Leaked images of the OM-3. A true Fujifilm competitor with new ART filter dial is coming on Feb 6th!

[@HaraldEngels]

The market needs OM-Systems. I hope they will succeed with the OM-3. M4/3 is a great system which has a future.

[@formermpc10]

OMD cares about making money, not photography. No company "deserves" to stay in business if it can't compete.

[@AA-ni3km]

​@@formermpc10There's no reason why they can't care about both

[@gregfeeler6910]

@@formermpc10 And the best way to make money is to be a successful competitor, which I see OM System doing very well. They appear to be flushing out their product line which I see as essential to be competitive as I don't think you can base a company on only two models. Next is this "OM-3" followed by a new PEN.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

Pretty excited! I have 1300 saved. If it’s a whopping 2000 I will have to save for a few months. Get better soon!

[@formermpc10]

Buy a used EM1.2 or EM1.3 instead of OMD recycled products.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

@ if that’s what you want, but not for me thanks.

[@pc1234asdf]

We don't want an OM ZF. We want the pen f II.

[@unstanic]

And be able to buy it

[@VizionZine]

Agreed.

[@josea.3170]

I'd rather buy it with a central prism.

[@unstanic]

@@josea.3170 blasphemy!

[@WhoIsSerafin]

@@pc1234asdf I’m ecstatic to have either vintage design. Take my money and shut up for either design.

[@davidblack2632]

Wishing you a quick recovery. Thanks for the update information.

[@ToddPangburn]

Speaking as someone who has never owned a M43 camera, this is the first model that actually has me thinking of buying into the system. I don't care about the megapixels. The main positive points for me are: the small size *with* good ergonomics, weather sealing with weather sealed small primes, and a premium evf. A $2000 price would give me some pause, as I'd like to see it match the X100VI. Duel card slots would be nice also, but not a deal breaker.

[@sweden_ove2074]

Welcome to the system. Optically and colour profile, the system is great and this camera will be no exception . It will be good quality too. So, welcome.

[@edzardpiltz6348]

Just give it a try. I promise you it will outperformed x100vi if paired with any of the new lenses. The x100 lens does not resolve the 40mp anyway. Still a very nice camera thought. 🤙

[@Centauri27]

I value ergonomics too. But I'm afraid the OM3 may be a step back on that front with its flat front. It'll be a nightmare with any of the PRO zooms, unless you add a third-party grip. Unless they just expect you to use it with the new weatherproof primes.

[@gregfeeler6910]

@@Centauri27Why would you assume that OMD won’t offer a hand grip? They have for all the E-M5 and OM-5 cameras. I have one for my OM-5 and it attaches in a second and lets me use any lens comfortably.

[@Centauri27]

@@gregfeeler6910 I’m quite confident they’ll offer a grip (though has Panasonic provided one yet with the S9?). It’s just the native ergonomics I’m referring to. But I just find that add-on grips still don’t have the feel of a natively-designed grip. Witness my E-M5 Mk II: I like the grip, but somehow I could never _love _ it. Same with my GX85+grip. But I *love* the ergonomics of the GX7 and G9!

[@petermcginty3636]

I have an OM-1 and it is fantastic. If this is an OM-1 in a smaller form factor, then that would be great. 20 megapixels? If you are not happy, use upscaling! Cannot wait for this release. This camera will sell.

[@andreigriga]

Just sold the new FUJI XT50 and received my 6-year old GX9 to compliment the EPL8 cause I so much value the style and the logic in the management of the system. First impression of OM3 was “this is my camera”. But when I learnt the 2k+ price, I smiled.. Nothing justifies this for me. And I’m really waiting for true PENF or FUJI E4 with a viewfinder

[@tappersreviews4677]

Yeah, I sadly agree. $2000 will be a very hard sell.

[@TheGreenEggFarm]

I politely disagree. The OM-1 sensor is as good as it gets for Micro 4/3s. Better than the 25MP the from G9II. If the OM3 has the OM-1 sensor we are all going to be happy. I was hoping they would have gone with the FUJI dials. And I see it does not even have the exposure compensation dial that the Pen F had. :( Thanks for the video! Love you, man!

[@n8-creates]

100% correct. I think most of the people complaining about the sensor haven’t actually shot an OM-1 the stacked sensor is crazy good. People are so damn fixed on megapixel count and forget that is only a part of overall image quality.

[@robertmills4591]

Why have fixed-function dials like Fujifilm when you can have fully customisable dials? That would be a backwards step.

[@marcp.1752]

Exactly my thougths. Would have loved a exp comp dial, too.

[@RayTaylorQ]

You are seriously wrong if you think the OM-1 sensor is better than the G9ii.

