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October 2013
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Superfast autofocus
Large and bright electronic viewfinder
Highly customizable
Accessible buttons
Excellent stills quality
Lighter than DSLR cameras
Superb electronic viewfinder
Sturdy weatherproof build
Broad pro/semipro feature set with many custom options
Feature-packed and weather-sealed camera that's fast and delivers high-quality photos and videos
Great image qualit
10 fps burst shooting mod
Shar
Informative electronic viewfinde
Fast autofocu
Large number of customizable control
Weatherproof magnesium alloy body
Great image quality
Weather proofed
Awesome grip
Great autofocus
Great viewfinder and LCD screen
DSLRlike feature set
Exceptional rugged
Weatherproof
Professional build
Lightning fast contrastdetect AF
And phasedetect AF that makes Four Thirds lenses far more responsive
Tons of useful physical controls with immense customizability
Arguably the best image quality of
Impressive image quality
Even at high ISO settings. Dust-proof
Splash-proof design. Solid build quality. Excellent ergonomics. Best-in-class EVF. Wi-Fi. In-camera art filters and color control. Robust time lapse feature. Quick autofocus. 10.5fps burst s
Owners of Olympus OM-D EM-5 bodies will rightly see the E-M1 as a worthwhile upgrade option and/or extension to their existing kit – provided they are happy about its higher price tag. The new camera has just enough improvements entice many stills photogr...
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Published: 2013-10-08, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com.au
The OM-D E-M1 is a serious investment, but if you want the experience of a professional camera without the bulk and weight a DSLR, then you should absolutely pick it up. Nothing else offers the same level of ergonomics, customisability and durability thus...
Substantial hand grip. In-camera processing options like HDR and colour control are very effective. Focus peaking. Very sharp images straight out of camera. Incredibly rugged design
Fidgety autofocus in low light. Locking mode dial takes some getting used to. Only 30fps in video mode
Even though it is a serious camera for enthusiast photographers, the OM-D E-M1 nevertheless brings a lot of fun to the imaging experience....
Great design and weight; Two megapixel viewfinder is very clear; Supports WiFi and wireless shooting with smartphone app; Smartphone camera application can show images building in real time; Lock button for keeping shooting mode selected; Lots of buttons;
While we like the amount of buttons, this number may confuse people; Screen only pops out at various angles, as per normal with other Olympus cameras; No built-in flash; Colour filtration modes only officially apply to JPEG, and while can be used with mov
I love cameras. Always have, always will, and even though my career path led me to journalism, there is a soft spot in my heart for things with viewfinders, focus rings, and a heavy reliance on optics.Up until a couple of years ago, I carried my big bulky...
With its promises of improved performance and functionality, the OM-D E-M1 will be a welcome addition to Olympus's offerings when it goes on sale next month. The new camera certainly has plenty to excite photo enthusiasts and it's good to see the same bat...
Published: 2013-11-18, Author: Elias , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Strong build quality, Excellent controls, Excellent image quality, Fast performance
Shutter button too squishy for our liking, Some noticeable LCD and EVF flickering under fluro lights
The OM-D E-M1 is perfect if you want a camera that will allow you to very easily take complete control over exposure settings. It has a great array of controls and intuitive new features that we found to be useful. Coupled with...
Published: 2014-09-17, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Olympus held off from releasing any major products at Photokina 2014, but did unveil the OM-D E-M1 in a rather lovely silver finish. The E-M1 is exactly what it sounds like: a silver-colour version of the original black model, but one that also delivers...
Published: 2014-02-10, Author: Simon , review by: stuff.tv
Pro-like manual controls, Rock-steady stabilisation, The fastest autofocus around
Continuous AF can be beaten
Should E-M5 owners upgrade to an E-M1? Probably not, especially if they've got the optional battery grip. But everyone else should sell every camera they own, plus a body part and any heirlooms knocking about in the loft, and buy the new Olympus' flagsh...
Solid feel build quality with dust and splash proofed body, in-body image stabilisation, image quality right up there with an actual DSLR to most eyes
Smaller imaging sensor than an APS-C DSLR, button and control layout is busy and can feel a little cramped at times
Despite a few reservations the OM-D E-M1 is right up there at the pinnacle of what a compact interchangeable lens camera can achieve. For most of us, in comparison with a DSLR, the image and build quality will be more than good enough to prompt a possible...
Quality 16-megapixel CSC, Excellent built-in EVF, Superior ISO capability
Much too expensive, Top video quality only 1080/30p, Great images, but not full-frame level
We don't understand the sometimes over-the-top positive online reaction to this capable but hardly extraordinary mirrorless camera. Yes, it certainly can capture quality stills and good 1080/30p videos. But for $1,400 body only? No way. Although much la...
