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· OM-3 camera body
· BLX-1 battery
· Camera body cap
· USB cable (USB-CB 13)
· Shoulder strap
· Instruction manual
· Warranty card
· BLX-1 battery
· Camera body cap
· USB cable (USB-CB 13)
· Shoulder strap
· Instruction manual
· Warranty card
Dedicated astrophotography camera designed to capture the night sky with exceptional color, detail, and clarity. Enhanced Hα sensitivity reveals the rich red glow of nebulae straight out of the camera.
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OM-3 ASTRO Body
The OM SYSTEM OM-3 is a compact, high-performance mirrorless camera designed to inspire creativity on the move. With a focus on expressive image-making, it offers film-like colour and monochrome profile controls, computational photography features, and creative video functions, enabling photographers and filmmakers to craft distinctive looks straight from the camera.At its core is a 20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor and TruePic X processor, delivering fast shooting speeds of up to 120 fps and impressive autofocus with 1053-point Quad Pixel AF. The 7.5-stop image stabilisation helps reduce camera shake for sharp, clear results, even when shooting handheld. With 4K 60p video, IP53-rated weather sealing, and intuitive controls, the OM-3 provides the tools needed for a variety of creative projects.
The OM-3’s classic film camera-inspired design features a metal body that not only adds a premium feel but also ensures durability for outdoor photography and videography. Its traditional, tactile controls and comfortable handling make it the perfect companion for travel and street photographers, wildlife photographers, and anyone seeking a robust, portable camera with a nostalgic, film-camera aesthetic.
· Compact & lightweight Micro Four Thirds camera
· 20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor and TruePic X Processor
· 5-Axis synchronised Image Stabilisation with 7.5 stops compensation
· 1053-point phase detection Cross Quad Pixel AF
· Up to 120 fps in RAW format
· Class-leading computational functions incl. Live Graduated ND filter
· IP53-rated weather-sealing
Technical Specifications
| Video Quality | 4K, C4K, Full HD, High Speed Movie FHD |
| Image Stabilisation | Built-in 5-axis Up to 7.5 EV steps* |
| Effective Resolution (approx.) | 20.4 MP |
| Available protection plans | PROTECT - Extended Manufacturer Coverage- 1 year manufacturer's warranty, + an additional 2 years with protection plan - Product Replacement - Expedited Service (return product within 3 business days of receipt at the repair center) - Genuine OM SYSTEM Parts PROTECT + Everything included under the PROTECT plan, plus: - Accidental Damage Protection - Annual Clean & Check Service |
OM-3 ASTRO technical specifications
- Video Quality 4K, C4K, Full HD, High Speed Movie FHD
- Image Stabilisation Built-in 5-axis Up to 7.5 EV steps*
- Effective Resolution (approx.) 20.4 MP
- Available protection plans PROTECT
- Extended Manufacturer Coverage- 1 year manufacturer's warranty, + an additional 2 years with protection plan
- Product Replacement
- Expedited Service (return product within 3 business days of receipt at the repair center)
- Genuine OM SYSTEM Parts
PROTECT +
Everything included under the PROTECT plan, plus:
- Accidental Damage Protection
- Annual Clean & Check Service
- Type
Body material Magnesium alloy body Lens mount Micro Four Thirds - Image Sensor
Type 4/3'' Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor Effective pixels 20.4 Megapixels Full resolution 22.9 Megapixels Aspect ratio & area 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB) Hα transmission 100% - Engine
Type TruePic X - Filter
Dust reduction filter Supersonic Wave Filter - Viewfinder
Type OLED Electronic Viewfinder Pixel number 2.36M dots Magnification Max. 1.37x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style) Angle of view Approx. 100% Style 3 styles selectable Brightness adjustment Adaptive Brightness Technology / Manual settings: +/- 7 levels Correction of color temperature +/- 7 levels Diopter adjustment Equipped -4.0 - +2.0 diopters / built-in type Eye point 27mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens S-OVF Expands the Live View dynamic range Note *Available in the EVF when in P, A, S, M and B modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF. - Monitor
Monitor type Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel Resolution 1.62M dots Monitor size 7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2) Brightness adjustment +/- 7 levels Color balance +/- 7 levels Touch Control functions AF area enlargement, AF area selection, Art Filter, Enlargement, Frame forward/backward, Live Guide, Magnified playback, Shooting mode, Shutter release, Subject selection, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection - Level Gauge
Detection 2-axis - Live View
Field of view Approx. 100% Dynamic range expansion When in HDR1 or HDR2 Magnification levels 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x Live ND 64S/M mode only, flash can not be used, ISO up to 800, the maximum shutter speed is 1/60 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised. Live GND Available*P/A/S/M mode, flash can not be used, ISO up to 3200(up to 1600 in ISO Auto), the maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised. - Super Control Panel
