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- After months of speculation, rumour and intrigue, Olympus has finally announced the much-anticipated Olympus OM-D EM5 MkIII - the latest in the beloved EM5 series that broke the mirrorless market mould when the original EM5MkI was first released back in 2012.
In this preview, newly-minted Olympus Ambassador Jimmy had the privilege of putting the EM5 MkIII through its paces. Does it do justice to the legacy that is the EM5 series? Watch to find out!
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Best summary ever:
One is fed properly, one is on a little bit of a diet.
LOL, thanks mate! I haven't watched everything from everyone yet, just came back from Austria's European launch event. It's a fun and capable camera for sure and EM5 is and always will be my personal camera just because how portable and enjoyable it is to use!
@@Red35Photography I really love what you are doing on your channel and I'm more stoked that you are now an official Olympus Ambassador. Keep up the amazing work. One day hopefully I will make a guest appearance in one of your videos!
Thanks for the video! Heavily considering upgrading to this one from my e-m10.
That is the best review of EM-5 MkIII that has been uploaded to YT in last 24h! :) I was so angry that so many youtubers did not do such a straight forward review! Thank you!
Thank you mate!
No, thank you! :) You have been my main guide through some of the photography gear for some time now. But I actually never subscribed to you. I will do that now then! Keep up the amazing work you are making!
The original E-M5 was my first m43 camera, but every m43 camera I've bought since then has been from Panasonic. This is what I've been waiting for, a compact but well specced camera from Olympus that is a significant upgrade and successor to the E-M5. Just too bad they changed the battery and removed vertical battery grip, I love that feature.
The wait is almost over. Olympus finally got the EM5 right this time and I will be finally buying my first Olympus as soon as it is available. Thanks for the preview. Time to start ordering lens' now in anticipation.
Cheers mate. Are you based in UK?
@@Red35Photography No sir, I am a Texas boy!
Excellent overview.
I own both the EM5mkI, and mkII. I love them both, for familiarity and comfort, but also for capability and creativity! Your “pre-review” review has got my head spinning, about new possibilities, and interesting options. Thanks once again, Jimmy
I own a refurbished EM5 mark i I was scared about buying it but I love that camera, I was wondering if I buy the EM5 mark ii or a EM1 mark i as an upgrade, do you have any suggestion?
I commented in your last video that you definitely had this new body and you did
Thanks a lot for this great review.
Good review thanks.....I want one
I have an EM1 and I’m buying this
I like you making videos to that extend that even if it was a crappy camera, I'd love it. But it is a beast !
Great review!!! thank you
Great Review! Thank you... Greetings from Germany
Nice review. Concise and to the point.
Can’t wait for your second review.
Stay tuned, I have a whole bunch of contents relating to EM5 III
Great video. Persuaded to upgrade from 10 mk 3 to the 5 mk3. Loved Olympus since I first bought an OM 10. Just a thought, if the camera has Bluetooth could there be the opportunity for a firmware update to allow wireless headphones?
Do you get any sunny days in London ?
Now I see why you do like the weather sealing so much.
Does have the camera an external trigger ???
Very cool!!
Very happy the E-M5 mkIII has finally been released! Very good first look video Jimmy, thank you. Things I’m excited about 4K, 120 FPS in 1080p and phase detect AF (to use with my Four Thirds 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 and 150mm f/2.0 lenses). Things not so excited about, battery, same 20 meg sensor as very other MFT camera and Trupic VIII processor. Thought it would have been a brilliant time to into a Trupic IX processor to give it something unique. Looks like an “E-M1 mkII Lite” which IMHO could make it the prefect Vlogging camera.
BTW- Did you ever do a video on the Olympus DSLR Four Thirds 150mm f/2?
Thanks Michael! Wow you have the 150 f/2!!! I haven't done the video yet, I don't have one but would like to source one. In fact, the 20 meg sensor and processor is the 'tweaked' version of the EM1X. It's not exactly the same as the older TruPic VIII as found in EPL-9 or EM1 II. I personally think the reason that no Trupic IX is that if a new processor is employed, it will outperform the 'current' EM1 II on the market and it won't make sense at all for Olympus. So I am guessing the first camera to use Trupic IX will be the new EM1 III in the future and EM1X II. Vlogging camera, yes, it's a great kit to do that due to it's light weight and small size!
Great travel camera, wow!
You got it! This is a serious travel camera for both stills and videos!
