OM-3 ASTRO Mirrorless Camera Announced, Priced $2,499.99, Available for Pre-Order

OM-3 ASTRO mirrorless camera was just officially announced. It is a specialized Micro Four Thirds mirrorless body featuring adjusted optical characteristics that enable recording red nebulae, constellations, and other nighttime phenomena.

This new camera costs $2,499.99, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Amazon.

OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO Specs

Key Specs

Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Effective Sensor Resolution	20.4 Megapixel
Image Sensor	Four Thirds
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift
ISO/Gain Sensitivity	Native: 200 to 25,600
Internal Recording	H.264/H.264 Long GOP/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:0 8-Bit Up to DCI 4K at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps H.265/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit Up to DCI 4K at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps
Video Output	4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K
Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O	1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O	1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) / Bluetooth 4.2
Display Type	Articulating 3″ Touchscreen LCD
Battery	1x BLX-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included)

Imaging

Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Effective Sensor Resolution	Effective: 20.4 Megapixel Actual: 22.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor	17.4 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) BSI Stacked CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)	Crop Factor: 2x
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter	No
Capture Type	Stills & Video

Exposure Control

Shutter Type	Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed	Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 60 Seconds Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/320 to 60 Seconds Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode	Bulb Mode
ISO/Gain Sensitivity	Native: 200 to 25,600
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Metering Range	-2 to 20 EV
White Balance	2000 to 14,000K Presets: AWB, Color Temperature, Custom
Continuous Shooting	Up to 120 fps at Maximum Resolution
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/12-Second Delay

Still Image Capture

Aspect Ratio	4:3
Image File Format	JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth	14-Bit

Video Capture

Internal Recording	H.264/H.264 Long GOP/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:0 8-Bit 4096 x 2160 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps (102 to 205 Mb/s) 3840 x 2160 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps (102 to 105 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps (30 Mb/s) H.265/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps (77 to 155 Mb/s) 3840 x 2160 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps (155 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps (162 Mb/s)
Video Output	4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support	Yes
Gamma Curve	FLAT, HDR-HLG, OM-Log
Recording Limit	2-Hour Maximum in 4K
IP Streaming	No
Built-In Microphone	Stereo
Audio Recording	16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Internal Storage	No
Video I/O	1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O	1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) / Bluetooth 4.2
Mobile App Compatible	Yes: Android & iOS App Name: OM Image Share Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control, View Live Feed
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	GPS *Via Connected Smartphone

Monitor

Display Type	Articulating 3″ Touchscreen LCD
Resolution	1,620,000 Dot

Viewfinder

Type	Electronic (OLED)
Resolution	2,360,000 Dot
Eye Point	27 mm
Coverage	100%
Magnification	Approx. 1.23x
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +2

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points	Phase Detection: 1053
Autofocus Sensitivity	-5.5 to +19 EV

Flash

Built-In Flash/Light	No
Flash Modes	Fill In, Flash On, Manual, Off, Slow Sync
Maximum Sync Speed	1/250 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Shoe Mount

General

Battery	1x BLX-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included)
Shoe Mount	1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mount	1x 1/4″-20 Female
Materials	Magnesium Alloy
Operating Conditions	14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C at 30 to 90% Humidity
Storage Conditions	-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C at 10 to 90% Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.5 x 3.5 x 1.8″ / 139.3 x 88.9 x 45.8 mm
Weight	0.9 lb / 413 g (Body Only) 1.1 lb / 496 g (With Battery)

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OM-3 ASTRO	Pre-Order	B&H/ Amazon

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