-AXIS IMAGE STABILIZATION

5-AXIS IMAGE STABILIZATION

Shooting crisp telephoto images or bright, clear low-light shots, requires a tripod. But not with the E-M5 Mark III. Our groundbreaking 5-Axis in-body Image Stabilization system lets you leave tripods behind. Our system — one of the most effective on the market — provides an astounding 5.5 shutter steps of compensation for all types of camera movement. Take handheld telephoto shots and capture low light scenes without stabilizing equipment. Enjoy more shooting flexibility because you’ll have less extra gear to carry.

5-AXIS SYNC IS

5-AXIS SYNC IS

Take Image Stabilization up a notch and pair the E-M5 Mark III with a stabilized M.Zuiko PRO lens. Our in-body system syncs with our in-lens system to provide 6.5 shutter steps of compensation — creating one of the world’s most powerful IS systems. You’ll have even more mobility to shoot all types of handheld images and take bright, richly detailed photos in low light. Be free from tripods and other stabilizing gear.

HANDHELD VIDEO

HANDHELD VIDEO

You want to shoot lots of video on your journey. But you also don’t want to haul around stabilizing equipment to keep your video from looking shaky and jumpy. The E-M5 Mark III’s built-in Image Stabilization system has your back. Just hold the camera in your hand to shoot clear, crisp, smooth 4K video. Go anywhere and capture video of anything — even in low light settings like a sunset or candlelight. Travel light and shoot all the spectacular video you want without a rig.

Pictured with LS-P4, sold separately.

IS RANGE OF MOTION

IS RANGE OF MOTION

The E-M5 Mark III’s image sensor, compact image stabilization unit, and large lens mount all work together to allow the image sensor greater range of motion. This provides for more effective image stabilization performance, ensuring sharp handheld shots on the go.

PRO TECHNOLOGY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS


The E-M5 Mark III features advanced technology to ensure your photos and video are bright, sharp and exquisitely detailed.

PRO
50MP HIGH RESOLUTION SHOT

50MP HIGH RESOLUTION SHOT

Taking a 50MP photo is as easy as setting up a tripod and attaching the E-M5 Mark III. Our Tripod High Res Shot Mode does the work. The image sensor automatically moves in 0.5 pixel increments while taking 8 shots in under a second. The shots are merged together creating one unbelievably detailed, super-sharp image.

ANTI-FLICKER SHOOTING

ANTI-FLICKER SHOOTING

Improve indoor photography with our Anti-Flicker Shooting Mode. It compensates for artificial light by automatically activating the shutter at peak brightness to smooth exposure and color difference between frames. A Flicker Scan feature eliminates striped patterns caused by flickering light on the monitor by setting a shutter speed so the patterns aren’t noticeable.

LONG EXPOSURE MODES

LONG EXPOSURE MODES

Something for long exposure enthusiasts. Live Composite Mode stitches together multiple images shot at the same shutter speed, keeping the images from getting too bright. It’s an easy way to capture dramatic photos of star trails, evocative nighttime cityscapes and moody landscapes without worrying about over or underexposure. Live Bulb Mode and Live Time Mode let you see the exposure level of your image in real time so you’ll know when it’s perfect. The E-M5 Mark III takes all the guesswork out of long exposure photography.

Photo shot using Live Composite

SUPERSONIC WAVE FILTER

SUPERSONIC WAVE FILTER

Change lenses outdoors without getting dust on the sensor. Our Supersonic Wave Filter oscillates 30,000 times per second to instantly shake dust and dirt away from the image sensor so it stays pristine.

1/8000 SEC. HIGH SPEED MECHANICAL SHUTTER

1/8000 SEC. HIGH SPEED MECHANICAL SHUTTER

Shoot in bright outdoor conditions and create shallow depth of field. A maximum 1/8000 sec. High Speed Mechanical Shutter lets you use a large aperture lens in sunny conditions and still achieve beautiful defocused backgrounds.

USB CHARGING

USB CHARGING

Power up your camera’s batteries (when not in use) with a USB cable for easy, convenient on-the-go charging. Draw power from any outlet or portable power pack.

FOCUS BRACKETING AND FOCUS STACKING

FOCUS BRACKETING AND FOCUS STACKING

Add extra drama to your shots. Focus Bracketing lets you create images with deeper depth of field. It takes a series of shots each with a slightly shifted focal point. The images are composited using post-production software like Olympus Workspace. Focus Stacking adds an artistic look to macro shots by creating an image with a large depth of field that’s in focus from front to back.

WI-FI & BLUETOOTH

WI-FI & BLUETOOTH

Wirelessly connect the camera to your smart device via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Install the free OI. Share app to easily transfer images to your phone for instant editing and uploading.

BUILT TO BE CUSTOMIZED

If you’re into a specific type of photography, you may have a favorite setting. Now they can be accessed instantly. Just turn the mode dial to the Custom setting and shoot. Your go-to settings are also transferable. Save them to your computer with Olympus Workspace and the Olympus Digital Camera Updater. You can then copy them to another camera or send to your friends with the same model camera.

