The Olympus E-M1 Mark iii — Would I buy this again?

In ‘Would I buy this again?’ I talk about my personal experience with camera’s, lenses and other photo gear. In this episode I discuss the Olympus E-M1 Mark iii, that I’ve used for a few years now. Curious how I like it and if I’d buy it again? Please watch the video to find out. And share your own thought or questions about the camera in the comments if you like.

[askssk]

I shoot only for hobby. Switched from a Nikon DSLR (too heavy and I'm a tiny female) to the E-M1 Mark i at the time it came out. Moved up to the E-M1 Mark iii in 2021 and I'm very happy with it and see no need to upgrade as a hobbyist. My 2 lenses are the Oly 12-100 and Oly 100-400. Does everything I need.

[ericrjennings]

Have to agree. The EM1 bodies are ergonomically incredible. Great camera.

[snakeplissken]

To answer the question. Yes, and I caught my second OM-D E-M1 Mark III on the Black Friday sale for $999.99. Now, with two in the bag, I am dangerous...very dangerous. :) Especially with the Pro lenses including the 7-14mil you raved about.

[alanworland]

Bought mine 18 months ago and love it, does everything I could wish for. Compact and very solidly built with all controls exactly where they are needed - highly recommended!

[nikoforu]

I used to own the EM1iii.

I now own an OM1. Lots of new bells and whistles, which are nice, but I could easily make due with the mark III if I still had it

[danprocaccio]

great photos! great review! i love my em1 m3. the image quality continues to blow my mind. the latest updates to lightroom’s amazing ai noise reduction puts high iso shots on par with the very best full frames out there. love using mine to travel with a tandem of pany 14mm and 20mm. super small and perfect.

[marike]

Beautiful camera, superb images. My only advice would be to never use a neck strap with metal clasps as they will scratch the body. The Peak Design wrist or neck strap or more budget model like the OpTech that offer plastic quick release mechanisms are much safer and less cumbersome. Anyway, congrats on the EM-1 III.

[freshbakd]

Well one thing I can definitely take from this video. Olympus om whatever you want to call it, has good customer service. I would imagine plenty of companies would send it back and refund.

[Rnder]

I like your series of videos. I have the EM1iii (upgraded from the EM1) I totally agree with your pros. As for the cons? I personally like having the strap lug on the top right side. When gripping the camera the lug does not come in contact with my palm, I also do not have a strap attached to the right side. For shoulder carry one end is attached to the left lug and the other to a screw in lug on the tripod mount, this leaves the right side totally free. Also when carrying the camera cross body the bottom of the camera is in contact with my body, not the back. This set up may or may not work for you but I really like it.

[robb]

Also, I agree, I love my 25mm, F1.2 lens!

[ridealongwithrandy]

Awesome video! I shoot with dual EM1Xs in hot, dusty and dry environments, and don't like changing lenses. I also have the EM1.2 for my youtube video channel. I am now going to sell my EM1.2 and buy a used EM1.3 for 2 reasons. The video work for youtube, and the starry night focus aide!. Astro is very important for me and focusing is very difficult on the X. It will be basically be my mini "X" as it does everything the X does with the exception of the AI focusing aides. The X's are for my BIF and other critter shoots, and the EM1.3 will be the perfect complement to the X's. Cheers!

[davebellamy]

I just missed getting this one new. I got an EM5 Mk iii instead on my budget, instead of a used EM1 Mk ii.
I would have bought the EM1 iii new if given the budget. A bit of a dream camera in my view.

[GabrieleLopez]

I kept a nikon dslr to keep using my Manual nikon ai lenses, that I truly love, but this is the most beautiful system I ever managed to use. The files are just of organic beauty. Just a little tank that is a pure joy to use. Olympus should push it more in more ways than just nature, because this camera may excel in different areas...

[earlfenwick]

Great video. I paid the premium back in the day to get an early EM5 (the OG) shipped over from Hong Kong because I was so excited to have mirrorless camera with a viewfinder. The Sony nex5 was amazing but my eyes were already going! Selling that Oly was a big mistake that launched me into years of GAS. I took 9 years to bring me to my senses and buy another one. Now I'm trying to decide if I want to commit to the OM cameras further. The only thing that would push me to a different model from your mkiii would be the live nd. That seems like a fascinating possibility. The OM5 is calling...

[FierceSleepingDog]

Love my E-M1 iii...also shooting Pen-F.

An OM-1 is in the future...when the price drops on the used market 😊

[dandanu]

I'm seriously thinking about buying this camera...it would go great with Sigma 60 mm f 2.8 or Sigma 56 mm 1.4 for portraits. I found it at a super good price around 800 euros. Thank you very much for the review!

[br-omr]

great work man! still consistent with the em10.2 and pen F though....but i;m amaza with how compact or small this camera is...yet at the sam time it over tons of feature and durability..well i guess it might be my next camera :D...cheers from Indonesia ☕

[darrenbrown]

I use the EM5 and would highly suggest it.

[CamMead]

Very nice review, interesting to hear your thoughts & some good points made. Which lens are you using for longer shots? 40-150?

[lyndsaywheelans]

This is very helpful. I own the em5 mark 3 and was thinking that the em1 mark 3 would be a good upgrade. I can hopefully find one on the used market