OM-D E-M1 Support Topics
What type of materials are used for the camera body?
What type of materials are used for the camera body?
The camera body is made of a magnesium alloy.
Is the Digital Tele-converter function available with any kind of lenses attached?
Is the Digital Tele-converter function available with any kind of lenses attached?
Yes, the Digital Tele-converter function can be used with every E-M1 attachable lenses because it is an in-camera function.
Note:
- Digital Tele-converter is not available with multiple exposures, in
(PHOTO STORY) mode or when
(3D Photo),
(Panorama),
(Fisheye Effect),
(Wide-Angle) or
(Macro) is selected in SCN mode. - When a RAW photo is displayed in playback, the area that you enlarged on the monitor using Digital Tele-converter is indicated by a white frame.
- This function is not available when Movie Effect is On in movie mode.
- While using the Digital Tele-converter, the number of AF targets decreases.
Can I use the image stabilizer while shooting movies?
Can I use the image stabilizer while shooting movies?
Yes, you can. In movie shooting, Movie-I.S. is used.
Movie-I.S.: In addition to Auto image stabilization, camera shake that occurs when shooting while walking is also reduced.
Note:
- When using a tripod, set the Image Stabilizer to OFF.
- When using a lens with an image stabilization function switch, priority is given to the lens side setting.
- You may notice an operating sound or vibration when the image stabilizer is activated.
What are the features of the built-in electronic viewfinder?
What are the features of the built-in electronic viewfinder?
The following describes the main features of the built-in electronic viewfinder:
- 2,360,000 dot resolution
- Field of view: 100%
- Maximum viewfinder magnification: 1.48x
- Eye point: Approx. 21 mm (in -1m⁻1)
- Diopter adjustment range: -4 to +2m
- Eye sensor available
- Finder: Choose from 3 types
- Eyecup: Interchangeable, optional eyecup EP-13 (sold separately) is available
How long is the shutter-release lag time?
How long is the shutter-release lag time?
After the shutter button is pressed halfway, it takes about 50 msec to release the shutter. (confirmed by Olympus' internal testing)
What are the compression rates and what size are the image files in each record mode?
What are the compression rates and what size are the image files in each record mode?
【 Still Pictures 】
The following table shows the approximate values when shooting still pictures in the 4:3 aspect ratio.
| Record Mode | Number of Pixels | Compression Rate | File Format | File Size (approx.) |
Photo Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB SD / SDHC / SDXC card | ||||||
| RAW | 4608 ｘ 3456 | Lossless Compression | ORF | 17.0 MB | 41 | |
| L (Large) | SF (SuperFine) |
1/2.7 | JPEG | 11.0 MB | 79 | |
| F (Fine) |
1/4 | 7.5 MB | 114 | |||
| N (Normal) |
1/8 | 3.5 MB | 248 | |||
| B (Basic) |
1/12 | 2.4 MB | 369 | |||
| M (Middle) | SF | 3200 ｘ 2400 | 1/2.7 | 5.6 MB | 155 | |
| F | 1/4 | 3.4 MB | 257 | |||
| N | 1/8 | 1.7 MB | 508 | |||
| B | 1/12 | 1.2 MB | 753 | |||
| SF | 2560 ｘ 1920 | 1/2.7 | 3.2 MB | 271 | ||
| F | 1/4 | 2.2 MB | 398 | |||
| N | 1/8 | 1.1 MB | 782 | |||
| B | 1/12 | 0.8 MB | 1,151 | |||
| SF | 1920 ｘ 1440 | 1/2.7 | 1.8 MB | 476 | ||
| F | 1/4 | 1.3 MB | 701 | |||
| N | 1/8 | 0.7 MB | 1,356 | |||
| B | 1/12 | 0.5 MB | 1,968 | |||
| SF | 1600 ｘ 1200 | 1/2.7 | 1.3 MB | 678 | ||
| F | 1/4 | 0.9 MB | 984 | |||
| N | 1/8 | 0.5 MB | 1,906 | |||
| B | 1/12 | 0.4 MB | 2,653 | |||
| S (Small) | SF | 1280 ｘ 960 | 1/2.7 | 0.9 MB | 1,034 | |
| F | 1/4 | 0.6 MB | 1,488 | |||
| N | 1/8 | 0.4 MB | 2,773 | |||
| B | 1/12 | 0.3 MB | 3,813 | |||
| SF | 1024 ｘ 768 | 1/2.7 | 0.6 MB | 1,564 | ||
| F | 1/4 | 0.4 MB | 2,260 | |||
| N | 1/8 | 0.3 MB | 4,068 | |||
| B | 1/12 | 0.2 MB | 5,547 | |||
| SF | 640 ｘ 480 | 1/2.7 | 0.3 MB | 3,589 | ||
| F | 1/4 | 0.2 MB | 5,085 | |||
| N | 1/8 | 0.2 MB | 7,627 | |||
| B | 1/12 | 0.1 MB | 10,170 | |||
Note:
- The same image (Olympus' standard image) is used to calculate the photo capacity and file size in each mode.
- The capacity depends on the image quality, the type of memory card or whether print reservation is enabled. The number of remaining pictures on the LCD may not change even when a picture is taken or deleted.
- The capacity in this table differs from the number of remaining pictures displayed on the LCD. This table shows the approximate number, but the camera shows the maximum (up to 9999).