CUSTOM
22 SCENE MODES

22 SCENE MODES

Our 22 Scene Modes nail the perfect shot every time. Scenes cover a range of photography — People, Nightscapes, Motion, Scenery, Indoor and Close-Ups — each with a variety of options —exactly match the right mode to your scene.

BUILD YOUR SYSTEM

BUILD YOUR SYSTEM

You aren’t just getting an E-M5 Mark III. You’re buying into our OM-D camera system. It features world-class, globally-renowned M.Zuiko lenses and an serious selection of accessories. For example, you can add our Dedicated External Grip to the E-M5 Mark III. It’s designed to help you get a tighter hold on the camera and features a convenient shutter release and control dial. That’s just one of many flashes, cables, housings and other accessories to help you explore and enjoy all photography.

Explore the World without Limits
Seeking adventure is in your DNA. You're passionate about photographing places on a bucket list that's always growing longer. The E-M5 Mark III is the travel companion you've always wanted. It's compact, lightweight and comfortable - made for roaming the biggest cities, the smallest villages and even the most remote destinations on earth. You'll feel exhilarated instead of exhausted from carrying heavy gear. And then there's the stunning stills and video. Thanks to an impressive range of pro technology, you'll come home with vibrant, sharp images that let you relive your adventures again and again. The E-M5 Mark III. All you need in one remarkably powerful, portable system.

• 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization
• 121 Cross-type phase detection AF Points
• 4K Video Capture (30/24fps)

Ultimate Mobility

Compact. Lightweight. Exhilarating.
Roam the planet with a camera system that never gets in the way and frees you up to enjoy every moment of every adventure.

World-Leading Portability
On one hand, you want spectacular shots of the places you explore. On the other hand, you don't want to carry around a heavy camera. The E-M5 Mark III is perfect. As part of the world's most portable camera system, it's roughly 55% smaller and 64% lighter than leading full-frame mirrorless cameras. You'll move easier, carry less and have more energy to enjoy the moment. Capture the world without being weighed down.

Image Quality
Our 20MP Live MOS Sensor is an integral part of a team of innovative technologies - along with our M.Zuiko lenses and TruePic VIII Image Processor - responsible for the E-M5 Mark III's exceptional image quality. Our sensor produces images with natural tones and minimal noise, even at high ISO sensitivities.

Weathersealed Construction
Imagine climbing over a ridge and stopping to shoot a mountain with beautiful cloud formations. But suddenly it starts raining. No problem. The E-M5 Mark III is fully weathersealed. You can keep your focus where it belongs: on your subject instead of the weather. The camera is protected from water and dust. You can even use it in below freezing temperatures. No protective gear needed. You're free to shoot without worry because your camera takes care of itself in tough conditions.

Superb Lens Selection
The E-M5 Mark III works best with our world-class M.Zuiko lenses. Like the camera, they're compact and lightweight while delivering imaging power as stunning as their larger, heavier 35mm equivalents. It means when you're roaming the streets of a quaint town or walking through ancient ruins in a foreign country, your gear won't weigh you down. There's an M.Zuiko lens for every shooting situation, so as your interest in photography grows, our lenses will keep up.

Vivid Colors and High Contrast
The 2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder is used on the E-M5 mark III to deliver vivid colors and a high contrast display. A long eye point is designed for easy viewing, even when wearing glasses.

Autofocus

Autofocusing that's as Fast as it is Accurate
Capturing the most challenging shots is a lot easier when you're shooting with our proven autofocus technology.

121-Point All-Cross Type On-Chip Phase Detection AF
You demand the best. Our autofocus system delivers. The heart of our technologically advanced system is 121-point all-cross type on-chip Phase Detection AF. It does one thing really well: locking focus on any subject, in any environment. Each AF point is cross-type for reliable vertical and horizontal tracking. The points are spread across the entire image sensor for maximum autofocus coverage. You'll capture fast-moving subjects and split-second action every time.

Pro Capture
The most challenging shot in photography is capturing action that's quicker than the blink of an eye. Think of the instant a salmon swimming upstream breaks through the water and disappears. Pro Capture Mode nails those near impossible shots. It starts buffering a running series of 20MP images when you press the shutter button halfway. At the moment you want to capture, press the shutter button fully. You'll get that moment, plus the buffered shots. Because you can go back 14 frames, you'll have the exact shot you want. Never miss an exciting, split-second scene again.

30FPS Sequential Shooting
Sometimes you need a camera with lots of speed and no lag. The E-M5 Mark III delivers. Reel off a mind-blowing 30fps to shoot some of the fastest moving subjects on earth. Or use the mechanical shutter and capture 10 high-resolution fps.

Continuous AF Tracking
The E-M5 Mark III gives you highly precise tracking no matter how crowded the scene or how unpredictable your subject is. Our advanced Tracking AF Mode lets you simultaneously shoot and focus on a specific subject. Use the Center Priority/Center Start in C-AF to track subjects with consistent movement and for rapidly moving subjects. Adjust the tracking sensitivity to match your subject's movement and speed. Track. Capture. Never miss.

