Olympus OM-D E-M5 16 MP

After many rumors we now know all about the Olympus EM-5, the first Micro Four Thirds mirrorless new professional series D-OM: forms borrowed from the past (the legendary OM series, the film compact cameras from Olympus) and performance in complex, higher to those of mirrorless PEN, Olympus E-P3 included.
The competitors of reference, no doubt, are the new X-Pro1 mirrorless Fujifilm and Sony NEX-7.

One of the most interesting features of the Olympus EM-5, which was officially announced today in Amsterdam, is the presence of an integrated electronic viewfinder (we can not more of the machines without a viewfinder ...) in the body. A viewfinder with a resolution of 1.4 million points, 1.15x magnification, 100% coverage and "refresh" quickly. It 's located on top of the camera body, there where the "old" was the pentaprism SLR.
On the back of the compact interchangeable lens is articulated with a display diagonal of 3 inches and a resolution of 610,000 dots. An OLED touchscreen. functions include touch focus, shutter speed and image review.
An eye sensor automatically switches the screen view from the viewfinder when the photographer approached her face to the machine.

The camera body of EM-5 is particularly robust, made of aluminum alloy / magnesium and protected from dust and splash thanks to a series of gaskets. On the upper part of the body two wheels for the manual controls similar to those implemented on the Sony NEX-7.
The machine weighs 425 grams and measures 122 x 89 x 43 mm. And 'slightly smaller, but taller, the OM-4 Ti which inspire and smaller, for example, the Olympus E-620 digital SLR.
Olympus has designed a battery grip (optional) dedicated to the EM-5. It consists of two parts: one that extends battery life and one that simply offers a better grip.
The battery grip HLD-6, which will be priced around 300 euros, is protected from dust and splashes.

Aboard the Olympus EM-5 is a new 16 megapixel Live MOS sensor, thus with a higher resolution than the sensors used, so far, the Olympus PEN (12 megapixels).
There is no official confirmation from Olympus, but the sensor could be the same used on the G3 and mirrorless GX1 Panasonic (Panasonic, along with Olympus, created the Four Thirds consortium).
The machine accepts all lenses Micro Four thirds. The conversion factor for the optics is 2x.
Sensor is coupled to the image processor TruePic VI. The sensitivity can be set up to IS0 25 600 (range: 200-25600 ISO).
Here are the services offered dall'accoppiata new sensor-processor TruePic VI:

- Shutter speeds up to 9 photos per second, or up to 4.3 shots per second with autofocus active on every shot
- Shutter range: 60 - 1/4000 seconds
- AF speed, even faster than the Olympus E-P3, the new 3D feature tracking allows the AF system to follow moving subjects in all directions
- Full HD video recording with stereo audio and H.264 compression

For the Olympus EM-5 was designed a new 5-axis stabilization system, which, according to Olympus, is invaluable, especially in macro shots.

The flash is included in the package exterior. Guide number is 7 and is protected from dust and splashes. It can be used to control wireless flash units.
The camera body is also the classic shoe for flash.

Among the functions of the bubble mirrorless electronics and also a series of filters creative Art Filters. Among the new Key Line, Cross Process II and Dramatic Tone II.

The door Accessory Port 2 accepts an external microphone, a light to the Bluetooth adapter and macro rirpese penpal.

The price of the Olympus EM-5 - which goes on sale from April 2012 - is 1,100 euros for the body only and 1,300 Euros for the kit with 12-50 mm zoom M.Zuiko f3.5-6.3 ED EZ.

Technical Details

Color: Silver

• 16-Megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor
• 9 FPS High-Speed Sequential Shooting
• 5-Axis Image Stabilization
• High-Resolution Electronic Viewfinder: 100% Field-of-View and 1.15x Maximum Magnification
• Tilting 3.0-inch OLED Touchscreen

 Product Description
Color: Silver
From the Manufacturer
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THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW

A new era in digital SLR technology is about to begin. Up to now, digital SLRs simply replaced film with an electronic imaging device, which did not significantly change the products in terms of size, weight and user interface. The new, revolutionary mirrorless camera, the OM-D E-M5, has an exceptionally light and compact body. Its Electronic View Finder enables photographers to check exposure levels, white balance and preview Art Filter effects in real-time. When shooting, the photographer can instantly "create" a truly unique world and preserve it in exceptional quality. The "world" will be transformed from something you see to something you "take part" in.

The OM-D is a groundbreaking, new digital interchangeable lens camera perfect for people who want to "take part", "create", and "share".

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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER

The OM-D's new high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) features a 100% field-of-view coverage and 1.15x maximum magnification that let you totally immerse yourself in your subject, and actively control image creation. The EVF also enables you to enlarge the focus point for precision focusing in virtually any shooting situation, and can show you the effect of Highlight & Shadow Control, White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Aspect Ratio, and a host of other settings and advanced digital image processing functions right in the viewfinder. With improved precision and responsiveness that make it as easy to use as an optical viewfinder, the OM-D's advanced EVF gives you virtually unlimited creative control.