BTW- your blooper reels are the best😆 just hope Tracy continues to have patience of a saint...
If you dont need weatherproof body and phase detect af, you can consider the panasonic gx9. After the em 10 i bought the gx80 (previous model from gx9) and it is a real treat.
please do a short comparison with E-m1 mark III. Thank you!
Hey Jimmy, is the silver version of this a silver polycarbonate or black polycarbonate painted black? (wondering about the durability of the finish over time)
I bought the mk2 version 1½ month ago!not sorry for waiting!buying new pc parts that can handle 4K video over the next 5 months!my old i7 pc cant even handle 1080p with 60 fps!but probably going to sell it to get this model when the new pc is assembled!
Love what you do. I'll stick with my OMD EM1 Mark II But, if I didn't have that...MMMMmmm EM5 Mark II converted me to MFT
Hi, would you recommend this over E-M1 Mark ii? I'm still thinking about which one to choose. I've been using my Canon 80D in the last 5 years mainly for travel photos and videos, but it's just a bit bulky for travel, so I need a mirrorless camera that's compact with in-body image stabilization and amazing face detect focus. Also, do you know if I can still mount my canon lenses to E-M1 Mark ii and E-M5 Mark iii cameras? Or do I need to get an adapter? Thanks.
You need an adapter for anything that isn't a micro four thirds mount, but I'm pretty sure there is an adapter for it as the MFT mount has been around for a while.
I enjoyed your video. Very helpful. I'm considering getting either the OM5iii or a fugi xpro2 or xs10. I like the Olympus a lot (I have a stylus1 and love it) but wondering if it will be as capable as an apsc for shooting indoors and at dusk?
Yes, if you are comparing the EM5 III to XPro 2 and XS10, the EM5 III has better AF and much better IBIS. But like anything, shooting indoors need a fast lens, so invest in some pro 2.8 or better still 1.8 or 1.2 lenses, that will help drastically. Couple with softwares like DxO PureRAW, you are getting the same if not better results in higher ISO (3200 - 6400). IBIS is much better than either Fuji cameras too and being an EM5, it's light, similar to XS10 and much lighter than XPro 2. Lenses wise, M43 lenses are generally cheaper than Fuji APS-C lenses too.
Cool jacket!
Hi, just view your video, great video. Btw just want to confirm, is older 4/3 lens af working in video mode? Thx
Not in continuous AF mode unfortunately. CAF only works in photo mode with any old 4/3 lenses.
Does the screen support touch & focus while using the viewfinder?
you can move the focus point using the back screen while using viewfinder.
Wow, sounds like a really great Camera in a small body
Indeed it is. A small rocket pocket that allows you to do pretty much everything that the EM1 can do but without the weight and size!
I hope price will drop a little bit during spring. Great camera. Ps.M1x and m1mii has LCD EVF. M1X much bigger, M1mii slightly bigger. M10miii has Oled but much smaller.
This is definitely a compelling new camera from Olympus. My last one was the em5mk2. I had then since switched to Fuji x series for the past several years. But, I am yet again open to the possibilities of a new camera and Olympus is one of my favorites. Perhaps this new one.
What I'd like to know is how is the buffer? While I really enjoyed the em5mk2, i felt the buffer was noticeably less compared to the em1mk1 I owned before it. Waiting for buffer to catch up was a handicap at times.
If generational technology does in fact trickle down subsequent model lines, I'm hoping the em5mk3 has improved the buffer to at least as good as the em1mk1, I could live with that. If not, I think I may have to reconsider.
I have not see it yet, but, like previous em5's, I would assume there will be an accessory vertical grip that adds an extra battery as well as extra buttons and control wheels that attaches to the bottom of the accessory hand grip you showed and mentioned.
The buffer has been improved from Mark II but I don't have the official figure of the buffer size, however, the UHS-II SD card slot is now faster and it means that if you use a fast SD, you can shoot longer or get to shoot quicker. The new grip no longer has a second battery bay and just a trigger shutter button and front dial. The reduced size will mean you can still reach the four-way control from vertical position.
@@Red35Photography very good. Looking forward to learning more when full production model its out for a more finalized review. Great work on your channel, btw.
Looks excellent. I have the Panasonic GX9 - great camera, but the lack of AF phase detect shows sometimes.
Yes the new PDAF is noticeably faster and more accurate especially in tracking and CAF in video!
Great review, thank you. Which camera and setup did you use to make this video? Thanks again!
