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EXPLORE FEATURES
this extraordinary photographic tool. Full magnesium alloy body construction, an intuitive control layout, an interactive electronic viewfinder…we could go on and on. In fact, we will. So many incredible features, it’s miles ahead of the technology curve.Design Sophistication
Details, details. All part of the revolutionary design elements that make this the perfect camera for professionals and serious photo enthusiasts alike. Discover the handsomely crafted finishes, unprecedented creative controls and so much more. A level of design sophistication that will send your imagination into overdrive.
SEE FULL SPECSPart of a complete, and Completely Versatile, Lens System.
Picture this: There are now 70 lenses available for the OM-D E-M1, including 35 Olympus Zuiko and M.Zuiko lenses, and 35 from other Four Thirds Consortium members.
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In-depth Overview
5-Axis Image Stabilization
5 Axis Hands On Test
Dual Fast AF
Rugged Durability
Electronic Viewfinder
ColorCreator
WiFi Feature
Shutter Speed & Flash Sync
System Accessories
Creative Functions
OM-D Awards
Live composite
Firmware Update V4.0
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THE E-M1 KEEPS GETTING BETTER
Support for Advanced Olympus Capture camera control software, in-camera Focus Stacking, Focus Bracketing, Advanced Movie Functions, 4K Time-Lapse Video, Silent Shutter, and Simulated Optical Viewfinder mode are just a couple of the additions via Feature Upgrade version 4.0.
SEE FULL LIST OF UPDATESIncredible Speed
Stay on the leading edge of the imaging technology curve with the new OM-D E-M1. With its new 16MP Live MOS Image Sensor, Dual Autofocus – combining Contrast and on-chip Phase Detection AF, 1/8000s mechanical shutter and 10fps sequential shooting, you will never miss a shot.
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Revolutionary Design
Embodying the revolutionary design elements that will send your imagination into overdrive. Dust, Splash, Freezeproof, full magnesium alloy construction, an intuitive dial and control layout with customizable direct control buttons, and an interactive “all-control” electronic viewfinder, in a portable, light weight body.
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The OM-D E-M1 is surrounded by an entire ‘system’ of lenses and accessories to support any photography pursuit. Choose from 35 Olympus Lenses and 70 Lenses from all of the Four Thirds consortium members. You’ll also find a new battery grip, wirelessly controlled flashes and more.
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Professional Image Quality
Features such as the newly designed TruePic™ VII Image Processor, allowing for enhanced performance and operational speed, as well as In-Body 5-Axis Image Stabilization with IS Auto combine to create one extraordinary photographic tool for professionals and serious photo enthusiasts alike.
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Built in Wireless
The OM-D E-M1 is equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi function. When using the Olympus Image Share (O.I. Share) application, the remote function lets you fully control the camera’s shutter speed, aperture, ISO, Live Bulb shooting, Live Composite* and more all from your smart-device. Images can easily be shared, and location information obtained with a smart-device can be added to images.
*FW v4.0
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In-Camera Creativity
With 12 in-camera Art Filters, Full HD Video Recording, Interval Shooting, 4K Time Lapse Video*, and more; normal, everyday scenes can be enhanced in various ways to express your creativity. And with new features such as In-Camera Focus Stacking and Focus Bracketing* and HDR shooting, you have the ability to expand photographic possibilities.
*FW v4.0
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FIRMWARE VERSION 4.0 UPDATES (Available Late November 2015):
- Addition of focus bracketing and in-camera focus stacking.**
- Silent shutter mode with up to 1/16000 sec continuous shooting
- New Simulated Optical Viewfinder (S-OVF) mode
- Advanced Focus Peaking
- Improved Anti-shock Mode
- Advanced Olympus Capture compatibility
- Live Composite can now be controlled with OI.Share app
- MF Clutch Disable feature to prevent accidentally disengaging autofocus.
- Menu cursor position memory
- Advanced movie functions with movie info display
- 25p / 24p frame rates in full HD video shooting
- 5-Axis movie image stabilization
- Movie rec start with cable release
- Synchronized PCM Audio with Slate Tone function
- Ability to create 4K Time Lapse videos
FIRMWARE VERSION 3.1 UPDATES:
- Addition of "Underwater" Picture Mode with control for white balance, exposure and flash compensation, aperture and shutter speed. Recommended settings: Custom Menu G/ + WB to OFF
- Addition of Live Boost II
- Version 3.1 also includes the below updates from version 3.0 and 2.0.