[@robertmills4591]

@@RayTaylorQ It is. Way faster readout speed, and better noise control. The G9ii sensor is still old school CMOS.

[@MorkusReX]

Price will be an issue. The body should be $1300 max. I absolutly agree about the PEN-F II. OM - All you needed to do is to the the exact same body of the original PEN-F , replace the internals to OM-1 II's internals (as much as possible), update the EVF, add USB-C charging, add weather sealing and change the name on the camera. That's it! Don't overthink.

[@pgy8863]

Well put. Really. This new camera is positive, sure, maybe to people not already in the MFTs ecosystem. I hope that's what the OM Systems is thinking. However, for those of us who already have lenses and (handsome) 10, 5 or 1s, this is gonna be a hard sell? I personally love the EM-5 and struggle to see the advantages of this new camera, especially if it prices on at $1600. I hope OMS had that small, weather sealed rangefinder in the pipeline. Maybe Panasonic will get there?

[@AnastasTarpanov]

I like the new camera. It sure looks great, the only thing that I wished it had was the joystick, I don't know why they didn't put it. About the sensor the one in OM-1 / II is the latest and the best sensor for m4/3. It's BSI stacked sensor. We can discuss if a vintage camera needs a really fast reading stacked sensor, but for sure is not old and regarding high ISO and DR is the best m4/3 sensor.

[@RJPhotographics]

Onion soup my friend. I had that bug too, but while driving 1500m through Europe! That soup really helped, and electrolytes too. Get well. Beautiful looking camera, might pre-order.

[@nicokremers7150]

I liked the Olympus OM-1. The Full Frame version! My vintage OM Zuiko lenses are still waiting for a digital version. (Will never happen I guess)

[@Cybercygni]

I had hoped that the time dial would have sat around the lens, like the old analogue OM-1 and OM-2.

[@RonaldBrown59]

I'd rather have a Pen F 2.0. Or the Fuji X100VI. Thanks for sharing.

[@marcp.1752]

40 MP on APS-C is a little over the top, just like ~90 MP via 36x24mm (35mm) Sensor. "Fullframe", and thus therefore very demanding, in terms of optical lens quality, from the matching X mount lenses. Personally, i am much more a fan of the old X-Trans I&II Sensors (16MP) as the rendering is more organic. I'd never sell my T1, or E1/E2. And 16 MP is plenty. I've made 120x80cm Canvas prints with just 12/13 MP of my D700/5D before....go figure. No pixels visible, of course. I am not a pixel pooper, err -peeper, never watch my compositions, pictures at 200 to 400%, never pixel peep at the extreme corners, or into general, i see the picture as a whole. Passionate hobby since 1984.

[@thomasanderson5929]

@@marcp.1752 40mp is enough for your general (uninformed) consumer to think "OU! MORE IS BETTER!".... X100vi is sold out for a lot of reasons, and clearly Fuji has done a LOT of things right with the camera. The sad part is OM System is perfectly setup to Trump Fuji and they're not doing it. The level of incompetence from OM System is unbelievable.

[@lelandfitz1762]

Make a Pen F, make the sensor vertical, make the in-camera option to create dyptichs with it, make it a true digital half-frame camera. (Of course they should get new technology in it aswell)

[@arlacgravure3002]

In Japan, it will be out of stock. The starting price will be high, normal, it will be on sale as soon as it is released and several times during the year.

[@piotr1707]

We just need something like Lumix GX80. Just with new 25MP sensor with phase AF, slighlty better evf and ibis and for around 800$/€

[@Kunal0915]

I like that OM is updating its f1.8 lenses. They will be a great fit on the OM-5, which will be a bargain now. From the video, the OM-5 looks just as good.

[@AA-ni3km]

As an OM-5 owner, I love my OM-5 but it needs better AF algorithms and would benefit from a stacked sensor. The OM-3 will be a much better camera, but that's the problem - the OM-5 Mark II will need to be made worse than the OM-3 as well as the OM-1 Mark II.

[@Kunal0915]

​@@AA-ni3km The OM-5 ii doesn't need to be made worse. Just look at Sony. They have given the same AF algorithms to the A6700 and the A7R V. The Canon R7 and Canon R20 focus as well as the Canon R6.

[@bingbong4848]

Decent full frame lenses are very expensive and heavier. I know they are getting smaller but it’s still a factor. For sports and wildlife some people may prefer the crop factor of these cameras. Some folks may also already be heavily invested in m43 or apsc lenses and don’t want to change. Many different reasons.