EM1 II and EM5 III :)
@@Red35Photography Thanks for your answer! Could you please consinder to make one video about the best budget vlogging setup with an olympus system especially for travellers? E-M1ii or E-M5iii with 2-3 lenses!
I have very little experience on photography (i just own an old nikon d3000) and i would love to start exploring this world building my new system.
Looks like a fine improvement to a good camera, although usually the 5 is the camera that brings something new to the table that's put into the 1 afterwards and this one is merely playing catchup with the already existing e-m1 mk 2. Anyway. Did you test the wifi speed ? Until now, my tests of the wifi speed show the wifi module selected by Olympus has been dismal on all the cameras I've had so far (never tried the e-m1 mk 2 nor the e-m1x). Is it better now ? Because a multi seconds image transfer time is simply not acceptable. I almost wrote "anymore", but it never was in the first place, really.
Thanks mate. It was but the focus has now shifted ever since the 1X is here. Now, the 1X series is going to be the one that showcase new capabilities (perhaps the 1 series, like the forthcoming Mark III) but the EM5 will be the shrunk version of the more powerful pro 1 series. Many forget that reducing size is a huge undertaking for any camera manufacturer. So it's a testament for Olympus to manage to squeeze an EM1 Mark II into the EM5 foot print. Heat management for instance. There's nothing wrong with that and I think the EM5 III is a great camera for the masses finally that's powerful, capable and more importantly fun!
@@Red35Photography : certainly. Although I've since noticed a very worrying detail : the pass through connection at the bottom has now only 7 pins instead of 25 on the mk2, meaning there won't be a power grip, nor a headphone jack. Gone also are the b-fn1 and 2 buttons of the portrait grip of the mk2. To me this is a huge deal breaker.
My favourite vloger from Kitzbuhel! :)))
Yay!!! How are you? Stay tuned to my vlog this Wednesday :D It's all about Kitzbuhel!
@@Red35Photography great! :) I will be waiting, next week I'm going with new Olympus camera to Jordan :)
@@travelover2229 Jordan!!! Have fun and can't wait to see the vid and photos from you!
@@Red35Photography thank youuuuuuuu :)
A good review, but like to have seen even more example photos and videos. These companies should always give reviewers two cameras, so that you can shoot the entire video with it. btw. What camera are you using to film? as I think you sold me that one.
Well, even though I had sometime with it, I didn't have enough time to shoot more (have other things to do!). I will be doing more videos later so you will see more sample photos and videos from the new camera. Oh this video? We used EM1 II to shoot, and a variety of lenses.
I really love your rectangle lense hood!
Is it included in which lense??
Thanks. It's optional metal hood for the 12mm f/2 lens.
@@Red35PhotographyThanks for letting me know!
I wait for this since two years ago
I really wish this came out last year, honestly. At this this time, it should honestly be cheaper
@@FabriSlv yes, a little expensive
I like the video quality I get out of my E-M5 MkII, but the AF-C is shyte. One reason I want to upgrade to the MkIII is better AF performance, and of course having the option of 4k. Another thing I didn't like about the MkII was that you could not change any settings with the dials while recording. You COULD do it on the screen, but that's too many steps and tapping on a screen is definitely inferior to a twist of a knob. Basically, I'd like to have ISO controlled by one of the dials, and be able to change it while recording... can the MkIII do that?
the new PDAF is magic! There's a new ISO button and you can change it if you use manual movie mode. I haven't personally tried changing ISO while recording but will report back later but you can definitely change shutter speed and aperture during recording in manual mode so I suspect you can change ISO also.
@@Red35Photography Thanks for the reply, I'm watching out for more reviews. I've pre-ordered the 5 MkIII since I love my MkII so much, and want the new features.
Hi Jimmy, I am very excited to see this come out and might buy one. I normally don't go for the silver model but this one really looks chic. I want to ask you which lens did you use for @12:52 and also from @7:59 to @8:01? Thank you.
@12:52 - Olympus 45mm 1.2 Pro, @7:59 - Olympus 12-100mm f/4
@@Red35Photography Thank you... Looks like I might have to check this 12-100. planning to build a kit with the new EM5iii. Might go for the 25/1.2 to start with and then maybe add this zoom.
oh that would be righter lighter better everthing would be fabulous for air shows oh mate I wish I could change still got most of the lenses thanks for the report I am watching it crying stay safe see ya and enjoy yourselves
Thanks Bene! Yes this little guy is pretty capable and that size and weight once again shocked me!