NOTE: This firmware upgrade also includes features from previous firmware versions.
FIRMWARE VERSION 3.0 UPDATES
- AF tracking during C-AF continuous shooting in continuous shooting H mode is supported.
- Maximum continuous frame rate of 6.5 fps. is increased to a maximum of 9 fps. in continuous shooting H mode.
- *OI.Share Ver. 2.5 now supports movie shooting with Live view display
FIRMWARE VERSION 2.0 UPDATES
8 New Functions:
- Keystone Compensation (Digital Shift)
- Tethered Shooting System (OLYMPUS capture)
- Live Composite
- Zoom In/Out and Layout have been added to Photo Story. Save (complete partway through), Temporary Save, and Resume functions have been added to Photo Story mode
- New Art Filters: Vintage and Partial color
- Old Film Effect in video recording
- The Aperture Lock function has been added to Aperture Preview
- The Panning Shot shooting mode has been added to SCN mode
16 Operability Improvements:
- Image display time lag in the Electronic Viewfiner has been improved to 16 msec (frame rate setting is high speed)
- Multiple simultaneous settings now available in Live Guide
- Exposure compensation (±3 EV) is now available in HDR 1/HDR2 shooting
- A function has been added to cancel Color Creator and return to the original Picture Mode by pressing the MENU button when using Color Creator function.
- Movie Tele-converter can now be used simultaneously when Art Filter is set to Picture Mode.
- AF function for each frame was added to Custom Self Timer. In Drive Mode's Custom Self Timer settings, you can now press the INFO button to change settings.
- MF Assist is now supported in magnified frame position.
- 3x has been added to high resolution magnified Live View.
- The Peaking display frame rate has been improved.
- Electronic zoom speed setting function was added. An icon appears on the LCD monitor when using an Olympus electronic zoom lens.
- When the arrow pad is set to Direct function, the Underwater/Underwater macro functions can be used with the left and down button on the arrow pad.
- Double tap is now supported in touch operations on the Super Control Panel.
- The level gauge and histogram can now be displayed during magnified frame display. The Touch Off icon was added to magnified frame display.
- A function was added so that shooting information recorded in HDR1/HDR2 can be viewed in the playback screen.
- Information on composited number of shots for images recorded with Live Composite was added (Can be checked in Olympus Viewer3).
- When the BKT button is held down, the BKT menu now appears.
INCREDIBLE SPEED
Focusing System

AF system
High-speed imager AF (Contrast detection / On-Chip Phase-difference detection)
*For complete compatibility and full AF performance with our super quiet MSC Micro Four-Thirds and SWD Four -Thirds lenses.
Focus mode
Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)
Full-time AF
Available
Magnified frame AF
Selectable from over 800 AF points
Enlarged view check by magnify button (available with old lenses*)
Magnification x3*1, x5, x7, x10(Default), x14 selectable
* lenses without data communication
Face detection AF / Eye detection AF
Available / Available
Eye Detection AF mode: Off / Nearer-eye priority / Right-eye priority / Left-eye priority
Focusing point / Focusing point
selection mode81-area multiple AF (Contrast detection AF), 37-area multiple AF (Phase-difference detection AF)
All target, Group target area (3x3-area),
Single target(Standard Target Size/Small Target Size)
AF illuminator
Available
Manual focus assist
* Customize functionLive view image is magnified when the focus ring is rotated. (at S-AF+MF or MF mode)
MF Assist is supported in magnified frame position *1.
Peaking function
Advanced Focus Peaking
Color selection: white, black, red, yellow
Intensity selection: high, normal, low
Back light effect: on, off
AF tracking
Yes
Shutter

Shutter type
Computerized focal-plane, high-speed, mechanical shutter. Anti-shock mode by 1st curtain electronic shutter is available.
Shutter speed
1/8000 - 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable)
1/16000 sec - 1/8 sec Silent Electronic Shutter
Bulb/Time: default setting 8min. (1/2/4/8/15/20/25/30 min. selectable)
Drive
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Sequential shooting maximum speed
[Sequential shooting H mode]* 10.0 fps * in case of "I.S. Off"
* including AF tracking (C-AF + TR)
* Focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first shot.
[Sequential shooting L mode] 9** fps* in case of "I.S. OFF".
