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OMG it’s the new OM-5!
The OM-5 can record internally in DCI 4K/24p and in UHD 4K up to 30p. In Full HD, the maximum frame rate is 120fps for slow motion. In 4K, videos are recorded in H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC with a maximum bit rate of 237Mbps in DCI 4K and 102Mbps in UHD 4K. There’s no 10-bit 4:2:2 option as the camera maxes out at 8-bit 4:2:0 recording. It supports OM-Log for maximum dynamic range and a new vertical video mode shoots in a 9:16 aspect ratio for easy integration with social media. There’s also a built-in Live ND filter that goes to four stops, but it seems this is only available for photos, not video. There is also no zebra pattern to help exposure, but it does offer a clean HDMI out signal. With IP53 rating, the OM-5 is dust and splash proof down to -10°C. There’s also a three-inch, 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen and 2.36m-dot OLED EVF. It uses BLS-50 lithium-ion batteries that will do around 310 pictures, but the USB-AC adapter charges during use. An optional battery grip is available.
The camera company formerly known as Olympus – now under new ownership and called OM System – launched the lightweight, retro-style OM-5 with a Micro Four Thirds, 20.4-megapixel sensor that shoots 4K/30p with no time limits. Due to the smaller sensor, image stabilisation has always been incredible on OM cameras – and the new OM-5 claims a 7.5-stop improvement when used with a compatible Olympus lens, or 6.5 stops with any optic. It costs just £1200/$1200 body only, so is definitely one of the most affordable hybrid mirrorless cameras. As it weighs only 366g/0.81lb for the body, it’s also one of the lightest and just 125.3x85.2x49.7mm/4.9x3.4x2in in size. The camera uses a similar sensor to the OM-1 but with the slightly slower TruePic IX processor, which allows stills to be shot at 30fps. The OM-5’s autofocus system combines 121 phase-detection points and 121 contrast-detection points, and has both face and eye detection AF, upgraded from the older OM-branded camera.
“The OM-5 can record in DCI 4K at 24p, but in Full HD the maximum frame rate is 120fps”
LIGHT BRIGADE If you want to keep your kit as compact as possible, the OM-5 will be right up your street
HOW TO GET CONNECTED The OM-5 has an unusual mix of connections as there is a micro HDMI output, micro USB input/output, 3.5mm TRS stereo mic input, 2.5mm sub-mini control port for remote controls and a single SD card slot – but there is not a headphone jack. Buyers are encouraged to get the external LS-P5 linear PCM recorder to capture audio. This allows you to monitor audio via the recorder’s headphone jack, and the Slate Tone feature is available for synchronisation in the edit. The camera has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to allow fast and easy image sharing – and the OM-5 can be controlled remotely from a linked smartphone. There’s also UVC/UAC webcam support, so the camera can be used as a plug- and-play webcam with any computer via USB.
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