[@trym2121]

I think what market seeks is rangefinder model as it's more casual looking that the usual middle prism. OM possibly won't hit a banger with this one because of the price is close to Nikon Zf (om1 sensor is quite pricy due to being stacked). It'll go back to the yesteryear problem, why bother with pricy MFT when you can get a FF

[@WhoIsSerafin]

I’m excited! Credit card is ready!

[@shira_yone]

Yeah, I'll wait for PEN F 2 equivalent. Preferably with a tilting LCD instead of full articulation.

[@cristibaluta]

If it was a fen f 2 they had my money 100% guaranteed, this one i don't think so, need to see it first. The prism in the middle is a bummer, doesn't fit well in my small sling

[@robertmills4591]

Why? Because for the same field of view and same depth of field, you shoot on a more preferable aperture for the same exposure. That is, if I shoot a scene on an OM-1, and you do the same with a Nikon Zf, and we use the same ISO, I can use a lower aperture and achieve better resolving ability and faster shutter speed. So the Nikon would have marginally better DR and noise performance (if we're shooting in low light), but even with a larger physical sensor it isn't getting to resolve more pixels because of the narrow aperture it would have to use to get the same DoF. This would matter in genres like street photography in which small sensors are preferred by many photographers, but would give the Nikon the advantage in genres like portraiture and beauty.

[@marcp.1752]

You dont need a rangefinder. Leica does it. OM-3 into classic 35mm SLR design (came from that since the 80s) is perfect enough - together with a new, weathersealed 17/1.8, it's perfect. I'd buy it - better than the non-weathersealed Zfc, which does have a bigger APS-C/DX Sensor, but no real matching "vintage" AF lenses, and the Z mount is simply too big, for just DX...for my taste. The OM-3 this way into black, metal build, with the tech from the OMD E-1 Mark II...20 MP MFT Sensor, what's not too like, if being reasonable priced. I'd get one, perhaps in 2026...if it's living up to it's design, not uber expensive, for what it is. I shoot all my life mostly with 35mm, and i love this focal length. 17mm is 34mm in FF terms, so pretty fine.

[@Jgatti41]

I am very excited to see this camera.

[@jamesscharnitz7640]

When are these M43 companies going to learn they need to make small and compact and AFFORDABLE bodies? I just got the Fuji X-M5 a few months ago which is miles better for everyday carry. I still use M43 Lumix G9ii for sports and wildlife but I would love a small portable compact body to carry for travel

[@marcp.1752]

M5 is just without EVF, and all plasticky build quality - no viewfinder, no buy. Simple doesn't work for me. Blazing sunlight, photos at armlength like a phone snapper..good luck with this, for myself, it'sa no go, used to a viewfinder, always.

[@marioarias9942]

There’s already a Ricoh griii for compact camera with aps sensor.

[@edzardpiltz6348]

Get the ep7 or om5.

[@jamesscharnitz7640]

@ I already got the Fujifilm X-M5 as my secondary body

[@shira_yone]

@@edzardpiltz6348 would love an E-P7. Sadly can't find any locally

[@nicatourism]

I hope you get better soon!

[@foteeto]

My gut feeling is that this will be disappointing, unfortunately. Seems like they didn't listen to the fans and it's nothing people wanted.

[@kizmarh]

As a non-pro photographer, and the one who still uses the original OM-D E-M5, and never liked how OM-1 looked, having a reskin like that sounds very nice. A Pen F II would be great as well, but I am 99% certain that I will buy this OM-3.

[@metalfatigue]

A really sharp 17/1.8 would be nice, especially on the Pen F. But since the 9-18 II and 12-40 II are optically the same as the original versions, I'm not optimistic. (Although both 12-40 lenses are terrific).

[@LadyBovine]

Yeah, based on what he said "its only updated looks and structure for anti- dust and splash" so probably identical optics. Still, small weathersealed primes are sorely missing in mft, so it's still good news.

[@kgeo753]

That is a much better implementation than the film simulation dial on Fujifilm cameras. It doesn't take away from the functionality of the top dials and gives access to features the photographer would reasonably need to quickly switch between. I love Fujifilm cameras but I wish OM Systems would move to APS-C and give them added competition.

[@gabrielmachadobsb]

OM would need a new mount to have an ASP-C camera, which I have a feeling they don't have the R&D to money to make. Although given their past relationship to Panasonic with MFT, maybe they could join the L-mount alliance. It certainly would be interesting to have a brand making APS-C cameras on that system

[@shira_yone]

They could just make a fixed lens retro compact camera to rival the Fuji X100. Literally got the perfect line of cameras to base it off of, the classic Olympus Trip. Make it affordable, readily available, leaf shutter, tilt LCD, IBIS, and not sure about VF but make sure it has one. Recipe for success right there. Put in APS-C sensor if possible, but that's not really necessary imo.

