Introducing the film camera-style mirrorless single-lens camera 'OM SYSTEM OM-3,' inheriting the design philosophy of the classic film single-lens reflex camera 'OLYMPUS OM-1'



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On February 6, 2025,

OM Digital Solutions announced that it will release the mirrorless single-lens camera ' OM SYSTEM OM-3 ,' which inherits the design philosophy of the film single-lens reflex camera ' OM-1, ' on March 1, 2025.

Basic information | OM-3 | OM | OM-D | Digital single-lens camera | Products and online store | OM SYSTEM official website | OM Digital Solutions
https://jp.omsystem.com/product/dslr/om-omd/om/om3/index.html

Sony to release the OM SYSTEM OM-3, a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera with timelessly beautiful design and creative photographic expression that stimulates the senses
(PDF file) https://jp.omsystem.com/information/detail/nr20250206_03.pdf

OM-3 Concept movie “Full” - YouTube





The newly announced 'OM SYSTEM OM-3' is a mirrorless single-lens camera that inherits the design concept of the 'OM-1' released in February 1972. Below is the front of the OM SYSTEM OM-3.



And the front of the OM-1 looks like this.



OM Digital Solutions states, 'It inherits the design concept of the classic OM-1 film SLR camera, and features a sophisticated and beautiful design with the distinctive pentaprism, delta cuts on both sides of the camera body, and the dial shape of the top section, as well as excellent operability and a high-quality texture that will satisfy the desire to own it.'

Another feature of the OM SYSTEM OM-3 is that it follows the design of the OM-1 while also being equipped with the same functions as a flagship camera. The main specifications are as follows:

OM-3
Number of pixels Total pixels: 22.93 million Effective pixels: 20.37 million
Image sensor 4/3-inch back-illuminated stacked Live MOS sensor
Image stabilization Image sensor shift type 5-axis image stabilization 5-axis sync image stabilization
ISO Sensitivity AUTO: LOW (equivalent to about 80) - 102400
Manual: LOW (equivalent to approx. 80, 100), 200 -102400
Continuous shooting Approx. 6 frames per second
Video format MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264), YCbCr 4:2:0 (8bit)
4096×2160(C4K): 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p/LongGOP
3840×2160(4K): 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p/LongGOP
1920×1080(FHD): 60p, 50p/LongGOP/30p, 25p, 24p/ALL-I/LongGOP
MOV(HEVC/H.265), YCbCr 4:2:0(10bit)
4096×2160 (C4K): 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p/LongGOP
3840×2160(4K): 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p/LongGOP
1920×1080(FHD): 60p, 50p/LongGOP/30p, 25p, 24p/ALL-I/LongGOP
Recording media SD, SDHC(UHS-I/II), SDXC(UHS-I/II)
Shutter Speed Electronically controlled focal plane shutter: 1/8000 to 60 seconds (Bulb shooting: up to 60 seconds)
Electronic front curtain shutter: 1/320 to 60 seconds Electronic shutter: 1/32000 to 60 seconds
monitor 3.0 type (1.62 million dots)
Capacitive touch panel, swivel type
Viewfinder 2.36 million dot OLED
Magnification: Approximately 1.23 times to approximately 1.37 times
size Approx. 139.3mm x 88.9mm x 45.8mm
weight Approx. 496g (body + battery + recording media)


The OM SYSTEM OM-3 is equipped with a 'Color Profile Control' function that allows you to adjust the saturation of an image by color, as well as the peripheral light amount and brightness of an image. By setting the creative dial on the front of the camera to 'COLOR,' four presets are displayed. Each preset can be changed individually.

OM-3_Setting Color Profile Control_How to Use Video - YouTube


Similarly, the camera also comes with a 'Monochrome Profile Control' function that allows you to adjust color filter effects, shading, and grain film effects in monochrome photography. This allows you to enjoy a finish that looks as if it were taken with a film camera.

OM-3_Setting monochrome profile control_How to use video - YouTube


The OM SYSTEM OM-3 is scheduled to be released on March 1, 2025. Pre-orders are already open on the OM Digital Solutions official website, and the price for the body only is 264,000 yen (tax included).

OM-3 Body SLV (OM-3 Body SLV Silver): Digital SLR | OM Digital Solutions
https://jp.omsystem.com/shop/g/gV210050SW000



Reservations for the OM SYSTEM OM-3 have also begun at various online shops, and can be reserved at Map Camera Rakuten Market for 239,779 yen (tax included).

[New] OLYMPUS OM SYSTEM OM-3 Body Silver [Mirrorless Camera | Digital Camera | Digital Camera] [KK9N0D18P] Scheduled release date: March 1, 2025

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