Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Camera Body (Silver)

Before I give my review of this awesome camera, a little background on my photography journey. I learned the basics of photography on a Nikon D5300 (over 5yrs ago), then over time I upgraded to a full frame D750. After years of shooting for fun and semi-professionally, I decided to down size and I purchased a used Olympus Em10 mark I. This is when I fell in love with the M43 format as the size and portability allowed me to take my camera everywhere and with that, some of my favorite images were on my Olympus. Coupled with some good glass like the Panny 20mm 1.7, the images were amazing and SHARP.Fast forward to today, I decided to try out the new Nikon Z50 as a way to go full Nikon and possibly get rid of my Olympus. Not because of image quality, but the autofocus on the Em10 Mark I (over 7 yr old camera) was slow especially when trying to track my daughter. I used the Z50 for a little over a week and sure the images were great as was the autofocus, but I hated having to use the Z adapter to use my other glass as it added more bulk which defeated the purpose of such a small camera. To sum things up, I returned the Z50 and ultimately purchased the Olympus em5 mark iii and I could not be happier. The Em5 mark iii sensor is a big improvement from the older 16mp m43 sensor, the dynamic range is GREAT, low light has definitely improved, and 20mp is perfect for whatever I need to shoot. As for image comparisons with the Z50 vs Em5 iii, I can honestly say the the Em5 iii is neck and neck with the Z50. The kit lens on the Z50 is stellar and portrays excellent color and sharpness but nothing the Em5 iii can't do. Once you throw on some good glass, the Olympus really shows you what it can do and that updated sensor shines!Overall, I am extremely happy with this camera. The JPEG colors are vibrant and pop, the stabilization is incredible, the autofocusing is SOOOO much better, the PRO capture is awesome for bird photography, and the EVF is probably the best I've used. If you're a M43 user or someone looking into getting into the format, this is a great camera with the ability to shoot casually AND professionally especially with the amazing M43 glass out there. A++

Tried a variety of different options on th market before settling on the Olympus E-M5 Mark III. November and December of this year either tried in store, worked with a friends,or returned, the following: Canon M6 Mark II, Fujifilm XT30, Canon m50, and Sony 6400..:All great cameras, the picture quality goes far beyond my capabilities as a photographer with any of these cameras. But the best camera is the one that goes/comes with you as you venture out to take pictures, the one that feels “right in the hand”, the one you will USE. This is where the E-M5 mkIII shines: great pics, weather sealed, the best image stabilization for shaky hands, fast (not the fastest but in today’s world all the above cameras are FAST), the right size (with a good prime it’s the perfect walk around camera), and lastly the lens choices are vast...So I would suggest you get one and go out there and take some pics. We all worry way too much about comparing which cameras specs are better than another’s, and miss the point of getting back to picture taking...

I’ve had many cameras over the years. My two favorites ? This one! And my old school Olympus SLR! For real, Olympus makes the BEST lenses. The M. Zukio lense is worth springing for. I used this camera for professional product photos of my apparel on models. We shoot outdoors in whatever light the sum gives us, I don’t usually have an assistant. My photos come out clear, crisp and exactly how I envision. I use basic editing software (Photos on my Mac). I have had formal photography training. I take photos all day long with my phone too. But when it comes to photographing and selling my high quality products the difference between my Olympus with M. Zukio lenses is clear! Oh, love the retro styling too. The control configuration is the same as that Olympus SLR from the 1980’s (my dad gave it to me. I’m in my 30’s and shot on BW film for many years for art projects).

For family, event, travel and other photography, it is the very best moderately small and light digital camera today, but not cheap! Olympus may not discount this model for a long time. For faster-than-light young kids, it is a photo moment saver, even more so with ProCapture. Actually I counted at least a dozen important but seemingly small innovations ... they add up to a very impressive camera, especially for eyeglasses wearers (with the unique 27 mm high eye point viewfinder cannot be overstated, to see all corners/edges of the frame). This model has so many new features to grow your skills which makes it a keeper for many years to come.