[@AP-du9tj]

No No - pls. no APSC . MFT is the phantatstic sweetspot between size, weight, speed, resolution, price and time (computer power needed). Even 24 MP would make no real difference. It is so good as it is today. I can print everything 80x100 cm or even much bigger by upscaling with very good quality. I'd wish more longer lenses / zoom at faster speed (2.8 or faster) and more computational features (mix and match). Software will make the difference in tomorrows world.

[@shira_yone]

@@AP-du9tj personally I prefer APSC (super 35), but I see no reason why M4/3 wouldn't be adequate for most people. It's a lovely system.

[@agentlevanto2964]

My take - it’s a rework of the OM1 because essentially it’s a reskin of an existing camera, that’s the most logical and $ effective way forward to creating a retro camera - same game play as Nikon and the zfc. As for this camera - yes, I’ll be buying it.

[@dunnymonster]

When you state it'll have the same sensor as the OM1 do you mean in terms of resolution only or will it be stacked too? Given the potential customer base wouldn't it be better to omit the stacked sensor and just use a standard CMOS one whilst bringing the overall price below US $1500? If this camera is over $2000 its going to be a tough sell.

[@robertmills4591]

OM System have two sensors currently in use. The 20MP CMOS that debuted in 2016 is CMOS is incredibly dated. The quad-Bayer BSI sensor which debuted in 2022, whilst the same pixel resolution, offers much faster readout, better dynamic range and the noise performance of an APS-C sensor. It's really only the latter they can use now, which I think it part the reason why we're not seeing any new entry-level cameras from them at the moment.

[@JeremyHamaker]

Sigh. "How can we sell the OM5 *again* but not get utterly roasted for doing it... I know; let's call it the OM3!" "Great idea! OH! And we can half ass it into a 'vintage style' cam that should shut up all those whiners who can't stop pining away for the PEN-F II that they keep saying they *truly* want. Throw the spinny color dial on the front. That will totally make all the difference." Anyway, just because that is how I feel, I know that there are others out there who will want this camera and buy this camera and enjoy this camera. I'm not attacking you, you don't have to take it personally alright? Please; enjoy your purchase. I will be happy for you! OM Systems: I'm not shutting up from my desire to make my next OM camera purchase be a PEN F II.

[@ivanbellange]

They had to make this camera before ! 50% of the people asking for the pen f II will consider this camera good enough and buy this one. But will buy the pen f II as soon as it is available :)

[@RayTaylorQ]

@@JeremyHamaker people really don’t understand that the PEN-F was very hard and very expensive to manufacture. It has Leica build quality and those cameras are expensive for a reason.

[@josech]

As owner of a PEN F, an E-M1X and an OM1, I can say that viewfinder location makes it different from the PEN F. Looks beautiful, but if doesn’t come with innovation on the sensor I most likely will pass, as it will overlap with the OM1 for the most part. I decided to pass as well on the OM1 mark II, been waiting for a mark III with more features to justify the upgrade.

[@jensfriedrich604]

Get well soon.

[@karim2k]

It's no longer a leak it was announced officially yesterday but as usual thanks a lot for sharing this

[@borutgr]

I don’t care about the sensor .. if this camera have great AF for sport and IP53 then I will buy it

[@Kutkis]

100%

[@CaptainJonathan]

As long as they don't try to match Fuji's pricing or "sorry it's out of stock due to unprecedented demand" shtick, this could be really interesting.

[@dasaen]

I like the idea of a smaller om-1ii. It’s too close in size to the g9ii and the om-5 does not benefit from the high iso performance of the om-1 sensor. The price is extremely off putting though. If it’s bundled with the lens maybe that’s ok. But 2k for just the body? I feel people would just get the om-1 used.

[@jschoonj]

Pneumonia is no joke. Get well soon!

[@hmmccray]

Will it be also weatherproof, and what is the cost?

[@seansaca]

Lumix, if you're listening, we need a new GX camera.

[@marklaurendet1861]

The articulating screen is a dissapointment. Fuji tried the articulation screen on the X-T4 but had to put the tilting screen back on the X-T5 for a photography orientated camera. Hope they kept the threaded shutter release on this new model. As you say the PenF looks far better, this one looks like an EM5.2 with the art dial more than a retro camera. Still as an OM user hope it does well.

[@gregfeeler6910]

In all seriousness what do you find better about a mechanical shutter release over the wired, wireless, or phone app alternatives? Thanks.

