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OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16MP and 3-Inch LCD (Body Only) (Black)

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  • 16.3MP CMOS four thirds sensor with 5-axis sensor shift image stabilization
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  • Contrast detect and phase detect AF
  • ISO 100-25,600
  • 1080 30 fps HD video (H.264/Motion JPEG)
  • Tiltable 3 inch touchscreen LCD with 1,037,000 dots
  • Electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots (1.3x magnification)
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    The Olympus OM-D E-M5 unleashed a revolution in photography. The OM-D E-M1 is starting another. Stay on the leading edge of the imaging technology curve with the new OM-D E-M1. It embodies the revolutionary design elements that will send your imagination into overdrive-at warp speed. Full magnesium alloy body construction, an intuitive control layout with customizable direct control buttons, an interactive “best in class” large, easy to view, 1.48X viewfinder, and In-Body 5-Axis Image Stabilization combine to create one extraordinary photographic tool for professionals and serious photo enthusiasts alike.

    The OM-D E-M1 is the new flagship Micro Four Thirds camera system in the OM line that’s as adventurous, imaginative, creative, fast and revolutionary as you are. So you can take amazing pictures from anywhere, anytime, under any conditions.

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    THE OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1.
    RE-IMAGINED. REDESIGNED. REVOLUTIONIZED.

    The Olympus OM-D E-M5 unleashed a revolution in photography. The OM-D E-M1 is starting another. Stay on the leading edge of the imaging technology curve with the new OM-D E-M1. It embodies the revolutionary design elements that will send your imagination into overdrive. Full magnesium alloy body construction, an intuitive control layout with customizable direct control buttons, an interactive "best in class" large, easy to view, 1.48X viewfinder, and In-Body 5-Axis Image Stabilization combine to create one extraordinary photographic tool for professionals and serious photo enthusiasts alike, all in a portable, lightweight body. Powerful, yet ergonomic and comfortable to hold and carry.

    The OM-D E-M1 is the new flagship Micro Four Thirds camera system in the OM line that’s as adventurous, imaginative, creative, fast and revolutionary as you are. So you can take amazing pictures from anywhere, anytime, under any conditions.

    STAY ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY CURVE WITH THE INCREDIBLE SPEED OF THE NEW OM-D E-M1.

    With the new 16MP Live MOS Image Sensor with DUAL FAST PHASE AND CONTRAST AF Sensor, the OM-D E-M1 automatically switches between Contrast Detection AF or Phase Detection AF to deliver blazing fast autofocus speeds—no matter which Olympus Zuiko lens you use. All of our lenses—from our super-quiet MSC Micro Four-Thirds lenses to our renowned SWD FourThirds lenses work seamlessly and to their full potential when paired with the OM-D E-M1.

    The exclusive Olympus FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System focuses at an astonishing speed and offers 37 separate focus areas in on-chip phase detection mode and 81 areas in contrast detection, spread over the image area.

    EMBODYING REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN ELEMENTS THAT WILL SEND YOUR IMAGINATION INTO OVERDRIVE.

    The new, interactive high-definition EVF features a 2.36 million dot resolution, an impressive 1.48x magnification, 29ms image display time lag, eye sensor for automatic switching between the EVF and monitor and intuitive functionality for real-time viewing of any shooting situation. You can control shooting situations without your eye leaving the viewfinder.

    Trouble-free shooting in all environments is assured by our proven seals that protect the camera from sand, dust, rain, ice and water spray. The tough magnesium body makes the OM-D E-M1 ideal for rugged outdoor photography.

    POWERFUL VERSATILITY. OM-D E-M1 IS PART OF A COMPLETE; AND COMPLETELY VERSATILE SYSTEM.

    There are over 57 fully compatible lenses available for the OM-D E-M1, including 32 Olympus Zuiko Digital and M.Zuiko Digital lenses plus dozens of others from Four Thirds consortium members. Features such as Focus Peaking and Magnified Focus Assist let you use your favorite OM lens with the appropriate adapter for beautiful results.

    THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF FEATURES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL IMAGE QUALITY YOU DEMAND.

    The OM-D E-M1 is equipped with 5-Axis image stabilization system with IS-Auto. 5-Axis IS compensates for vertical, horizontal, and rotational camera shake that conventional 2-axis systems could not. The new IS-Auto mode detects both vertical and horizontal panning and automatically deactivates image stabilization on the panning axis, so you can take spectacular panning photos of objects such as a speeding car.

    BUILT-IN WIRELESS ALLOWING FOR FULL CONTROL OF THE OM-D E-M1, WITHOUT TOUCHING THE CAMERA!

    Using the OI. Share app, you can preview your composition, choose the AF point and release the shutter; perfect for tripod or portrait shooting. Connect easy with the QR Code Connection and add geotags to your photos by simply sending the high-precision GPS log data recorded by OI. Share to your camera.

    LET THE OM-D E-M1 TAKE YOUR CREATIVITY TO NEW HEIGHTS.

    The new Color Creator feature lets you adjust Hue and Chroma right in the EVF and preview the effect "real time". Two types of HDR shooting enable high-quality images that can easily be captured with 12EV wide-range bracketing shooting. Twelve in-camera Art Filters are enhanced by new filter variations, art effects and bracketing. You can use Art Filters in all shooting modes as well as filming 1080 HD movies. Expand your photographic possibilities with Interval shooting and Time Lapse Video.


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    Customers like the image quality, build quality and quality of the camera. For example, they mention that it provides the image clarity that any professional requires in compactness, and that it makes some great pictures. That said, some are satisfied with size, and controls. That being said, opinions are mixed on focus, performance and ease of use.

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    52 customers mention48 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that it provides the image clarity that any professional requires in compactness, and it makes some great pictures. The E-M1 is the most serious and capable photographic tool they've ever owned. It shoots beautiful landscapes even in marginal light, and is an excellent piece of photographic engineering. The viewfinder is very nice, clear, and bright, and the video feature is fine enough for them, although they're primarily stills shooters.

    "...Everything on this camera is fast, fast, fast. Contrast focus is great with MFT lenses and the phase-detection is even faster than my E-5..." Read more

    "...My videos were smooth, not jerky.So, when OMD EM1 came, i purchased it immediately. EM1 - this is the next generation of OMD EM5...." Read more

    "...5. Good build quality.6. The 12-40mm build and image quality is great. Pictures are very sharp. (So is 75mm f1.8).7...." Read more

    "...That said, it's still a very, very capable camera and unless one is doing some extreme shooting, it should be able to handle almost anything the..." Read more

    40 customers mention37 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They mention that it is an excellent camera, with superb EV and touch screen. They say that it's incredibly capable and customizable. The EVF is very nice and it'll be a great pro-level camera body for hobbyists. The oly pro MFT lenses are fantastic and the AF is amazing.

    "...JPEGs out of the camera look good.The EVF is very nice, but I'm not too picky when it comes to EVFs, so as long as I can use it, I'm..." Read more

    "...Due to the lack of an AA filter, the IQ has indeed been enhanced. Images are sharper/crisper and the high ISO has also been improved...." Read more

    "...Add to that, the OM-D is a great camera, and I’m very impressed with its features and results...." Read more

    "...side-by-side comparisons but I can say that like the EM5, IQ from the OMD EM1 is excellent...." Read more

    39 customers mention33 positive6 negative

    Customers like the build quality of the digital camera. They say it has superb quality in construction, and the image quality is comparable to any DX DSLR. The camera is solid, weatherproof, and ergonomically just right. It's built like a tank and is a professional grade camera body. The magnesium body is solid and all the controls click accurately and confidently.