Displayed information AE bracketing, AEL notification, AF frame, Aperture value, Battery indicator, Colour saturation compensation value, Colour space, Contrast compensation value, Drive mode, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure level view, Exposure mode, Face detection, Flash compensation value, Flash mode, Focus mode, Gradation, Histogram, Internal temperature warning, ISO, Metering mode, Noise reduction, Number of storable frames, Record mode, Sharpness compensation value, Shutter speed, White balance, White balance compensation value - Image Stabiliser
Type Sensor shift Modes Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic Live View stabilisation Available Effective Compensation Range Up to 6.5 (center) / 5.5 (corner) EV steps* (Body only)
Up to 7.5 (center) / 6.5 (corner) EV steps** (Sync IS)Note Based on CIPA measurement conditions*When using M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO (focal length 45mm (35mm equivalent: 90mm))**When using M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO (focal length 100mm (35mm equivalent: 200mm)), halfway release image stabilization: Off - Focusing System
Method TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system Predictive AF Available Manual focus Available, with enlarged focusing area, focus peaking and focus indicator Focus areas 1053 points / cross-type phase detection AF
1053 points / contrast AF
All target, Single target (1 point), Small target (9 points), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points) , Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable)*Number of saved custom target settings: 4AF illuminator Equipped AF lock Available, Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised) AF targeting pad Available (activate/deactivate with double tap on rear monitor) AF working range -8 - 19EV (ISO approx.100, with a f/1.2 lens) Focus limit Available Separate AF-On button Available AF tracking Available, Available in continuous AF mode Focus Bracketing Mode Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses Number of images 3 - 999 shots Step size 10 levels Modes AF* Tracking, Bracketing, Continuous AF*, Manual focus, Preset MF**, Single AF*, Stacking Note * incl. manual override** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used. Focus peaking Back light effect On / Off Color selection White, black, red, yellow Intensity High / Normal / Low Intelligent Subject Detection AF Aircrafts, Birds, Bullet trains, Cats, Dogs, Formula cars, Helicopters, Human, Motorcycles, Ralley cars, Standard trains, Steam locomotives Focus Stacking Mode Technology Available Compatible Lenses M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 2.0x Teleconverter MC-20, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO Compatible Converter M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20 Note Angle of view becomes slightly smaller - Exposure System
Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )
Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV.Exposure bracketing 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps )ISO bracketing 3 frames ( 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps ) HDR bracketing 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 2 / 3 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 2 EV steps )AE lock Available Enhancement function Shadow Adjustment Technology
Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View)Anti-Flicker Shooting function Available - Advanced Photo Modes
Modes AE bracketing, AF bracketing, Keystone Compensation, Live Bulb, Live Composite - Multi-Exposure
Stacking Shooting Handheld High Res Shot of the OM-3 ASTRO composites 12 shots for a high-definition, low-noise image with a single press of the shutter button. Max. number of frames 2 frames (shooting) Auto gain control Available Frame assistance Live View - Light Metering
Method TTL open aperture light metering Zones 324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System Detection range -2 - 20 EV (f2.8, ISO 100) Modes Centre weighted metering, ESP light metering, Highlight, Shadow, Spot metering Histogram in shooting mode Available - Art Filter
Modes Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Instant Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Color, Partial Color*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Water Color Variation / Effect Available Note * 18 colours selectable - Color Creator
Color Creator Available - Monochrome Profile Control
Monochrome Profile Control Color filter effect: None/8 colours (Red, Orange, Yellow, Yellow-Green, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta) with 3 steps Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) Film grain effect: Off/Low/Med/High Monochrome colour: Normal/Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green *Settings can be stored individually to MONO1/MONO2/MONO3/MONO4. Settings of Highlight & Shadow Control can be stored as well. - Color Profile Control
Color Profile Control Saturation of 12 colours can be adjusted in 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) *Settings can be stored individually to COLOR1/COLOR2/COLOR3/COLOR4. Settings of Highlight&Shadow Control can be stored as well. Color Profile Control Saturation of 12 colours can be adjusted in 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) *Settings can be stored individually to COLOR1 / COLOR2 / COLOR3 / COLOR4. Settings of Highlight & Shadow Control can be stored as well.
By using the Color Profile Control function, astrophotography and star-scape photography can be rendered with greater impact and visual appeal.
C1 + COLOR1: Suitable when you want to capture nebulae, constellations, and other celestial objects with higher image quality.
C2 + COLOR2: Ideal for achieving a balanced, high-quality capture of both the night sky and terrestrial landscapes.