[@marklaurendet1861]

@@gregfeeler6910 I suppose it could come down to age. I would like to think of this new model as a retro camera rightly or wrongly. I grew up with twin reflex cameras and 35mm film, so to me retro has the mechanical shutter release in the button. Same as the PenF did and certain Fuji models so I cant be the only one :) Plus I own and like using them

[@Chips-Lab]

Take care Andrea ❤🤝

[@MichaelGerrard]

Could be nice but if the price is near 2k, it is too expensive. I am happy about weather sealing the f1.8 lenses, that makes more sense than those huge f1.2 lenses. Although I worry the f1.8 prices might be too high. M43 has advantages but if they are not exploited, OM and Pany will not sell products. Competition is strong from other brands.

[@mauchkimberly]

I hope it's nice. I have an original omd em10, which is lovely. But, I've been wanting to upgrade it for a while because there have been many improvements to the technology since i bought that one. Yet, I'm no impulse buyer and I've also been pondering picking up a Nikon or Pentax instead. Perhaps I'll wait a bit longer and see what comes of this.

[@anthony-qm3pn]

Hopefully in the fall, when the introduce the new 50-200mm f/2.8 is, hopefully we’ll see all new OM-1X it’s an all new 28 megapixel sensor & image processor complement new lens.

[@richardfink7666]

How do you know that?

[@TiereckeIL]

I miss a new version of the EM-5 Mark II. Still holding to it, as all the small cameras after were crap (Mark III, OM5)

[@Centauri27]

Very interesting and I look forward to the camera. But at $2000 USD (probably $2800 CDN), it'll be way out of my price range. I'll just wait for them to reach the used market in a few years.

[@mickeli7155]

really looking forward to the 50-200

[@IvoTichelaar]

Wow, this is the most vintage-looking of all the retro-bodies. I like the looks. It looks very film-like, at least from thr front. Pretty expensive though. I don't do retro-cameras, give me a comfortable grip and a logical layout. But it doesn't seem a bad retro effort.

[@chris191168]

Agree with you a small pen f camera with 25 mp sensor and 4K video could be The perfect camera on travel vacations or documentary stuff and family photography and much more hope they will make such a camera.

[@javierruizamado]

25mm f/1.8 splash and dust resistant… Good news! At least for me.

[@ArminHirmer]

the only thing that bothered me on the Pen-F was this art filter knob on front. It was just in the way when operating the camera. For that I sold it :) lets hope the placement of this (for me not important) knob will be better on the OM3 :)

[@robertmills4591]

Ha! I love its placement. Perfect position for my index finger to quickly use it to flick between monochrome and colour.

[@fromia1]

Happy the hot shoe is there. Will the camera be smaller than the OM5?

[@shira_yone]

Doesn't seem like it

[@robertmills4591]

Looks to be a bit bigger. Around the same size as a Nikon Z fc

[@pgy8863]

And heavier too.

[@gameshoes]

The predicted price would be a tough sell normally. However, the market has shown that people are willing to spend a lot of money for the style. Look at those used Fujifilm prices... Ridiculous. The price of this OM-3 can probably hold on for a year and a half before semi-permanent discounts ultimately drive the price down.

[@UpgradeLemonade]

I hope the price point is aggressive . The tech is more than enough but OM needs some casual/pro enthusiast fans to come to the brand. Another $2000+ camera isn't going to do that :/

[@dvdaltizer]

honest a weird choice to do this instead of a PEN F II with the demand for one. Would have made a bigger splash for sure

[@dirkpehrke9909]

People, who are used to APS-C or FF - justified or not - will not “downgrade” to M43 in a body that is as big as a FF or APS-C, especially not for 2.000,-. You get a Nikon ZF or A7c II for 2.000,-. If it would be a Rangefinder, as small or smaller than a X100VI and cheaper, it could be a success.

[@HuntaDaKilla-b5i]

It would be nice to have a rangefinder style camera.

[@pgy8863]

You mean a camera style (with a viewfinder) that you can't currently buy? You mean one that is small in keeping with MFTs? Crazy. Just loopy. I hope that rangefinder is coming from someone.

[@earlfenwick]

Exciting update, but I think I'd rather have a used pen f. Just for aesthetics 😅

[@shira_yone]

I'd rather they release a PEN F 2 (with tilting LCD)

[@mgerspix]

If it's really in the $2000 range, I don't get what they are thinking. The market has been screaming for a new Pen-F so instead they do a mix of parts from the OM1 & OM5. No interest to me but I already have too many OMD/OM bodies. A 100-400 with full sync IS needs to have improved optics as well if they intend to raise the price. I do hope they still do the 50-200is/2.8, built to the M.Zuiko pro quality standards, not a Sigma.