    "...The quality of this camera is very, very good, but not good enough to justify significant expense in new lenses...." Read more

    "...Not only you can buy these high quality lens, you will be blown away by the image quality they produce + bokeh is awesome...." Read more

    "...first thing that you notice when you pull the body out is that it is SOLID. The thing feels like it is built like a tank...." Read more

    "...5. Good build quality.6. The 12-40mm build and image quality is great. Pictures are very sharp. (So is 75mm f1.8).7...." Read more

    31 customers mention22 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the camera. Some mention that it performs as advertised, is impressed with its features, and produces impressive results. However, others say that it's non-functional, noisy, and unusable. The rear dial and back knob stopped working properly after some months, and there have been a variety of occasional malfunctions.

    "...The smartphone app works, but it requires you keep the app open and running on your phone (albeit in the background) for the entire time you are..." Read more

    "...company which even comes near and here is the best part, it works on video too. So, your video looks smooth...." Read more

    "...It is non-functional (does not hold a battery and has no electronic connection with the camera) but will extend the base a bit and is a fraction of..." Read more

    "...Summary:This camera is a winner, and it works with my existing Four Thirds lenses so I do not have to invest another $3000+ in lenses to use it..." Read more

    22 customers mention20 positive2 negative

    Customers find the controls of the camera very intuitive, well thought out, and well laid out. They appreciate the easy access to custom settings and built-in features. Some say the camera is the most intuitive they have ever had. Overall, customers are satisfied with the controls and settings of the product.

    "...Yeah...zero retraining required!3...." Read more

    "...Controls and customization:The controls are pretty well placed for me with the exception of the auto exposure lock button...." Read more

    "...I love it for its size and the amazing control/power it offers. Fantastic build quality...." Read more

    "...AF seems fairly snappy, about as snappy as one can get with the 20/1.7 mounted...." Read more

    22 customers mention20 positive2 negative

    Customers like the size of the camera. They say it's compact, has a very nice size and balance combination, and is easy to carry in a pocket. Some mention that the camera has enough weight and size to handle the higher quality e-series lenses. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and feel of the product.

    "...system should give you substantially better image performance, much smaller size and probably less cost when compared to buying a new full-size..." Read more

    "...The reality is that 16 MP is a great size for printing full-size 300 dpi images on your printer or using a commercial photo printing service...." Read more

    "I got this from Amazon two weeks ago. I love it for its size and the amazing control/power it offers. Fantastic build quality...." Read more

    "...But the 14-45mm is right at home on the E-M1...very nice size and balance combination...." Read more

    37 customers mention25 positive12 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera. Some mention that the autofocus speed of the product is super fast, and the manual focus is quick and accurate. However, others say that there is some lag between pushing the shutter button and the moment when a photo is taken.

    "...Contrast focus is great with MFT lenses and the phase-detection is even faster than my E-5 (which was no slouch with SWF lenses)...." Read more

    "...focus and the feel of the shutter...all very subjective, but the focus is fast...faster than any other MFT camera I've owned...." Read more

    "...Well as of today there is a new camera in town that offers the perfect mix of speed, usability, build, image quality, cost and lenses to place it at..." Read more

    "...And of course you can manually focus quickly, effortlessly and accurately I also use Nikon lenses with an adapter and unfortunately this feature..." Read more

    26 customers mention18 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the camera. Some mention that there are many more automated options as you are learning, and the menu offers so many options to tailor to your specific needs. However, others say that the menu is anything but intuitive, and that the user manual and menu are obscenely complicated. The deep menu system is time consuming to get to know, and it requires a bit of learning and manual reading if you aren't familiar.