C3 + COLOR2: Allows natural-color night-sky photography in a single shot, making it convenient for handheld or quick shooting. - Sensitivity
Auto ISO LOW* - 102400 (upper default ISO 25600) Note *approx. 80 Manual ISO LOW* - 102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps - Shutter
Shutter type Computerised focal-plane shutter Durability 100.000 shots Modes Bracketing, Self timer, Sequential shooting, Single frame - Shutter Speeds
Standard operation Shutter speed range 1/8000 - 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps) Bulb mode Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes) High res shot Shutter type Electronic shutter Shutter speed 1/8000 - 60s Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s Resolution JPEG: 10368x7776 / 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 10368 x 7776 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Equivalent to 80M / 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M modeHandheld High res shot Shutter type Electronic shutter Shutter speed 1/8000 - 60s Resolution JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 8160 x 6120 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode
Flash can not be usedAnti-shock mode Shutter type Electronic first curtain shutter Shutter speed 1/320* - 60s Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s Note * For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected. Silent mode Shutter type Electronic shutter Shutter speed 1/32000 - 60s Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s Flicker Scan Stills 1/7634 - 1/50s Movies 1/250 - 1/30s * Note * Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value - White Balance
AUTO WB system Applied White balance bracketing 3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps Custom WB 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K) One-touch white balance 4 custom settings can be registered Preset values 7 - Sequence Shooting
Speed Approx. 6fps (selectable 1-6fps) Anti-shock mode Speed Approx. 5.5fps (selectable 1-6fps) Pro Capture mode Speed* Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps) Speed SH1* Approx. 120fps (selectable 30, 60, 100, 120fps)* *** Speed SH2* ** Approx. 50fps (selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50fps)* ** Note *Slower shutter speeds and flash cannot be used**Compatible lenses are limited.
***Focus and exposure are fixed at first frameSilent mode Speed Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps) Speed SH1* Approx. 120fps (selectable 30, 60, 100, 120fps) Speed SH2* ** Approx. 50fps (selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50fps)* ** Conditions Memory card: KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G
When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Low ISO processing: Priority is given to sequential shootingMax. number of frames All values are approximate 10fps Until card capacity 20fps Raw: 151 / JPG (LF): 375 50fps Raw: 102 / JPG (LF): 125 120fps Raw: 88 / JPG (LF): 90 Compatible lenses to SH2 (50fps) M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO Interval shooting Settings Time or Frame priority
Max. number of frames: 999 (Creation of time-lapse movie possible)
Exposure smoothing - Image Processing
Art Filter bracketing Available Color space sRGB / AdobeRGB Fisheye compensation Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View) Gradation 4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key) Highlight & Shadow control Highlight / Shadow / Midtone (+/- 7 steps) Black & White filter Yellow, Orange, Red, Green Black & White toning Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode Picture mode Colour Creator, Colour Profile Control, Custom, i-Finish, Monochrome Profile Control, Monotone, Natural, Portrait, Underwater, Vivid Contrast 5 levels Saturation 5 levels Sharpness + Contrast 5 levels Tele converter effect 2x - External Flash Control
Modes Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation Type AUTO, FP MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, MANUAL, TTL AUTO X-sync speed 1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode) Intensity +/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps ) Compatible external flash FL-LM3, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR Note Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash. - Wireless Flash Control
Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. Modes Auto, FP Manual, FP TTL Auto, Manual, TTL Auto Optical control Control method Triggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system)
Commander flash: FL-900R, FL-700WR, STF-8 Built-in flash, FL-LM3Compatible external flash FL-900R, FL-700WR Radio control Radio wireless control Available when attaching optional flash commander. Number of channels 4 channels Group setting 3 groups Compatible commander FC-WR, FL-700WR Note For more details see specifications of commander units. Compatible receiver FL-700WR, FR-WR + wireless RC system flash - Recording Formats
JPEG Applied RAW 12bit RAW & JPEG Applied parallel recording Aspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4 - Still Image Recording
DCF 2.0 DPOF Applied EXIF 3.0 RAW Applied - Image Size
Aspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 3:4 RAW 5184 x 3888 JPEG 5184 x 3888 - 1024 x 768 - Movie Recording System
Recording format MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264), YCbCr 4:2:0 (8bit) Picture mode Flat, OM-Log400, HLG, OM-Cinema1, OM-Cinema2 Time code Rec run / Free run
Drop frame / Non-drop frameExposure Modes Aperture priority, Art Filter, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority Image Stabilisation Mode Applied Sensor shift (5-axis) Note * While using M-IS1, field of view may be affected.