When first olympus em-5 announced, it's on my list must have camera.., it's lovely beauty, and a part of history mft system..
Btw what about the IS systems on em5 mkiii?
Oh it's brilliant, stay tuned on this week's video and you will see how good the IBIS is.
I must admit this camera looks very good if you want portability and flexibility. Now then, dear Olympus, we just need some very small (like Samyang-sized) weather proof primes to make a real killer universal packet... current selection is either small or weatherproof. I want both ! :)
Battery with lower capacity, no audio out, micro usb, no 4K/60, no power bank operation, no joystick, no multi-touch screen, poor EVF resolution. - The Panasonic GH5 is far superior in video and already more than a year old. The Fuji XT-3 is probably the strongest competition on the photo and video side. I understand that Olympus wanted to make that camera light and small but effectively this is now an E-M1 II in a lighter body and some functionality stripped, almost at the same price. - Where is the innovation? They just reused 2-year old technology (sensor, processor, even buttons) from the E-M1 II. - I am an Olympus user and will probably get one sooner or later or wait for an E-M1 II successor with a new processor. However, this is not the model to attract new users when the Fuji XT-3 at the same price is superior in almost every point apart from IBIS.
Hello there long time not giving you comment.....the only question is, will this one able to use battery grip like the past gen? (if im not mistaken)
Hey Don! No, there's no battery grip option this time. It wasn't as popular and Olympus never sold too many. So their new grip is only to enhance handling with a huge front grip and a shutter button and a dial
@@Red35Photography Thanks for the information.
(name changed from Rob P) Cool! Watch your video first. Thanks for sharing the idea of using DSLR glass. I knew exactly what you were doing when you brought out your 35-100. I would love to have that lens. I still have my 14-54mm lens and love the characteristics. Is there a way to instantly download to your phone as you shoot?
Cheers Rob. You can do instant connection with the new bluetooth feature! Yes, the PDAF system allows you to use legacy DSLR lenses with the MMF2 or 3 adaptor.
Can I just ask what was the huge lens you adapted ?
That's the legacy and famous 35-100 f/2 zoom DSLR lens
Way too big. Rediculous
Dear Jimmy, may I ask you / suggest a video? Nobody did that on TH-cam and I think there is a Demand for it (just please consider it):
Video about difference between f/1.4-2.8 when it comes to lenses for TH-cam (the differences in bokeh when it comes to record a video in, for example a room (camera on desk, distance 1,5m to a person) or while vlogging outside (hand distance) and so on :). That is a huge topic among starting youtubers but nobody recorded such thing so far. So you need to be a bit blind when choosing, for example, 24mm f/1.4 or 1.8 or 2.8 (or maybe even 3.6 - you get the point). What do you think? Does it make sense?
Cheers Jimmy!
You said best compact m4/3.
Would you say best compact all-rounder camera overall? Of course, there’s some amazing cameras of similar size on the market now with APS-C and even FF sensor, but they do become bigger with the lenses and often have some drawbacks like poorer IBIS or weather sealing or heavy crop on 4K video. Do you think that as a compact all-rounder this EM5 mkIII is in a league with those cameras?
Simple answer - YES. A mirrorless or compact system camera should be small and capable, allowing the enduser to enjoy what they love, capture beautiful photos whenever and wherever they can. EM5 III can do just that, and now, it's a capable video machine with one of the best AF systems on the market in a tiny body. Olympus IBIS is the BEST and I am not saying it but all other reviewers say the same thing for the past 6-7 years.
@@Red35Photography I agree on the IBIS but I did look a bit more in depth at the specifics and the video capabilities look way less interesting now: the bitrate for the slow motion is very very low, and even that for the 1080@60p and 4K@30p are a bit bad, from what I've read. Also it lacks the 4K shot of the Panasonic G9 and some of the features of the EM1 mkII.
It's still a pretty good camera and probably my next camera, but don't you feel like Olympus could've done more at that price? It's more expensive than a g9 and a a6500!
It's like it could've been ground-breaking like the mkI and mkII but they decided to "just" do a great new model, and with the limitations on the video side it's less an all rounder than I thought.
Did u ever experience any signs of overheating when shooting 4k? I would imagine the plastic body is less efficient when it comes to heat transferring...
I can tell you straight, I'd filmed two days straight with the EM5 III in C4K and no overheating issue. This is one thing that Olympus always shines in heat management. The plastic housing is better for bluetooth connection.