* including C-AF
* When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm f2.8PRO.
** Maximum frame rate of 9 fps possible with Version 3.0 Firmware Update
Max. recordable pictures
[RAW] Max. 50 frames (in seq. shooting L: 6.5fps), Max.41 frames (in seq. shooting H: 10fps)
on sequential shooting *
[JPEG] Max. Card Full frames (in seq. shooting L: 6.5fps), Max. 95 frames ( in seq. shooting H: 10fps)
* When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ.
* With TOSHIBA SDHC UHS-I card , based on Olympus in-house measurement conditions.
Self-timer
Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10),AF Function for each frame is selectable within the Custom Self Timer. To access the Custom Self Timer menu, press the INFO button.*1
REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN

Product Type
Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera
Memory
SD Memory Card*1 (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I , compatible, Eye-Fi Card compatible*2 )
*1: Class 6 or higher is recommended for Movie shooting.
*2: Not compatible with Endless mode.
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Dimensions / Weight
Dimensions
130.4mm (W)× 93.5mm (H) × 63.1mm (D)
5.1" (W) x 3.7" (H) x 2.5" (D)
[CIPA guideline compliant, excluding protrusions]
Weight
[CIPA guideline compliant,
with BLN-1 battery and Memory card, without eyecup]Approx. 497g/17.5oz(1.1lbs)
[body only]
Approx. 443g/15.6oz(0.98lbs)

BODY CONSTRUCTION
Outer Material
Metal
Inner Frame
Magnesium Alloy
Ruggedness
Freezeproof
Yes
Dustproof
Yes
Splash proof
Yes
Operating Environment
Temperature
-10 ~ +40℃ (operation) / -20 ~ +60℃ (storage)
+14 ~ +104 °F
Humidity
30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
-4 ~ +140 °F

ViewFinder

Finder type
Eye-level electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M-dot resolution
Field of view / Viewfinder magnification
Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.30x*1 - 1.48x*2 (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity)
*1: at Finder Style 1, 2 (aspect 4:3)
*2: at Finder Style 3 (aspect 4:3)Image Display Lag Time
16 milli seconds*1
Eye point / Diopter adjustment range
Approx. 21mm (-1m-1, Distance from rear lens surface) / -4 ~ +2m-1
Preview
Available with Live Preview function button
Displayed Grid
Off / Normal Grid / Golden Grid / Scale / Diagonal / Movie Grid selectable
Level Gauge
2-axis level gauge; horizontal /vertical
Level gauge can be displayed during magnified frame display.
One Touch Tele-Converter
2x magnification
Finder Style
Selectable from 3 types
Brightness / Color temperature control
Available/Available
S-OVF (Simulated OVF)
Expands the Live View dynamic range.
*Available in the EVF when in P, A, S and M modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF.
Eyecup
Optional eyecup EP-13 is available.
Rear Monitor
Screen size
3.0-inch / 7.6-cm
Monitor type
Tilt Touch Wide LCD with approx. 1037K dots resolution
*8: Approx.1037k dots, Touch control in electrostatic capacitance Type
Touch control
Touch shutter release, Touch enlargement, Touch Live Guide, AF area selection, AF area enlargement, Frame advance/backward, Enlargement playback, Touch Super Control Panel/Double Tap Super Control Panel menu access*1, Touch Art Filter menu,Wi-Fi function
Tilting angle
Upward tilting angle: up to 80 degrees / Downward tilting angle: up to 50 degrees
Brightness / Color temperature control
±7 levels / ±7 levels
Color tone select
Vivid / Natural
Live View
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Approx. 100% field of view,
Exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview,
Gradation auto preview, Face detection preview (up to 8 faces),
Grid line, Histogram, Magnification display (x5/x7/x10/x14), Normal, Highlight & Shadow, Level Gauge, Off
Type
Image Sensor type
Field of view
Approx. 100%
Display Mode
Normal Mode, Histogram Mode, Level gauge, Highlight and shadow, Off
Magnification Ratio
x5, x7, x10 (Default), x14
Monitor information
Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery Check, Myset, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection, Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation mark, Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP, Focal length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition, Digital teleconverter, Battery check
Display of Face Detection
Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed.
