Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III silber Body

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The Olympus E-M5 Mark III is a new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that replaces the 4-year-old E-M5 Mark II model. It brings many of Olympus’ most advanced imaging technologies from the flagship E-M1 Mark II / E-M1X cameras into a compact, lightweight and weather-sealed camera body, at a lower price-point. The E-M5 Mark III is a classically styled camera that has exactly the same 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor and Truepix VIII processor found in the E-M1 Mark II / E-M1X cameras, and the same dual phase- and contrast-based auto-focus system, with 121 points for both.

The Olympus OMD EM5 Mark III may have been a long time coming, but still manages to become one of the most unique and compelling cameras in its mid-range category Yes, the 20 Megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor is smaller and slightly lower res than its APSC rivals and the price higher than many mid-range models too, but you’re getting class-leading stabilisation which transforms handheld video and lets you shoot at low sensitivities, coupled with arguably the best weather-proofing in its peer group. In addition it gives you a side-hinged screen which avoids hotshoe accessories, a mic input, uncropped 4k video, a composite high-res option and a bunch of innovative long exposure modes. I’d have liked it even more with Auto ISO for manual movies and location tagging over Bluetooth, and I’m frustrated greater differentiation in the range has driven the loss of some features from its predecessor, most notably the metal body, larger viewfinder and some connectivity. It’s also worth noting that APSC rivals generally deliver lower noise above 1600 ISO and I felt Sony’s AF system was superior during movies, but as an overall package it’s hard to find a more rounded camera than the EM5 III. Do compare the price closely with the higher-end EM1 II though which after discounts may not be that much more expensive - and in the short term while the gap is narrow, is well worth the stretch.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III offers a compact mirrorless camera packed with features, including an impressive 5-axis image stabilisationand 4K CINE video recording. It's also part of a mirrorless camera system, with a wide range of lenses available.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III gets a lot of things right. It produces great images, is packed with fun and genuinely useful features, is well-built and beautifully designed, and above all, fun to use and take control over. Unfortunately, its autofocus just can't keep up with the competition and the overly complex user interface could use updating. But for many types of photography, the E-M5 Mark III will be a rewarding and capable choice.