I am curious about the video flat profile. Is this the same as m1mII? And is the EM1X is better flat profile then these?
Yes, they are the same 'Flat' profile but the EM5 III lacks the EM1X or EM1 II OMLOG400 profile. But this Flat profile has the benefit of using lower ISO at 200 rather than 400 in the LOG profile.
@@Red35Photography is the m1mII LOG profile starts from ISO 400? That is what u say? I don't think soo. But will check. I am a Pen-F at the moment and want to upgrade because video.
Does it crop when shoot in 4K or even C4K? 4:2:2 internally?
If you don't enable any MIS1 (digital and sensor shift IBIS) then you don't have the crop in terms of view of field. It's 4.2.0 internal.
Great Review, sadly the video bitrate at 120 FPS is only 26 Mbps which is terrible! And only 56 Mbps in other modes which kinda rules it out for any serious work. Such great cameras all the same.
Thanks mate. I don't see the disadvantage here. In fact, most look at numbers too seriously. Quoted bitrate and actual bitrate varies significantly. Olympus quote is very reserve and more true to realistic usage. Many companies use a theoretical maximum, kind of hype up the number a bit. Whichever way, you got to try before you buy, my two-cent always. I am not selling the camera, but I am indeed, impressed with how much Olympus managed to pack so much in a tiny body.
What lens was the photograph taken on? 12:49
New chassis? Wow.
120fps in 1080p in a camera that is essentially em1 mark II. Soooooo dear Olympus ... I assume with Firmware update 3.2 you could include that feature in a EM1?
Great little camera. I wish they've put a USB-C, that way it can be used for headphone jack also. Is huge missed opportunity for me.
It's a great second camera or backup for pros or a great amateur travel camera. But the main thing for me is that it can be a great vlogging camera due to its size and weight, and more importantly, the new PDAF for super accurate and fast CAF
@@Red35Photography depends on your flow it can be great first camera also, but I think with just a couple of small changes it could be an amazing new camera, not a modest update for other people, not only hardcore Oly fans.
Yeah, this is a pocket rocket.
One huge disappointment for me was that they totally eliminated the headphone jack, which was available with omd 5 II through the accessory grip attachment. The new grip does not have the headphone jack.
Awesome!
Since you are an ambassador, is there a way to ask Olympus yo make some weather sealed primes for the lower budget? I do know they offer the great F1.2 series. But they are all way too heavy and expensive. I would love to see the round about F1.7 premium primes to be weather sealed.
That would get me back to Olympus. That is also the reason why I switched to a different system that offers weather sealed F2 primes. The aperture gathers enough light for my shooting and when I was still with Olympus I had no complaints at all except the non existing sealing on their primes.
They would be a perfect fit for the EM5iii
Please pass the on to them, okay? Thanks in advance
The zuiko 1.8 series is as light as sharp, as well as being weather sealed too! I've been using the 45mm for years now, I'm using it everytime I can :)
@@elpokitolama here I have to disagree. I owned the 45 and it is not sealed. Beware of that 😁
eXaviar sanTos the Zuiko f1.8 primes are not weather sealed, only the PRO series 1.2 primes are.
@@jonasjung7501 yeah. That is the budget problem round about 1.000 bugs for 1 PRO prime 😭
That would be fantastic if they made there smaller primes weather sealed. I use the 25mm 1.8 on my Panasonic G9 because it’s compact. The 1.2 just defeats the purpose.
Does it have auto-iso in M while shooting video?
Yes.
E-M1 MkII has been on the market for some time. The price has lowered. How do you compare E-M5 MkIII with E-M1 MkII in terms of value for the money?
I would have really liked to see the 4k 60 in this.... and the other Olympus bodies. All in all seems like a good upgrade, but if you own a MII, you essentially only buy this for the phase detect AF or 4k video.
Hey man! How's going? Well, that depends on what your priority is and the new PDAF is great for vloggers and self-filmers. I love it when I vlog because it's a much lighter setup compare to other cameras. Most other options out there with similar AF will be much larger, heavier and more expensive.
@@Red35Photography Agreed, the PDAF is a big deal and I think if this camera had come out February 2018 it would seemed like a bigger update. It's just playing in an even more crowded field at this point.
@@TheCameraProject I wouldn't disagree your opinion. There's a big reason that this didn't come out last year because the big restructuring Olympus was having and also moving their entire Chinese manufacturing to Vietnam which caused a huge delay in launches. It was a necessary step and in fact, in long term better for Olympus as a whole from the company's perspective given what's happening between CN and US.
