Olympus OM-1 + 12-40mm F2.8 II Kit

The Olympus OM-1 is the new flagship model in this lineup, thanks to image quality that exceeds what many felt was possible from a Micro Four Thirds sensor, a brilliantly compact and ergonomic form factor, and advanced functionality to suit users of every skill level. The OM-1 includes a stacked BSI Live Mos 20MP Micro Four Thirds sensor that is poised to make the most of high-resolution M.Zuiko Pro lenses. With the latest image processing power onboard, the OM-1 can harness impressive low-noise performance, as well as improved dynamic range; this MFT camera should not just be lauded for its performance considering its portability, but be seen as genuine competition in the image quality department.

The Olympus OM-1 features advanced in-body stabilisation with 7-stops of compensation. This can be increased to 8-stops when paired with specific stabilised lenses, while there is also a brand new handheld assist feature, making this system perfect for blur-free handheld performance. Ideal for keeping you in touch with various subjects, no matter how fast, the OM-1 features a world-class AF system. This includes a whopping 1053 all cross-type AF points, while in a world first, the OM-1 utilises Cross Quad Pixel AF, allowing it to quickly and accurately find focus on all pixels. The OM-1 is equipped with AI detection AF, which means it is able to recognise certain subjects and track them accordingly. This camera can also shoot multiple speeds in a burst, which is particularly handy for sports and wildlife enthusiasts; this includes 50FPS sequential shooting (AF/AE tracking) and 120FPS sequential shooting (AF/AE locked).

The Olympus OM-1 is perfectly set up to match your chosen workflow, rather than dictate the way in which you should shoot. It features a large and bright 3-inch LCD screen, which swivels freely to allow you to frame from various angles and even get in front of the camera if necessary. It also features a super high-resolution EVF, which has a mammoth 5.76 million dots, lightning-fast response time and up to 1.65x magnification; this all means users that prefer eye-level viewing are well catered for. The OM-1 is slim and lightweight, so it can be used every day and taken with you as you hike and travel abroad, and despite this portability, this camera is made tough. This is a magnesium alloy body with IP53 dustproof and splashproof protection, as well as freezeproof qualities - this camera can be trusted to perform in harsh environments, we just hope you are up to the task! The body also includes dual SD memory card slots for managing the large files that this camera is capable of.

Thanks to its lightweight build and stabilisation, the Olympus OM-1 is perfect for handheld video shooting. It features superb high-quality 4K60p recording, as well as Full HD 240p recording, which is great for slow-motion video results. More advanced users will appreciate the RAW data output of up to 12 bit 4:4:4 to external devices, while vloggers of any level will benefit from the microphone and headphone ports, which can boost your audio results.

The Olympus OM-1 features a range of advanced camera functions that users can put to use to make the most of the high-performance of the camera. These include the following:

• High-Res Shot - Create 50MP handheld high-res shots and 80MP tripod-mounted high-res shots
• Live ND - Built-in ND filters for utilising super slow shutter speeds
• Live Composite - Prevents images that are too bright overall when using long exposures
• Focus Stacking - Captures composite to produce an image that is sharp from foreground to background
• HDR Shooting - Capture images at different exposures and merge them together