[@tappersreviews4677]

I love my Olympus cameras, and might be interested in the OM-3. But, the price will matter a lot. At $2000 it's hard to justify compared to many competitors in that price range. At $1500... maybe. Guess we will find out. If the $2000 price is for the OM-3 bundled with one of the new updated weather sealed lenses (i.e. 25 or 17 f1.8) then that might be interesting, but I doubt that will be the case.

[@jimbimedia]

Somebody mentioned competing with Fuji. No X series cameras are > than $2000. Pen F appears to be challenging to manufacture inexpensively. Are people prepared to purchase it at a price that makes sense to the manufacturer? I am curious about whether Olympus made profit on it.

[@LOLA6ifyable]

In the Pen F 2.0 camp. Instant buy regardelss of performance , just good build quality and beauty.

[@klaus.bernhard]

I think the s1r should be fixed, as well as the s1h. which made me excited: Does the S1 also have a future?!

[@ed-78-50]

It seems it is what the om-5 should have been 2 years ago . I love the design but the pricing seems too much (the price of a Nikon zf). As you described it it is a camera that I would be likely to buy second handed or with a serious discount and it is not a good signal for Om system

[@marximus4]

2000? That's ridiculous.

[@Kunal0915]

Oh dear. A flip out screen and no joystick. They can't possibly price it higher than the X100VI and the Nikon Zf. Bonkers!!!!

[@robertmills4591]

Assuming it has similar strengths as the OM-1, it'll have faster readout than the Zf and X100VI thanks to the stacked sensor, 120fps continuous shooting versus only 15fps / 11fps, zero blackout viewfinder, four times more focus points than the Zf and double the X100VI, higher viewfinder resolution, higher video resolution than the Zf, LiveComp and LiveND, longer battery life... You could justify a higher price tag (though I would like it to be more competitive!).

[@ethanbeckler6977]

@@robertmills4591bingo!

[@Kunal0915]

​@@robertmills4591 They will unleash their cripple hammer on the thing. The OM-5 has already got plenty of features that the X100VI and the ZF don't have!! That doesn't help the sales figure. The OM neither has the film simulations of the X100VI or the FF image quality of the ZF. If this OM costs £2499 with the new 17mm f1.8, then it's goodbye OM as a company.

[@JensMHA]

I`ll watch the reviews on the 6th, but if its a €2000 pricepoint, I would rather wait for a OM5mkII and see how that fares. The OM3 looks rather chunky and to be honest, only has my interest based on the rumoured bsi sensor, which I have in the OM1 and is a proper game-changer.

[@ChrisEdgecombePhoto]

Wow, that is dead on arrival if that price is correct. That would probably translate to £2000 here in the UK. You might as well just get an OM1.2 for better handling or go for a different brand. Like others say, you can get a Nikon Zf for cheaper than that.

[@henrytong8707]

Aren't all Olympus/OM cameras vintage styled already?

[@robertmills4591]

The OM-1 and OM-1ii are certainly not. I would argue that the E-M1ii, E-M1X nor E-M1iii were either.

[@anthony-qm3pn]

Even with full frame cameras, there hasn’t been a big jump in resolution, with sensor technology in the past five years, the only improvement I have seen with cameras in the last 10 years has been big improvements in auto focus capability, far as image, resolution, and dynamic range really has not improved at all.

[@MrRafalEn]

They should release Pen F II and couple lenses with aperture rings. Well let's wait for Fuji X-E4 or X-Pro4.

[@Anónimodesinteresado]

The place where we are nowadays is insane. An old sensor, same 20 megapixels for $2000… when did cameras become fashion accessories? Just because it looks cool? Just because an influencer tells me it’s “awesome”…

[@Bytesmiths]

I'll miss the two front buttons. The knob that I never use on the Pen-F is no substitute.

[@LIGHTHUNTER.D]

It says OM SYSTEM. How did you get this wrong for an entire video?

[@richardfink7666]

If you take it seriously, apart from Sony (Global shutter), no camera manufacturer has released a new sensor.

[@qpng7737]

The sensor on the nikon z6iii could be considered a new one

[@burnedmozzarella]

​@@qpng7737the Z6iii is clever cost cutting solution tho. partially stack sensor is unheard of before

[@RayTaylorQ]

@@richardfink7666 G9ii/GH7 is a new sensor

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

SNR wise there is not much to gain anymore. Quantum efficiency is well above 90%. So readout speed is the last game in town.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I buy cameras to make photos. Not for their good looks. Wanting a lighter camera,for minimal cost, I looked at the E-M10 IV in July. I didn't like its lack of ports on the side, so bought an OM-5 with 12-45 F4. It's been my most-used camera since then. I later came by more $$$ and now have a G9 II and OM 1. I still appreciate the lightness of the OM-5 kit even though the others are more capable. If this sits between the OM-5 and OM-1, I don't see a use for it in my photography. Weight matters because I've lost strength with AML NOS. It's killing me.