@@Red35Photography didn't know all that. That said, I can't help thinking that this camera should have been priority over the EM1-X from a marketshare perspective.
I will say, when I reviewed the Panasonic GX9, I said I was holding out hope for a G9 in a small body, and that camera was not that. This on the other hand, does feel like an EM-1II in a small body. The only downside is that the EM-1II came out in 2016.
No auto ISO in Manual setting?
Can you test whether bluetooth headphone w this camera while shooting video?
The camera has bluetooth but only for Olympus Image Share app so you can't use it for audio monitoring.
@@Red35Photography Disappointing, thank you for the response.
would love to play some naval battles in War Thunder! ;)
One thing that most reviewers never mention: Has the dreaded 4k 30 minute time limit been finally fixed? The EU tax law has been lifted so that is not an excuse anymore. Canon still loves the 30 minute limit in their new cameras regardless of the "no tax law" anymore (Crippling) . Also, how long does the battery last shooting 4k? I've been wanting a M43 camera with phase detect and unlimited time recording. Can it be powered by an external power bank? Thanks.
The EU is not the only region with the tax law. It is still a very relevant tax on cameras in South Africa. Olympus needs to accommodate all regions and the relevant requirements in their firmware, so I doubt the limitation has been removed.
Michael, thanks for the info. But I have to disagree if this is the reason for crippling a great camera with potential. So, just a few small areas of the globe are going to ruin a sought after feature for the rest of the world? The very least common denominator is just not justified in this case. Sony cameras are time unlimited now. How are they doing it? Panasonic has made firmware in the past for different regions to get around this problem. I'm sorry to hear that this crippling excuse persist. If Olympus uses this very common excuse to do another arbitrary crippling, this is another camera that I will have to pass on because of our friends in South Africa. This sounds a little absurd to me. More than likely, they just want to cripple this camera to protect a future camera.
@@jeffhalebopp Maybe so, but here the Sony retails at R35-40k, where the E-M1mk2is R28k and the E-M5mk is ~R20k. Sony's prices higher because they are imported as video cameras and not still cameras. Not sure how the pricing compares to the EU, but you feel the difference here.
It can be powered by a power bank and it is rated for 310 shots so not the best probably on par with the XT-3 and that 5.5 stops of stabilization 🙌🏼
No, there's still a restriction. However, I've been filming a lot and never, ever, need to film over 30min at a time. Battery life is about ok for 4K, I did a full day test of 4K shooting, 5-6 batteries in total and about 100Gb of footage if that means anything to you. You can charge the camera, I did try using the camera while the power bank is attached and it worked, however, it's not recommended in the manual, it can damage the battery that way.
Does it use the same battery as the EM10 now? .....and is it better than the EM1 mk II?
The battery is same as EM10 III and EPL9. It has slightly smaller amp. This is different to EM1 II's smart battery. In terms of performance, the EM1 II battery is better, but bigger and also heavier too.
@@Red35Photography Thank you. It looks a very interesting camera. Prices of used EM1-II are still holding up very strong. I may have to start saving hard !
Càmera molt equilibrada, avançada i única, és completa, lleugera, bonica i segellada contra la pols i l'aigua, però no està protegida contra la violència policial dels estats feixistes. Olympus s'ho haguera de plantejar, té molts clients que patim aquests atacs cada dia a Barcelona (Catalunya).
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A very balanced camera, advanced and unique camera, is complete, lightweight, beautiful and sealed, water dust resistant, but is not protected against the police violence of the fascist states. Olympus should have a raise, many clients suffer from these attacks every day in Barcelona (Catalonia).
Old image sensor, low rez EVF....so what's new ?
So what separates it from the EM1 MkII?
em1mII is still faster on some point. Also has headphone and microphone jack while m5mIII only microphone jack.
Also not sure about the flat profiles. What I am curious. If they have the same or not.
anyone else now considering stocking up em5 mkii too?...
Whats the deal to buy a Olympus 17mm f1.2 (FF eqiv. 35mm f2.4) for 1150€ wich has a weight of 390g if u can get a Sony 35mm f1.8 FF for 700€ and that weights only 320g?
Aw man! You're 20 minutes late! Now I don't have time to watch it before work 😉
LOL! don't worry, we are not deleting the video anytime soon
I shoot panasonic G9 now, but why are square hoods so sexy?