    "...There are three different viewfinder modes so you can select the data you prefer to see, and it automatically turns on and off when you bring it to..." Read more

    "...the EM-1 has many useful scene modes. I used landscape and panorama with great success. The artistic filters and story modes may also interest you...." Read more

    "...All of that said, there is one little thing: the OM-D EM-1 menu is anything but intuitive, and the owner’s manual that comes with the camera is..." Read more

    "...Like:1. Menu system. Once used to, very handy and don't have to take the eyes off of the view finder for most changes.2...." Read more

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    Easy purchase decision if you own the E-5 and Olympus lens
    Should you buy this camera?1. Absolutely YES...if you are a dedicated Olympus guy/gal with a serious investment in Zuiko lenses, then this upgrade is an absolute no-brainer. Buy it now and you will finally be able to compete with your Canon and Nikon buddies in low-light and high resolution. They'll be jealous of the small package and amazing array of features in this camera, and you'll finally get the full performance out of the Zuiko HG and SHG lenses that were always overmatched for the Olympus bodies (more on the performance of the camera below).2. Almost certainly...if you are looking for your first DSL system and prefer a very lightweight and compact camera system over the bulkier full-size DSLRs YET you still want pro-level control and image quality AND a large selection of medium-to-high grade lenses. If that description fits you, then this camera is the best choice today. The micro four thirds standard is the most diverse system in this category, as Nikon and Canon have yet to really compete in the mirrorless segment beyond a few entries and lenses. Sony is another good option, but their mirrorless lens choices are very thin and overpriced IMO...but I digress.3. Seriously Consider...if you are Canon/Nikon pro who makes money with your photography and you're looking for a smaller rig on occasion. The EM-1 could be a nice second (or third) rig with image quality that will impress you even in low light. The light weight and small size of the lenses (especially the fast primes) will surprise you. You might find yourself in places and situations where the full-size camera is too imposing or distracting, while the EM-1 is barely even noticeable (and the shutter is nearly silent). I think we're going to see the mirrorless systems showing up more often in professional settings, especially as the bodies improve and the lens choices increase. Right now, this is the best of the breed.4. Maybe...if you have an aging full-size DSLR from Canon or Nikon and it's time for an upgrade. Depending on how much you have invested in your glass, a switch to this system should give you substantially better image performance, much smaller size and probably less cost when compared to buying a new full-size sensor body with several fast lenses. It's a commitment to a new system, but if your current setup is old and can't cut it any longer, then this might be the right time to switch.5. Probably not...if you are invested heavily in Canon and Nikon glass and accessories. The quality of this camera is very, very good, but not good enough to justify significant expense in new lenses.I bought this camera because I fit into category 1 above. I am a long-time Olympus digital SLR owner (which has not been an easy road, frankly). I originally bought into the Olympus four-thirds system because their lenses were so much faster (i.e., brighter) than competitors at a similar price point, and their equipment is very well made. I think the price was a bit steep (even more than I paid for my E-5), but the quality to match the price is there, and let's face it...Olympus owners don't really have a choice if we want to continue using our high-end Olympus glass.Some background on my perspective...skip the nex paragraph if you don't care.I started with the E-1, moved to the E-620 and then the E-5. I've been using the E-5 exclusively for the past three years. (I also bought a Panasonic mirrorless micro four thirds body to play with, but I never liked the lack of control it offered, so I stuck with the E-5.) I also have many Olympus lenses, including four of their high-end SHG lenses, and if it hadn't been for my (significant) investment in this glass, I would have abandoned the four-thirds standard long ago. I've long been jealous of my Canon and Nikon friends with much better low-light performance and better resolution. On the other hand, they were jealous of my insanely fast Olympus glass, so I waited to see Olympus' next move before deciding whether to stay or jump ship.The OM-D EM-1 wasn't exactly the body I was expecting, but now that I have shot with it for a week, I'm sold. Finally, I have a camera that competes nicely (not equally, but close) with full frame sensor bodies. The build quality on this camera is top notch, equal to the E-5 and even better in some respects. The