Olympus - OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera with 14-42mm Lens - Silver

After extensively doing research for a mirrorless camera, I decided on this camera not only for the looks, but the quality within a reasonable price. It’s easy to use, the features are fun to play with, and it’s perfect for on the go. When looking at photos on the display, almost looks like a bad photo when you are only looking at it on the display vs when you upload it onto a bigger screen. The app is easy to use and connects quickly with my phone. Only big disappointment is how expensive other lenses are, especially a wide angle.

Before EM 10.3 OK. I own the following in the order they when were purchased. Canon 80D DSLR, OMD EM10.2, OMD EM1.2 . 80D and EM1.2 are action cameras because of the phase detect autofocus points. I purchased em10.2 for a Grand Canyon trip. Smaller, electronic view finder for them bright sunny days when the back panel display is useless. I chose EM10.2 over Sony 6000 because of more functions can be assigned to more buttons, 2 knobs and a touch panel to pull a focus box while looking through the EVF. Then came EM10.3 I know there are only 2 configurable buttons and less functions to configure to the buttons. It still has contrast autofocus. Yes is has 4K video that I will never use. For all the reasons why not to buy EM10.3, I did and it does grow on you. I keep a Pany 25mm f1.8 prime on it. Recommendation: From the start change Btn2 from default of X2 to Magnify. You can always crop the image in place of the X2 function. Magnify offers a quick verification of focus on a focus box. Also set Custom menu A [AEL/AFL] (pdf manual p115) MF to mode 3 where you get a momentary S-AF when you press Btn 1. Put the camera in manual focus. The Btn1 flips the camera between M and S-AF. 4 STARS rating as a first and only camera. 5 STARS rating as a second camera. Since I cannot come back to this review and add more info, I will have to use the comments.

This camera takes incredible pictures and very nice 4K videos.

My first mirrorless camera that I used for two weeks in Africa. Thrilled with functionality while still being light and easy to carry with me. Really like that viewfinder shows image and functions selected while allowing the display to be off to save battery on long safari drives. Easy to switch between different settings and many sharp pictures with great color. Outstanding for advanced beginners/medium level or just an extra camera for advance photographers. Included some photos (not at their highest resolution) from the trip.

The new menu system is helpful and easy to use. The image stabilization improves handheld shots.

I could never regret this buy, I love this camera.

When I was looking at this in store, the associate tried to upscale me on a different camera when I wanted this one. Well, he “couldn’t find” the one I was wanting. So I scanned the barcode in my app and ordered it in store for curbside pick up. When I do get it. It’s not the same camera! The one that I wanted was totally different from this camera. I immediately returned it.

Good beginners camera, you can purchase extra lenses. You can’t go wrong with this camera.