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Yourcamera system is only as good as the lenses you use. Our M.Zuiko lenses provide the highest resolving power to ensure your images are always bright and colourful with edge-to-edge sharpness and detail.

Carrying lighter gear gives you more energy. More shooting flexibility. More ways to express yourself. Our compact systems let you react more quickly and blend into the scene, all so you can enjoy your photography more.

Capture split-second moments in perfect focus. Select OM I OM-D cameras feature on-chip Phase Detection + Contrast Detection Dual AF. Use convenient targeting options like Small Point, 5 or 9-Point Group, and Cluster Targeting to lock onto subjects fast.

M.Zuiko lenses feature compact designs, precision-cut glass, and bright, fast apertures. Our M.Zuiko PRO lineup boasts our world-renowned optics and includes metal construction and worry-free weathersealing. All to help you break free and photograph more.

Easily capture brilliant shots of star trails, streetlights, and cityscapes after dark. Nighttime Live Composite Mode extracts the brightest areas from a sequence of interval shots and automatically combines them into one perfectly exposed image.

The cameras, audio recorders and binoculars are no longer owned or controlled by Olympus Corporation or part of its overall product portfolio. Since January 2021 these products have been transferred to and are being marketed, sold and distributed by OM Digital Solutions.

Back in 1996, Olympus released their first digital cameras, the 0.3MP D-200L and the 0.78MP D300L. I own the D-200L, which I featured in my inaugural Camera Museum post. This post is about the D-320L, which was released less than a year later.

The D-320L is very similar to the D-300L with probably the same 0.78MP sensor and lens. It is noticeably smaller, however, with more gratuitous curves and a shiny gold-ish color. I prefer the simple lines on the original but the smaller size is nice. Both cameras, however, are unremarkable with their sturdy but unexciting plastic build. They look like film point and shoots that were converted into digital cameras.

The D-320L, pretty much works like the D-200L. You slide the cover to turn on the camera. There is a decent optical viewfinder and you can only view your pictures when the lens cover is closed. It still uses 4 AA batteries and has a slightly larger 2 inch LCD display, which still draws slowly as you scroll through your images. But there are unexpected refinements. Olympus did make a lot of progress in less than a year.

The camera is smaller in every dimension and noticeably lighter. The rear LCD, which defaults to off, stays on now when the green button is pressed. I suspect Olympus must have improved the battery life, enough to not require the display button to be held down, unlike the first model. The smaller body also means that they were able to shrink the electronics significantly, and while adding a SmartMedia card slot.

Like the previous model, there is no on-screen menu. All controls are set via dedicated buttons which are the same as before. There is a new and noticeable red lamp in the bottom right corner, for the self-timer mode.

Whatever we do, we stand for something. My work is photography and through my photos, I usually tell stories about adventure, people experiencing them, and the outdoors. But this story is about my new companion that I've hiked with in Denmark, Finnish Lapland and northern Norway. It's called the OM-5 and it just might be the optimal outdoor camera.

I am an outdoor photographer based in Denmark. For me, photography is both a big passion and a way of making a living. With my camera in hand, I try to tell some of the many small, funny and unique stories that unfold around us.

I've worked as a freelance photographer since 2016 working on adventure, travel and outdoor photography, mainly for tourism boards in Denmark and Scandinavia. Even though I also shoot weddings and lifestyle photos, most of my work happens outside, which obviously makes my life active and adventurous. And that's how I like it too! I aim to inspire people via my photos to get outside and explore more in nature

As an outdoor photographer, the weight and size of my camera gear often play a big role for me. On a hike one can't simply fill a backpack with just camera gear, since clothing, food and other essentials need space too. Recently I got the opportunity to test out the new OM-5 camera on outdoor trips to northern Lapland, Norway and Denmark - and wow am I stoked about the capabilities of such a small camera body!

Outdoor photography is not just about pointing your camera toward subjects outside. Quite often getting the shots I've been tasked with makes me find myself in various nature settings and doing different outdoor activities which I am then capturing with my camera. This could mean hiking in the mountains, camping in the forests, mountain biking, or kayaking along the coastlines of Denmark.

