Thread: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Officially Announced

Olympus just announced the OM-D EM-5, the first Olympus Micro 4/3 camera to offer an integrated electronic viewfinder (EVF).


Key features of the E-M5:

• Even faster autofocus than E-P3
• Autofocus tracking system which is effective even for subjects moving towards/away from the camera (up until now this has been a weak point for mirrorless cameras)
• 9.2 FPS sequential shooting
• 5-axis image stabilization system can compensate for 1) pitching, 2) yawing, 3) horizontal movement, 4) vertical movement, and 5) rotational movement around the optical axis.
• Proven dust-proof and splash-proof technology.
• Tilting 3-inch OLED touch screen
• 1.4million dot EVF with eye sensor for automatic switching between EVF and rear OLED.

DPReview Preview: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Preview: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review


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Thanks! That preview pretty much confirms that, apart from some minor points, this is the kind of CSC I've been hoping to see. I love how small it is, and how much control customisation it offers; you can make this a seriously quick camera to operate! Unless a weatherproof EX1 / LX5 / XZ1 comes along, I might just have to buy one of these OM-D's some day when I have the money!

And wow, that silver version is pretty! In my opinion, even prettier than the Fuji X100...

I agree about the looks of this camera. I'm pre-ordering the silver one.

It's cheaper than I thought. $999 for this body is a pretty good deal by today's standards.

Well I will order one I think as soon as they get here. A silver one for me, might just wait to see the photos people are getting :)

Originally Posted by drd1135

It's cheaper than I thought. $999 for this body is a pretty good deal by today's standards.

+1 I was thinking it was going to be around $1200.

Man, I am going to try to hold out for the updated Pens, as I don't always carry an EVF. It will be tough in April!

This is what I've been waiting for ever since we went digital, except not enough cash on hand. Some day when the prices drop, maybe.

having seen the progression of new technology (and specificly the PENs), the body alone should be around $800 in 4-6 months, and around $650 in a year or so. I LOVE trickle down economics!

Just gotta love the comparison pic versus the canon rebel ... for all the people who said it was no smaller than a DSLR



But this says it more sweetly ...

for me, when the time comes, it will be silver with the 12-50mm lens. Doesn't get any better than that, methinks. Lets see how the pricing develops over time.