Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only, Black)
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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera sports the popular mirrorless technology that allows for a light and compact body. More than that, however, the OM-D E-M5 is an outstanding camera that provides you with tools like an electronic eye-level viewfinder, a 120fps refresh rate, a tilting 3.0" OLED touchscreen monitor, 16Mp of resolution, and - of course - an ever-expanding array of compatible lens options. All these factors boil down to a camera that's easier to transport than the average DSLR, yet puts multiple creative choices, and numerous other high-end features and functions, at your disposal.
Taking the features of the OM-D EM-5 one at a time, let's begin with the camera's high image quality. Making such stunning 16Mp stills and 1920 x 1080 HD video possible would be the 16Mp Live MOS image sensor and the TruePic IV image processor. The heart of the camera, these two work together with an array of M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses for impressive images and movies.
Other features worth mentioning here include Olympus' AF system, which enables fast, accurate images in a variety of situations. Additionally, 9.2 fps high-speed sequential shooting goes a step further to ensure that fast moving subjects are easily captured. The 5-axis image stabilization system also comes into play here, compensating for vertical, horizontal, and rotational camera shake, which conventional 2-axis systems of the past haven't been able to tame. This stabilization is built-in the camera body, and ensures effective stabilization with all lenses.
The high-res, 1.44 million dot LCD has 100% field-of-view coverage and a 1.15x maximum magnification. The EVF also allows for enlarging the focus point for seeing the effect of many different features right in the viewfinder. In addition to this impressive EVF, the camera also has a 3.0" tilting OLED touchscreen monitor, making it the first Olympus camera to have such capabilities. The touchscreen monitor allows for fast menu navigation, and brilliant composition and review of scenes.
The OM-D EM-5 is also a tough camera, featuring a dust-proof and splash-proof design. As Olympus states, "multiple ring-shaped seals protect the camera from sand, dust, rain, and water spray". That means there's no need to fear the elements and as a result, miss the shot. What's more the OM-D extends this feature to the bundled flash unit, the optional grip, the power battery holder, and the optional M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ lens.
- Intuitively Designed Electronic Viewfinder
- The OLYMPUS E-M5 is the first Olympus interchangeable-lens camera to incorporate a 120fps refresh rate, high definition electronic viewfinder with an eye sensor to seamlessly switch the display between the tilting 3.0" touch screen OLED and the electronic viewfinder for ease-of-use. It features a 100% field of view, maximum 1.15x magnification, and an eye point of 18mm for fatigue-free viewing. Camera setting information, such as shutter speed, is displayed at the bottom of the viewfinder so photographers can concentrate on framing shots and take full advantage of an EVF's ability to display the effects of various exposure adjustments and Art Filter effects - all without having to take the eye away from the viewfinder
- Superior Image Quality
- The Olympus E-M5 uses a 16.1 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor offering improved performance and exceptional clarity and speed in all aspects of image capture. Olympus' TruePic VI image-processing engine dramatically improves image quality in low-light environments. The camera's sensor allows for a maximum ISO of 25,600, and the dynamic range has been expanded for more faithful color reproduction
- Unprecedented 5-Axis Image Stabilization
- The Olympus E-M5 is distinguished by the world's first 5-axis image-stabilization mechanism capable of reducing the effects of camera motion and image blur from five directions on stills and video, even including motion blur caused by the photographer walking or running. Previous IS mechanisms compensated for camera shake by addressing only two kinds of movement along the vertical and horizontal axis. However, camera shake can actually be caused by five different kinds of movement: horizontal shift, vertical shift, rotary motion, as well as the yaw and pitch. While some technology has attempted to correct for camera blur by building the Image Stabilization mechanism into the lens, the Olympus E-M5 IS mechanism is incorporated into the camera body itself so that all lenses mounted on the body can take advantage of this sophisticated technology, whether shooting stills or HD video
- Blazing Speed
- Focus and shoot faster with record-breaking autofocus speed and imaging processing. The Olympus E-M5 employs the FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF system, introduced in the PEN E-P3, but with even greater speed. The 16Mp Live MOS chip drives image data off the sensor at a blazing 240 frames-per-second, a 2x speed increase in Continuous Autofocus, with reduced image blackout enabling photographers to track fast action. Maximum frame rates in sequential shooting have also increased more than 2x with a max frame rate of 9fps in Single AF. A new 3D tracking AF system can follow the subject through the X-, Y- and Z-axes to dramatically improve focus on moving subjects
- Creative Freedom
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The Olympus E-M5 features a 3.0" tilting OLED touch-screen to enable photographers to get up high or down low for any shot. The touchscreen interface offers intuitive focus and release of the shutter and review and enlargement of images in playback with the touch of a finger. The Live Bulb feature updates the Live View image on the OLED screen at pre-set intervals during long exposures and enables the user to preview continually unfolding action such as fireworks or waterfalls and adjust the exposure time accordingly while capturing the image at the desired moment. An innovative new interface, EVF Creative Control, produces a tone curve overlay on the viewfinder screen to enable separate adjustment of highlight and shadow brightness, white balance, magnification and aspect ratio can also be manipulated via the EVF.