Being able to bring the most essential gear and still stay as lightweight as possible is crucial for me. The OM-5 has all the features I need, and I can easily bring it together with my other outdoor gear.

I got my first Olympus OM-D camera back in 2015 when I was studying outdoor education in Norway. I bought the original E-M5 (Mark I) and brought it on a lot of my outdoor trips during my studies. The camera became my workhorse for documenting numerous adventures, and I used the whole system in all kinds of weather; from rain and foggy conditions in the Norwegian mountains to multi-day backcountry skiing expedition trips in -20 C in Svalbard.

Many of the images shown in this article were taken during a trip we did together with my friends Rania and Pablo. You can see more of us in a video highlighting the launch of the OM-5.

One of the things I appreciate about being in the outdoors is that it awakens my senses and helps remind me to appreciate the small things in life. It can be the ease and calmness of watching a beautiful sunset from a hidden beach. Or enjoying a hot meal around a warm bonfire after a long day of hiking in the mountains. Just being out in nature, and embarking on small micro-adventures close to home, help me practice that.

Bringing a lightweight camera with me allows me to get into a flow state way easier. When I am on an outdoor trip I can spend my energy on enjoying the experience. And when a unique moment presents itself, my camera is near and ready to capture it, to contribute to the whole story I aspire to tell my audience or for my clients.

The new OM-5 camera is externally very familiar to users of the previous E-M5 series cameras, but internally it has taken technical possibilities to a whole new level. The 20 MP resolution and 5-axis image stabilization are known and trusted parts of these cameras. But the inclusion of computational features like Starry Sky autofocus (focusing on really dim light sources like stars), 50 MP Handheld High Res Shot (using the sensors and processing power to create a super-detailed RAW photo) and Live ND (programmatic neutral density filter for longer exposures) allow me to be even more creative when I am outdoors.

On my trip to the Northern Lapland with my fellow OM SYSTEM Ambassadors, we went canoeing on lakes, hiking in the mountains, exploring waterfalls and enjoying the midnight sun. I remember visiting the majestic waterfall, Rovijokfossen, where the enormous amount of water from the melted snow made the waterfall look like it was roaring..!

We also went for a hike up one of the local mountains. Hiking up through the valley with flowing rivers, the bright sun, and the green pine trees around us was such a beautiful sight. The smell of fresh grass, birch and pine trees, together with the refreshing taste of the water in the river was amazing. As we got higher, the landscape opened up and gave a stunning view of the surrounding mountains.

When we got above the tree line where snow and rocks were more dominant, suddenly a reindeer came down the mountain and walked curiously towards us. I quickly grabbed my camera with the 40-150 mm F4 PRO lens and captured it as it came closer, and passed by us. It stood right there on the edge of the mountainside, with the stunning landscape behind it, and grassed slowly, while looking at us once in a while.

Testing out the new OM-5 has only re-confirmed to me that choosing a lightweight camera can be one of the best things when preparing for outdoor trips. Having the camera ready means that you will not miss shots and your bag has room for more than just camera gear. And with all the new features in this small camera body, I am excited to go exploring the outdoors even more.

Daniel is an outdoor photographer based in Denmark. For him, photography is both a big passion and a way of making a living. He has worked as a freelance photographer since 2016 working on adventure, travel and outdoor photography, mainly for tourism boards in Denmark and Scandinavia. Even though he also shoots weddings and lifestyle photos, most of his work happens outside, which makes his life active and adventurous. He aims to inspire people via his photos to get outside and explore more in nature.

Years of experimenting with various camera systems have helped me to figure out, through trial and error, which are best suited to wild trips in wild places. Allow me to introduce a handful of the most intrepid cameras out there, and the adventures that have allowed me to put them through their paces.

The standout adventure camera in this range is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II, which is weather-sealed, robust and strikes a nice balance between photo and video capabilities. It was exactly the kind of companion I was looking for in 2017 when I decided to start documenting more of my adventures and travels.

While it would be nice to have the depth of field and low light performance of a full-frame sensor, there would be a lot of extra cost and bulk involved in that switch. As a budget-conscious, outdoorsy hobbyist photographer, the E-M5 II feels like the right compromise for me.

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