Olympus OM-D E-M5
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a revolutionary lens. It provides excellent light and a compact body. The Electronic View Finder is perfect for checking balance and exposure levels. When shooting, one can take truly unique images and preserve it in exceptional quality. Your entire world can be transformed with exceptional photos.
The OM-D has a lot to offer and is an excellent option for individuals who want to share and create.
The OM-D's new electronic viewfinder (EVF), is perfect for people who want to control image creation. It features a 1.44-million dot LCD. The EVF is perfect for enlarging the focus point during any shooting situation.
An added advantage is that the Olympus OM-D E-M5 comes with dust proof technology. Several seals protect the camera from water, sand, dust, and rain. On top of that protection is extended to the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens.
Many Micro Four Thirds lenses come with the most advanced optical designs and take advantage of the sensor's capabilities. This new technology will provide high quality images like never seen before.
The TruePic VI image processor provides excellent colour fidelity and excellent performance required for continuous still shooting. The optimal balance of these factors provides the sensitivity, high resolution and color accuracy needed to take in the world around you.
The E-M5 also features the first 5-axis image stabilization system. This works well with rotational and horizontal camera shake. It is part of the body and helps to ensure stabilization with all lenses.
An added feature is the AF system. It is faster than before. With new 3D Tracking AF, which is perfect for any moment. Plus, there is a high-sensitivity image sensor that delivers superior AF performance in all types of lighting. The lens also offers 9 fps high-speed Sequential Shooting. Enjoy the 16-megapixel Live MOS image sensor's high-speed read-out performance.
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is perfect for taking high resolution images and professional quality photos. This is one lens that is well worth the price. Plus, it is durable and well built. The numerous features of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 work to enhance image quality and deliver professional grade photos.
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Astonishing camera
Overall a stellar package with the kit lens. The obvious items are that this is a really small package for SLR capabilities. I get really sharp photos overall and very little noise in low light.- Sharp photos
- great low light
- beautiful viewfinder
- touchscreen focusing
- weather sealed
- Price
- would like brighter kit lens
So, the first of the OM-D series cameras really has a lot of making up to do. And pro Olympus OM leanings don't actually mean it's going to get an easier run on these pages. In fact, if it doesn't deliver, the disappointment is going to be far more profound and the criticism harsher.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 stylishly retro 4/3 camera review
Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 micro four thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design. Now, released as a digital body, the first offering in the new OM-D line is the E-M5.- Outstanding image quality
- Highly customizable feature set
- Compact design
- Wide selection of accessories and lenses
- Weather resistant body
- Art Filters add fun factor
- Good macro mode on 12-50mm zoom
- Fast autofocus and burst mode
- Menu system can be daunting
- No built-in mic adapter
- Small buttons can be difficult for large fingers
- Soft humming noise when powered up
Olympus has delivered a fantastic camera, which, along with its premium CSC cohorts, has the potential to be a game-changer, stealing focus from certain areas of the DSLR market. There's a lot to love about the OM-D, especially the great image quality and its retro appeal - it will be interesting to...
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Review: A Classic Revived
If I were in the market for a mirrorless, interchangeable lens compact digital and was not wedded to any particular manufacturer or system, the E-M5 would probably be it. Of all the other cameras in this class that I've already reviewed, I like this one the best.- Good images and video
- DSLR-like feature set
- Compact
- stylish form factor
- Costly body-only configuration
- grip and lenses add expense
- A 2x crop factor doesn't lend itself to wide angle shooting
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review
The latest micro four-thirds camera from Olympus is clearly designed to appeal to all those hoary, wisened photographers who long for the good ol' days. Olympus' new digital OM series is modeled after the company's original, beloved OM film cameras from the 1970s.- Compact, relatively light magnesium body
- Both the body and the 12-50mm kit lens are weather-sealed
- Fun, creative art filters for in-camera experimentation
- A wide array of available lenses.
- No built-in pop-up flash
- Can't change exposure settings while shooting video
- Shallow eye cup diminishes the EVF's effectiveness in bright outdoor situations
A big step forward at its time
Have had this camera for one-and-a-half years now. It was a revolution in mirrorless cameras (and photography in general) when it first came out. I also have a Nikon D7000, but use this one more due to sheer portability.
Olympus OM-D EM-5 review
Olympus and Panasonic jointly developed the Micro Four Thirds system that kick-started the compact system camera (CSC) movement, but Olympus's early PEN cameras were overshadowed by the sprightlier performance of Panasonic's G series and, later, the higher image quality of Sony's NEX range.
Olympus OM-D EM-5
One of the best compact system cameras to date, but there are some weaker areas that we'd struggle to accept at this price
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review by halfmac
The best m43rds to date. I put my hands on an Olympus OM-D (EM-5) and I loved it right away. It left the store with me. I have been testing it on real shoots. The camera did a great job. I shot both stills and movies. When Olympus first announced the camera I was impressed but was not that excited.- Small
- light
- weather sealed
- retro looks
- great viewfinder and image quality
- wish it had a flip LCD on back
