Olympus E-m1 Mark Iii 1240 Kit Mirrorless Camera Instruction Manual (+ PDF)

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OLYMPUS E-M1 Mark III 1240 Kit Mirrorless Camera

Specifications

Type
Body material	Magnesium alloy body
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Image Sensor
Type	4/3” Live MOS sensor
Effective pixels	20.4 Megapixels
Filter array	Primary colour filter (RGB)
Aspect ratio & area	4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
Full resolution	21.8 Megapixels

Engine
Type	TruePic IX

Filter
Dust reduction filter	Supersonic Wave Filter

Viewfinder
Type	Electronical Viewfinder
Pixel number	2360K dots
Diopter adjustment	Equipped ‑4.0 ‑ +2.0 diopters / built‑in type
Angle of view	Approx. 100%
Magnification	Max. 1.48x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at ‑1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style)
Eye point	21mm at ‑1 dioptre from eyepiece lens
Style	3 styles selectable
Displayed information	Aperture value Shutter speed AF frame (super impose) AF confirmation mark AF lock Auto bracket Battery check Exposure compensation indicator Exposure compensation value indicator Exposure level indicator Exposure mode Flash FP flash IS activating mode Metering mode Number of storable sequential pictures White balance Level Gauge Highlight & Shadow Live Pre-view function Histogram
Brightness adjustmen	Adaptive Brightness Technology / Manual settings: +/‑ 7 levels
Correction of colour temperature	+/‑ 7 levels
S-OVF	Expands the Live View dynamic range *Available in the EVF when in P, A, S, M and B modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF.

Live View
Displayed information	Aperture Shutter speed Auto bracket AE lock Focus mode Shooting mode Battery check IS activating mode Face / Eye detection mode Record mode ISO Sequential shooting mode White Balance Metering mode Exposure compensation value AF frame display AF confirmation mark Shooting information Spot metering area Super FP Flash status Touch Panel Condition Focal length Flash mode Histogram Level Gauge Highlight & Shadow Focus peaking Number of storable pictures Custom Face detection Flash intensity Wi-Fi
Field of view	Approx. 100%
Magnification levels	3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x
Dynamic range expansion	When in HDR1 or HDR2
Display modes	Comparison Grid (4 types) Grid Histogram Level Gauge Magnified View Standard information Off

Image Stabiliser
Type	er Type Sensor shift
Modes	Five‑dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic
Effective	Up to 7.5 EV steps** (Sync IS)
Compensation Range	Up to 7 EV steps* Based on CIPA measurement conditions When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑40mm f/2.8 PRO (focal length =40mm (35mm equivalent: 80mm)) *When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑100mm F4 PRO (focal length =100mm (35mm equivalent: 200mm)), halfway release image stabilization Off, Frame rate: High
Live View stabilisation	Available

Focusing System
Method	TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system
Focus areas	121 points / cross‑type phase detection AF 121 points / contrast AF All target, single target (normal / small), group target (5‑area / 9‑area / 25‑area), custom target 1‑4 (AF area and its increment steps selectable)
AF working range	‑6 – 20EV (ISO approx.100, with a f/1.2 lens)
AF lock	Available; Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised)
Modes	Manual focus Preset MF** Single AF* Continuous AF* AF* Tracking Stacking Bracketing * incl. manual override ** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used.
AF illuminator	Equipped
Manual focus	Available; With enlarged focusing area or focus peaking
Face Detection extension	Eye Detect AF: Off Left side priority Near side priority Right side priority
Predictive AFc	Available
Predictive AF	Available; Available in continuous AF mode
Focus peaking
Colour selection	White, black, red, yellow
Intensity	High / Normal / Low
Back light effect	On / Off
Focus Bracketing Mode
Number of images	3 – 999 shots
Step size	10 levels Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses
Focus Stacking Mode
Technology	3‑15 images are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image Compatible with: M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 7‑14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8‑25mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑40mm