Touch AF/Touchpad AF
Control the AF frame based on the way you're shooting. If you're using the viewfinder, simply drag your thumb across the rear monitor to use as a trackpad. If you're shooting with the monitor, instantly select your focus point by tapping the display. When you enable Touch AF Shutter, tap the monitor to focus and shoot simultaneously.

AF Targets
Accurately capturing your subject is easier with one of six AF Targeting Modes. Use Single for landscape or shooting with a tripod. 5-point tracks moving subjects clustered together and 9-point AF Target is for moving objects like an airplane or an athlete. 25-point AF Target focuses on smaller moving subjects such as a flying bird. 121-Point AF Target tracks subjects moving through the entire screen while Small provides extra-fine, pinpoint focus.

Image Stabilization

Shoot Tripod-Free with Image Stabilization
More mobility. Less gear. Greater freedom. Just some of the benefits of shooting with our powerful image stabilization system.

5-Axis Image Stabilization
Shooting crisp telephoto images or bright, clear low-light shots, requires a tripod. But not with the E-M5 Mark III. Our groundbreaking 5-Axis in-body Image Stabilization system lets you leave tripods behind. Our system - one of the most effective on the market - provides an astounding 5.5 shutter steps of compensation for all types of camera movement. Take handheld telephoto shots and capture low light scenes without stabilizing equipment. Enjoy more shooting flexibility because you'll have less extra gear to carry.

5-Axis Sync Is
Take Image Stabilization up a notch and pair the E-M5 Mark III with a stabilized M.Zuiko PRO lens. Our in-body system syncs with our in-lens system to provide 6.5 shutter steps of compensation - creating one of the world's most powerful IS systems. You'll have even more mobility to shoot all types of handheld images and take bright, richly detailed photos in low light. Be free from tripods and other stabilizing gear.

Handheld Video
You want to shoot lots of video on your journey. But you also don't want to haul around stabilizing equipment to keep your video from looking shaky and jumpy. The E-M5 Mark III's built-in Image Stabilization system has your back. Just hold the camera in your hand to shoot clear, crisp, smooth 4K video. Go anywhere and capture video of anything - even in low light settings like a sunset or candlelight. Travel light and shoot all the spectacular video you want without a rig.

Is Range Of Motion
The E-M5 Mark III's image sensor, compact image stabilization unit, and large lens mount all work together to allow the image sensor greater range of motion. This provides for more effective image stabilization performance, ensuring sharp handheld shots on the go.

Technology

Pro Technology At Your Fingertips
The E-M5 Mark III features advanced technology to ensure your photos and video are bright, sharp and exquisitely detailed.

50MP High Resolution Shot
Taking a 50MP photo is as easy as setting up a tripod and attaching the E-M5 Mark III. Our Tripod High Res Shot Mode does the work. The image sensor automatically moves in 0.5 pixel increments while taking 8 shots in under a second. The shots are merged together creating one unbelievably detailed, super-sharp image.

Anti-Flicker Shooting
Improve indoor photography with our Anti-Flicker Shooting Mode. It compensates for artificial light by automatically activating the shutter at peak brightness to smooth exposure and color difference between frames. A Flicker Scan feature eliminates striped patterns caused by flickering light on the monitor by setting a shutter speed so the patterns aren't noticeable.

Long Exposure Modes
Something for long exposure enthusiasts. Live Composite Mode stitches together multiple images shot at the same shutter speed, keeping the images from getting too bright. It's an easy way to capture dramatic photos of star trails, evocative nighttime cityscapes and moody landscapes without worrying about over or underexposure. Live Bulb Mode and Live Time Mode let you see the exposure level of your image in real time so you'll know when it's perfect. The E-M5 Mark III takes all the guesswork out of long exposure photography.

Supersonic Wave Filter
Change lenses outdoors without getting dust on the sensor. Our Supersonic Wave Filter oscillates 30,000 times per second to instantly shake dust and dirt away from the image sensor so it stays pristine.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Camera Body, Silver Features

  • 20MP Live MOS Sensor
  • Portable, weathersealed design
  • TruePic VIII Image Processor
  • Compact, In-Body 5-Axis Image Stabilization (up to approx. 5.5 EV steps of compensation)
  • 121-Point All-Cross-Type On-Chip Phase Detection AF
  • 10fps high-speed sequential shooting with AF/AE Tracking
  • 30fps maximum sequential shooting speed with focus and exposure locked
  • Six AF Target Options: Single, Group 5-point, Group 9-point, Group 25-point, 121-point & Small
  • 4K Video supports C4K and 4K 30p video recording
  • 2.36 Million dot OLED Viewfinder (image magnification of 0.67X with long eye point for easy viewing even with glasses)
  • Custom Mode for easy access to preferred settings
  • 50MP Tripod High-Res Shot
  • Pro Capture
  • Focus Bracketing & Focus Stacking
  • Wi-Fi Compatible with Bluetooth Version 4.2 BLE
  • Dust Reduction System with Super Sonic Wave Filter
  • USB Charging
  • Anti-Flicker Shooting