The new generation system camera Olympus OM-D

The Olympus OM-D features a compact, lightweight design that’s fully compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard. The new camera has inherited the tradition of a true system SLR from the OM Series and is designed for serious camera buffs who want to make full use of interchangeable lenses and shoot photographic masterpieces by looking into the viewfinder, without having to worry about the weather or environmental conditions.

The compact body features a magnesium-alloy cabinet providing a solid, reliable casing with maximum rigidity. The top of the camera is also made of magnesium alloy, while the bottom is made of aluminum, reinforcing the sense of quality and durability.

The body employs shields extensively and has a dust-/splash-proof construction capable of standing up to the rigors of the toughest environments including heavy rain and blowing sand. The OM-D provides a M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ lens, while the body and lens form an integrated dust- and splash-proof.

The Olympus OM-D provides a new Live MOS Sensor with 16.05 megapixels and the TruePic VI image processing engine, while the fast AF system has also been further refined. The excellent noise reduction capability enables still image shooting sensitivity as high as ISO 25600. The dynamic range has been expanded for more faithful reproduction of a wide brightness range.

A well-designed electronic viewfinder with high 1.44M-dot definition and advanced optics is built into the camera body to ensure a stable view under any conditions.

Olympus’s built-in image stabilization has also been further refined. The Olympus OM-D incorporates the world’s first 5-axis image stabilization mechanism that can deal with five kinds of motion including horizontal shift, vertical shift and rotary motion, in addition to yaw and pitch.

The Olympus OM-D is scheduled for release in late March 2012.