OM-3

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OM-3

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$3,199.00
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Creativity. It's in our nature.

Experience creative freedom redefined. The OM SYSTEM OM-3 empowers you to explore and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Unleash your creativity, wherever your inspiration takes you - urban, remote, and everywhere in between.
  • 20.4MP Resolution
  • Creative dial
  • IP53 Weather sealing
  • 4K 60fps
  • Computational Photography button
  • ISO up to 102400

Creative.

Adjustable Colour and Monochrome Profiles, Colour Creator, and more.

Computational.

Have direct access to enhance your images with versatile in-camera computational features.

Reliable.

Creativity doesn’t have to stop in harsh weather conditions.

See the OM-3 in action

With the right eye, you’ll see it. With the right tool, you’ll capture it. Discover the OM-3 with our technical experts in these short videos on creativity and connectivity.

Creative Dial

Computational Photography button

Still, video and S&Q switch

WiFi & OI.Share app

Heritage x Function

The form and function of the OM-3 are a testament to our innovative legacy. Inspired by its iconic predecessor, the Film OM-1, it seamlessly blends our heritage with modern engineering, featuring a metal body and weather-sealing to truly untether yourself from everyday life and embrace new adventures.

Powerful build in a compact form

Image of the OM SYSTEM OM-3 showing a close up of the camera dials.

Classic meets cutting-edge

Elegant design encased in a premium metal body, combining ergonomic craftsmanship with enduring reliability much like its original predecessor.
OM SYSTEM OM-3 camera in hand rested on a person leg taking a photo.

Engineered comfort, crafted elegance

When form follows function, every switch and dial is enjoyable to use. It draws aesthetic inspiration from vintage OM SYSTEM cameras that first appeared in the 1970s.
OM SYSTEM OM-3 camera hanging from the neck strap over the should of a person out taking photos.

The past in the present

The OM-3 embodies nearly a century of history, a legacy built on dedication to creating cameras that capture life’s most precious moments.

Creative freedom, reimagined.

The OM-3 brings back the creative dial offering complete control for your creative expression. Through the new Creative Dial you have access to four film-like colour profiles and four monochrome profiles, bringing a timeless aesthetic to your photography.

Explore the Creative Dial and its 8 Distinct Film-like Profiles

OM SYSTEM OM-3 creative dial on the front of the camera body.

Creative Dial

Creative Dial is your gateway to creative photography. With Colour and Mono modes, you can choose from eight distinct, film-like profiles to match your vision. The Colour Creator mode allows you to craft unique monochromatic looks and fine-tune colours to suit your exact preferences. Art Mode brings all the art filters into easy access.
Photo showing the back screen of the OM SYSTEM OM-3 showing the Color and Monochrome profiles.

Colour and monochrome profiles

Colour and monochrome profiles can be saved as presets to unleash your creativity. You can customise each film-like profile to your liking and share them with others. 4x Colour Profiles 4x Monochrome Profiles
OM SYSTEM OM-3 connecting to a computer via the cable.

Sharing your film-like profiles

After customizing your colour and monochrome profiles, you can share them with other users, who can then upload them to their camera via OM Workspace. OM Workspace is OM SYSTEM’s free photo editing and image management software.

Built-in computational features.

Computational features are at the heart of making complex photography techniques easier and achievable like never before. The OM-3 introduces a new way to enable making computational photography the centre of your creative with the new ‘CP’ button.

With just a single press, you can seamlessly access multiple advanced computational photography features, simplifying the creative process.

Computational Photography button & AI subject detection

Photo on a city scape shot using Live ND on the OM SYSTEM OM-3.

Live ND & Live GND

No more clumsy filters. OM-3 hold inside the power of Neutral Density filters up to ND64 to capture long exposure shots even in daylight. With Graduated Neutral Density filter you have freedom to position the graduation precisely as you like. Live ND up to ND64 Live GND up to ND8
A high-res shot with meadow in the foreground and city off in the background shot with OM SYSTEM OM-3.