Live View Close Up Mode
Available at HDR1 and HDR2 shooting
POWERFUL VERSATILITY
System Accessories
Lenses
34 Olympus Lenses and 65 lenses from all Four Thirds
consortium membersOptional Battery Grip
HLD-7 Battery and Grip
Grip Strap
GS-5
Underwater Housing
PT-EP11
Flash
Flash intensity control method
TTL Auto, Auto*, Manual, super FP*(FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL)
* Available on the external flash
Bundled flash*
TTL flash,GN=7(ISO100・m) / GN=10 (ISO200・m)
* Attach it on the hot shoe and connect it to the accessory port 2. Available on FL-LM1/2.
Flash mode
Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 1/1 FULL 1/64
Synchronization speed
1/320sec. or less*
* It depends on flash models or flash mode
FL-LM1/2: 1/320 sec., Other: 1/250 sec.,
Super FP: 1/125-1/8000 sec.Flash intensity control
Up to ±3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps selectable
Compatible external flash
FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R
Colour Temperature
5500±400°
External Flash control mode
TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
Wireless Flash Control
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FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-300R, FL-600R
Control method
Triggered and controlled by bundled flash, available with FL-LM2 and FL-600R
(Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible)
External Flash intensity type
TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
Channel No.
4 channels
Group No.
4 groups (External flash 3 groups + a bundled flash*)
* Available on FL-LM1/2 / FL-600R
PROFESSIONAL IMAGE QUALITY
INCREDIBLE SPEED
Product type
4/3 Live MOS Sensor
Number of pixels / Aspect ratio
Number of effective pixels: Approx. 16.3 million pixels
Total number of pixels: Approx. 16.8 million pixels
Aspect ratio: 1.33 (4:3)
Dust reduction
Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
Filter array
Primary color filter (RGB)
*Uses information communicated from the lens such as aperture setting and optical characteristics to optimize the final image.
Image Processor
TruePic™ VII
Image Stabilization

System Type
Built-in (Image sensor shift type for movie & still, 5-axis* image stabilization)
* yaw/pitch/vertical shift/horizontal shift/rolling
Mode
4 modes (S-I.S.AUTO,S-I.S.1, S-I.S.2, S-I.S.3), OFF
IS for finder image
Available (by half-pressing the shutter button or enlargeing operation)
Focal length setting
Available
Lens IS Mode
Available
Available manual focal length setting
Input focal length : 8, 10, 12, 15,16, 18, 21, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 180, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000
Stabilization performance
4 EV steps*
* Based on CIPA measurement conditions.
Shutter speed range
60 - 1/8000 sec. (Not available when Bulb and Time is selected.)
Exposure Control (Still)
Metering system
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
(TTL Image sensor metering)
Metering range
EV -2 - 20 (at normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
Exposure mode
i Auto, P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed), A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter priority AE, M: Manual, Bulb, Time, Scene select AE, Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro*, Myset 1 - 4
* Selectable from menu as a function on Fn-1/Rec button
Scene select AE
Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D*, Panning*1
*3D lens(H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still only
ISO sensitivity
Auto: ISO LOW (approx. 100) - 1600 (Default), upper limit customizable 200 - 25600
Manual: ISO LOW (approx. 100), 200 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps selectableExposure compensation
±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
AE lock
Locked at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn1/Rec button)
Metering standard value adjustment
1/6 EV step, +/- 1EV range
Aperture Lock
On/Off Selectable in Gear Menu D
Noise Filter
at High ISO setting
Off, Low, Standard, High
Noise Reduction
at Slow shutter speed
Off, On, Auto
On : effective when shutter speed is slower than 1 sec.
Auto : effective when shutter speed is slower than 4 sec. (at ISO 200 or higher) or 8 sec. (at lower than ISO200)
Recording (Still)
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DCF, DPOF compatible / Exif, PRINT Image Matching III,
MPO compatibleFile format
RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still)
Recording image size
[RAW] 4608 x 3456 pixels
[JPEG] 4608 x 3456 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
File size
RAW: 4608(H)x3456(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 17MB
Set1(LF): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 7.5MB
Set2(LN): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 3.5MB
Set3(MN): 2560(H)x1920(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
Set4(SN): 1280(H)x980(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB”
BUILT-IN WI-FI
Wi-Fi Function
GPS function
Availabe (Aquire the position information from smartphone with GPS function)
Wireless shooting function
iAUTO, P, A, S, M, live bulb, live time, live comp support.Aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, ISO speed, WB,continuous shooting setting possible.