M-IS1* (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS)
M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS)Note Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) 48kHz/16bit 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps) 3840x2160 (4K) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps) 4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps) 4096x2160 (C4K) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps) 1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 202 Mbps) 1920x1080 (FHD) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 52 Mbps) 1920x1080 (FHD) -b / LongGOP (approx. 27 Mbps) 96kHz/24bit 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 105 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 205 Mbps)4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 105 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 205 Mbps)1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 205 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 30 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 55 Mbps)MOV (HEVC/H.265) 48kHz/16bit 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps)4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps)1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 82 Mbps)
60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 162 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 42 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 22 Mbps)96kHz/24bit 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 80 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 155 Mbps)4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 80 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 155 Mbps)1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 85 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 25 Mbps)
60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 165 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 45 Mbps)Note Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shootingUHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting Maximum Recording Time Unlimited - Movie Specialties
Art Filter Available Fast motion Available Flicker Scan Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View) HDMI Live View Modes Monitor / Record / RAW Monitor mode Video signal and info display is processed Note In monitor mode, the image cannot be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded. RAW mode Notification: In RAW mode, output video quality is 4K/C4K 12bit RAW data, frame rate follows movie setting, and sound will be recorded.Footages can not be displayed on camera monitor and no videos and sounds will be recorded to the camera. Record mode Only video signal is processed Note In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit).When recording simultaneously in the camera in 4K/C4K/FHD HS, 4:2:0 is upsampled to 4:2:2. High-Speed Recording 1920x1080 (MOV) / 240fps
1920x1080 / 120fps
1920x1080 / 100fpsTime lapse 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps 1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
Max. number of frames: 9999Slow motion Available S&Q Movie (Slow Motion / Quick Movie) Capturing Frame Rate: 240fps, 200fps, 120fps, 100fps, 60fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps, 24fps, 15fps, 12fps, 8fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps, 1fps *Selectable capturing frame rates are limited depending on the recording codec, image size, frame-to-frame compression, and playback frame rate settings. Vertical Video Available
*Video files are saved vertically when holding the camera vertically to shoot.
*Videos are not played in the vertical orientation on the camera. - Sound Recording System
Recording format High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)
Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format BaseSpeaker Built-in mono speaker Internal microphone Built-in stereo microphones Microphone functions Audio Dubbing, Recording Volume, Volume limiter, Wind Noise Reduction - View Images
Modes Calendar, Enlargement, Image information, Index, Movie, Single-frame Shooting information Off / On Highlight/Shadow point warning Available Histogram in playback mode Available Index 4 / 9 / 25 / 100 frames Zoom Available 2 - 14x Auto rotation Available - Erase / Protect / Copy Function
Erase modes Single, All, Selected Image protect mode Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected) - Image Editing
Editing functions Aspect ratio, Correction of saturation, Gradation auto, Image Overlay, Monochrome, Post recording, RAW data edit, Red-eye reduction, Resize, Sepia, Trimming - Movie Editing
In-movie image extraction Available (4K only) Trimming Available - Customisation Options
Programmable button Equipped Fn Button Equipped Custom Mode The mode dial’s C1, C2, and C3 Custom Modes are preconfigured to provide quick access to functions optimized for astrophotography.
Custom Mode C1: A mode that utilizes Handheld High-Res Shot to capture high-resolution astrophotography.
Custom Mode C2: A mode for effortless and straightforward night-sky shooting.
Custom Mode C3: A mode designed for handheld star-scape photography.My Mode 5 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.) Factory reset Full / Basic Menu languages in camera 18 languages selectable:, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish - Interface
Earphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack Hot shoe Equipped Synchro socket Equipped HDMI™ Applied Micro connector (Type D) * Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack (plug-in power on/off) USB 3 Type C Wireless connectivity Bluetooth®*, Wi-Fi*RM-WR1 cannot be used Communication method Bluetooth® (Ver.5.2 Bluetooth Low Energy) Media SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL-I shooting. SAR 0.52W/kg Note SAR quantifies the maximum level of exposure of the user to electromagnetic waves, when using the device close to the head.
SAR shall not exceed 2W/kg in accordance with regulations of France.Note * "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by OLYMPUS CORPORATION is under license.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. - Wi-Fi Functions
Easy Connection QR code setting GPS info Available through Smartphone GPS data Wireless Shooting Available - Tough Features
Freezeproof -10°C
* According to IEC standard publication 60529 IP53Performance is IP53 or IPX1, dependent on the performance of the lens attached. - Power Supply
Battery life Image shooting Standard mode: approx. 590 shots / Quick sleep mode: approx. 1040 shots (using BLX-1 and KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G (UHS-II U3 Class10 64GB)) Movie recording 120min (standard CIPA compliant) 190min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)* Note: Values are approximate. Battery BLX-1 Lithium-Ion Battery DC-input F-5AC/F-7AC (optional) Internal Charging Camera can be used while charging Sleep mode 1, 3, 5min. and off selectable. USB bus power USB PD bus power can be used (PD compliant camera: Rev 3.0 Ver 1.0a) USB charging Performance varies depending on different USB devices - Dimensions / Weight
Width 139.3mm Depth 45.8mm Height 88.9(without protrusions) Weight 496g (including battery and memory card) Weight (body only) 413g - Environment
Humidity 30 - 90% operation humidity / 10 - 90% storage humidity Temperature -10 - 40°C Operating temperature / -20 - 60°C storage temperature - Product Safety
Main Materials and Ingredients Part Name Material Name | CAS no. Anode Lithium-Silicon composite oxide | 10097-28-6/based material Cathode Lithium-Manganese composite oxide Solute Lithium imide salt Solvent Cyclic carbonate
1,2 dimethoxyethane (EGDME) | 110-71-4Cases Nickel plated stainless steel (Tab) Nickel plated stainless steel (Surface Treatment) Tin 100% | 7440-31-5
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OM-3 ASTRO Body
The OM SYSTEM OM-3 is a compact, high-performance mirrorless camera designed to inspire creativity on the move. With a focus on expressive image-making, it offers film-like colour and monochrome profile controls, computational photography features, and creative video functions, enabling photographers and filmmakers to craft distinctive looks straight from the camera.At its core is a 20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor and TruePic X processor, delivering fast shooting speeds of up to 120 fps and impressive autofocus with 1053-point Quad Pixel AF. The 7.5-stop image stabilisation helps reduce camera shake for sharp, clear results, even when shooting handheld. With 4K 60p video, IP53-rated weather sealing, and intuitive controls, the OM-3 provides the tools needed for a variety of creative projects.