Exposure System
Modes	Programme automatic Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Bulb Time Movie HDR My Mode Custom shooting Custom 1 Custom 2
Exposure compensation	+/‑ 5 EV (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV
Exposure bracketing	2 / 3 / 5 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps) 7 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV step
ISO bracketing	3 frames (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
AE lock	Available
My Mode	4 settings storable
Enhancement function	Digital Shift (horizontal and vertical compensation can be performed simultaneously) Shadow Adjustment Technology Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View)
HDR bracketing	3 / 5 frames (+/‑ 2 / 3 EV steps) 7 frames (+/‑ 2 EV steps)

Multi-Exposure
Max. number of frames	2 frames (shooting) 3 frames (editing)
Auto gain control	Available
Frame assistance	Live View

Light Metering
Method	TTL open aperture light metering
Zones	324 zones Multi‑pattern Sensing System
Detection range	‑2 ‑ 20 EV (17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
Modes	ESP light metering Spot metering Centre weighted metering Highlight Shadow

Art Filter
Modes	Pop Art Soft Focus Pale & Light Colour Light Tone Grainy Film Pin Hole Diorama Cross Process Dramatic Tone Gentle Sepia Key Line Water colour Vintage Partial Colour* Bleach Bypass
Variation / Effect
Art Filter bracketing	Art Filters selectable * 18 colours selectable

Sensitivity
Auto	ISO LOW 64 ‑ 6400
Manual	ISO LOW ‑ 25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps

Shutter
Shutter type	Computerised focal‑plane shutter
Self timer	2s / 12s / Custom
Durability	400000 shots

Shutter Speeds
Shutter speed range	1/8000 ‑ 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
Bulb mode	Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
High res shot
Shutter type	Electronic shutter
Shutter speed	1/8000 ‑ 60s
Start delay	0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
Resolution
Handheld High res shot
Shutter type	Electronic shutter
Shutter speed	1/8000 ‑ 60s
Resolution	JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 8160 x 6120 Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift) Available in P/A/S/M mode Flash can not be used
Anti-shock mode
Shutter type	Electronic first curtain shutt
Shutter speed	1/320* ‑ 60s
Start delay	0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s * For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected.
Silent mode
Shutter type	Electronic shutter
Shutter speed	1/32000 ‑ 60
Start delay	0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
Flicker Scan
Stills	1/7634 ‑ 1/50s
Movies	1/250 ‑ 1/30s * * Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value

White Balance
AUTO WB system	Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
Manual White balance (One-Touch)	Available
White balance bracketing	3 frames / +/‑ 2, 4, 6 mired steps
One-touch white balance	4 custom settings can be registered
Custom WB	1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K ‑ 14000K
Preset values	Off / Auto WB / Flash
Keep warm colour	On / Off

Sequence Shooting
Speed (H)	Approx. 15fps Max. number of frames: RAW 101 / JPG (LF): 134
Speed (L)	10fps Max. number of frames: RAW 286 / JPG (LF): Up to card capacity
Silent mode
Speed (H)	Approx. 60fps Max. number of frames: RAW 50 / JPG (LF): 50
Speed (L)	Approx. 18fps Max. number of frames: RAW 76 / JPG (LF): 90
Pro Capture mode
Speed (H)	Approx. 60fps
Speed (L)	Approx. 18fps
Pre-shutter Frames	0 – 35 frames (recorded by half release prior to full release)
Frame count limiter	1- 99 frames / Off (unlimited frames) (incl. pre‑shutter frames)
Conditions	Memory card: TOSHIBA SDHC UHS‑II R95 W90 EXCERIA™ When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑40mm F2.8 Pro Maximum sequential shooting speed may be affected by several factors including lens used, brightness, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO setting. When ISO is 8000 or above, 30 fps becomes the maximum sequential shooting speed. The actual shooting speed may become slower than the set shooting speed by a few frames per second. When using ISO Bracketing, performance will be affected at ISO 2000 or above.
Interval shooting	Interval: 1s ‑ 24h Max. number of frames: 9999

