Olympus E-M1 Mk3


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Looking at the leaked press text from 43 rumors on the Olympus E-M1 Mk3
..New image processing engine [NEW]
..20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor (not new)
..World’s best image stabilisation (7 stops) [NEW....slightly less than E-M1x]
..High-speed, high-precision autofocus [NEW?]
..Face Priority/Eye Priority AF (not new)
..Starry Sky AF [NEW]
.SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) (not new)
..Handheld 4K video [NEW]
..Weather sealing (not new)

It seems to have a mix of new and old features.
From the released E-M1x and pending release of its 150-400lenses with built in 1.25 TC
(can zoom to 2000mm with 2.0TC), it is quite clear that Olympus is going to focus on
its strong point of super-tele advantage.

- the 150-400 is equal to 300mm to 800mm on FF camera and this is a superb range for
birding and wildlife photographers plus the 7 stops & faster tracking enable handheld
shooting of moving animals with ease
- reaching up to 2000mm with 2x TC is good for Astro photography, and that is why
the new Starry Sky mode

Like the E-M1x, I guess the E-M1 Mk3 is targeted to the users for the above photography
but prefer a small body with a detachable vertical grip.

Personally, I am using EM5 Mk3 at the moment for street photo, hiking, macro and occasional
birding as the EM5 is very light and weather sealed. The E-M1 Mk3 does not really appeal to me
until I have more time to spent on wildlife and astro photography :)

What do the rest think?
 

The following are FT5 rumour prices
217800yen is about S$2757
with 12-40 F2.8 Pro it's 283500 approx S$3589.
The rumoured 12-45mm F4 Pro is 74800Yen is about S$945

Price for the Olympus EM1-Mk3 is definitely high @ S$2757 (about US$2000)
compared to more capable DSLR bodies of other brands.

Hope Olympus will come up with something very special on 12 Feb 2020:p:p
 

We’ll have to wait for the official announcement but it doesn’t appear to be a big step forward for E-M1.2 owners.
But for other users, I think it refreshes the lineup with some good refinements.
In Nikon speak, it would be like a +10 or ‘s’ model upgrade similar to eg. D800->D810 or D4->D4s.
But what I’ve learnt from these Nikon upgrades are that the sum of lots of small refinements produces a significant improvement that’s not reflected in the spec sheets.
So I’m hoping that would be the case for the E-M1.3
But if it was, perhaps a better name would be E-M1.2 Rev B or something, to curb outrageous expectations.
 

Well it's here.

OM SYSTEM Cameras, Lenses, Audio & Binoculars

www.olympusimage.com.sg www.olympusimage.com.sg
Previews are up on all the major photography sites.
Interestingly its launch price in USD is $200 less than the Mark II although current street pricing in the US is much lower of course.
ShopatOlympus website is showing the Mk II at $1998, down from RRP of $2848 SGD. I wonder what local pricing will be like for the Mk III and whether they'll have any launch specials.
 

swifty said:
Well it's here.

OM SYSTEM Cameras, Lenses, Audio & Binoculars

www.olympusimage.com.sg www.olympusimage.com.sg
Previews are up on all the major photography sites.
Interestingly its launch price in USD is $200 less than the Mark II although current street pricing in the US is much lower of course.
ShopatOlympus website is showing the Mk II at $1998, down from RRP of $2848 SGD. I wonder what local pricing will be like for the Mk III and whether they'll have any launch specials.
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The launch price is lower than the Mk II because no flash is included with the Mk III

I am just wondering, what are the attractive features that will move Mk ii users to upgrade to Mk III?
 

Pitachu said:
The launch price is lower than the Mk II because no flash is included with the Mk III

I am just wondering, what are the attractive features that will move Mk ii users to upgrade to Mk III?
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Did the Mk II pricing include a flash? Which flash unit was it?

Anyways, SG pricing just came out. $2698
$2398 pre-order special with 32GB SD card and extra battery free gift.
That's not bad.

I think it might not entice too many Mk II upgraders but Mk I holdouts and older generation E-M5 users perhaps.
 

swifty said:
Did the Mk II pricing include a flash? Which flash unit was it?

Anyways, SG pricing just came out. $2698
$2398 pre-order special with 32GB SD card and extra battery free gift.
That's not bad.