The OM-3’s classic film camera-inspired design features a metal body that not only adds a premium feel but also ensures durability for outdoor photography and videography. Its traditional, tactile controls and comfortable handling make it the perfect companion for travel and street photographers, wildlife photographers, and anyone seeking a robust, portable camera with a nostalgic, film-camera aesthetic.
· Compact & lightweight Micro Four Thirds camera
· 20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor and TruePic X Processor
· 5-Axis synchronised Image Stabilisation with 7.5 stops compensation
· 1053-point phase detection Cross Quad Pixel AF
· Up to 120 fps in RAW format
· Class-leading computational functions incl. Live Graduated ND filter
· IP53-rated weather-sealing
| Video Quality | 4K, C4K, Full HD, High Speed Movie FHD |
| Image Stabilisation | Built-in 5-axis Up to 7.5 EV steps* |
| Effective Resolution (approx.) | 20.4 MP |
| Available protection plans | PROTECT - Extended Manufacturer Coverage- 1 year manufacturer's warranty, + an additional 2 years with protection plan - Product Replacement - Expedited Service (return product within 3 business days of receipt at the repair center) - Genuine OM SYSTEM Parts PROTECT + Everything included under the PROTECT plan, plus: - Accidental Damage Protection - Annual Clean & Check Service |
OM-3 ASTRO technical specifications
- Video Quality 4K, C4K, Full HD, High Speed Movie FHD
- Image Stabilisation Built-in 5-axis Up to 7.5 EV steps*
- Effective Resolution (approx.) 20.4 MP
- Available protection plans PROTECT
- Extended Manufacturer Coverage- 1 year manufacturer's warranty, + an additional 2 years with protection plan
- Product Replacement
- Expedited Service (return product within 3 business days of receipt at the repair center)
- Genuine OM SYSTEM Parts
PROTECT +
Everything included under the PROTECT plan, plus:
- Accidental Damage Protection
- Annual Clean & Check Service
- Type
Body material Magnesium alloy body Lens mount Micro Four Thirds - Image Sensor
Type 4/3'' Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor Effective pixels 20.4 Megapixels Full resolution 22.9 Megapixels Aspect ratio & area 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB) Hα transmission 100% - Engine
Type TruePic X - Filter
Dust reduction filter Supersonic Wave Filter - Viewfinder
Type OLED Electronic Viewfinder Pixel number 2.36M dots Magnification Max. 1.37x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style) Angle of view Approx. 100% Style 3 styles selectable Brightness adjustment Adaptive Brightness Technology / Manual settings: +/- 7 levels Correction of color temperature +/- 7 levels Diopter adjustment Equipped -4.0 - +2.0 diopters / built-in type Eye point 27mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens S-OVF Expands the Live View dynamic range Note *Available in the EVF when in P, A, S, M and B modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF. - Monitor
Monitor type Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel Resolution 1.62M dots Monitor size 7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2) Brightness adjustment +/- 7 levels Color balance +/- 7 levels Touch Control functions AF area enlargement, AF area selection, Art Filter, Enlargement, Frame forward/backward, Live Guide, Magnified playback, Shooting mode, Shutter release, Subject selection, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection - Level Gauge
Detection 2-axis - Live View
Field of view Approx. 100% Dynamic range expansion When in HDR1 or HDR2 Magnification levels 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x Live ND 64S/M mode only, flash can not be used, ISO up to 800, the maximum shutter speed is 1/60 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised. Live GND Available*P/A/S/M mode, flash can not be used, ISO up to 3200(up to 1600 in ISO Auto), the maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised. - Super Control Panel
Displayed information AE bracketing, AEL notification, AF frame, Aperture value, Battery indicator, Colour saturation compensation value, Colour space, Contrast compensation value, Drive mode, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure level view, Exposure mode, Face detection, Flash compensation value, Flash mode, Focus mode, Gradation, Histogram, Internal temperature warning, ISO, Metering mode, Noise reduction, Number of storable frames, Record mode, Sharpness compensation value, Shutter speed, White balance, White balance compensation value - Image Stabiliser
Type Sensor shift Modes Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic Live View stabilisation Available Effective Compensation Range Up to 6.5 (center) / 5.5 (corner) EV steps* (Body only)
