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It looks like a very nice camera, I wonder how much it weighs, and how much it costs?

Something I notice is that it seems very small certainly compared to my camera, that can be an advantage for example with small lenses, or a disadvantage for someone with larger hands.

I am not in the market for a camera at the moment. If I was I would probably consider this depending on how expensive it is. I wouldn't mind going back to an EVF because there are some advantages, however I wonder what battery life will be like? I suppose I will be off this evening to dpreview to check out the details.
 
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It looks like a very nice camera, I wonder how much it weighs, and how much it costs?

Something I notice is that it seems very small certainly compared to my camera, that can be an advantage for example with small lenses, or a disadvantage for someone with larger hands.

I am not in the market for a camera at the moment. If I was I would probably consider this depending on how expensive it is. I wouldn't mind going back to an EVF because there are some advantages, however I wonder what battery life will be like? I suppose I will be off this evening to dpreview to check out the details.
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The battery life is usually pretty decent on Olympus cameras and the new ones can charge over USB which makes it less of a ballache when you're out and about.

After my foray into Sony full frame I'm really over lugging hefty lenses around so both the OM-D EM5III and E-M1III are really picquing my interest, with the latter lookig bloody great.



The live ND feature seems a winner:

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" I was able to drag the shutter for almost two seconds in this image, despite it being bright daylight outside."

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Hands On with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III: Lots to Love, Some Things to Question

I went into my hands-on with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III with no expectations. For me, it had been many years since I had used an Olympus (aside from
petapixel.com petapixel.com

www.techradar.com

Olympus E-M1 Mark III review

A complete package for pros and keen amateurs
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The battery life is usually pretty decent on Olympus cameras and the new ones can charge over USB which makes it less of a ballache when you're out and about.

After my foray into Sony full frame I'm really over lugging hefty lenses around so both the OM-D EM5III and E-M1III are really picquing my interest, with the latter lookig bloody great.
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I have three tiny prime lenses which I love, and a 28-70 f2.8 Sigma which has a 77mm filter thread so is quite large but it isn't large enough to bother me.

I do have a Nikon 80-400 f4.5-5.6 AFD which although compact for a 400mm lens, is still quite a lump. However it has stayed home most of the last 12 months because I have been shooting subjects that suit the other lenses.
 
Interesting (and quite critical) review of the E-M1 III. He goes on about the old/small sensor - all valid points - but this is the bit that should matter more than any tech stuff: "I think I got some of the best images of wildlife that I have ever captured, and it was all thanks to the small size and form factor of the entire system. "

petapixel.com

Hands On with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III: Lots to Love, Some Things to Question

I went into my hands-on with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III with no expectations. For me, it had been many years since I had used an Olympus (aside from
petapixel.com petapixel.com
 
editor said:
Interesting (and quite critical) review of the E-M1 III. He goes on about the old/small sensor - all valid points - but this is the bit that should matter more than any tech stuff: "I think I got some of the best images of wildlife that I have ever captured, and it was all thanks to the small size and form factor of the entire system. "

petapixel.com

Hands On with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III: Lots to Love, Some Things to Question

I went into my hands-on with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III with no expectations. For me, it had been many years since I had used an Olympus (aside from
petapixel.com petapixel.com
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That seems fair. It's a bit disappointing if they've not upgraded their sensor (though Olympus don't make their own sensors do they? so it may be harder for them than Panasonic) but m43 does excel when it comes to portability with quality long zooms and primes, which is great for wildlife photographers.
 
FridgeMagnet said:
That seems fair. It's a bit disappointing if they've not upgraded their sensor (though Olympus don't make their own sensors do they? so it may be harder for them than Panasonic) but m43 does excel when it comes to portability with quality long zooms and primes, which is great for wildlife photographers.
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What made me reappraise Olympus was seeing the photos taken on my eight year old OM-D EM-5. I'd lent it out to a friend, and she'd taken some amazing photos with it.
 
Corker of a five star review here. I think it's the one for me!

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is the ultimate all-round professional camera for general practice photography. When shooting sport, its autofocus can keep up with the mighty 1D X Mark III. When shooting high resolution, its 50MP and 80MP options outmuscle most medium format cameras. When shooting fast frames, its 60fps burst leaves everything else in the dust. And when shooting absolutely anything, its 7.5 stops of image stabilization outperform every camera on the market.


If you want a specialist sports camera, then the 1D X Mark III and Sony A9 II are the best in that dedicated area. If you want a specialist high-resolution camera, the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7R IV are the rulers in that fiefdom. Specialist cameras are, after all, the best at what they specialize in.


However, all of those cameras are – to a greater or lesser extent – one-trick ponies. If you want a single professional camera that can take on all those assignments and plenty of others besides, the E-M1 Mark III is it.
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www.digitalcameraworld.com

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III review

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is the ultimate pro camera for general practice photography
www.digitalcameraworld.com www.digitalcameraworld.com
 
I watched / listened to the long review last night, the feature that stuck with me was that the photographer carried the camera outside in all weathers. I wouldn't do that with my current gear and yet I want to be able to. It is the one thing that would make my current gear perfect, but Nikon doesn't seem willing to try to achieve this in my class of device.

