OM System OM-1 Review
OM Digital Solutions, the new home for the historic Olympus camera brand, is marking the 50th anniversary of an icon this year, the OM-1, and celebrating the occasion with the digital OM System OM-1 ($2,199.99, body only). Plenty about the mirrorless camera should excite Micro Four Thirds shutterbugs, including speedier computational imaging modes, cleaner high-ISO images, blistering burst rates, and a build that's just as tough as its predecessor. The OM-1 is a significant upgrade from the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III on all fronts. It falls shy of our Editors' Choice award, which stays with the $1,700 Fujifilm X-T4, but photographers invested in Micro Four Thirds lenses should look closely at the OM-1. The Ultimate Olympus If you missed the news, Olympus sold off its imaging division in 2020, opting to concentrate instead on its medical and industrial businesses. After some corporate shuffling, OM Digital Solutions emerged as the caretaker of the Olympus arm of the Micro Four Thir...
The OM System OM-1 pushes Micro Four Thirds cameras forward with a Stacked CMOS sensor. It’s a strong upgrade for E-M1 Mark III owners, thanks to better-feeling controls, a refreshed interface, and a robust computational toolset.
Sturdy, IP53-protected body; Up to 50fps Raw capture with continuous focus; Large, sharp viewfinder; 5-axis IBIS; Strong computational toolkit; Autofocus system supports subject detection; 4K60 UHD and DCI video
Subject tracking struggles at times; Branches trip up bird detection; Fragile micro HDMI connection