OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mark III Black Camera Body with M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO Lens

This is not my first micro four thirds camera. I bought the first OMD EM-1 when it came out to use while traveling. So I already had some lenses. At the time, there were only one or two PRO lenses when it came out, so most are everyday lenses. Still, it produced some great images. Since then, my skills have improved and I purchased two full frame Nikons (810 and Z7). I don't think it's reasonable to compare them. Each has different features and excels in different areas. So why did I upgrade the Olympus? Size and portability. I'm not getting any younger. Full size lenses have significantly more weight to them. The fact that a 400 mm Nikkor lens weighs more than multiple Olympus lenses put together, with the same or greater focal length, is becoming more important as I age. Yes, there are differences in their capabilities, but I have to say, the improved image stabilization of the Olympus has been a game changer.Prior to the improved stabilization, I felt the need to use the larger camera. Most smaller cameras are light enough that it's easy to move the camera while taking the shot. There are many instances when a tripod or monopod isn't permitted or practical to use. The heavier weight of the Nikon (or any full frame camera) was easier to balance. The improved stabilization of the Mark III has changed that. It also improves the quality of low light images significantly.I should tell you that I am not a professional. I am just an experienced hobbyist. If I were a pay-for-pics pro I would probably choose my Nikon system. I like to explore my own creativity and the Olympus lends itself to that. It's incredibly versatile. Astrophotography? Yes! Soccer games? Yes! Macro? Yes! Vacations? Yes! (and you'll love the way it's sealed for weather and active lifestyles) Landscapes, camping, wildlife, celebrations, life events......it can take on just about anything you can imagine.There's a lot more than megapixels to cameras. While this one is 20 mp, in high-res mode, it can produce an 80 mp image. That's far more than most of us need. The tech this employs to acheive that level of detail also produces incredible color quality. The battery life is significantly improved from the first iteration, although it still doesn't come close to lasting as long as Nikon batteries. So pick up an extra battery or two.Overall, I really like using this camera. The best camera to use is the one you have in your hand. That's exactly why most of us love the camera feature in our phones. This camera is packed with features and it's lightweight, compact size makes it easy to keep within reach for all those occasions you'd like to capture.

Let me first start off by saying this....this is one bada$$ camera!! I ordered the Em1 Mark III as an upgrade to my Olympus Em10 and Em5 cameras. Before pulling the trigger on this camera, I watched countless reviews and videos on the ins and outs of the em1 mark iii and everything this camera offered was exactly what I was looking for: Fast face/eye autofocus, handheld high res shot, crazy good IBIS, weather proof body, and small/lightweight body. The Olympus does everything I hoped it would and MORE!Coming from a background with using Nikon APSC and full frame cameras, I also felt that the autofocus was lacking with m43 cameras but this is were the Em1 shines. The camera's AF is so quick, that I can easily capture images of my 2 yr old daughter running around and it will lock onto her eye whenever it gets the chance which is amazing. I could never do that with my older Olympus cameras. The IBIS is down right incredible and I can easily get 4 second handheld shots and the images are sharp!Before jumping into the M43 world, my favorite camera I have ever owned was the Nikon d5300 due to its smaller size and excellent grip. The Olympus Em1 Mark III reminds me so much of that camera with it's excellent grip and ergonomics yet, being smaller of a camera. I love that the Em1 is just a little bigger than the Em5 which allows me to use my small camera pouches and take the Em1 everywhere. Overall, I am extremely happy with this camera and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade or those that are looking to dive into the M43 world. A++

I switched from FT to MFT about 18 months ago with the purchase of an E-M1ii. It's a great camera, but the E-M1iii is an order of magnitude better. Some people may view the E-M1iii as only a minor evolutionary upgrade to the E-M1ii, but I think they are focusing only on the sensor, EVF, and flippy screen being the same and on a few of the little improvements, and are totally missing the bigger picture (two puns intended). In reality, the sum total of the little improvements PLUS the major improvements make the E-M1iii a huge upgrade: faster and newer TruePic processor, USB power and charging, LiveComp extended from 3 hours to 6 hours, better face detect, better IBIS, joystick, rated weather sealing, higher rated shutter, four custom modes and bulb on the dial, MyMenu, handheld high res, LiveND, and the list goes on. The E-M1iii is a fantastic camera to handle and shoot with.Here are two example images. I wish I had more, but shelter at home and smoke from California's forest fires have mostly kept me from shooting outside. The star trails image is from mid-August (before the fires) and used a Laowa 4.3 mm circular fisheye and 270x30s LiveComp frames, for a total exposure time of 2h15m. The blue and gold macaw is from the local zoo under smoky skies. I used the 40-150 f/2.8 Pro + MC-14 teleconverter + digital zoom. I almost never use the digital zoom, but I wanted to see how this would turn out. It worked just fine, although the digital zoom reduced the effective resolution.