A "Key Line" Art Filter joins ten other available filters on the Olympus E-M5 and enhances the edge lines of the image to make it look more like an illustration. "Cross Process II" and "Dramatic Tone II" Art Filters provide variations on the popular existing filters, and the two new Echo effects for movies leaves a momentary residual image of a subject's movements when activated during movie recording. Users who like to perform their movie post-editing on a PC will particularly appreciate the Full HD 1080i movie recording function, which adopts the MOV format (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
- Powerful Portability and Rugged Durability
- The striking, iconic design of the Olympus E-M5 is more than just looks; its magnesium alloy body is rugged enough to stand up to severe environmental conditions like heavy rain and blowing sand. The Olympus E-M5 employs internal seals extensively and, when the optional M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50 mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ lens is attached, this combination delivers an integrated dustproof and splashproof camera system. The electronic viewfinder section of the body is also made of magnesium alloy to ensure durability, and the FL-LM2 Electronic Flash that ships with the camera features the same dustproof and splashproof construction
- Compatible with All Micro Four Thirds-Compliant Lenses
- The Olympus E-M5 is compatible with all Micro Four Thirds-compliant lenses, including two lenses that Olympus will introduce later this year: the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8 and the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm f/2.8 macro. The 75mm lens is a high-quality metal design with fast aperture settings for portraits and indoor sports shooting, while the dustproof and splashproof 60mm lens features 1:1 macro and a closest shooting distance of just 7.5 inches
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Camera Format | Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor) |
| Resolution |
Effective Pixels: 16.1 Megapixels |
| Sensor Type / Size | MOS, mm |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVI, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit |
| Dust Reduction System | Y |
| Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDXC 1 Please Note:UHS-I compatible, Eye-Fi card compatible close |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| AV Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Audio Recording |
With Video, Stereo, Via Optional External Mic
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Please Note:Mono without external mic close |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Auto & Manual |
| Focus Mode | Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M) |
| Autofocus Points | 35 |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.92x |
| Diopter Adjustment | - 4 to +2 m |
| Display Screen | 3.0" Rear Touchscreen Tilting LED (610) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 200-25600
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Please Note:Default: 200-1600 close |
| Shutter | 1/4000 - 60 seconds |
| Remote Control | RM-UC1 (Optional) |
| Metering Method |
Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering
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Please Note:Multi-zone=Digital ESP close |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) 5 Please Note:Also: Bulb, Time, Scene select AE, Art Filter, Underwater wide/macro Exposure compensation: 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps close |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Max Sync Speed | 1 / 250 sec |
| Dedicated Flash System | iTTL Groups: 4 Channels: 4 |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
AV Output, DC Input, HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0
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Please Note:Dedicated multi-connector accessory port 2 close |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1x BLN-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| AC Power Adapter | AC-3 (Optional) |
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) Humidity: 10 - 90% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.8 x 3.5 x 1.7" / 12.19 x 8.89 x 4.32 cm |
| Weight | 15 oz / 0.43 kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (5)
- Good image quality (5)
- Good in low light (5)
- Image stabilization (5)
- Compact (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (5)
- Low light (5)
- Travel (5)
- Family photos (4)
- Video (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
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- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only, Black):
Best body I have had since last pro film body a long time ago. very customizable- a plus because you can do so much, but a pain because the learning curve is high. AF focusing is fast, images are great, and higher asa images are nice.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only, Black):
I wanted a second camera that would use the 4/3 lenses I have for the E5. Not wanting another haeavy camera to carry around, when I saw the om-d, a camera I wanted back in the days long ago, was now digital, this was the camera that would be the second camera (in truth the third olympus camera). The OM-D is a joy to use and the quality of the pictures is pleasing; I am very happy with this camera. I have had this camera for only two weeks and the still on the learning curve.
