OM-1, the flagship Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera from OM Digital Solutions, is coming soon.
The OM-1 includes a new sensor design, powerful autofocus system and up to 8 EV steps of image stabilization. With a 20MP stacked BSI live MOS sensor and TruePix X engine, the OM-1 is set to provide quick read-out speeds and shoot up 4K/60p video with 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth internally. It is a great fit for landscape, wildlife or macro photographers.
The new OM-1 is available for preorder at $2,199 (body only) and is set to ship on March 3, 2022.
Key Features
OM Digital Solutions, formerly Olympus, first released the original OM-1 in 1972. At the time, that model was the world’s smallest and lightest 35mm single-lens reflex camera. The OM-1 now looks to build on the legacy of its predecessor.
The OM-1 features:
- 20MP Stacked BSI Live MOS MFT Sensor
- 10fps Shooting (120 fps with E. Shutter
- DCI/UHD 4K 60p 10-Bit Video Recording
- Cross Quad Pixel Phase-Detection AF
- 5.76m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.0″ 1.62m-Dot Swivel Touchscreen LCD
- 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization
- High-Res Shot, Live ND & Composite Modes
- Dual UHS-II SD Card Slots
It also carries an IP53 rating, making it capable of handling water splashes, dust and extreme cold – including a freezeproof design.
OM-1 Reviews are In
Videographers are getting their hands on the new OM-1. Check out this exciting overview from DP Review to learn more about the specific features and capabilities of this camera.
More About the OM-1
OM Digital Solutions provided this description for the OM-1.
The OM-1 is a new flagship camera released by OM Digital Solutions under its new OM System brand. The OM-1, whose name pays homage to the original OM-1 released 50 years ago, features 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds stacked CMOS sensor with 5-axis in-body image stabilization and two high-resolution modes capable of outputting 50MP and 80MP images in a special Tripod High Res mode.
It’s also quite capable on the video front, with support for 4K video (UHD or DCI) at up to 60 fps and Full HD (1080p) video at up to 240 fps, both internally in H.264 (8-bit) or H.265 (10-bit) codecs. Olympus has also doubled down on its weatherproofing expertise by adding enough weather-sealing to qualify this camera for IP53 dust- and splash-resistance.
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