Up to 7.5 (center) / 6.5 (corner) EV steps** (Sync IS)Note Based on CIPA measurement conditions*When using M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO (focal length 45mm (35mm equivalent: 90mm))**When using M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO (focal length 100mm (35mm equivalent: 200mm)), halfway release image stabilization: Off - Focusing System
Method TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system Predictive AF Available Manual focus Available, with enlarged focusing area, focus peaking and focus indicator Focus areas 1053 points / cross-type phase detection AF
1053 points / contrast AF
All target, Single target (1 point), Small target (9 points), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points) , Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable)*Number of saved custom target settings: 4AF illuminator Equipped AF lock Available, Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised) AF targeting pad Available (activate/deactivate with double tap on rear monitor) AF working range -8 - 19EV (ISO approx.100, with a f/1.2 lens) Focus limit Available Separate AF-On button Available AF tracking Available, Available in continuous AF mode Focus Bracketing Mode Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses Number of images 3 - 999 shots Step size 10 levels Modes AF* Tracking, Bracketing, Continuous AF*, Manual focus, Preset MF**, Single AF*, Stacking Note * incl. manual override** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used. Focus peaking Back light effect On / Off Color selection White, black, red, yellow Intensity High / Normal / Low Intelligent Subject Detection AF Aircrafts, Birds, Bullet trains, Cats, Dogs, Formula cars, Helicopters, Human, Motorcycles, Ralley cars, Standard trains, Steam locomotives Focus Stacking Mode Technology Available Compatible Lenses M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 2.0x Teleconverter MC-20, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO Compatible Converter M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20 Note Angle of view becomes slightly smaller - Exposure System
Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )
Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV.Exposure bracketing 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps )ISO bracketing 3 frames ( 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps ) HDR bracketing 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 2 / 3 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 2 EV steps )AE lock Available Enhancement function Shadow Adjustment Technology
Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View)Anti-Flicker Shooting function Available - Advanced Photo Modes
Modes AE bracketing, AF bracketing, Keystone Compensation, Live Bulb, Live Composite - Multi-Exposure
Stacking Shooting Handheld High Res Shot of the OM-3 ASTRO composites 12 shots for a high-definition, low-noise image with a single press of the shutter button. Max. number of frames 2 frames (shooting) Auto gain control Available Frame assistance Live View - Light Metering
Method TTL open aperture light metering Zones 324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System Detection range -2 - 20 EV (f2.8, ISO 100) Modes Centre weighted metering, ESP light metering, Highlight, Shadow, Spot metering Histogram in shooting mode Available - Art Filter
Modes Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Instant Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Color, Partial Color*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Water Color Variation / Effect Available Note * 18 colours selectable - Color Creator
Color Creator Available - Monochrome Profile Control
Monochrome Profile Control Color filter effect: None/8 colours (Red, Orange, Yellow, Yellow-Green, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta) with 3 steps Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) Film grain effect: Off/Low/Med/High Monochrome colour: Normal/Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green *Settings can be stored individually to MONO1/MONO2/MONO3/MONO4. Settings of Highlight & Shadow Control can be stored as well. - Color Profile Control
Color Profile Control Saturation of 12 colours can be adjusted in 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) *Settings can be stored individually to COLOR1/COLOR2/COLOR3/COLOR4. Settings of Highlight&Shadow Control can be stored as well. Color Profile Control Saturation of 12 colours can be adjusted in 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) *Settings can be stored individually to COLOR1 / COLOR2 / COLOR3 / COLOR4. Settings of Highlight & Shadow Control can be stored as well.
By using the Color Profile Control function, astrophotography and star-scape photography can be rendered with greater impact and visual appeal.
C1 + COLOR1: Suitable when you want to capture nebulae, constellations, and other celestial objects with higher image quality.
C2 + COLOR2: Ideal for achieving a balanced, high-quality capture of both the night sky and terrestrial landscapes.
