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RetroOlympus swansong
The last camera to bear the famous brand name is this new OM-1, but unlike its vintage namesake, it has great video spec W hen Olympus imaging was acquired by OMDigital Solutions last year, it was announced the Olympus
model number OM-1 pays homage to the film camera introduced 50 years ago. The new retro-styled OM-1 is a Micro Four Thirds format camera, with a 20-megapixel stacked BSI Live MOS sensor, working with a TruePic X image processor that is three times faster than any previous Olympus. This is the fourth manufacturer to jump on the stacked sensor bandwagon, following launches from Sony, Canon and Nikon. It gives very fast readout speed and blackout-free viewing, as well as improved high ISO performance and increased dynamic range. The top ISO speed is 25,600, expandable to 102,400. While the new Panasonic Lumix GH6 MFT camera is aimed squarely at filmmakers, the OM-1 is definitely targeting serious photographers, although it does offer excellent video spec. It can record in C4K or 4K at up to 60fps in
brand was dead and future products would be sold under the OM System name. However, its first camera does carry the Olympus badge for one last time. The “This is now the fourth manufacturer to jump on the stacked sensor bandwagon, following launches fromSony, Canon andNikon”
4:2:0 10-bit or 4:2:0 8-bit. Stick to HD and it reaches 240fps in 4:2:0 8-bit. It can also output C4K or
4K footage in 12-bit Raw to an external recorder, like an Atomos Ninja V, for 4:4:4 ProRes Raw. These clips will support white balance and ISO adjustment sliders in Apple Final Cut Pro, via an Atomos firmware update in the summer. Although there are no 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording options, and output is via a mini HDMI rather than a full-size connection. Enjoy built-in OM-Log Gamma and HLG for fast HDR work, while the OM-1 also offers an electronic internal ND with up to six stops of adjustment.
FLIPPING GREAT The new Olympus has a screen that articulates, so is ideal for video and vlogging
LENS DUO MADE FOR OM-1 AND BEYOND Two new lenses that meet the same IP53 weather-resistance standard as the OM-1 are the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II (£900/$999) and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 Pro (£800/899), that work perfectly down to -10°C. The 12-40mm f/2.8 has 14 elements in performance. Focusing is done with an MSC mechanism to give high-speed, silent AF, plus focusing is possible to 200mm/7.9in. The 40-150mm offers a really useful telezoom range – with a constant f/4 maximum aperture through its zoom range. That’s an 80-300mm equivalent in 35mm format. It weighs in at just 382g/0.84lb. Minimum focus is 700mm/27.6in. nine groups and includes one DSA element, to keep size down without compromising
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