Image Processing
Colour space	sRGB / AdobeRGB
Sharpness + Contras	5 levels
Contrast	5 levels
Saturation	5 levels
Black & White filter	Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
Black & White toning	Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
Picture mode Gradation	4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
Engine	TruePic IX
Art Filter bracketing	Available
Tele converter effect	2x
Fisheye compensation	Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View)

External Flash Control
X-sync speed	1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode)
Type	TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
Compatible external flash	FL‑14, FL‑20, FL‑36R, FL‑50R, FL‑300R, FL‑600R, FL‑700WR, FL‑900R, STF‑8
Modes	Auto Red-eye reduction Slow synchronisation 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation Fill-in for exclusive flash Manual
Intensity	+/‑ 3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps) Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash.

Wireless Flash Control
Number of channels	4 channels
Compatible external flash	FL‑36R, FL‑50R, FL‑300R, FL‑600R, FL‑700WR, FL‑900R, STF‑8
Control method	Triggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system)
Group setting	4 groups Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system

Monitor
Monitor type	Vari‑angle LCD ‑ Touch Panel
Monitor size	7.6cm / 3.0” (3:2)
Resolution	1037K dots
Brightness adjustment	+/‑ 7 levels
Colour balance	+/‑ 7 levels
Touch Control functions	AF area enlargement AF area selection Art Filter Enlargement Enlargement playback Frame forward/backward Live Guide Shooting mode Shutter release Super Control Panel Wi-Fi connection

Level Gauge
Detection	2‑axis
Display	Rear display and viewfinder

Super Control Panel

Displayed information

Battery indicator
Record mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure compensation indicator
ISO
AE bracketing
AF frame
Focus mode
AEL notification
Face detection
Number of storable frames
Metering mode
Exposure mode
Exposure level view
Flash compensation value
Colour space
Gradation
Colour saturation compensation value
Sharpness compensation value
Contrast compensation value
White balance
White balance compensation value
Noise reduction
Flash mode
Drive mode
Internal temperature warning
Histogram

Recording Formats
RAW	12bit
RAW & JPEG	Applied parallel recording
JPEG	Applied
Aspect ratio	4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4

Image Size
RAW	5184 x 3888 compressed 5184 x 3888 Fine (compression: 1/4)

Still Image Recording
EXIF	2.31
DCF	Applied
RAW	Applied
Dual SD card setting	Standard, Auto Switch, Dual Independent, Dual Same When two cards are inserted, card to be saved onto or to be viewed can be designated.

Movie Recording System
Recording format	MOV(MPEG‑4AVC/H.264)
Picture mode	Flat, OM‑Log400 (View assist compatible)
Time code	Rec run / Free run Drop frame / Non‑drop frame
Image Stabilisation Mode	Applied Sensor shift
4K Movie quality	4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 24p / IPB (approx. 237 Mbps) 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB (approx. 102 Mbps)
HD Movie quality	Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL‑I (A‑I), IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV) Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 60p, 50p / IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV) HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL‑I (A‑I), IPB (SF, F, N) ALL‑I: ~ 202 Mbps FullHD IPB (SF: ~52Mbps, F: ~30Mbps) HD IPB (SF: ~26Mbps, F: ~14Mbps, N: ~10Mbps) HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 30p
Movie quality	640 x 480 / 30p (AVI Motion JPEG®)
Maximum Recording Time	29min (MOV)
Max. file size	4GB (AVCHD)
Exposure Modes	Aperture priority Manual Programme automatic Shutter priority * Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS‑II or UHS‑I U3 card is recommended for ALL‑I shooting

