New Olympus OM-D E-M5: The World's First 5-Axis Image Stabilization and World's Fastest Auto focusing System
On February 7, 2012, Olympus built upon the 40-year
legacy of the OM SLR film camera series and marks the beginning of the new digital
imaging era with the launch of the Olympus E-M5, the first of the new Olympus
OM-D (OM Digital) Series of Micro Four Thirds products. Designed to meet the
needs of advanced photographers, the Olympus E-M5 is packed with a built-in
electronic viewfinder, superior image technology, blazing fast speed and total
creative control in a classic, rugged body ready for sand, sun, sleet or snow.
Evoking the classic design of the
original OM Series introduced 40 years ago, and transforming it for the modern age,
the Olympus OM-D Series is a
new and entirely unique Micro Four Thirds camera system. It combines outstanding
features found in the Olympus
E-System DSLR line with those of the compact Olympus PEN® Series to meet the
requirements of discerning photographers who demand more performance and
portability from their interchangeable-lens cameras. The compact and
ready-for-action Olympus E-M5 boasts breakthrough innovations inside, including:
- A built-in 120-fps (frames-per-second) refresh rate, high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) with outstanding image quality, eye detect and intuitive functionality that enables real-time viewing of shooting conditions
- A 16.1-megapixel Live MOS Sensor and TruePic™ VI image-processing engine for superior image quality and high sensitivity
- The world’s first*1 5-axis image stabilizer to compensate for multi-directional camera shake during both still photography and HD moviemaking
- The world’s fastest*2 autofocusing system (FAST AF) plus new 3D AF tracking for improved performance following moving subjects at up to 9 frames-per-second sequential shooting
- A lightweight magnesium alloy body that is enhanced with the same dustproof and splashproof durability of the Olympus E-5 DSLR
- A tilting 3.0-inch touch screen OLED and new Movie Effects: One Shot Echo, for a semi-transparent frame at your whim and Multi Echo, for a multi-motion trail effect.
Intuitively Designed Electronic Viewfinder
The OLYMPUS E-M5 is the first
Olympus interchangeable-lens camera to incorporate a 120-fps refresh rate, High-Definition
electronic viewfinder with an eye sensor to seamlessly switch the display between
the tilting, 3.0-inch touch screen OLED and the electronic viewfinder for
ease-of-use, features a 100-percent field of view, maximum 1.15x magnification and
an eye point of 18mm for fatigue-free
viewing. Camera setting information, such as shutter speed, is
displayed at the bottom of the viewfinder so photographers can concentrate on framing
shots and take full advantage of an EVF’s ability to display the effects of
various exposure adjustments and Art Filter effects – all without having to take the eye away from the
viewfinder.
Superior Image Quality
The Olympus E-M5 uses
a new 16.1 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor offering improved performance
and exceptional clarity and speed in all aspects of image capture. Olympus’ TruePic VI image-processing engine dramatically improves
image quality in low-light environments. The camera’s sensor allows for a
maximum ISO of 25,600, and the dynamic range has been expanded for more faithful color
reproduction.
Unprecedented 5-axis image stabilization
The Olympus E-M5
is distinguished by the world’s first 5-axis image-stabilization mechanism capable
of reducing the effects of camera motion and image blur from five directions on
stills and video, even including motion blur caused by the photographer walking
or running. Previous IS mechanisms compensated for camera shake by addressing only
two kinds of movement along the vertical and horizontal axis. However, camera
shake can actually be caused by five different kinds of movement: horizontal
shift, vertical shift, rotary motion, as well as the yaw and pitch. While some
technology has attempted to correct for camera blur by building the Image Stabilization
mechanism into the lens, the Olympus E-M5 IS mechanism is incorporated into the
camera body itself so that all lenses mounted on the body can take advantage of
this sophisticated technology, whether shooting stills or HD video.