 

HIGH IMAGE QUALITY

Three key factors contribute to the OM-D's unprecedented image quality: a wide lineup of M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses for sharp, clear subject capture, a new 16-megapixel Live MOS image sensor for rich tonal expression, and an advanced TruePic VI image processor for superb color fidelity. The optimal balance of these factors ensures the high resolution, sensitivity, and color accuracy you need to brilliantly capture the world around you.

FAST AF

The world's fastest* AF system, FAST AF, has been made even faster and more accurate on the OM-D. Improved new 3D Tracking AF assures you won't miss the moment even when subjects move toward or away from you, and the new high-sensitivity image sensor ensures superior AF performance even in dim light. *Among digital cameras with interchangeable lenses available as of February 8, 2012, when using the OLYMPUS M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens with the E-M5, based on Olympus in-house measurement conditions.

9 FPS HIGH-SPEED SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING

Thanks to the new 16-megapixel Live MOS image sensor's high-speed read-out performance, the OM-D offers maximum sequential shooting at 9 fps, making it easy to capture sports action or fast-moving subjects such as pets and wildlife. In addition, a compact new high-speed shutter mechanism enables the OM-D to offer this performance without compromising the handling advantages of a light and compact body.

5-AXIS IMAGE STABILIZATION

The OM-D is equipped with the world's first 5-axis image stabilization system, and can compensate for vertical, horizontal, and rotational camera shake that conventional 2-axis systems of the past have been unable to handle. Built into the camera body to ensure effective stabilization with all lenses, its unique 5-axis design makes it particularly effective when taking high-magnification telephoto shots, macro close-ups, and long exposures. In addition, it can be activated by pressing the shutter button halfway, so you can also use it to stabilize the viewfinder image and obtain a crisp, clear view of your subject that makes it easy to frame and compose your shots.

DUST-PROOF & SPLASH-PROOF CONSTRUCTION

Trouble-free shooting in all environments is assured by our proven dust-proof and splash-proof technology. Numerous specially constructed seals throughout the body protect the camera from sand, dust, rain, and water spray, making it ideal for all kinds of outdoor shooting. What's more, this protection extends to the M.ZUIKO ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens, the bundled detachable flash unit, and the optional HLD-6 grip and power battery holder.

TILTING 3-INCH OLED TOUCHSCREEN

In addition to offering dial and button controls, the OM-D is the first Olympus camera to feature a tilting touchscreen monitor for intuitive fingertip operation. The 3-inch OLED touchscreen delivers high-resolution images of your subject with rich color reproduction. It also responds instantly to your touch with fast operation that makes it easy to focus on subjects, play back images, and adjust settings such as exposure and white balance.

LENSES AND ACCESSORIES

In addition to its new electronic motorized M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens with quiet, linear drive AF, the OM-D is supported by an ever-expanding range of wide-angle, macro, portrait, and telephoto Micro Four Thirds M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses. System accessories include cases, straps, filters, external flash units, and mount adapters for Four Thirds System lenses and OM System lenses.

Product Description

The new, revolutionary mirrorless camera, the OM-D E-M5, has an exceptionally light and compact body. Its Electronic View Finder enables photographers to check exposure levels, white balance and preview Art Filter effects in real-time. When shooting, the photographer can instantly "create" a truly unique world and preserve it in exceptional quality. The "world" will be transformed from something you see to something you "take part" in. In-body Image Stabilization - The E-M5 features an all new 5-axis In-body Image Stabilization system that for the first time can compensate for not only vertical and horizontal camera movement, but as well for rotational camera shake that previous systems could not handle. HD Video - Shoot movies at full 1080 HD resolution Rugged Construction - Magnesium-alloy & Aluminum construction coupled with advanced splash and dust protectionSpecifications Camera Type - Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens System Camera Image Sensor - 4/3 Live MOS Sensor, 16.1M effective pixels Dust Reduction - Supersonic Wave Filter Mount - Micro Four-Thirds Mount Image Stabilizer - Built-in (Imager shift type & 5-axis image stabilization) LCD Monitor - 3.0 tilting OLED LCD with Touch Control (610K dots) Live View - 100% field of view Electronic Viewfinder - Eye-level electronic viewfinder, approx. 1.44M Flash - Hot Shoe Mic/Speaker - Stereo/Mono Recording Media - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Memory Card, Eye-Fi Formats - Image - JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO (3D Still); Video - MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG) Still Image Size - Up to 4608 x 3456 Video Mode - Up to AVCHD - FHD 1920 1080, 59.94i ISO sensitivity - ISO 200 - 25600 Interfaces - Dedicated Multi-connector (USB 2.0, Video), Micro HDMI Type D, Accessory Port Power - BLN-1 Li-ion battery Dimensions (WxHxD) - 4.8 x 3.5 x 1.7 in. Weight - Approx. 13.0 oz. (body only)