Olympus OM-D E-M1X Announced with World's Best Image Stabilisation

Olympus has announced the Olympus OM-D E-M1X, featuring an integrated vertical grip and improved image stabilisation performance featuring a re-developed and fast autofocus system, and up to 7.5 EV steps of compensation. The new high-end professional mirrorless camera primarily designed for speed, with dual TruePic VIII processors, an all-cross-type 121-point hybrid AF system with ‘Intelligent Subject Detection’, and 60 fps continuous shooting (18 with continuous AF).

The camera features a 20.4 megapixel live MOS sensor with improved supersonic wave filter for dust reduction and a dust, splash and freezeproof body. There is also the capability to produce a 50-megapixel high res handheld shot by combining several captures. The Olympus OM-D E-M1X can shoot video in 4K, and has 2 UHS-II SD card slots as well as 2 batteries in an innovative cartridge system.

Price: $2,999
Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Shipping starts on February 22nd
Full press release

Olympus OM-D E-M1X Main Features

Developed to produce professional results with maximum reliability and operability
Intuitive design with integrated vertical grip for superb ergonomic controls in horizontal and vertical mode
World’s best dust-, splash-, & freezeproofness
World’s best image stabilization performance with up to 7.5 EV steps of compensation
Re-developed AF system with various AF target modes and settings and intelligent subject tracking
20.4 MP Live MOS sensor with improved supersonic wave filter for dust reduction
Dual TruPicVIII high-speed image processors enabling high-speed responsiveness and new innovative features
Dimensions: W 144.4mm x H 146.8mm x D 75.4mm
Weight: approx. 849g (body only), 997g (with 2 batteries and SD cards)
Available from late February 2019 at a RRP of £2799.99 (body only)
Pro Capture mode for action photography supporting RAW shooting without blackout
50 MP Handheld High Res shot functionality
Live ND feature for slow shutter effects without external filter
Key “OM-D Movie” video capabilities:
4K and C4K,
OM-Log400,
Different levels of IS,
120 fps high-speed shooting in FullHD
Integrated field sensors to add detailed metadata to pictures and video
Anti-flicker shooting capabilities
Two UHS-II SD card slots for high speed responsiveness
Two batteries in innovative cartridge system and USB charging capabilities
A multi selector joystick is included in both the horizontal and vertical positions so that users can quickly shift focus areas. In addition to the standard lock lever, a new C-lock lever allows for locking the controls in the vertical position.