Anyhow, I think the new Olympus looks like a good camera.
 
So I've gone back to shooting on my Olympus OM-D EM-1 and remember why I liked it so much. I love the size and touchscreen and my love affair with the Sony a7ii is totally over. Small and compact does it for me!

I now want to sell off all my Sony gear but I'm guessing now's not a good time?

Anyway, here's another rave review of the Olympus OM-D EM-1 III. That 50MP handheld option is perfect for me.

www.amateurphotographer.co.uk

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III review

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III review - Andy Westlake takes a close look Olympus’s updated, super-fast Micro Four Thirds flagship
www.amateurphotographer.co.uk www.amateurphotographer.co.uk
 
While not an Olympus, the stabilised Panasonic 14-140 is great for snooping on people on the street while I'm looking out of the window, bored. A win for micro four thirds. If only they would do anything interesting :(
 
Bit off topic, but here's a well-crafted (and rather gentle) review of the old OM-4Ti film camera. I've still got my OM-2 and OM-4 cameras and they remain my favourite film cameras - and they're built like bricks. It was on sale from 1986 to 2002. Compare that with modern, high end digital cameras that are lucky to last more than a couple of years before they're superseded.

 
It's not my greatest shot as I'm still trying out the EM-1iii, but not bad for 2.5 secs handheld out of my window! (f6.1, ISO 320, -2.00EV, OLYMPUS M.12-200mm F3.5-6.3)

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If you're looking for an affordable street snapper - this could fit the bill

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www.olympuspassion.com

Olympus OM-D E-M10 III - A street photographer's review - Olympus Passion

INTRODUCTION Street photography is a demanding genre – both for the photographer and the camera. For years, I worked exclusively with film cameras. As my professional work started to take over more and more of my time, I decided to get myself a capable, take-everywhere camera to keep my street...
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editor said:
If you're looking for an affordable street snapper - this could fit the bill
www.olympuspassion.com

Olympus OM-D E-M10 III - A street photographer's review - Olympus Passion

INTRODUCTION Street photography is a demanding genre – both for the photographer and the camera. For years, I worked exclusively with film cameras. As my professional work started to take over more and more of my time, I decided to get myself a capable, take-everywhere camera to keep my street...
www.olympuspassion.com www.olympuspassion.com
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Another one for the "you don't need 50MP ffs" file:
Years ago, I shot one of my major projects with a 16MP OM-D E-M5. The photos for the exhibitions were printed 50x70cm at least and were sometimes quite heavily cropped – quite a few visitors (some of them photographers themselves) asked me which camera I used as the image quality was “so good” according to their perception.
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I don't think I have any need for such a mahoosive lens, but if I could find one, this would be the one to get! RRP £1119.

With fast and accurate auto-focusing for both still and moving subjects, 3-stops of built-in image stabilisation, full weather-proofing and decent close-focusing, this lens is well-suited to the life in the field, despite not even having the PRO billing that Olympus bestows on its very best optics.

This is backed up by the excellent optical performance. Detail is sharp throughout the zoom range, with both the centre and edges of the image proving to be excellent even when using the lens wide-open. Chromatic aberrations are not really an issue, distortion is automatically corrected on Olympus bodies, and bokeh is appealing thanks to the 9-bladed aperture.
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Review | Photography Blog

Expert review of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS telephoto zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, with full-size sample photos.
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And in other Olympus news:

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Key specifications
  • 20 Megapixel Live MOS sensor (Four Thirds)
  • TruePic VIII processor
  • 5-axis in-body image stabilization (up to 4.5 stops)
  • 121-point contrast-detect AF system
  • Flip-down touchscreen display
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 4.5 fps burst shooting w/AF
  • USB charging
  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
  • 360 shots per charge (with LCD)
The E-M10 IV will be available in two kits in your choice of silver or black: body only for $699 and with the very compact 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens for $799.
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www.dpreview.com

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV review

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV is an entry-level mirrorless camera that's feature-packed, and will appeal to beginners as well as more experienced users. Read about the ins and outs of this image-stabilized, low-priced camera here.
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And a five star review ere

www.digitalcameraworld.com

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV review

It’s light, portable and powerful – but does the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV tick all of our boxes?
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I think it's a lovely little thing.
 
Nice piece about the OM-D E-M10 Mark III as a travel camera - you can pick one with zoom lens for around £450

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How the OM-D E-M10 Mark III became our beloved travel companion – twice - Olympus Passion

The sea is restless and moody. The wind whips mercilessly around our hats. Below, at the end of the rugged and steep cliffs, we hear the waves crashing loudly on the rocks. The hiking trails and climbs in the Calanques near Marseille are becoming increasingly difficult. We are out of breath and...
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