Remote live view, remote REC VIEW, wireless touch AF shutter, Shutter timer (countdown with sound), remote power OFF
Image Share Function
Reserve the picture which will be transferred to smartphone. (Max 4 smart device connections) can transfer image; (except MPO) PEG, only MOV.
Smart & Easy Connection
Smart & Easy connection by QR code.
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IN-CAMERA CREATIVITY
Picture Mode
Mode
i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e-Portarait, Color Creator, Art Filters
Gradation
Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key [except Art Flters]
Adjustment parameter
4 levels (Auto, Normal, High key, Low key)
Filter effect (B&W filter)
Neutral, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green for Monotone
Picture tone
Neutral, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green for Monotone
Live Composite
Live Composite
Available (0.5 - 60 seconds)
Information on composited number of shots
for images recorded within Live COmposite
can be checked using Olympus Viewer 3.)
Live bulb
Available 0.5sec. - 60sec.
Live time
Available 0.5sec. - 60sec.
HDR

HDR(Auto composite)
HDR1,HDR2
* Available with P, A, S and M mode.
* Takes 4 pictures at different exposures composite into a high contrast image.
*Exposure compensation (+/-3 EV) available*1
*Shooting information recorded in HDR1/HDR2 can be viewed in the playback screen*1
Bracketing for HDR post-process
3 or 5 frames in 2.0/3.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 2.0EV steps selectable.
* HDR picture can not be made by this function.
* HDR function can be called by Fn-button.
Bracketing
Exposure bracketing
2, 3 or 5 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 0.3/0.7EV steps selectable
ISO bracketing
3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable
White balance bracketing
3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
Flash bracketing
3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
Art Filter bracketing
i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters selectable
Focus Stacking
Automatically capture and merge 8 shots for highest possible depth of field.**
Focus Bracketing
3 - 999 frames, Focus steps selectable between 1 and 10
Art Filter

Mode (Variation / Effect)
Pop Art (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.f)
Soft Focus ( - / c.e)
Pale & Light Color (I, II / a.b.c.d.f)
Light Tone ( - / d.f)
Grainy Film (I, II / b.c.d.g.h)
Pin Hole (I, II, III / d.)
Diorama ( I, II / d.)
Cross Process (I, II / b.c.d.f)
Gentle Sepia ( - / a.b.c.d.f)
Dramatic Tone (I / b.c.d.e.f) (II / b.c.d.e.f.g.h)
Key Line (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.)
WaterColor (I, II / a.c.d.)
Vintage (I, II, III/ a, b, c, d, e, f)*1
Partial Color (I, II, III / a, b, c, d, e, f)*1
Art Effect
a. Soft Focus Effect
b. Pin-Hole Effect
c. White Edge Effect
d. Frame Effect
e. Star Light Effect
f. Defocus Effect (Top & Bottom, Left & Right)
g. B&W Effect (Yellow, Orange, Red, Green)
h. Picture Tone (Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green)
i. Shade Effect (Top & Bottom, Left & Right)*1
PhotoStory

Type
(Variation/FrameEffect/WindowAspect)Standard (I, II, III, IV / a, b, c, d / A, B, C, D )
Frame Effect
FunFrameⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ
a. White Frame
b. White Frame & White Edge Effect
c. Black Frame
d. White Frame & Pin Hole Effect
e. Layout (I, II, III, IV)*1
Aspect Window/Pattern
A. 4:3/2Frames
B. 4:3/3Frames
C. 1:1/2Frames
D. 1:1/3Frames
E. 1:1/4 Frames
F. 16:9/5 Frames
G. 16:9/2Frames

Interval Shooting
Interval Shooting
1-999 frames, Interval time 1sec-24hours, Time lapse movies
Multi Exposure
Number of picture / Function
2 frames / Auto gain, Exposing on Recorded picture(RAW)
Level Gauge
Detection
2-axis (vertical and horizontal)
One push Tele-converter
Magnification
x2
Multi Aspect
Aspect Ratio
4:3(Default) / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 3:4
Process
RAW: Aspect ratio is recorded as Exif data, JPEG: JPEG image is produced based on the aspect ratio
White Balance
White balance mode
Auto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 2 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting)
White balance compensation
±7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis * Except for Custom WB
Preset white balance
7 preset WBs (3000K - 7500K)
- Sunny(5300K), Shadow(7500K), Cloudy(6000K), Incandescent(3000K), Fluorescent(4000K), Underwater, WB Flash(5500K)
CWB (Kelvin setting)
1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature, 2000K to 14000K.
