Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus OM-D E-M1
Camera name	Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type	Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
Intro date	2013
Sensor	16.3 megapixels Live MOS Four Thirds sensor
Lens	Micro Four Thirds mount
Viewfinder	Electronic
Lcd screen	3-inch tilting LCD
Made in	Japan

Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera designed by Olympus Corporation, a Japanese company known for its Olympus PEN and Olympus OM series. The camera features a 16.3 megapixel Live MOS Four Thirds sensor and a Micro Four Thirds mount, making it compatible with a wide range of lenses from Olympus, Panasonic, and other manufacturers, such as the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO and the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 was announced in 2013, along with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens, and was showcased at the Photokina trade show in Cologne, Germany, where it received attention from photography enthusiasts and professionals, including those from National Geographic and BBC.

Introduction

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is part of the Olympus OM-D series, which also includes the Olympus OM-D E-M5 and the Olympus OM-D E-M10. It is designed to be a professional-grade camera, with features such as weather sealing, a built-in electronic viewfinder, and a tilting LCD screen, similar to those found on the Nikon D800 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The camera is also compatible with a range of accessories, including the Olympus HLD-7 battery grip and the Olympus MMF-3 adapter, which allows the use of Four Thirds lenses, such as the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 has been used by photographers such as Joe McNally and Serge Ramelli in various applications, including wildlife photography and portrait photography, and has been compared to other cameras, such as the Sony Alpha a7R and the Fujifilm X-T1.

Design and Features

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 features a magnesium alloy body with weather sealing, making it resistant to dust and moisture, similar to the Pentax K-3 and the Nikon D7100. The camera has a built-in electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 million dots, and a tilting LCD screen with a resolution of 1.04 million dots, similar to those found on the Canon EOS 70D and the Sony Alpha a77 II. The camera also features a 5-axis image stabilization system, which helps to reduce camera shake and blur, and is similar to the system found on the Sony Alpha a7 II. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is compatible with a range of lenses, including the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO, which are designed to work with the camera's Micro Four Thirds mount, and has been used in various applications, including sports photography and landscape photography, by photographers such as Scott Kelby and Tony Northrup.

Specifications

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 has a sensor size of 17.3 x 13.0 mm, and a resolution of 16.3 megapixels. The camera has a shutter speed range of 1/8000 to 60 seconds, and a sensitivity range of ISO 100 to ISO 25600, similar to the Nikon D610 and the Canon EOS 6D. The camera can shoot at a rate of up to 10 frames per second, and has a buffer capacity of up to 50 raw files, similar to the Sony Alpha a7S and the Fujifilm X-T2. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 also features Wi-Fi and USB 2.0 connectivity, making it easy to transfer images to a computer or smartphone, and has been used in various applications, including fashion photography and wedding photography, by photographers such as Peter Hurley and Jerry Ghionis.

Reception and Awards

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 has received positive reviews from photography critics and enthusiasts, with many praising its image quality, build quality, and feature set, similar to the Nikon D850 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The camera has won several awards, including the Camera Grand Prix and the EISA Award, and has been named one of the best cameras of the year by publications such as Digital Photography Review and CNET, along with other cameras, such as the Sony Alpha a9 and the Fujifilm X-Pro2. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 has also been used by photographers such as Annie Leibovitz and Martin Parr in various applications, including portrait photography and documentary photography.

Comparison to Other Models

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is often compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, such as the Sony Alpha a7R and the Fujifilm X-T1, as well as digital single-lens reflex cameras such as the Nikon D800 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The camera's image quality and feature set have been praised, but some critics have noted that it is not as compact as some other mirrorless cameras, such as the Sony Alpha a6400 and the Fujifilm X100F. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 has also been compared to other cameras, such as the Panasonic Lumix GH5 and the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II, in terms of its video capabilities and autofocus performance, and has been used in various applications, including cinematography and sports photography, by photographers such as Philip Bloom and Chase Jarvis.

History and Development

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 was announced in 2013, and was released in October of that year, along with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens. The camera was designed to be a professional-grade mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, and was intended to compete with other high-end cameras, such as the Nikon D800 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 was developed by Olympus Corporation, a Japanese company with a long history of producing high-quality cameras, including the Olympus OM-1 and the Olympus E-1, and has been used in various applications, including wildlife photography and landscape photography, by photographers such as Art Wolfe and Frans Lanting. The camera has been updated several times since its release, with new firmware and lens options being added, and has been compared to other cameras, such as the Sony Alpha a7R III and the Fujifilm X-T3, in terms of its image quality and feature set.

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