C3 + COLOR2: Allows natural-color night-sky photography in a single shot, making it convenient for handheld or quick shooting. - Sensitivity
Auto ISO LOW* - 102400 (upper default ISO 25600) Note *approx. 80 Manual ISO LOW* - 102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps - Shutter
Shutter type Computerised focal-plane shutter Durability 100.000 shots Modes Bracketing, Self timer, Sequential shooting, Single frame - Shutter Speeds
Standard operation Shutter speed range 1/8000 - 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps) Bulb mode Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes) High res shot Shutter type Electronic shutter Shutter speed 1/8000 - 60s Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s Resolution JPEG: 10368x7776 / 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 10368 x 7776 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Equivalent to 80M / 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M modeHandheld High res shot Shutter type Electronic shutter Shutter speed 1/8000 - 60s Resolution JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 8160 x 6120 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode
Flash can not be usedAnti-shock mode Shutter type Electronic first curtain shutter Shutter speed 1/320* - 60s Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s Note * For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected. Silent mode Shutter type Electronic shutter Shutter speed 1/32000 - 60s Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s Flicker Scan Stills 1/7634 - 1/50s Movies 1/250 - 1/30s * Note * Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value - White Balance
AUTO WB system Applied White balance bracketing 3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps Custom WB 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K) One-touch white balance 4 custom settings can be registered Preset values 7 - Sequence Shooting
Speed Approx. 6fps (selectable 1-6fps) Anti-shock mode Speed Approx. 5.5fps (selectable 1-6fps) Pro Capture mode Speed* Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps) Speed SH1* Approx. 120fps (selectable 30, 60, 100, 120fps)* *** Speed SH2* ** Approx. 50fps (selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50fps)* ** Note *Slower shutter speeds and flash cannot be used**Compatible lenses are limited.
***Focus and exposure are fixed at first frameSilent mode Speed Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps) Speed SH1* Approx. 120fps (selectable 30, 60, 100, 120fps) Speed SH2* ** Approx. 50fps (selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50fps)* ** Conditions Memory card: KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G
When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Low ISO processing: Priority is given to sequential shootingMax. number of frames All values are approximate 10fps Until card capacity 20fps Raw: 151 / JPG (LF): 375 50fps Raw: 102 / JPG (LF): 125 120fps Raw: 88 / JPG (LF): 90 Compatible lenses to SH2 (50fps) M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO Interval shooting Settings Time or Frame priority
Max. number of frames: 999 (Creation of time-lapse movie possible)
Exposure smoothing - Image Processing
Art Filter bracketing Available Color space sRGB / AdobeRGB Fisheye compensation Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View) Gradation 4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key) Highlight & Shadow control Highlight / Shadow / Midtone (+/- 7 steps) Black & White filter Yellow, Orange, Red, Green Black & White toning Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode Picture mode Colour Creator, Colour Profile Control, Custom, i-Finish, Monochrome Profile Control, Monotone, Natural, Portrait, Underwater, Vivid Contrast 5 levels Saturation 5 levels Sharpness + Contrast 5 levels Tele converter effect 2x - External Flash Control
Modes Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation Type AUTO, FP MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, MANUAL, TTL AUTO X-sync speed 1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode) Intensity +/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps ) Compatible external flash FL-LM3, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR Note Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash. - Wireless Flash Control
Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. Modes Auto, FP Manual, FP TTL Auto, Manual, TTL Auto Optical control Control method Triggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system)
Commander flash: FL-900R, FL-700WR, STF-8 Built-in flash, FL-LM3Compatible external flash FL-900R, FL-700WR Radio control Radio wireless control Available when attaching optional flash commander. Number of channels 4 channels Group setting 3 groups Compatible commander FC-WR, FL-700WR Note For more details see specifications of commander units. Compatible receiver FL-700WR, FR-WR + wireless RC system flash - Recording Formats
JPEG Applied RAW 12bit RAW & JPEG Applied parallel recording Aspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4 - Still Image Recording
DCF 2.0 DPOF Applied EXIF 3.0 RAW Applied - Image Size
Aspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 3:4 RAW 5184 x 3888 JPEG 5184 x 3888 - 1024 x 768 - Movie Recording System
Recording format MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264), YCbCr 4:2:0 (8bit) Picture mode Flat, OM-Log400, HLG, OM-Cinema1, OM-Cinema2 Time code Rec run / Free run
Drop frame / Non-drop frameExposure Modes Aperture priority, Art Filter, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority Image Stabilisation Mode Applied Sensor shift (5-axis) Note * While using M-IS1, field of view may be affected.
M-IS1* (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS)
M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS)Note Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) 48kHz/16bit 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps) 3840x2160 (4K) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps) 4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps) 4096x2160 (C4K) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps) 1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 202 Mbps) 1920x1080 (FHD) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 52 Mbps) 1920x1080 (FHD) -b / LongGOP (approx. 27 Mbps) 96kHz/24bit 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 105 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 205 Mbps)4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 105 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 205 Mbps)1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 205 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 30 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 55 Mbps)MOV (HEVC/H.265) 48kHz/16bit 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps)4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps)1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 82 Mbps)
60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 162 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 42 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 22 Mbps)96kHz/24bit 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 80 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 155 Mbps)4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 80 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 155 Mbps)1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 85 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 25 Mbps)
60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 165 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 45 Mbps)Note Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shootingUHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting Maximum Recording Time Unlimited - Movie Specialties
Art Filter Available Fast motion Available Flicker Scan Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View) HDMI Live View Modes Monitor / Record / RAW Monitor mode Video signal and info display is processed Note In monitor mode, the image cannot be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded. RAW mode Notification: In RAW mode, output video quality is 4K/C4K 12bit RAW data, frame rate follows movie setting, and sound will be recorded.Footages can not be displayed on camera monitor and no videos and sounds will be recorded to the camera. Record mode Only video signal is processed Note In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit).When recording simultaneously in the camera in 4K/C4K/FHD HS, 4:2:0 is upsampled to 4:2:2. High-Speed Recording 1920x1080 (MOV) / 240fps
1920x1080 / 120fps
1920x1080 / 100fpsTime lapse 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps 1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
Max. number of frames: 9999Slow motion Available S&Q Movie (Slow Motion / Quick Movie) Capturing Frame Rate: 240fps, 200fps, 120fps, 100fps, 60fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps, 24fps, 15fps, 12fps, 8fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps, 1fps *Selectable capturing frame rates are limited depending on the recording codec, image size, frame-to-frame compression, and playback frame rate settings. Vertical Video Available
*Video files are saved vertically when holding the camera vertically to shoot.