Capture white balance
2 custom settings can be registered
Color Mode
Colour matrix
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording (Video)
Recording format
MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) , AVI(Motion JPEG)
Movie Mode
[MOV]
Full HD: 1920(H)x1080(V), 30p/25p/24p
24Mbps(Fine) / 16Mbps Normal) : Aspect 16:9
HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30p(29.97 Recording
12Mbps(Fine) / 8Mbps Normal) : Aspect 16:9
[AVI Motion JPEG]
HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps *20, Aspect 16:9
SD: 640(H)x480(V), 30fps *20, Aspect 4:3
*20 : Except for some of the Art Filters
Maximum Recording Time
[MOV]
Full HD : Approx. 29min(Normal) / Approx. 22min(Fine)
HD : Approx. 29min(Normal) / Approx. 29min(Fine)
[AVI]
HD : Approx. 7min*21 / SD : Approx. 14min*21
*21 : Except for some of the Art Filters
Movie Function
Movie Effect* : One shot echo / Multi echo / Art fade *Default ON
Art Filter Movie, Aperture priority Movie, Shutter Priority Movie, Manual Shooting Movie, Old Film Effect*1
Movie Info Display
Movie Rec Start with Shutter Release
Time Code Recording Supported
Movie Tele-converter
×4* Avairable on Movie effect mode
TimeLapse Movie
Available AVI Motion JPEG 1280×720,10fps)
IS for Movie
Built in (Image sensor shift type image stabilization)
M-IS.ON,off, Panasonic OIS lens priority
AE Lock
Available
Exposure control - Movie
P: Program AE, A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter speed priority AE, M: Manual, Art Filter
* S mode and M mode: Shutter speed is limited in less than 1/30 sec.
Compression ratio
Motion-JPEG Format: 1/12(HD), 1/8(SD)
File size
MOV Format: Max 4GB
Motion-JPEG Format: Max 2GB
Recording (Sound)
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Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)
Microphone/Speaker
Stereo/Mono
Microphone function
Wind Noise Reduction, Recording Volume
Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.)
Maximum Recording Time
Picture with Sound: 30sec.
Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time
INTUITIVE MENUS
Super control panel
Information (shooting)
Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity,Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting, NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Record mode, Flash Status, Record mode, Image size, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, AF frame, Colour space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Internal Temperature Warning Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio, Super FP
Live control
Information (shooting)
Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity,Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting, NR setting, WB, Record mode, Flash Status, Image size, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, AF frame, Internal Temperature Warning, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio
Live Guide
Setting Menu
Color saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion, Shooting Tips, Multiple settings can be used simultaneously in Live Guide*1.
Playback
Playback mode
Single-frame, Information display, Index display (4/9/25/100 frames), Calendar, Enlargement (2x - 14x), Movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (auto), Slideshow *(with BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound)
* Slideshow : Still/Movie/Still+Movie, When a camera is connected to HDTV with HDMI cable, 2 new slideshow effect can be selectable.(Still) 1 BGM replaceable. Auto angle correction
Information display
Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF
Menu
Languages
34 languages selectable:
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai
Reset & custom setting
My mode
4 settings recordable / Available on allocating to mode dial.
Image Editing
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RAW development, Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, Postrecording
RAW picture editing
RAW development based on settings of the camera(including Art Filter,ART-BKT, e-Portrait)
Detail edit acceptable. (Preview, Memory of 2 setting, re-development)
JPEG editing
Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Cropping, Aspect, Black&White, Sepia, Saturation, Resize, e-portrait
Image Overlay
Up to 3 RAW images
Erasing function
Single frame, All, Selected frames (from Index)
Protect function
Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Camera control function
Available by connecting camera to PC with USB connection. OLYMPUS Capture software installed on PC is required.
Input/Output
USB/AV/Remote controller connector
Dedicated multi-connector [USB: USB2.0 Hi-Speed, Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 can be used.]
HDMI connector
Micro HDMI (Type-D)
Flash attachment
Hot shoe
Accessory Port 2
Dedicated multi-connector [Available for VF-2/VF-3/VF-4, SEMA-1, MAL-1 and PP-1.]