controls will be familiar to anyone who has used (and loved) the unique Olympus body control layouts. Everything on this camera is fast, fast, fast. Contrast focus is great with MFT lenses and the phase-detection is even faster than my E-5 (which was no slouch with SWF lenses).Now, here are answers to questions I had before I bought the EM-1 (that no else seemed to address). I think they will be particularly helpful for existing Olympus camera owners:1. Is the EM-1 image quality *finally* competitive with the "big boys?"In a word, yes. Olympus owners can finally take the bag off their heads! No more making excuses for our low light performance, poor focus speed or low resolution. I'm continually surprised (in a good way) by the image quality of the EM-1. It's visibly better than the E-5, and in low light situations the difference between the EM-1 and previous Olympus bodies is...well...night and day. Noise is all but nonexistent at ISO 6400 or below (and even higher ISOs are very usable). This was always Olympus biggest weakness compared to other cameras, but that difference is mostly erased with this camera. Compared to my friend's full frame Canon, the EM-1 colors look a little over saturated (in the typical Olympus way, especially the reds), but I kinda like the pumped look, and you can always desaturate in post if you prefer the flatter, more neutral Canon look. White balance is outstanding. Olympus bodies typically handled white balance well, but this one nails it every time.2. Is the camera still easy to configure and control in the typical Olympus way of doing things?Look up the word "configurable" on wikipedia, and you will find a picture of the EM-1. Virtually every button can be remapped to another purpose. Olympus might as well have labeled every button on the camera with a letter (e.g., A, B, C, etc.) instead of a specific function, because you can change every button to do whatever function you prefer. In fact, you can make multiple buttons do the SAME thing. The manual comes on a CD, but it's not that long and you can print it at home with a laser printer for a few pennies. It's worth it because you'll need it to configure the camera properly. After about an hour, I had the EM-1 buttons remapped to match the configuration on my E-5. Yeah...zero retraining required!3. Do I need the new Olympus M Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 or should I stick with my four-thirds lenses and the adapter?How rich are you? If you have the money, replace your four thirds lenses with good M4/3, but it will cost you. The 12-40mm is a cool $1,000. After I got my EM-1 I attached a few of my SHG lenses, and they worked perfectly, but they look ridiculous. I initial intended to stick my big Olympus glass to save money, but after one day with the EM-1, I decided to invest in high-end micro four thirds lenses. It completely ruins the point of a svelte micro four thirds body when mated to oversized lenses. I love the quality of SHG glass, and I certainly won't be dumping those lenses anytime soon, but for everyday photography needs (i.e., with the kids at the amusement park, walking around the tourist spots, a casual moment with the family and pets, etc.) you don't want to mate a small, lightweight camera with a ginormous, heavy lens. My first purchase was the 12-40mm (on the wait list now) and I've already bought a few of the M4/3 primes including the Oly 17mm, Pana/Leica 25mm, Oly 45mm and Oly 75mm (my favorite). I'm told Olympus is working to replicate the fast zooms of the SHG four thirds line in M4/3 versions. Let's hope for it.4. Can I live with an electronic viewfinder instead of optical?The electronic viewfinder is absolutely stunning. When I first heard Olympus was abandoning their traditional four-third bodies in favor of mirrorless, I was VERY concerned about losing an optical viewfinder like in my E-5. I took one look through the EM-1, and I was sold on electronic viewfinders. It's bigger and brighter than the E-5 - and most other cameras I'm told. My only complaint is that colors are rendered a little cooler and unsaturated in the viewfinder (as compared to the back screen and the actual photo), but you can adjust the tone and brightness of the viewfinder screen in the endless control settings on this camera. There are three different viewfinder modes so you can select the data you prefer to see, and it automatically turns on and off when you bring it to your eye. Very smart. The first time you try to focus your shot at dusk in near total darkness, you'll learn to appreciate the advantages of electronic viewfinders over optical. No regrets here.5. What accessories should I buy?Personally, I think the $200 battery extender grip accessory is a must-have for this camera. First, it makes the camera easier to hold, since the EM-1 is quite small in larger hands. Obviously, you can always remove the battery holder when you want the smallest possible camera. More importantly, if you are accustomed to the 600+ shots of the E-5 battery, be aware you aren't going to get that with