OM System's OM-3 camera marries vintage style with a high-tech stacked sensor<p>OM System has unveiled the <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:B&H Photo;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1" href="
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https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1876132-REG/om_system_v210050sw000_om_3_mirrorless_camera.html">OM-3 Micro Four Thirds[/url] mirrorless camera, combining an old-school Olympus-style body with the latest stacked sensor technology. The new model offers buyers many of the capabilities of the company's flagship $2,300 <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/om-systems-om-1-mark-ii-offers-improved-autofocus-and-stabilization-201810603.html">OM-1 Mark II[/url], including fast shooting speeds and 4K 60p video, at a slightly lower price point. </p>
<p>The OM-3 is a brand new product line for OM System, falling between the OM-1 II and <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/om-5-micro-four-thirds-mirrorless-camera-081056375.html">OM-5[/url]. It's quite a bit prettier than either model, though, evoking the older, <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="
https://www.lukeptaylor.com/blog/olympus-pen-f-one-and-done-legend-a-review-in-2024">coveted[/url] Olympus PEN-F camera. Like that model, it lacks a raised grip — so users must rely on the leatherette texture and thumb rest to keep hold of it. For travelers, the OM-3 is relatively light at just 17.5 ounces (496 grams) without a lens, a bit less than Fujifilm's X100 VI. </p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span>
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<p>The body is replete with dials and switches, including a pair of shooting dials, a mode dial and another to change between shooting photos, video and S&Q. One unusual feature is a "creative dial" at the front (borrowed from the Pen-F) that lets you switch between five modes (standard, mono, color, art and color creator). Those open up screen menus that allow further customization. </p>
<p>Inside, though, the OM-3 is effectively a mini OM-1 II. Like that model, it comes with a 20.37-megapixel stacked BSI sensor that delivers very fast 50fps shooting speeds with continuous autofocus. It also offers the same 1,053-point on-chip phase-detect autofocus system along with pre-capture shooting of up to 70 frames. And despite the small size, it comes with five-axis in-body stabilization, albeit with lower performance (6.5 stops instead of
compared to the OM-1 II. </p>
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<p>The other major downgrade is the lower-resolution 2.36-million-dot EVF that's a bit disappointing given the price (the OM-1 II has a nice 5.76-million-dot EVF). It also comes with just a single UHS-II memory card slot. However, the OM-3 has the same 3.0-inch vari-angle display as the OM-1 II, which is nice for content creators, while also offering identical IP53 weather sealing and the same BLX-1 battery with 590 shots max in standard mode.</p>
<p>On the video side, the OM-3 can shoot 4K video at up to 60p using the full sensor width with 10-bit log recording (though it can't shoot 10-bit video in standard mode like Panasonic's latest cameras). It also offers 1080p slow-mo at up to 240fps, albeit with a crop. If you're willing to use an external recorder, it can capture 4K RAW video at up to 60fps. Like the OM-1 II, the OM-3 has minimal rolling shutter in all video modes, so it should be great for capturing action. </p>
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