MIC. Input Jack
φ 3.5 stereo mini jack
PC interface
USB2.0 Hi-Speed
TV interface
HDMI (HD/Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound)
Power Requirements
Battery
BLN-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Sleep mode
Available (1/3/5 min. off selectable)
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 350 shots IS ON, CIPA test standard]
(with BLN-1 and TOSHIBA SDHC card UHS-1 EXCERIA™ type 32GB)
Box contents
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Body, Flash FL-LM2, Li-ion battery BLN-1, Li-ion battery charger BCN-1, USB cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Viewer 3 (CD-ROM), Instruction manual, Warranty card
*1 Additional functions and operability improvements refer to Version 2.0 Firmware Upgrade specifications.
**Compatible with M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO** Angle of view becomes slightly smaller
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December 10, 2015
Dr. Vinny photog
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amzing camera with best in class IBIS
EM1 is an amazing camera, it's feel natural to grip within my hand and the controls are within reach. The camera responds fast to inputs and very sturdy (I've drop it a few times on the floor with cosmetic dents on the body and the camera still functions without an hitch)
The image stabilization is just magical that I'm not afraid to shoot still subject under low light condition. I refuse to buy any other cameras without build-in stabilization now since I got spoiled by the EM1's image stabilization.
looking forward to EM1-markII -
December 03, 2015
Sean
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Why the OM-D E-M1
To say that the OM-D E-M1 is a good camera is a bit of an understatement. Do your homework, read your reviews and do web searches for images created with the camera and you'll find that the days of Canon and Nikon being the only smart choices are over. 5 axis image stabilization cant be understated (especially if you have less than pure expert photography hands like myself). The camera is also insanely customizable, giving you the option to assign the options you choose that YOU use most often in a variety of buttons and dials. The quality feel is definitely there and weatherproofing is a really comforting thing to have. But mostly, the most perfect image in the world means nothing if you left your bulky camera at home. I love the size, it's just a great combination of full spec performance and "please take me with you" portability.
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November 30, 2015
Yan
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The best M43 at good price
I purchased OMD-EM1 along with the 12-40mm f2.8 pro lens. This package outperformances the Sony A7 II with 28-55mm kit lens by big margin. Buying a camera is just like buying a car or a computer. There are so many choices and combinations out there. You need to know what you need and pick the best the combination that suit your need. For me, I need a camera to take indoor pictures of my kids and record video of their fun times. Before I purchased the Olympus, I also tried the Sony A7 II and the Nikon D750 with 24-120mm kit lens from my friends. The IQ from Nikon is the best of the three. I like the JPEG color especially the auto white balance selected by the Nikon. However, the Nikon combo is almost twice the weight of the Olympus or the Sony. And, the live view auto-focus system is a joke in the Nikon. You just can not record video using the AF with the Nikon. It keeps hunting and make loud noise when it is focusing. As for the Sony, the auto AF is pretty good even though some reviews say it is not very fast. For me, it is as fast as the Olympus in most of my shooting conditions. But, it is not accurate. Even though the AF points confirmed that it focused at the right point, it did not when you view the photo in the big screen. The slow kit lens came with the A7 II also lets it down in most of the indoor shooting conditions. To me, OMD-E1 is the best to my need. It is fast, light and always capture the right moment even in the not so optimum conditions.
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November 29, 2015
KW
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Best mu43 camera I've had
I love my EM1. I've owned numerous other bodies but this one feels perfect in my hands; so perfect that I've just ordered another one. This camera has travelled with me to Kenya, Ecuador rainforest, the Galápagos Islands, and Myanmar and has provided me with thousands of great shots. The only thing I'd improve on this camera is better low light capability. It does everything else just perfectly.
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November 24, 2015
Erick
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Great camera, but miss articulating screen
Got this to replace my E-3. Good upgrade, but the screen tilted and rotated on the E-3 making it MUCH easier to compose pictures than on the E-M1. Function lever on back very useful. HDR button very nice, but why can't I get an in-camera HDR RAW? Why doesn't E-M1 have in-camera panorama like other cameras? Radio flash interface needed for this to truly be a professional camera.
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November 24, 2015
Samuel
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Outstanding
I have been an Olympus owner for several lifetimes now starting witn an OM-1.
My Olympus digital life began with the 7070 and from there I worked my way through several E-1s, two E-3s and an E-5. I love them all and appreciated the incremental improvements they engendered.