this camera. You can only get that level of performance with the extended battery pack. The single internal battery in the camera is good for maybe 300 or so. Other than the battery extender grip, there's not much else you need. You can reuse Olympus lenses, flashes, wired remotes, etc.6. How does it feel and sound?It feels wonderful. The button actions are noticeably better than the E-5 buttons, which always felt a little "squishy" to me. Every switch action oozes quality, like a finely made device. Except the SC card door...it's nothing special. Sound wise, the EM-5 uses the same "double beep" focus confirmation as the E-5 (with volume settings, of course). More importantly, everyone remarks on how quiet the shutter is. It has a very quiet but satisfying "thunk" sound compared to the more traditional "click" DSLR shutter sound. Sounds like the shutter is under a pillow, but still very reassuring. Sounds like quality, like a German car door closing. It's perfect for taking photos in sensitive surroundings. All in all, the camera feels like the money you paid for it.7. How will I process RAW images from this thing? No one has a RAW profile for this camera yet.I have long used Olympus' Studio Pro software to do RAW processing to JPG for my E-series cameras. The software had the unique ability to apply Olympus' lens correction data to the final image to eliminate distortion, aberrations and corner shadows. I tried comparing the output of Studio Pro to ACR and Apple's RAW converters, and Olympus always came up better. But Olympus hasn't updated this software in forever, so I wondered what software Olympus would bundle with the EM-1. I was pleasantly surprised. The software provided is basically an updated version of Studio Pro, though it goes by a different name and lacks some pro features. (Specifically, it lacks the ability to control the camera by wire, but this feature is now available through the smartphone app, so it's a wash.) The update still includes all the RAW processing features I liked in Studio Pro, including applying lens correction data for any Olympus digital lens. But, I also learned that if you prefer to shoot in JPG, the EM-1's in-camera JPG processing also applies the lens correction data automatically. So if you only shot in RAW in the past so you could correct lens errors in software, now you can stick with shooting JPG and still get corrected images. I still shoot in RAW for the extra color control.Finally, some nit-picky complaints:- There is no way to completely turn off the backlighting for the main screen like you can in the E-5. You can turn off live view image and the menu so the screen is blank, but even then the screen's backlighting remains on whenever the camera is turned on (so it's still draining the battery). The only time the backlighting goes off is when your eye comes up to the viewfinder (which is nice). With such a small battery, this is a dumb design. I hope Olympus fixes it with a firmware update.- The shutter release is VERY sensitive. I've occasionally taken two of three photos when I intended to take only one (and yes, the drive setting was set to single exposure). Just hesitating as I release my finger from the shutter release button can trigger one or two additional shots. On the positive side, the camera can reel off a burst of photos as fast as the new iPhone 5S (10/sec) and the super fast focus means they are all sharp.- On a camera at this price, Olympus should have included GPS in the camera. The smartphone app works, but it requires you keep the app open and running on your phone (albeit in the background) for the entire time you are shooting pictures, so that the app can log your location data during the period you were taking pictures and then pass that logged data to the camera at a later point. Cumbersome to say the least. Look Olympus, if you're gonna charge $1,500 for a compact DSLR body, you can afford to put a freakin' $1 GPS chip in the camera body!- Olympus includes a compact camera-style flash accessory you can attach on the hotshot. It's designed to be removed from the camera when not in use, so it's a bit of a pain (though they do include a nice velvet carry pouch that velcros to your strap). I haven't used the flash yet. One benefit of the EM-1's high ISO performance is almost never needing a flash anyway. Obviously, there are times with a flash is required (for very low light or to fill shadows, etc.), but this little flash probably isn't going to be the one you want to use on an expensive body like this, so if you need flash, plan on buying one of Olympus' big off-camera flashes. I wish Olympus had made the included flash an accessory and just cut $150 off the EM-1 price.- The EM-1 screen doesn't articulate outward to the side of the camera (so it can be seen by the subject) or folded back against the body to protect the screen (like the E-5). It's limited to simply angling up or down. Not sure how much I will miss the extra flexibility, but I do hate to see it go. Oh well.
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