[@clabart]

Auguri di pronta guarigione e ritorno sulle piste.

[@craigcarlson4022]

Looks like a mash up of the current OM models but with any and all grip purchase removed. So, maybe a hit with those liking the retro look. Price point will be a big decider.

[@Sofus.Solivagante]

Great. Another camera I can't afford. For 2K, I'd go full frame.

[@Katira-KR7]

I like it but a penF 2, at 1200 euros would be much better. I have 2 PenF now and use only my old one really. The black penF with 400 shots on it was a bargain and I just got it as backup. This price of 2000 is way too much.

[@arlacgravure3002]

OM -1 MK2 price 2399€ launch discount -300€ = 2099€, actual price 2199€ last discount winter -600€ 1599€. the price will rarely be at the maximum.

[@OutRAjious]

I hope they’ve improved some of the crazier art filters ….

[@OutRAjious]

be wonderful if they were adjustable

[@yigitboylu8543]

100-400 sync is firmware or new lens ?

[@robertmills4591]

You could only do that with new parts, so, 100-400 f/5.0-6.3 mark II

[@malvoseajupiter]

Hey Andrea, any news about the new ricoh cameras many people have dismissed the rumors even the ricoh rumors said it is false.

[@mr.l6982]

PEN-F II please

[@sflxn]

It’s been a long time since Olympus/om system done anything new. Even small Leica and newcomer DJI have done many times more.

[@alandunn4459]

OM System cameras are the most innovative available. Everyone else is years behind their features and tech.

[@sflxn]

@ one of the last remaining bag holders. Most of the users have moved on to Sony and Fuji, but here you are defending them. OM system is the master of rebadging previous models and adding another Roman numeral.

[@gregfeeler6910]

@@sflxnName one camera from anyone with all the tech of the OM-1.

[@petegleeson1]

The camera looks more like an OM5 with the front grip removed, the front function button replaced by the PenF dial. If so, this was probably cheaper and easier to engineer than a Pen F that has not been produced since 2019, especially for weather sealing which the Pen did not have. I do wonder if the rumours saying it has got OM1 II innards are correct or if it is just an OM5? The demographic who probably want a retro camera and are not already rather retro themselves (ie not me -young trendy people) probably do not need the OM1 innards and the OM5 would be fine. For me my OM5 is retro enough with a grip that works for my (not massive) hands. While I love the design of the old film cameras I cannot see this camera being that nice to use for long and the dial while cute will be a two handed job to adjust ,albeit you probably set it and leave it most of the time? But if that is true why have the dial. Lets see what 6th Feb brings.

[@thedarkslide]

2:14 It looks like they did away with the threaded shutter release from the Pen F. What a shame. When I got my Nikon Zf, I was VERY disappointed that its threaded release is cosmetic only and non-functioning. 3:08 I think they should have just taken the Pen F, put the new sensor and processor in, upgrade the viewfinder resolution. 3:27 This OM3 is basically just an OM1 without the grip and buttons. And if it's built to the same standards as the Pen F in terms of build quality, what's the point compared to the OM1? It needs to be considerably cheaper than the OM1 to make sense. I'd rather have them consider more premium build quality, e.g. use premium materials in the body like titanium or brass. It's great that they added Sync-IS to the 100-400. Unfortunately, I own the current 100-400. Looks like I need to sell it quickly now.

[@AA-ni3km]

The lack of innovation in the OM-1 Mark II is probably why this camera isn't an OM-5 Mark II at a far more reasonable price. I was really hanging out for the OM-5 Mark II, which should have had the internals of the OM-1 shrunk down to a smaller package (just as the OM-5 was a smaller version of the E-M1 Mark III). I would buy that in a heartbeat. The problem for OM System is that the OM-1 Mark II is only a tiny step forward on the OM-1 when it comes to hardware. And the way in which it's different - more RAM - makes no difference to an urban shooter (who wants to take street or travel photography at 120FPS?). This created an enormous marketing problem - an OM-5 Mark II based on an OM-1 is every bit as good as an OM-1 Mark II for an urban photographer, but it's half the price of the OM-1 Mark II and, therefore, it would cannibalise sales of their top camera. So the new camera had to break the pattern that the new 5 model has the tech of the previous 1 model, and be branded as an OM-3 to justify a higher price. And then spun as having the same sensor and viewfinder as the *current* OM-1 Mark II, obscuring the fact that it's also the same sensor and viewfinder as the *superseded* OM-1 and, therefore, that the normal pattern would have been to release this as the OM-5 Mark II at a much better price. Even if the OM-1 Mark III is a big step forward on the Mark II, we're stuck with this new crappy pattern - OM System will have to hobble the OM-5 Mark II (no stacked sensor or decent viewfinder) in order to protect the sales of the OM-3. Remember this tactic has been used before - Olympus hobbled the E-M10 Mark III and IV (after the brilliant Mark II) to preserve sales of the 5 series of cameras. So it's going to be years now before I can get an updated OM-5 (i.e. a reasonably priced, compact camera) with a stacked sensor. Same (or worse) for those of you wanting a PEN-F II (which will to have to be worse than an OM-5). Which sucks.

