Redefine creative photography with OM-System's newest addition! Welcome the OM-3, a stunning combination of timeless elegance and innovative features, ready to empower both photographers and videographers. With its sleek, compact body inspired by the iconic Olympus OM-1 film SLR, the OM-3 delivers flagship-level performance, customizable creative tools, and robust video capabilities. Whether you're capturing stills or cinematic content, the OM-3 provides form and function, and inspires you to explore your artistic potential! Need to see it to believe it? Check out Dave and Evelyn's TCSTV first impressions review.
The OM-3 harmoniously combines heritage and innovation with its design, paying homage to the Olympus OM-1’s classic body and tactile top dials reminiscent of the golden age of film photography. This high-quality, compact, and lightweight camera incorporates advanced technology, featuring the TruePic X image processor and a 20.37MP stacked BSI Live MOS sensor, which together deliver extraordinary image quality. The 5-axis Image Stabilization offers up to 6.5 shutter speed steps of compensation for the centre and 5.5 for the corners. When paired with compatible lenses, the camera supports Sync IS, providing even more powerful image stabilization of up to 7.5 shutter speed steps at the centre and 6.5 at the corners, ensuring sharp, blur-free images in any situation. The OM-3 is built for adventure, with a magnesium alloy body and IP5 splash and dust resistance, guaranteeing reliable performance even in harsh conditions, including freeze-proof functionality down to -10°C.
Embrace nostalgia and recreate the essence of classic film photography with the OM-3’s intuitive Color and Monochrome Profile Controls. With Color Profile Control, you can adjust the saturation of 12 colours across 11 levels, along with Highlight and Shadow Control for rich, dynamic tones. Choose from four presets such as ‘Standard’, ‘Chrome Film Rich Color’ for deep, dynamic hues, ‘Chrome Film Vivid’ for vibrant saturation and rich colours, or ‘Chrome Film Soft Tone’ for gentle, soft tones. The Monochrome Profile Control allows you to apply a mix of up to four effects. Presets include Color Filter effects, Highlight & Shadow Control, Shading effects, Film Grain effects, and Monochrome Color effects, providing unique black-and-white images. These profile controls make it easy for photographers to craft a distinctive visual style while enjoying the flexibility of modern digital technology.
For those who create videos, the OM-3 excels at capturing high-quality, professional-grade footage. Effortlessly switch between still, video, and slow/quick motion modes to suit your creative workflow. Achieve cinematic quality with advanced settings tailored for professional storytelling, and record continuously for up to 30 minutes at 40°C or indefinitely at 25°C without any risk of overheating.
The OM-3 brings the most advanced post-processing tools directly into the camera, giving photographers unparalleled creative control right at their fingertips. Save time and enhance your workflow by creating intricate effects instantly, and access features like High-Res Shot (Tripod and Handheld), Live ND/GND, HDR, Focus Stacking, and Multi-Exposure through the intuitive CP button and Control Dial. Additional exciting features of the OM-3 include:
- 1053-point Cross-Type On-chip Phase Detection Quad Pixel AF
- AI Detection AF for subjects including people, motorsports, birds, and pets
- Starry Sky AF for astrophotography
- High-speed sequential shooting at up to 120 fps with AF tracking at 50 fps
- Pro Capture Mode to capture up to 70 frames before fully pressing the shutter
- Custom Mode Labels for personalization of settings
- Custom setting options for activating video modes
The new OM-3 is beautifully advancing the art of photography, offering an all-in-one solution for creators who demand performance, flexibility, and artistic freedom. You can get your hands on this incredible camera in person at our OM-3 First Look Demo Day on Tuesday, February 25th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at The Camera Store!
Can't wait and want to see how the OM-3 performs right now? Watch Dave and Evelyn's TCSTV first impressions below!
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OM System OM-3 Mirrorless Body
OM System OM-3 with 12-45mm f4 PRO
OM-3 First Look Demo Day - Tue. Feb. 25
