Olympus OM-D E-M5 Now Available for Pre-Order

After several leaks and rumors the Olympus OM-D E-M5 is finally here. The Micro Four Thirds entry takes design cues entirely from its predecessors starting with the OM-1 35mm SLR launched in 1972. The sealed magnesium alloy body will be available in black and silver and is packed with improvements over the PEN model line.

Highlights include a 16.1 megapixel Live MOS image sensor along with what Olympus claims is the world's fastest auto focus system. Not only this, but the company has built the first five-axis image stabilization system into the E-M5 for still and video recording. An electronic viewfinder with 1.44 million dot resolution and a 3-inch, 610k-pixel OLED tilting display are also part of the package.

Burst shooting at nine frames per second is possible in Single AF mode, and 3D auto focus keeps subjects sharp as they are moving in any direction. ISO sensitivity ranges from 200 to 25,600 equivalent with a removable external flash included. The OM-D E-M5 hot shoe and accessory port make it possible to use the camera with a wide range of accessories, and the camera is compatible with existing Micro Four Thirds lenses.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is scheduled to for delivery starting in April. The following retailers have already begun taking pre-orders for the E-M5:

NOTE: Some retailers will limit the number of available camera reservations and close pre-ordering due to high demand. Check back frequently as retailers commonly reopen pre-ordering when they receive supply updates from camera manufacturers.

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