Blazing Speed
Focus and
shoot faster with record-breaking autofocus speed and imaging processing. The
Olympus E-M5 employs the FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF system,
introduced in the PEN E-P3, but with even greater speed. The 16MP Live MOS chip
drives image data off the sensor at a blazing 240 frames-per-second, a 2X speed
increase in Continuous Autofocus, with reduced image blackout enabling photographers
to track fast action, Maximum frame rates in sequential shooting have also
increased more than 2X with a max frame rate of 9-fps in Single AF. A new 3D
tracking AF system can follow the subject through the X-, Y- and Z-axes to
dramatically improve focus on moving subjects. Paired with the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 12-50-mm f3.5-6.3 electronic zoom lens for optimum focusing speed, fast
camera start-up times and operational speeds enable the photographer to keep up
with the most challenging shooting situations, while dual control dials and
dedicated function buttons help them adjust settings on-the-fly.
Creative Freedom
The Olympus E-M5
features a 3.0-inch tilting OLED touch-screen to enable photographers to get up high or down low
for any shot. The touch screen interface
offers intuitive focus and release of the shutter and review and enlargement of
images in playback with the touch of a finger. The new Live Bulb feature updates the Live View image on the OLED screen at
pre-set intervals during long exposures and enables the user to preview
continually unfolding action such as fireworks or waterfalls and adjust the exposure
time accordingly while capturing the image at the desired moment. An
innovative new interface, EVF Creative Control, produces a tone curve overlay
on the viewfinder screen to enable separate adjustment of highlight and
shadow brightness, white balance, magnification and aspect ratio can also be
manipulated via the EVF
A new “Key Line”
Art Filter joins ten other available filters on the Olympus E-M5 and enhances
the edge lines of the image to make it look more like an illustration. New “Cross
Process II” and “Dramatic Tone II” Art Filters provide variations on the popular
existing filters, and the two new Echo effect for movies leaves a momentary
residual image of a subject’s movements when activated during movie recording. Users who like to perform their movie post-editing on a PC will
particularly appreciate the Full HD 1080i movie recording function, which
adopts the MOV format (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264).
Powerful Portability and Rugged
Durability
The
striking, iconic design of the Olympus E-M5 is more than just looks; its magnesium
alloy body is rugged enough to stand up to severe environmental conditions like
heavy rain and blowing sand. The Olympus E-M5 employs internal seals extensively and, when the new M.ZUIKO
DIGITAL ED 12-50 mm f3.5-6.3 EZ lens is attached, this combination delivers an
integrated dustproof and splashproof camera system. The electronic viewfinder
section of the body is also made of magnesium alloy to ensure durability, and the
FL-LM2 Electronic
Flash that ships with the camera features the same dustproof and splashproof
construction.
New Lenses and Accessories for Every Shooting Challenge
The HLD-6 Power Battery Grip, in the same dust-
and splashproof construction as the Olympus E-M5 body, is an adaptable,
two-part grip that can be used either as a landscape grip for easier handling or
as a portrait grip with an additional shutter release. The portrait grip
accommodates an extra lithium-ion battery to supplement the one in the E-M5,
thus extending battery life. The FL-600R electronic flash (GN 50 at ISO 200 or
GN 36 at ISO 100) offers improved recharge time and enhanced flexibility and
operability for movie recording, and with a wireless control option. Equipped
with a built-in LED, the FL-600R can be used to light movies and as a brighter
AF auxiliary light. The MMF-3 Four Thirds mount adapter is designed for
mounting a Four Thirds Standard-compliant lens on a Micro Four Thirds Standard-compliant
camera body. The MMF-3, which also features dust- and splashproof construction,
is ideally suited for use with Olympus’ similarly constructed High Grade and
Super High Grade lenses.
The Olympus E-M5 is compatible with all Micro
Four Thirds-compliant lenses, including two new lenses that Olympus will
introduce later this year: the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f1.8 and the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm f2.8 macro.
The 75mm lens is a high-quality metal design with fast aperture settings for
portraits and indoor sports shooting, while the dustproof and splashproof 60mm
lens features 1:1 macro and a closest shooting distance of just 7.5 inches.
*1 As of February 2012. Among
interchangeable-lens cameras.
*2 As of
November 2011. Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras on the market, and using
Olympus’ in-house test conditions. In C-AF Tracking mode, maximum frame rate is
4.2fps.
U.S. Pricing and
Availability
$999.99 (Body only, available in Black and Silver)
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