【 Movies 】
| Record Mode | Image Size | Frame Rate (frames per second) | Record Format | Recording Rate | Maximum Recording Time (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full HD Fine | 1920 ｘ 1080 (16:9) |
30p (29.97 fps) |
MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) *1 |
24Mbps | 22 min. *1 |
| Full HD Normal | 16Mbps | 29 min. *1 | |||
| HD Fine | 1280 ｘ 720 (16:9) |
30p (29.97 fps) |
12Mbps | 29 min. *1 | |
| HD Normal | 8Mbps | 29 min. *1 | |||
| HD | 1280 ｘ 720 (16:9) |
30 fps *2 | AVI (Motion JPEG) *3 |
- | 7 min. *3 |
| SD | 640 ｘ 480 (4:3) |
- | 14 min. *3 |
| *1 | The maximum file size of a movie is 4 GB or 20 min. | ||
| *2 | When shooting movies with an Art Filter, the frame rate varies based on the selected filter. | ||
| *3 | The maximum file size of a movie is 2 GB, 7 min. (in HD mode) or 14 min. (in SD mode). | ||
Note:
Depending on the memory card, the recording may stop without recording to the maximum time.
A Speed Class 6 SD or SDHD card is recommended for HD movie recording.
Compatibility table for SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards
Compatibility table for Eye-Fi Cards
Depending on the memory card, the recording may stop without recording to the maximum time.
A Speed Class 6 SD or SDHD card is recommended for HD movie recording.
Compatibility table for SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards Compatibility table for Eye-Fi CardsWhat differentiates the E-M1 from the E-M5?
What differentiates the E-M1 from the E-M5?
The following table describes the differences:
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| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds Mount | |
| Image Processor | TruePic VII | TruePic VI |
| Effective Pixels | 16.28 million pixels | 16.05 million pixels |
| Sensor Type | 4/3 High-speed Live MOS Sensor | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto: ISO LOW (approx. 100) - 25600 (Customizable, Default: LOW - 1600) Manual: LOW, ISO 200 - 25600 |
Auto: ISO 200 - 25600 (Customizable, Default: ISO 200 - 1600) Manual: ISO 200 - 25600 |
| Body Color | Black | Black Silver |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Dustproof and Splash proof | Available | |
| Memory | SD Memory Card (SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I compatible)) Eye-Fi card |
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| Built-in Wi-Fi Function | Available
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Not available |
| Flash | FL-LM2 (External flash, packaged with the camera) | |
| Sequential Shooting | Approx. 10.0 fps (Sequential shooting H mode) |
Approx. 9.0 fps (Sequential shooting H mode) |
| Viewfinder | Built-in, Eye-level electronic viewfinder 2.36 million dots Field of view: 100 % Magnification: 1.48x (maximum) |
Built-in, Eye-level electronic viewfinder 1.44 million dots Field of view: 100 % Magnification: 1.15x (maximum) |
| Hot Shoe | Available | |
| Accessory Port (AP2) | Available | |
| Monitor | 3.0 inches, 3:2 Approx. 1,040,000 dots Movable HyperCrystal LCD |
3.0 inches, 3:2 Approx. 610,000 dots Movable Organic EL monitor |
| Touch Panel | Available | |
| Control Dial | 2 dials | |
| Function Lever | Available | Not available |
| Movie | MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264) AVI (Motion JPEG) |
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| HD Movie Compatibility | Full HD (1920 x 1080) shooting possible | |
| AF System | High-speed imager AF (Contrast AF, Phase contrast AF) * Phase contrast AF is used when a Four Thirds lens is attached. |
High-speed image AF (Contrast AF) |
| AF Area | 81 points
* 37 points when a Four Thirds lens is attached. |
35 points |
| Focus Modes | Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus (MF), S-AF + MF, AF tracking (C-AF + TR) |
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| Advanced AF | Available | |
| Shutter Speed | 60 - 1 / 8000 sec. | 60 - 1 / 4000 sec. |
| Art Filter | 12 art filters
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11 art filters
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| Photo Story | Available | Not available |
| Creative Control | Highlight & Shadow Multi Aspect Enlarged display Color Creator |
Highlight & Shadow Multi Aspect Enlarged display White balance |
| Multi Exposure | 2 frames max. | |
| Level Gauge | 2-axis | |
| Menu Language | 34 languages, including Japanese and English | |
| Underwater Housing (Sold separately) | PT-EP11 | PT-EP08 |
| HDMI Output Connector | HDMI Micro Connector (Type D) | |
| Battery | BLN-1 | |
| Power Battery Holder (Sold separately) |
HLD-7 | HLD-6 |
| Dimensions (excluding protrusions) |
130.4 mm (W) ｘ 93.5 mm (H) ｘ 63.1 mm (D) / 5.1" (W) ｘ 3.7" (H) ｘ 2.5" (D) | 121.0 mm (W) ｘ 89.6 mm (H) ｘ 41.9 mm (D) / 4.8" (W) ｘ 3.5" (H) ｘ 1.6" (D) |
| Weight |
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| Release Date | October 2013 | March 2012 |
What comes packaged with the camera?
What comes packaged with the camera?
The following items are packaged with the camera:
- E-M1 camera
- Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (BLN-1)
- Lithium-ion Battery Charger (BCN-1)
- Flash (FL-LM2)
- USB Cable (CB-USB6)
- Body Cap
- Strap
- Flash Case
- Olympus Setup CD-ROM:
OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software (Windows / Mac) - Instruction Manual
- Warranty Card
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?
You can find the manual online. You can either read it online or download the instruction manual for your camera.
See the following Web page to find the available manuals:
Download Manuals
When recording movies I can hear the sound of the lens focusing, how can I reduce this sound?
When recording movies I can hear the sound of the lens focusing, how can I reduce this sound?
When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded. This is due to the proximity of the microphone to the lens. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF Mode] set to [S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons. Using an external microphone, you can extend the microphone away from the lens. If you are using a non-MSC lens, you may want to consider a lens with this type of mechanism which is near silent during AF operation.
