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OM-3 Astro shoots for the stars used on a tripod or equatorial mount. Built-in features such as Starry Sky AF, Live Composite, Night Vision and USB power delivery further support long- duration night shooting. Compatible with M.Zuiko lenses
If you’re a star chaser, take a look at OM System’s OM-3 Astro, a dedicated astrophotography mirrorless camera engineered specifically to capture red nebulae and faint deep-sky detail. Based on the Micro Four Thirds OM-3 platform, the £1899 Astro model features a specially tuned IR-cut filter in front of the image sensor, delivering approximately 100% transmission of H wavelengths – a key component of nebula imaging. This significantly improves capture of red emission nebulae, which are tricky to reproduce accurately on standard digital cameras. The camera combines a back-side illuminated stacked BSI Live MOS sensor with the Truepic X image processor and customised colour profile controls. Plus, dedicated custom modes are preset for stacking astrophotography, starry landscapes and handheld night shooting. High Res Shot mode can generate approximately 50-megapixel composite images from 12 frames, reducing noise and correcting star movement when
SKY’S THE LIMIT Fans of nighttime star images should take a look at the brand-new OM-3 Astro
and mountable to telescopes via Micro Four Thirds adapters, the OM-3 Astro is available on a made-to-order basis. Optional body mount filters for light pollution suppression and soft star effects are also available separately. omsystem.com
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