(Pocket-lint) – In October final yr, Olympus bought its digicam enterprise to a Japanese funding fund, retiring the Olympus model title for its cameras.
The cameras now fall underneath the ‘OM System’ model, and with the announcement of the OM-1, we get our first have a look at what life shall be like post-Olympus.
If the OM-1 title sounds acquainted, chances are you’ll be remembering Olympus’ traditional 35mm SLR that launched the OM line again in 1972.
Make no mistake, although, the brand new OM-1 is a excessive spec mirrorless shooter that makes use of the model’s favoured Micro 4 Thirds lens system.
Apparently, the OM-1 nonetheless options Olympus branding on the digicam physique, however the firm instructed DPreview that that is will doubtless be the final time it’s current.
Relating to specs, the OM-1 makes use of a brand new 20MP stacked CMOS sensor and an upgraded processor. The processor permits for the capturing of nonetheless pictures at a staggering 120 frames per second in full guide mode.
With autofocus and autoexposure on it slows down a bit however can nonetheless obtain a formidable 50 frames per second.
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The OM-1 may also shoot 4K 60fps video for as much as 90 minutes on one battery and that extends to 2 hours if exterior energy is used.
The physique appears to be according to typical Olympus stylings however is a very new design. It is not simply on the surface, both, the menu system has additionally been reworked.
It incorporates a pretty 5.76 million dot OLED viewfinder and a 3-inch flip-out touchscreen on the rear.
Those interested will have to be prepared to shell out a bit as the body only version comes in at $2,199. It’s also available as a kit with a refreshed 12-40mm f2.8 lens for $2,799.
Olympus shooters, and really anyone invested in the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem, will certainly be happy to see new high-end cameras continuing to support the platform.
If you’re keen to pick one up, the OM System OM-1 will be available from early March and preorders are live now.
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Writing by Luke Baker.