I know right?
A very positive preview. No downsides whatsoever? Hmmm
Yes, I still wish 4k 60 and better batter life. I said that in the video. Otherwise, I am genuinely happy as I've been using the EM1 II for everything in the past 3 years and this is a shrunk version that will allow me to take on tight locations or to reduce weight on travel assignment further.
@@Red35Photography I like the look of it as well. Ticks most of the boxes potentially coming from the em 10 mark ii. The only thing I'm not keen on is the plasticky look and the high price.
Should have kept the magnesium body. That plastic construction makes me nervous for a $1200 body. Also the new battery does not offer percentage for battery level. You only get the visual icon, green to red to dead.
Well, the $3000 Canon EOS 5D 4 has a plastic prism housing at the top of the camera, imagine dropping that? Sony A7 III is also plastic. Polycarbonate has been using in camera and lenses construction for over 20 years. It's tough as hell, yes, instead of bending or deformation, it cracks under extreme impact but either way, for that sort of damage, you will need a repair anyway.
@@Red35Photography True. Maybe I just need to hold my camera better. My EM5 Mark II has been dropped a few times. At first I panicked, but that camera is built like a tank! ;)
Olympus really dropped the ball with pricing on this
On my view, choosing polycarbonate was not a smart move. It is difficult to justify losing built quality/robustness for a negligible 55g weight loss. Do you really think a polycarbonate body will last in the same way the Mark II body does? Especially if we are talking about portability - which means occasional drops...
Does it have eye af ?
It does but it’s the old version as EM1 Mark ii instead of Mark iii. The system only ‘sees’ the eyes when your subject is very close to the camera.
Other reviews I've seen say that there will be no optional vertical grip (so no headphone jack) and that you can't charge the camera with the USB while it's in use, only when it's off. Is this a minor mistake or are they misinformed? Although there's a rumor that it may be compatible with Bluetooth wireless headphones. Also, in your scrolling list of features at the end, you put built in headphone jack, I think you meant microphone jack. I don't get the why the headphone jack is apparently so important to so may video shooters. Like, if you're that concerned, wouldn't you be recording your audio separately anyway? Doesn't matter to me, I've already ordered mine!
Great video, but still a 30 min. video recording limit? Just at around 15 mins. the red lettering with white outline against a bright background is too hard to make out. Otherwise great content. Thanks.
What is really new, the plastic housing? Everything else appears to be copied from the other cameras in the system.
29 min record limit? WTF Olympus!
Thats all they did in the last 4 years? Will be tough times for Olympus when you take a look at the competition.
Phones have largely killed the camera market and will continue to do so. All the camera makers have been suicidal in their response and year on year camera sales have completely tanked. Having a 5% decrease in sales is actually quite good. Nikon saw over 20% decrease just recently. In my opinion, camera makers need to make the jump from a phone to a dedicated camera a much more tempting offer. Features, price, etc all must be vastly better than they are now. Compared to similar offerings from other companies the em5 m3 is actually quite good. But that won't be enough. I have a g3 from nearly 7 years ago. I have 1080 30p with manual exposure, 16mp, tilt flip screen, viewfinder, etc. The only thing I'm missing and really wish I had is 24p on the video and focus peaking to use with manual lenses. There is no camera body out there that can justify its price for a potential consumer like myself or anyone who owns a half decent phone.
Personally im very disappointed with Olympus, as cocoa milk mention on Peter fosgards review all the tech in this camera is old and could have been out a couple of years ago, personally a plastic camera with a smaller battery was not on my wish list, everyone mentions smaller and lighter but what is the difference in weight its 55grams not worth the trade off and the micro usb charging, all the olympus visionaries that I have seen review the em5 mk3 has mentioned "I would have liked a usb-c" and yourself said "olympus needs to include one in the next generation" I thought this WAS the next generation? as you can tell im very disappointed as I have been waiting a long time for theem5 mk2 upgrade to be launched and will now be looking for a good used em1 mk2 which I think is far better value.
I can see your frustration mate! However, the EM5 is changing. It's a camera for the masses and for those who value compactness and power. Yes, on paper, it's almost identical to EM1 II but remember that when the EM1 came out, how many screamed about the size being too big and heavy. What EM5 represents is MFT's essence. EM1 and 1X are aiming for those who values reliability, ruggedness and power over size and weight. Yet, the pro MFT models are still much smaller than other APS-C or FF equivalence.