I think it might not entice too many Mk II upgraders but Mk I holdouts and older generation E-M5 users perhaps.
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The EM1-MKii and other earlier models including my EM5 Mk3 comes with the FL-LM3. I like it quite a lot as it is very small, uses the camera battery so no need to bring batteries, so I have it in my camera bag most of the time.
Great for back light compensation and travel macro with a diffractor (for those who attended the Olympus Macro class, you will know what I mean). Anyway, I do have a bigger flash for events :)

But taking away the FL-LM3 flash for the EM1-mk3 is not a deal breaker, as I guess most people don't really use it.
 

swifty said:
Did the Mk II pricing include a flash? Which flash unit was it?

Anyways, SG pricing just came out. $2698
$2398 pre-order special with 32GB SD card and extra battery free gift.
That's not bad.

I think it might not entice too many Mk II upgraders but Mk I holdouts and older generation E-M5 users perhaps.
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Anyway, where did you get the Singapore pre-order pricing?
 

Pitachu said:
Anyway, where did you get the Singapore pre-order pricing?
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By email from Olympus Singapore. Check your mailbox if you’re subscribed.
Preorder Feb 12-29 but like the E-M5.3 preorder special, I don’t expect this to last the preorder period.
 

With the Fujifilm X-T4 coming, I think even $2.4k for the E-M1mk3 is going to be a tough sell. I am still waiting for the E-M5.3 to offer the preorder price as I missed it. If it doesn't come any time soon, I think I will just sell off all my m43 gear.
 

You are slightly cheaper with the current exchange rate. We are offered at RM7299 with free 32GB SD chip
 

iguoh said:
With the Fujifilm X-T4 coming, I think even $2.4k for the E-M1mk3 is going to be a tough sell. I am still waiting for the E-M5.3 to offer the preorder price as I missed it. If it doesn't come any time soon, I think I will just sell off all my m43 gear.
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MSRP is 1598 now. Maybe around 1500 street?
 

grantyale said:
MSRP is 1598 now. Maybe around 1500 street?
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The X-T4 is a good alternative. But I think MSRP1598 is in US$.
so it is X-T4 S$2237 vs the EM1.3 @ $2398.

I have jumped to other systems before. So just remember to
cost in all the lenses which you think you need.
 

Looks like it's a major save for me. No GAS attack. Not for another few year anyway.
 

I am trying to justify whether it is worth it to upgrade to EM1.3 from EM1.2 or EM5.3.
All 3 are using the same 20Mp sensor with ISO from 200-25600, with 121 Focus points.

The EM1.3 has a faster processor and slightly better IBIS of 7 stops (the EM5.3 has 6.5 and EM1.2 has 5 stops).

From DP review, these are the key take away
  • Gains Live ND and Handheld High Res modes from the E-M1X
  • TruePic IX processor brings improved face/eye AF and Starry Sky AF mode
  • 2.36M dot LCD offers fast refresh but poor contrast and low resolution for this level of camera
Unless I am going to use ND filter and Handheld High Res (which I use only once in a while),
l don't seems to find any major feature to move me to upgrade. Did I miss anything?

All in all, I feel that the EM1.3 is only a minor upgrade from EM1.2 or even EM5.3.
Have actually hoped for more significant features or a better deal (lower price or bundled lens etc).
 

Pitachu said:
The X-T4 is a good alternative. But I think MSRP1598 is in US$.
so it is X-T4 S$2237 vs the EM1.3 @ $2398.

I have jumped to other systems before. So just remember to
cost in all the lenses which you think you need.
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I wonder how well Fujifilm's IBIS works.
 

grantyale said:
I wonder how well Fujifilm's IBIS works.
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I think all brands of IBIS works pretty well, having tried Olympus, Panasonic, Sony and Canon,
but no Fujifilm (dont have any friends that has the X-H1).
Generally, when it goes beyond 1/2 sec, it takes practice for the correct
posture and breathing etc.
 

Pitachu said:
I think all brands of IBIS works pretty well, having tried Olympus, Panasonic, Sony and Canon,
but no Fujifilm (dont have any friends that has the X-H1).
Generally, when it goes beyond 1/2 sec, it takes practice for the correct
posture and breathing etc.
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Sharpshooter techniques :p
 

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