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Did Olympus just release an ILC (mirrorless, interchangeable lens compact camera) DSLR killer? The internet buzz could easily lead us to believe the day has finally arrived - an ILC equal to a DSLR.
Olympus just announced the release of a new Micro four thirds camera - the E-M5, which is the first camera in their new OM-D class of cameras. The specs and initial reports has the photo community sitting up and taking notice. This camera seemingly was designed for advanced and professional users and includes most everything from the "wish list" these users have specified they want/need in this class of camera.
- DSLR fast auto-focus speed
- high ISO capabilities
- built-in, high image quality, fast refresh, electronic viewfinder
- weatherproof body
- metal alloy chassis
- fast burst shooting
- decent battery life
- great selection of lenses
- sufficient megapixels for good image resolution
Olympus seems to have hit the spot with this camera. The E-M5 appears to meet all the above specs plus a few more.
If the camera truly lives up to the hype then it will likely be a game changer.
For the riding community, imaging having DSLR capabilities in a camera and lens combo half the size of a typical DSLR. A camera that will easily fit in your tank bag but capable of producing image quality equal of the top of the line APS-C DSLR cameras. Time will tell, but this could turn out to be a fantastic travel camera.
Olympus just announced the release of a new Micro four thirds camera - the E-M5, which is the first camera in their new OM-D class of cameras. The specs and initial reports has the photo community sitting up and taking notice. This camera seemingly was designed for advanced and professional users and includes most everything from the "wish list" these users have specified they want/need in this class of camera.
- DSLR fast auto-focus speed
- high ISO capabilities
- built-in, high image quality, fast refresh, electronic viewfinder
- weatherproof body
- metal alloy chassis
- fast burst shooting
- decent battery life
- great selection of lenses
- sufficient megapixels for good image resolution
Olympus seems to have hit the spot with this camera. The E-M5 appears to meet all the above specs plus a few more.
If the camera truly lives up to the hype then it will likely be a game changer.
For the riding community, imaging having DSLR capabilities in a camera and lens combo half the size of a typical DSLR. A camera that will easily fit in your tank bag but capable of producing image quality equal of the top of the line APS-C DSLR cameras. Time will tell, but this could turn out to be a fantastic travel camera.