Red35 Photography you miss my point as all olympus visionary’s you have to spout Olympus blurb I can understand that, I have not heard any complaints about the E-M5 MK2 being to heavy, and holding off its release for this amount of time when its all old tech handed down from the EM1 MK2 minus OM-Log for what ever reason which I’m sure Vloggers would have loved to have, and as for the MFT essence of being small and light they already have it in the E-M10 MK2, with the release of the E-M5 MK3 all you can shout about is 55grams lighter and a load of old tech, have a look at DP Review and read the comments on their site to see what others apart from Olympus employees are saying from an outsiders point of view.
When Sony putting larger battery into their new cameras years ago(A7riii, A7iii), one battery satisfy most user, how come Olympus put a smaller battery? I think quite a lot user need to bring extra battery, not making sense for me.
John Yick if size is your thing that is. EM-1 actually was the first mirrorless time our bigger battery in the body. The E-M5 is a slyer small camera, much smaller than you think.
Have you tried quick sleep? You can get remarkable battery life by always leaving the camera on, but functionally it's mostly off except for the sensor charge and the shutter button. I have those settings for my 5.2, pen F, and 10.2, and they have all day life so long as.yoi don't review pictures.
langhamp8912 I own a Pen-F and I always shut down the machine after taking photos, the battery doesn’t last a day, two batteries is a must for me, but there may technology advanced, the E-M5iii may consume less power and may last for a day.
@@sussar I also owned the Pen F (replaced by a Fuji xt20), and thought the firmware updates eventually made it a very good sleep camera. Basically, I believe the viewfinder and the screen takes up the majority of battery life, and so by not turning on the camera and activating the screens, one can get far longer battery life. If turn off the back screen, via sleep or eye sensor option or by facing it in, then the Pen F battery life is extraordinarily long, like days long.
what about 4k 60, 120fps??? when 8k?
it's not plastic fantastic anymore if the tripod mount cracks
Stop lying about the plastic as weight savings!!!
I agree with you Larry! There is no back and shoulder strain with the EM5 II. LOL. The switch to polycarbonate is a production cost savings for Olympus, with a sacrifice in durability. I personally prefer the mark ii body that's built like a tank, and a few grams of weight reduction is of negligible benefit to the user. It's unfortunate, but I guess they have to make up some profit margin somehow here and there. :/
Marvin A odd decision from Olympus, but I guess they will milk it by releasing a special edition magnesium or titanium version further down the track
Nice review but Instead of the pointless outtakes why not put some photos , never showed anything from the big zoom lens attached.
I don't like plastic cameras. Metal body and metal lens are my preference.
no usbc? that's a huge no no
Why do camera companies still design cameras like film cameras - the Sigma fp is the design of the future makes these Olympus look so dated
In another word, retro design...
The plastic body is a massive downgrade.
It's only the top plate that is polycarbonate. It harks back to the old days of the Canon AE-1 when everybody criticised it because it has a polycarbonate body. Well, 40 years later, most cameras do use polycarbonate on the body and nobody complains. Indeed, polycrbonate is as good as metal for some camera body parts, being very strong and impact resistant.
@@TL-xw6fh I'm under the impression that the whole body is made of plastic. The literature is suspiciously quiet about this issue. Even still, it may be tough, but it is not as tough as metal. I once dropped my plastic Nikon D90, and the body cracked. Now, I'm of the belief that dropping any camera would damage it, metal or not, so the toughness aspect is a bit of a moot point for me. The real difference is the feel. If you pick up a Nikon FM2 and compare it with a Nikon F100, you'll know what I'm talking about. A better example would be to compare the Sony A6000 (plastic) to an A6400 (metal). Not many people would say the A6000 feels as good.
@@robiulahmed Yes, modern cameras do feel more plasticky. I still love my OM-1, 2 and 4 with the all metal construction (still have them!). However, I'd drop one of them and the prism cracked and I had a dent on the top plate! I guess a metal top plate does not absorb the impact load very well :(
@@TL-xw6fh Yeah. Ultimately, I don't think any camera likes to be dropped.
completely disagree with most stuff here. omd em5 mkii is smaller, better buttons layout. im dissapointed with this em1 mkii clone. and it is fugly now :( time for lumix and i hoped so much...
a review of the mark iii with a gimbal? really? What is wrong with people like you??? Maybe take a look clother to this camera..than prepare yourself...and THAN make a review video..maybe this would be a great idea?