So with the OM-D E-M1 (demerits for whoever came up with this moniker) I was expecting the same incremental improvement, but was surprised and pleased with what seemed like a leap in ability.
Obviously taking cues from the OM-1 this relatively small package--makes the E-5 seem huge in comparison--does more things, and better, than any E-x.
Other than a case of EVF burn, it is a brilliant camera. -
November 23, 2015
Lana
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LOVE my OM-D E-M1
I purchased my first interchangeable lens camera in 2011 - the Olympus EPL5. I was hooked (having found my muse)! I upgraded to the OM-D E-M1 recently (primarily to work in some astrophotography but also to have a second camera) and I love, love, love my new camera.
The image quality is amazing, the camera quality is amazing, and the creative features are amazingly fun. As a self proclaimed serious hobbyist, I am still learning but - with the Micro 4/3 system it's no problem to take it with me wherever I go (and I do!). Thank you Olympus for blazing the trail with exactly what I was looking for in a camera. -
November 03, 2015
Brian
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Came back to where I started
Started my photography interest way back with Olympus and migrated away to explore other options, and now I am back and glad too. I just jumped from another mirror less brand and to say I was not happy is an understatement.
I am now an extremely happy owner of a E-M1, so glad I made the move. The build of this camera, the AF speed, fit, finish, lens selection and quality, image quality, IBIS, etc are why I came back to Olympus. The other thing I noticed , bodies are less expensive, and the lens'es are really affordable compared to the competition. The E-M1 is packed with features, and the future firmware release will add more life to the camera (not that it doesn't have enough).
currently I have this paired with the 12-40/2.8 and will add soon the 40-150/2.8 and 2 fast primes (17,25,45 or 75). The TC and a flash or 2 should round it out. Thanks Olympus!! -
October 26, 2015
Michael
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Excellent camera overall
The image quality in 90% of lighting conditions is excellent. Great colors, very sharp. The camera is mostly very easy to use, lots of features packed into the camera and available via buttons, so it takes a little while to figure out how to get at all of the features. The pro lenses are fantastic, razor sharp throughout the zoom and aperture range.
The body is small, and lightweight, but has excellent build quality. The buttons have a smooth, high quality feel, like they will last a long time.
I would suggest that Zuiko reduces the damping on the 40-150 pro lens, though, since its hard to zoom all the way in or out quickly, since the damping is so heavy. For most needs, its fine, but for sports, if you need to follow players moving towards the camera, and you need to zoom out all the way very quickly, you have to apply a lot of torque to the zoom ring, which could cause you to miss the shot. The lens does have excellent sharpness and overall image and build quality.
The mirrorless focusing is not quite there yet, though, compared to old DSLR technology. On the sports field, sometimes the focusing mechanism goes unstable, i.e. the camera hunts back and forth very quickly, several times, and does not converge, i.e. the camera can't find focus. In lower light conditions, it happens often enough to be more than an annoyance. I was able to get the camera to hunt, fail to focus, then take a photo far out of focus in lower light. This never happened in good lighting conditions. I would like to compare focusing behavior with larger sensor mirrorless cameras, I have not done that.
Overall, great camera, would recommend it for most kinds of photography, except low light, and certain kinds of sports.
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October 19, 2015
KP
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A Few Days In ...
I've only had my E-M1 for a few days, but have not had the opportunity to use it yet because I've gotten derailed with the setup process. My computer operating system is Windows 10, which the included setup CD does not appear to be compatible with (error messages). I have only looked briefly on the website, but did not find anything related to Windows 10. I was able to register the camera on the Olympus website, but could not find anything related to making sure that the camera had the latest software. I've looked briefly at the manual, but wasn't able to find anything quickly. My take is that the setup and user process could be more intuitive and user friendly. It's disappointing to get bogged down first thing with setup.
However, the camera is the important matter. So far, I am impressed with its specs and having it in my hands. I am hoping that I will be able to get past setup soon, so that I can provide more useful response as to that camera itself.
- Note from Olympus: The CD included with the E-M1 includes the full instruction manual on PDF and Olympus Viewer 3 software. They are both Windows 10 compatible as should the CD itself be readable. Both of these can be downloaded from the Support section of Olympus Website. Please call us at 888-553-4448 (Monday to Friday, 9am - 9pm ET) for assistance. We are not sure why the CD is causing issues.
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