[@Rich-hy2ey]

Still only the same 20mp sensor. i had a $300 Costco Sony DSLR over a decade ago with a 20mp sensor. I realize that going to say 30mp would push a m4/3 sensor, but I've experienced far less need for very high ISOs since multi stop stabilization has matured.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I don't know where canikon are up to with their mirrorless cameras, but 20 was deemed plenty for the 1DX III and D6 cameras, and the 5D III had about 22.

[@jimbokern2033]

hardcore retro design

[@RonScibilia]

Be well.

[@Paul_anderson_creative]

OM Systems just milking the existing technology and parts bin.. NOTHING new in years.. I love and use M43 but compared to Panasonic these guys will be finished in 3 years..😢

[@robertmills4591]

Isn't that what pretty much every camera brand does though? The new tech is released in the new flagship models, and it all filters down. This isn't a flagship model.

[@dasaen]

@@robertmills4591The z50ii (and other nikon aps-c cameras) use their same 20mp dslr sensors. At least this one is stacked.

[@arnarn4112]

Agree. I will upgrade from my E-M1 mk III when / if they significantly improve the AF features. Otherwise there is just no point.

[@robertmills4591]

@ The OM-1 and OM-1ii's AF is leagues ahead of the E-M1iii.

[@rolandrick]

That’s not true. The AF is outerworldy good and which other brand has built in ND filters?

[@leisurelypaice]

I think the pictures from the global brand movie @ 01:45 are of the current OM-5 and not the OM-3, body shape doesn't match.

[@pc1234asdf]

pen f II or fail

[@palamj2]

Needs duel card slots.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Why?

[@palamj2]

@ burnt once with failed card. Never again relying on one card slot.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@ Most common cause of memory card failure is mishandling.

[@deez5396]

I just want a Pen F that I can buy

[@pgy8863]

Might as well ask for the moon on a platter. There must be tens of thousands of MFTs users who would be interested in a rangefinder with an EVF... But, hey, who could possibly see that?

[@Banneoliberalism]

Give the prism back, and ditch the evf out of manufacturing line this is the only way I will buy mordern camera!

[@mltbeekeeper9519]

I will skip, if a Pen F body with Om1 sensor specs and EVF then I would purchase

[@TheGreenEggFarm]

They will get the full price from G.A.S. people, like me, and then will lower the prices and will continue to sell. They know people pay $2000 for FUJIX100 VI used...

[@trym2121]

X100VI is a beauty piece of art. This one retro style have competitors like Nikon Zfc or Nikon Zf, bit modern is X-T5 and Sony a7. This one won't be able to replicate x100 success because it's not a sexy looking rangefinder

[@Leptospirosi]

1500€ would have been the top limit for me: there is no reason to pay more for a 20Mp sensor several years old, especially now that 24Mp is the entry level on several image agencies. The Pen-F was deemed "Too expensive" at 1300€, but (horrible firmware aside) it had a 100% new sensor, new functions and had nothing in common with other products, except may be the EM1mkll launched at the same time. The unique look and build quality justified the price for me, especially after the firmware rework. This OM3 is a "new" reboxing of the OM2Mkll, already a firmware upgrade of the 4+ years old OM1. Owning an OM-1n I never deemed that Camera "great" for handling, compared to its contemporary (Nikon and Canon), so this camera is just "For the look" and will need and won't offer anything "unique", like an okd fashon watch with a cheap quartz movement inside. Old SLR were made for holding with the left hand, for focussing, and the right hand only was required for the shutter button and reloading of the film. Modern Digital mirrorless are 100% autofocus and have a pletora of dials and buttons on the right, so any sort of grip is a necessity.

[@gregfeeler6910]

The OM-1 was introduced in February of 2022 so is not quite 3 years old. Just how often do you think new sensors are developed?