- Ease of Operation:
- 7
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only, Black):
FAST! That's one word to describe the ME5. ACCURATE! That's another word that the EM5 is.My previous cameras were a Canon 550D and a Olympus E-PL3. The 550D was a fantastic camera .. it was fast, IQ was excellent but man I hated carrying it around. It was big and bulky and it was mainly in my draw except for special events. Most times I would just take the Panasonic LX5 point&shoot which was not too bad for what it was. With the E-PL3, it had very good IQ that matched the 550D in day time in a package the same size as the LX5. I was already quite happy with it but it was really limited by ISO1600 .. anything above that just turned to mush.Now I've sold all those and the EM5 is the perfect camera. I take photos of everything and a lot of the time it's for taking photos of the kids.I've had the EM5 for a week now after waiting 3 months for it. I have to say .. it looks gorgeous in real life. It is a tiny camera, it feels very solid and the build quality is just excellent.Being used to the oly's menus .. it didn't take long to get it all setup. I actually find the menus and quick menus are the best on all the cameras I've had. It's very fast and very customisable. Image quality is just amazing .. it is way ahead of the E-PL3. Auto focus is just blisteringly fast and accurate ... face detection works perfectly and it will chase my kids around easily. I have never been able to get consistently sharp pictures with kids running around indoors with any camera. This camera stands out with amazing speed and accuracy... having a very usable ISO6400 and such fast AF helps so much.The other thing that is just astounding is the IMAGE STABILISER (IS) I have got to highly commend Olympus on this. It works like MAGIC!!! I was taking a hand held photo in a dimly lit room and the auto iso was 5000. I kept turning the iso down to see how well the IS does .. I got it all the way down to iso320 and still got a perfectly sharp image .. at 1/5sec. That is just unheard of in any camera! The IS also works it's magic with big zooms ... has anyone had 100% perfectly sharp images from a 200mm (that's 400mm equivalent)lens? ... It will focus and lock on with half press of the shutter button instantly and the IS is shown on the screen. I can fire it out continuously easily and they're all very sharp and focus is spot on. I tested this with moving kids with face tracking on with the Oly40-150mm and the Pana45-200mm and both work a treat with the IS.How did olympus fit all this into a small tiny camera? I don't know but they sure did a great job with it. The EVF is extremely useful especially in bright day light or taking macro shots with manual focus. The EVF is bright and sharp and is just a pleasure to use. Also on most touch screen cameras, it's laggy and kind gets in the way more than anything. On the EM5, the focus and shoot is so fast and easy to use, it's enjoyable to use .. and flicking through photos like that on an iphone is very good though I tend to use the front dial to do that more often and works well too.About the fan noise that people have been talking about. Under normal use ... you will not notice it at all. You can hear it if you press your ear against it but really who does that anyway. You will only hear it in a silent room and put on something a desk which might amplify the noise. I don't have a problem with it at all .. it's really a non-issue.I really can't fault the camera. It's perfect for what I need. It has great low light performance with the right lenses. I would highly recommend a Pana20mm f1.7 for a tiny package that will still fit in my hoody pocket. I think the only thing that I would change on the camera .. or maybe Olympus can address it in a future firmware is a distance adjustment for the EVF sensor. I think it's a bit too sensitive or the distance it senses the face is too far. I'd often be showing others photos or taking photos from the hip and the EVF will turn on and the screen turns off. It does only take a second to switch itself but sometimes it'd be better if it only sensed it when my face was fully on the eye piece.Overall ... it's a 10/10 camera and I can't be more happy with it. I think it's already become an instant classic. It's a camera that you will want to keep even if another camera better comes out.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Panasonic 20mm F1.7, Panasonic 14mm F2.5, Olympus 12mm F2
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only, Black):
Small and easy to handle. Image quality is excellent, use is fast and accurate.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only, Black):
Now heres a micro four thirds camera that has set the bench mark for other micro four thirds cameras. I don't think that anyone who buys this will be disappointed. It' fast focus will astonish you, jpegs out of the camera are very good. I for one don't like spending all night fixing pictures on the computer.
And with this camera I don't. And you now can shot at high iso setting and still have very usable shots.
Also this is the perfect size no more big dslr's for me I can carry this all day long without any trouble along with 3 or 4 lenses.
I also forgot to say I love the viewfinder.
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- No
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What's in the Box
- FL-LM2 Flash Unit
- BLN-1 Lithium-Ion Battery
- BCN-1 Battery Charger
- Body Cap
- USB Cable
- A/V Cable
- Shoulder Strap
- Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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