Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

{{Infobox camera

| camera_name = Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

| image = Olympus E-M1 Mark III Zuiko 12-100mm.jpg

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| caption = Olympus E-M1 Mark III Zuiko 12

| maker = Olympus Corporation

| type = mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera

| date = 2020

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| price =

| lens_mount = Micro Four Thirds

| lens =

| f-numbers =

| complens = Panasonic, Leica, Samyang, Tamron, Voigtländer, Yongnuo

| sensor = 5184 x 3888 (20.4 megapixel)

| sensor_type = TruePic IX

| sensor_size = 17.3 x 13mm (Four Thirds type)

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| res = 20.4 Mp
8160 × 6120 (50 Mp) hand-held 'High Res Shot'
10368 × 7776 (80 Mp) Tripod 'High Res Shot'

| filmformat = MPEG-4, H.264

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| recording_medium = Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)

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| fmode = Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View

| farea = 121 points

| fcbkt = Yes

| exbkt = ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)

| emode =

| metering = Multi, Center-weighted, Spot

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| flash = Yes (via hot shoe)

| flashcomp = Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual

| fsynch = 1/250 s

| flbkt = Yes

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| speedRange = 200–25600, with "LOW ISO 64"

| shutter_speeds = 1/32000 – 60 s

| cont = Bulb

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| ovf =

| evf = built-in 2.36 MP (with Auto Luminance, 100% coverage)

| evfRes =

| magnification = 0.74x

| coverage = 100%

| iproc = TruePic IX

| WB = 7 presets, 4 Custom

| wbbkt = Yes

| drbkt = Yes

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| vidrecord = 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

| rearLCD =

| battery = BLH-1 lithium-ion battery

| obp =

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| omd =

| oacc = USB charging

| interface_AVout =

| interface_Data = USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec), Wireless 802.11ac, Bluetooth, Headphone port, Microphone port, micro HDMI

| body_comp-feats = Magnesium alloy

| dimensions = 134 x 91 x 69 mm (5.28 x 3.58 x 2.72″)

| weight = 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

| made_in = Vietnam

| replaced =

| predecessor = Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

| successor = OM System OM-1

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The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is the third iteration of the flagship camera in the series of OM-D mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras produced by Olympus on the Micro Four-Thirds system.{{Cite web|title=E-M1 Mark III Digital Camera {{!}} Olympus Cameras, Audio & Binoculars|url=https://www.getolympus.com/us/en/om-d-e-m1-mark-iii.html|access-date=April 22, 2021|website=www.getolympus.com}} Released on February 28, 2020, it replaced the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.

The E-M1 Mark III follows the E-M1 Mark II in embracing artificial intelligence-based features such as a deep learning autofocus system and multi-shot image processing to simulate neutral-density filters and a hi-res mode that allows the 20-megapixel camera to produce 50-megapixel images while handheld and 80-megapixel images while being on tripod. The camera also includes a 60 frames-per-second continuous shooting mode.{{Cite web|title=Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III review|url=https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m1-mark-iii-review|access-date=April 22, 2021|website=DPReview}}

Features

20.4-megapixel Micro Four-Thirds sensor
121-point autofocus system
Image stabilization (up to 7.0 EV or up to 7.5 with 'Sync IS' lenses)
ISO range: 200 to 25600, with "LOW ISO 64"
Handheld high-resolution shot mode
Starry Sky AF for Astrophotography
Up to 60 frames per second
Multi-shot mode simulates ND filters (ND2, ND4, ND8, ND16, ND32)
LCD viewfinder
3 inch screen
420 shots per charge
Dual SD card slots (1 x UHS-II, 1 x UHS-I)
8-way joystick
IPX1-rated weather sealing
USB charging

Hi-resolution shot mode

In tripod and handheld mode, the camera rapidly captures 8 images (Tripod) or 16 images (Handheld) which are combined into 160 Mpx (tripod) or 320 MPx (handheld) of data, which the camera combines into 80 MPx (10368×7776 px) images in tripod mode or 50 MPx (8160×6120 px) image in handheld mode.{{cite web |title=Understanding Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and E-M1X High Res Shot modes |url=https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7934694601/understanding-olympus-om-d-e-m1-mark-iii-and-e-m1x-high-res-shot-modes |website=dpreview.com |access-date=July 25, 2021}} The tripod mode ISO limit is 1600, or ISO 6400 in handheld mode. Pictures can be saved in RAW or JPEG format. Handhold exposure can be set up to 4 seconds.{{cn|date=March 2023}}

The benefit of hi-res mode is bigger resolution, low noise and an increase of dynamic range.{{cite web |title=HHHR increases dynamic range |url=https://smallsensorphotography.com/hhhr-increases-dynamic-range |website=smallsensorphotography.com |date=May 15, 2020 |access-date=July 25, 2021}}{{cite web |title=Olympus High Res Shot Mode Special Edition you can compare Normal versus High Res Shot Mode values |url=https://www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/PDR_HighResShotMode.htm#Olympus%20OM-D%20E-M1%20Mark%20II(HR),Olympus%20OM-D%20E-M5%20Mark%20II(HR) |website=photonstophotos.net |access-date=July 25, 2021}}

Reception

The E-M1 Mark III was generally favored for improvements made over the Mark II, such as the introduction of a handheld mode and a lower base cost.{{Cite web |title=Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m1-mark-iii |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=PCMAG |language=en}}

The camera took criticism for including the same 20-megapixel sensor, electronic viewfinder, and screen, as its predecessor, the Mark II. The same sensor is also present in the enthusiast-level Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III which was released just months earlier.{{Cite web |first=James |last=Artaius |title=Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III review|url=https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m1-mark-iii-review|access-date=April 22, 2021|website=digitalcameraworld|date=February 29, 2020 |language=en}}

References

OM-D E-M1 Mark III

Category:Cameras introduced in 2020