*Videos are not played in the vertical orientation on the camera. - Sound Recording System
Recording format High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)
Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format BaseSpeaker Built-in mono speaker Internal microphone Built-in stereo microphones Microphone functions Audio Dubbing, Recording Volume, Volume limiter, Wind Noise Reduction - View Images
Modes Calendar, Enlargement, Image information, Index, Movie, Single-frame Shooting information Off / On Highlight/Shadow point warning Available Histogram in playback mode Available Index 4 / 9 / 25 / 100 frames Zoom Available 2 - 14x Auto rotation Available - Erase / Protect / Copy Function
Erase modes Single, All, Selected Image protect mode Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected) - Image Editing
Editing functions Aspect ratio, Correction of saturation, Gradation auto, Image Overlay, Monochrome, Post recording, RAW data edit, Red-eye reduction, Resize, Sepia, Trimming - Movie Editing
In-movie image extraction Available (4K only) Trimming Available - Customisation Options
Programmable button Equipped Fn Button Equipped Custom Mode The mode dial’s C1, C2, and C3 Custom Modes are preconfigured to provide quick access to functions optimized for astrophotography.
Custom Mode C1: A mode that utilizes Handheld High-Res Shot to capture high-resolution astrophotography.
Custom Mode C2: A mode for effortless and straightforward night-sky shooting.
Custom Mode C3: A mode designed for handheld star-scape photography.My Mode 5 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.) Factory reset Full / Basic Menu languages in camera 18 languages selectable:, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish - Interface
Earphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack Hot shoe Equipped Synchro socket Equipped HDMI™ Applied Micro connector (Type D) * Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack (plug-in power on/off) USB 3 Type C Wireless connectivity Bluetooth®*, Wi-Fi*RM-WR1 cannot be used Communication method Bluetooth® (Ver.5.2 Bluetooth Low Energy) Media SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL-I shooting. SAR 0.52W/kg Note SAR quantifies the maximum level of exposure of the user to electromagnetic waves, when using the device close to the head.
SAR shall not exceed 2W/kg in accordance with regulations of France.Note * "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by OLYMPUS CORPORATION is under license.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. - Wi-Fi Functions
Easy Connection QR code setting GPS info Available through Smartphone GPS data Wireless Shooting Available - Tough Features
Freezeproof -10°C
* According to IEC standard publication 60529 IP53Performance is IP53 or IPX1, dependent on the performance of the lens attached. - Power Supply
Battery life Image shooting Standard mode: approx. 590 shots / Quick sleep mode: approx. 1040 shots (using BLX-1 and KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G (UHS-II U3 Class10 64GB)) Movie recording 120min (standard CIPA compliant) 190min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)* Note: Values are approximate. Battery BLX-1 Lithium-Ion Battery DC-input F-5AC/F-7AC (optional) Internal Charging Camera can be used while charging Sleep mode 1, 3, 5min. and off selectable. USB bus power USB PD bus power can be used (PD compliant camera: Rev 3.0 Ver 1.0a) USB charging Performance varies depending on different USB devices - Dimensions / Weight
Width 139.3mm Depth 45.8mm Height 88.9(without protrusions) Weight 496g (including battery and memory card) Weight (body only) 413g - Environment
Humidity 30 - 90% operation humidity / 10 - 90% storage humidity Temperature -10 - 40°C Operating temperature / -20 - 60°C storage temperature - Product Safety
Main Materials and Ingredients Part Name Material Name | CAS no. Anode Lithium-Silicon composite oxide | 10097-28-6/based material Cathode Lithium-Manganese composite oxide Solute Lithium imide salt Solvent Cyclic carbonate
1,2 dimethoxyethane (EGDME) | 110-71-4Cases Nickel plated stainless steel (Tab) Nickel plated stainless steel (Surface Treatment) Tin 100% | 7440-31-5
User Manual OM-3 | |
User Manual OM-3 ASTRO (extension) |
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