Olympus OM-D E-M1
.jpg) OM-D E-M1 with M.Zuiko 12-40 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Olympus Corporation |
| Type | mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera |
| Released | September 2013 |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens | Interchangeable |
| Compatible lenses | Panasonic, Leica, Samyang, Tamron, Voigtländer, Yongnuo |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | Live MOS |
| Sensor size | 17.3 x 13 mm (Four Thirds type) |
| Sensor maker | Panasonic |
| Maximum resolution | 16.0 MP |
| Film speed | 200–25600, with "LOW ISO 100" |
| Recording medium | Single SD / SDHC / SDXC slot |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View |
| Focus areas | 81 focus points |
| Focus bracketing | No |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure bracketing | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| Exposure metering | Yes |
| Metering modes | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Flash | |
| Flash | Yes (via hot shoe) |
| Flash exposure compensation | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual |
| Flash synchronization | 1/320 s |
| Flash bracketing | Yes |
| Compatible flashes |
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| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronic and mechanical |
| Shutter speeds | 1/16000s to 60s |
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (in silent mode) |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| Electronic viewfinder | built-in 2.36 MP (with Auto Luminance, 100% coverage) |
| Frame coverage | 100% |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | TruePic VII |
| White balance | 7 presets, with custom modes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
| Dynamic range bracketing | Yes |
| General | |
| Video recording |
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| LCD screen | tilting 3 inch, 1,040,000 dots (upwards: 80˚, downwards: 50˚) |
| Battery | BLN-1 lithium-ion (CIPA 350) |
| Optional battery packs | HLD-7 battery grip |
| Optional accessories | RM-UC1 remote cable |
| AV ports |
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| Data ports |
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| Body features | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 130×94×63 mm (5.1×3.7×2.5 in) |
| Weight | 497 g (18 oz) (1.1 lb) including battery and SD card |
| Made in |  Vietnam |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
| References | |
| [1] | |
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Micro Four Thirds is a compact mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera introduced on September 10, 2013. It has built-in on sensor phase detection.[2]
As of October 2014, it had the highest camera sensor rating of any Olympus camera, according to DxO Labs, with a score of 73.[3]
Features include
[edit]- Sensor: 16 MP Live MOS sensor and no anti-aliasing filter
- Buffer for 40 raw images at 10 frames per second with focus locked or 45 raw images at 6 frame per second with continuous autofocus.[4]
- Image stabilization: Olympus 5-axis image stabilization
- TruePic VII processor with lens correction
- ISO range: 200–25600, with "LOW ISO 100"
- Manual focus with focus peaking
- Focus points
- 81 in contrast detection autofocus mode
- 37 in phase detection autofocus mode
- In-camera HDR
- Flash: no built-in flash, small external flash included
- Flash sync: 1/320 s with bundled FL-LM2 flash, otherwise 1/250 s.
- HD video capture, including 1080i at 30 fps and 720p at 60 fps
- Built-in Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n for remote shooting via smartphone or tablet
- Weather sealing: dust, splash, freeze resistance (-10˚C)
- Customizable buttons: 2 on the front
- Built-in microphone socket
- Ports: AP2 accessory port, AV/USB, HDMI connector
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
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In 2016, the OM-D E-M1 was superseded by the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The Mark II features a slightly higher resolution 20 MP Live MOS sensor. The Mark II also has substantially faster auto focus—according to the manufacturer, six times faster upon first focus acquisition than the original E-M1. The camera also has a 60 fps max shooting rate in Pro Capture mode using the electronic shutter,[5] and vibration reduction technology in lenses as well as in camera.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Olympus OLY-E-M1_Pri-Camera Camera Module". Chipworks. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
The Olympus OM-D EM-1 contains a Panasonic 34231 (MN34230 die markings) CMOS Image Sensor
- ↑ "E-M1 Instruction Manual" (PDF). OM SYSTEM LEARN CENTER. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ DxO. "Camera Sensor Ratings by DxOMark - DxOMark". www.dxomark.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ↑ "Olympus OM-D E-M1 Review". dpreview.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ↑ "Electronic shutter, rolling shutter and flash: what you need to know". DPReview.
Further reading
[edit]- David Thorpe: The Olympus E-M1 MkII Menu System Simplified, 5 April 2017, ISBN 978-1520997780
- Tony Phillips: The Complete Guide to the Olympus O-MD E-M1 II, 15 September 2017, ISBN 978-1387230563
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Olympus E-M1.
- Official Website Archived 2013-09-14 at the Wayback Machine
- Olympus E-M1 Instruction Manual Archived 2013-09-29 at the Wayback Machine (English)
- Olympus Compatibility Tables page Archived 2013-01-26 at the Wayback Machine