High Res Shot

The High Res Shot mode lets you capture stunning details either in 80MP or 50MP modes and now, you can capture high res shots in 14-bit RAW with three times the tones.
A shot using the Focus Stacking feature built into the OM SYSTEM OM-3 camera of a leaf on a rock.

Focus stacking and much more!

OM-3 builds in yet so much more from Focus Stacking and bracketing to Live Composite and AI subject Detection AF. AI detection works with humans too.

Compact, lightweight, and durable.

The OM-3 is designed for robust use, meeting the demands of creative outdoor photographers - from cityscapes to natural landscapes, rain or shine. The OM-3 weighs less than 500 grams while maintaining an IP53-rated, full-metal body.

You need to test it to realise how the camera should feel like!

Weather-sealed & ultralight

Diagram showing the OM SYSTEM OM-3 and where all the seals are that make the camera IP53 rated.

IP53 Rating

IP53 certified for reliability in any weather—perfect for both urban adventures and nature explorations. OM-3’s internal seals, reinforced with rubber gaskets, ensure reliable protection against the nature’s elements.
OM SYSTEM OM-3 camera sitting on a white table with water splashed all over it.

From heat to freezing cold

Camera is built to stand extreme weather from heat of Sahara to Arctic Circle’s freezing tempatures. OM-3 is: Splashproof Freezeproof Dustproof
Photo showing the OM SYSTEM OM-3 Super Sonic Wave Filter feature that cleans the sensor.

Super Sonic Wave Filter

OM-3’s dust reduction system ensures camera’s internals stay clean, so your photos remain flawless and free of distractions. Super Sonic Wave Filter vibrates over 30,000 times per second upon startup of the camera.

Uncompromised performance

The OM-3 doesn’t compromise on image quality even in its compact size. Featuring our most advanced TruePic X processor, Stacked BSI Live MOS Quad Pixel sensor and class-leading image stablisation; the OM-3 is built to deliver reliability and performance every time.

Razor-sharp images with 20 MP stacked BSI Live MOS sensor and high image stabilisation

Diagram showing the OM SYSTEM OM-3 and a lens and how they work together to allow for IBIS up to 7.5 stops EV.

IBIS up to 7.5 stops EV

The OM-3’s image stabilisation sets bar high for its class. Up 7.5 stops EV with Sync IS lenses and 6.5 stops EV internally, you can capture the energy of city streets or the beauty of wildlife with ease.
Photo showing how the OM SYSTEM OM-3 camera Quad Pixel AF feature works.

Quad Pixel AF

The OM-3 features our latest backside-illuminated Stacked Live MOS sensor with 100% autofocus coverage and 1,053 AF points for unmatched accuracy and versatility.
Photo of a cat shot down low on the cats level.

Sequential shooting up to 120fps

The OM-3 delivers incredible speeds, with 120 fps sequential shooting in S-AF mode. In C-AF mode, the camera can track subjects at up to 50 fps, ensuring precise focus on fast-moving objects.

Creative storytelling

With the OM-3 create captivating stories in stills or video. The introduction of a video & stills dial allows you to seamlessly switch between the two, along with easily access Slow & Quick Motion modes. Activating this feature preserves your settings across capture modes whilst enabling creative video capabilities right at your fingertips. To enhance your creative visual storytelling, the OM-3 also introduces two new video colour profiles in OM Cinema 1 & 2.

4K 60p Video with Slow & Quick Mode

Close up photo of the OM SYSTEM OM-3's Quick & Slow video switch.

Quick & Slow video switch

Easily record slow-motion videos that capture movements too fast for the eye to follow and hyperlapse videos that condense long recording times.
Photo of an orchid showing how the differences between cinema 1 and cinema OM SYSTEM OM-3 feature.