Movie Specialties
High-Speed Recording	1920×1080 (MOV) / 120fps
Time lapse	4k, 1080p, 720p / 5, 10, 15, 30fps (AVI Motion JPEG®) Max. number of frames: 999
Fast motion	Available
Slow motion	Available
Movie effects Art Filter	Cross Process Diorama Dramatic Tone Gentle Sepia Grainy Film Key Line Light Tone Pale & Light Colour Pin Hole Pop Art Soft Focus Vintage Partial Colour* Bleach Bypass * 18 colours selectable Frame rate limited to 30fps or lower
Flicker Scan	Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View)
HDMI Live View
Monitor mode	Video signal and info display is processed While recording, footage is simultaneously displayed on the HDMI monitor and on the camera, but the info display is shown only on either one of the two. While playing movies, footage is simultaneously displayed on the HDMI monitor (normal size) and on the camera (normal size or enlarged).
Record mode	Only video signal is processed Movie quality is set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit), frame rate follows movie setting (24p, 30p and 60p settings are not recommended.), and sound will be recorded.

Sound Recording System
Internal microphone	Stereo
Recording format	High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24‑bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)
Image footage	30s
Speaker	Equipped
Microphone functions	Wind Noise Reduction Recording Volume Volume limiter Audio Dubbing
Linking Olympus PCM Recorders
Functions	Slate Tone / Synchronised Audio Rec‑Movie Rec Compatible with: LS‑100, LS‑P4

View Images
Modes	Single Index Calendar Zoom Movie Slide show Light box
Auto rotation	Available
Histogram in playback mode	Available
Shooting information	Off / On
Highlight/Shadow point warning	Available

Erase / Protect / Copy Function
Erase modes	Single, All, Selected
Image protect mode	Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)

Image Editing
Editing functions	RAW data edit Red-eye reduction Sepia Black & White Resize Correction of saturation Correction of brightness Correction of colour balance Shadow Adjustment Trimming e-Portrait Aspect ratio

Menu
Menu languages in camera	English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian

Customisation Options
Fn Button	Equipped
My Mode	4 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.)
Factory reset	Full / Basic
Programmable button	Equipped

Interface

Interface
Media	SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS‑I, UHS‑II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS‑II or UHS‑I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL‑I shooting.
HDMI™	Applied Micro connector (Type D) * * “HDMI”, the HDMI logo and “High‑Definition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
USB 3	Type C
Wireless connectivity	Wi-Fi Bluetooth®
Communication method	Bluetooth® Low Energy Ver.4.2
SAR	0.72W/kg SAR quantifies the maximum level of exposure of the user to electromagnetic waves, when using the device close to the head. SAR shall not exceed 2W/kg in accordance with regulations of France. Wi‑Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi‑Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by OLYMPUS CORPORATION is under license
Tethered control	USB cable (camera operation by both PC or camera controls) Wi‑Fi (transfer of recorded images to PC via access point, 5GHz and 2.4GHz available)
Microphone jack	3.5 ø mm mini‑jack
Earphone jack	3.5 ø mm mini‑jack
Synchro socket	Equipped

Wi-Fi Functions
Easy Connection	QR code setting
Wireless Shooting	Live View Power off Rec View Self timer Touch AF & Shutter P/A/S/M exposure modes Bulb mode Zoom Movie recording Live Composite Short movie

Power Supply
Battery	BLH‑1 Lithium‑Ion Battery
Sleep mode	1, 3, 5min. and off selectable
DC-input	AC‑5
Internal Charging	USB (Camera must be switched off)
USB charging	Performance varies depending on different USB devices
USB bus power	USB PD bus power can be used (PD compliant camera: Rev 3.0 Ver 1.0a)
Battery life
Image shooting	420 shots (using BLH‑1 and Toshiba SDHC UHS‑I Card Exceria with IS on, with no flashes attached , based on CIPA test standards) 900 shots (using quick sleep mode, under Olympus testing conditions based on CIPA test standards)
Movie recording	85min (standard JEITA conditions) 140min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used) Note: Values are approximate.

Environment
Temperature	‑10 ‑ 40°C Operating temperature / ‑20 ‑ 60°C storage temperature
Humidity	30 ‑ 90% operation humidity / 10 ‑ 90% storage humidity