OM Digital (Olympus)

New OM-3 Camera

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We don’t want the micro-four-thirds format to die but we worry that it will.  Creating new, innovative cameras, especially in the video domain, could be a viable path forward for the format.  Instead, what we often see if a recycling of parts and producing a camera that really isn’t compelling or competitive with its peers.

Unfortunately, these early, unconfirmed rumors about the new OM-3 Camera sound as if it’s using the same sensor as a previous OM camera has some minor iterative improvements.  Let us hope that’s not the case.

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New Camera and Lens Coming from OM Digital

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The CEO of OM Digital has stated:

We plan to add a new camera to our lineup and bright, compact single-focal-length lenses with splash & dust-proof performance. Additionally, we are continuing to work hard to bring to market the long-awaited mid-range telephoto zoom lens on our lens roadmap by the end of this year

OM Digital is the rebranding of Olympus Cameras that were bought up by another company.  Olympus did innovate with some of their micro-four-thirds cameras so we hoped OM Digital would carry on the flame.

This new camera hopefully has a 1-inch sensor and some set of features to set itself apart from other 1-inch sensor cameras.  Otherwise it won’t be exciting.

The mid-range telephoto sounds like a 50-200mm.  Maybe a pro 50-200mm F4? 50-250mm?

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OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS Lens Micro Four Thirds Lens

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The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS Lens Micro Four Thirds Lens (say that three times fast) is not what we were hoping for.  First, it’s massive.  One major selling point of Micro Four Thirds gear is the smaller bodies and much smaller lenses.  Secondly, this isn’t a lens designed for Micro Four Thirds but rather a repurposed full-frame lens from Sigma.  Third, OM SYSTEM, what were you thinking charging $2700.  And lastly, the image quality isn’t even that great.  This only makes sense for people who prioritize reach above all else.  Personally I keep meaning to get the Nikon to m43 smart adapter so I can see how well my Nikon 500mm PF will do on m43.

Let’s have more reviews come in before we make a final determination.  But for now we’d be lying if we didn’t say we were disappointed.

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OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera

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A lot of people were unsure about the future of OM Systems (and Micro-Four-Thirds in general!) so it’s nice to see them releasing a new camera model.  But is it a new camera or did they basically take the previous camera, upgrade the processor, tweak and improve auto-focus, and add photo-ND features? At $2400 USD the price is too steep.  So a mixed bag with this release.  We’re not seeing anything truly innovative.  You also have to consider its competitor, the Panasonic G9 II, at a whopping $500 less.

Key specifications:

  • 20MP stacked BSI sensor
  • DCI/UHD 4K 60p video
  • 10 fps Shooting
  • Improved AF
  • 5.76m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0″ 1.62m-Dot Swivel Touchscreen LCD
  • 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization
  • High-Res shot, live ND and other modes
  • IP53 weather-sealed
  • Dual UHS-II SD card slots
  • $2400

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