OM Cinema 1 & 2

OM-3 introduces all-new creative video modes, OM Cinema 1 & 2. With these new modes you can capture cinematic videos without need of colour grading.
Photo of a Palm tree shot with the OM SYSTEM OM-3.

OM-Log400 & RAW

OM-3 is capable of capturing internal 10-bit H.265 video with OM-Log400 colour profile, preserving more data in highlights and shadows. ProRes RAW capture is also available through external recorder.

Learn from our pros

Our team of ambassadors have rigorously tested the OM-3, pushing its capabilities to the limit. Discover their insights and experiences with this powerful tool for creativity.

Anna Salvador OM SYSTEM AMBASSADOR

“The OM-3 helps me achieve the results I envision while exploring. Creating my own colour profiles allows me to achieve a specific look on-site and eliminates the need for editing afterward. Additionally, the computational modes allow me to experiment and play, resulting in unique and creative outcomes.” – Anna Salvador

OM-3 + M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II

Carl Johansson OM SYSTEM AMBASSADOR

“Having the possibility to personalise the colour profiles allows me to interpret different scenarios and scenes in real time—all in-camera. It saves me time in post-processing and allows me to spend more time exploring and creating in the field.” – Carl Johansson

OM-3 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO

Matt Suess OM SYSTEM AMBASSADOR

“Stunning & unique photography comes from being creative, and the OM-3 with its vintage styling and professional specs is THE camera to bring out a photographers creative vision when inspiration is at its peak: while in the field taking the photo.” – Matt Suess

OM-3 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO

Technical specifications

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        • Processor TruePic™ X
        • Effective Resolution (approx.) 20.4 MP
        • AF System Cross-type phase detection AF (1,053 points), Contrast AF (1,053 points)
        • Image Stabilisation Built-in 5-axis Up to 7.5 EV steps
        • Construction Magnesium / Aluminium
        • ISO Sensitivity AUTO ISO: Customisable,LOW (approx.80) ‐ 102400 (Default: 200 - 25600) Manual ISO: LOW (approx.80, approx.100), 200 - 102400 (adjustable in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps)
        • Sequential Shooting SH1: 120fps, 100fps, 60fps, 30fps | Mechanical Shutter: 6fps C-AF & AE Tracking (RAW) | Electronic Shutter: 120fps S-AF (RAW)
        • Top Shutter Speed Mechanical: 1/8000 sec | Electronic (Silent): 1/32000 sec
        • RAW Capture Yes (12-bit lossless compression)
        • Video Recording C4K: 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p | 4K: 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p | Full HD: 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p | High Speed Movie: 1920x1080 (FHD) / 240fps, 200fps, 120fps, 100fps, 100fps
        • Video Quality 4K, C4K, Full HD, High Speed Movie FHD
        • Flash Compatible with all OM SYSTEM / Olympus Flashes
        • Viewfinder Resolution Magnification / Coverage Eye-level OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots
        • Monitor 3.0-inch vari-angle monitor (electrostatic capacitance touch panel), Approx. 1620k dots (3:2)
        • WiFi Function Yes
        • GPS Yes (Smartphone connection)
        • Technology Innovation AE Bracketing, Focus Bracketing, Handheld Hi-Res, HDR, Intelligent Subject Detection, Keystone Compensation, Live Composite, Live ND, Live Time, Multi Exposure, Silent, Tripod Hi-Res
        • Weatherproof Dustproof, Freezeproof, Splashproof
        • Microphone Built-in Stereo φ3.5 stereo mini jack for external
        • USB Charging Yes
        • USB PD bus power Yes
        • Dimensions Approx. 139.3ｍｍ (W) x 88.9ｍｍ (H) x 45.8ｍm (D) *Based on CIPA standards: excludes protrusions
        • Weight (body only) 413g
        • Box Contents OM-3 Camera Body, CB-USB13 USB cable, Shoulder strap, Instruction manual, Warranty card, BLX-1 Li-ion battery
        • Warranty (years) 2 years

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