OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 MARK III
www.olympus.co.uk £1,599/$1,799
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a distillation of the company’s most cuttingedge technology, and the apex of its professional camera aspirations. The smallest and lightest pro system in the world, it offers an unparalleled 7.5 stops of image stabilisation (6.5 as a base), unmatched 60fps shooting bursts (18 with AF/AE), and a host of advanced features that aren’t available on any of its rivals.
However, when its rivals include the recently-launched Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and Sony Alpha 9 II, does the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III have what it takes to topple the best professional cameras on the market? And why has Olympus given us a pro body when it only released the Olympus OM-D E-M1X just over a year ago? If you’re feeling a little confused about the manufacturer’s current toptier product line, you’re not alone.
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Last year saw the release of the OM-D E-M1X, a
