This Mini Flash Is Genius! Olympus FL-LM3 Bounced Flash Capable

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Olympus proves that they are the leader in innovation with this tiny little flash - FL-LM3 that comes with most of the OM-D cameras. This flash is compact in build but packs in quite a punch. It allows full swivel and tilt head for bounced flash photography that can dramatically improve your flash shooting. You can also control the flash in full manual and use it as a commander to trigger wireless off camera flash units for creative lighting effect. Furthermore, the FL-LM3 is also weather-sealed against dust and splash! If you want to read instead of watch the video, here is an accompanying blog article: robinwong.blogspot.com/2020/0...
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@mfreider 4 года назад

Robin, FANTASTIC!!! Agree with you 100+1% It is brilliant things from Olympus. When I saw it for first time, when I opened box, I was surprised. Why? What is it? In few minutes I realized how excellent this tiny thing. I do not use flash a lot, I very very rare used built-in flash on other cameras (even if it had it). So lack of flash on Olympus body was good for me at the same time, having few extra grams in my bag with ability to bounce it from celling, use it as commander for big brothers and carry NO extra battery is blessing. Rotating, Tilting, Fully controllable and 50 grams! Thanks a lot for video!

@robinwong 4 года назад

Thanks Mike. This comment sums up what I wanted to convey in the video. Definitely a pinned material.

@FabeMcL 4 года назад

FYI for anyone who had the same panic I did that either the hotshoe or the flash was broken: the flash will NOT work in any Silent mode. If you move to Auto or go to a different mode, then it's golden.

@mbranch0725 3 года назад

This was a super helpful comment. I couldn't figure out why my flash wasn't working.

@svvancouver3307 Год назад

Thank you!!!!

@JuanManuelTastzian 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing this. I bought a used EM5.3 with the flash and was wondering why it was not firing.

@raymondbohn428 2 года назад

Thank you. I just purchased a reconditioned E-M5ii and you are the only person to help with the use of this flash. You are a treasure.

@markanderson6639 3 года назад

Good video with some useful tips. Thanks Robin.

@lucapasqualedapollo6120 Год назад

Great video. Thank you Robin. 📸

@alb41ful 2 года назад

Robin, you never cease to amaze me! I best unpack and use the flash! Thank you for another great video!

@robertojimenezleal629 4 года назад

Great Robin!!!! I didn't know the majority of this things. Thanks a lot!!

@lichtloper 3 года назад

yes the tiny flash-unit is sublime!

@anthonygarbo8114 4 года назад

Great job, Robin. Your video content is always informative. Thanks for your insight.

@powerlink2000 2 года назад

I have this flash and it works really well. Thanks for the tips from this video!!!!! Very useful.

@paulcoggins1587 Год назад

Great and very helpful review and guide, many thanks

@andyml1 2 года назад

Very helpful Robin - thanks so much. 👍

@christinecoughlan4699 Год назад

Thank you Robin .

@jsirkerp 2 года назад

Just got this flash. The video I needed! Thanks

@johnh.jensen5232 4 года назад

Robin, The more you videos I watch......the more I love my two OMD EM5’s. You are not only a great photographer, but a talented photo-educator.

@danishal-asyrafmohamedfaud5572 3 года назад

Im totally agree with you on this John..he is such a talented photo educator..btw, the reason i just ordered OMD EM10 Mark iii is because i watched Robin's video about Olympus camera..talked to the seller just now as soon as i placed the order and they said will only ship out the camera tomorrow..oh,im really excited to have my first camera🙈

@RestorationAustralia 4 года назад

I love the size of it, great review.

@ipadista 2 года назад

I totally agree! I use it quite often when I don't need massive power, especially indoors, I live in the NL and virtually every home has a white ceiling, so in most cases this is all you would need for general photography. Obviously I bring more gear for a portrait shoot, but this one is always in my basic day bag for always carrying around. The best flash is the one you are carrying :)

@dubaigeek1988 4 года назад

Indeed genius

@JulesMoyaert_photo 4 года назад

THANK you ☺

@pilchcaor 3 года назад

Excellent video. It's a great little flash and you can move it off camera with a cord made by JJC. I have made a bracket that allows it to sit on the lens hood of the Oly 60mm macro so that you can use it for 1:1 macro (or greater with rings, teleconverter, accessory lens). A guy on DPReview pointed out that the little plastic butter containers that you get in restaurants are a push fit and make a good diffuser! It was genius for Oly to put a 4th power contact on the hotshoe enabling the unit to be so tiny. My whole macro flash setup lens, flash and diffuser now weighs half what it used to!

@rudolfabelin383 4 года назад

Hi Robin! What a fantastic little flash. Very charming and just as useful!

@robinwong 4 года назад

Thanks Rudolf, very useful flash indeed!

@newjersey1029 3 года назад

How come am just seeing this ,I love this Flash. I think I will look into this . Thanks Robin,you're the best 😍😘

@dannymars 4 года назад

When I purchased my first Olympus body I had no idea this was included. When I opened the box I was do delighted! It's so damn cute, and works awesomely.

@DenisBaylor 4 года назад

Excellent video! I had never even looked at this little guy before, it just sat in the closet. I figured it needed some special tiny batteries. Now I use it all the time.

@ivangalea8628 4 года назад

Great video Robin! I love this little flash unit too and use it on my E-M1 Mk2 and Pen F, and it's great news that it's compatible with the new E-M1 Mk3 as I'm tempted to upgrade... more spending is on it's way!!

@WOLFTICKVIDEOS 4 года назад

You have inspired me to get the little flash out and do some flash photography. Thanks for the video.

@robinwong 4 года назад

Do give it a go!

@1957PLATO 4 года назад

Great video, thanks Robin.

@robinwong 4 года назад

Thanks!

@deborahburd5876 4 года назад

Thank You!!!!

@derschwarzdreher 4 года назад

Little cool thing! Enough for any Situations!

@romualdb5968 4 года назад

Still learning a lot with your videos... Thank you... Take care

@robinwong 4 года назад

Glad I can share!

@mucklark6943 4 года назад

When I changed from Nikon to Olympus with the main reason to reduce my load , I got an E-M10ii with a build in flash. I've never been a big fan of these flashes. But then I saw this mini Flash and manged to get one on Amazon. I'm amazed at just how powerful this thing is ! Basically you control it in exactly the same way as the build-in flash. Not having to make any adjustments on the flash directly is a major plus. And the size and weight !! It's always in the bag, just in case :-)

@over-x-poser6289 4 года назад

You capture my thoughts on that flash. I put it back in the box when it came with the Em1 ii as "useless accessory". When we started to appreciate the cam more and more, it took just one thorough look at the flash to realize its strengths. I dub it the best compact flash on the market. Only downside is not being able to put it anywhere else without tinkering... which is sad, because the little extra plastic is a great solution to keep it rock solid on the hot shoe. Wanted to keep it & sell the ii for a iii, so we get one extra to chop "it" off. Since iii doesn't come with it, we keep the ii and buy another LM3... :) Cheers

@royjenkins-packer173 4 года назад

Very inspiring video, thanks.

@robinwong 4 года назад

Thanks Roy!

@patrickleong1822 9 месяцев назад

Thanks you so much your sharing

@MichaelVJager 4 года назад

Very nice video. I also had great experiences with the flash. I am amazed about the performance.

@robinwong 4 года назад

I am glad you do

@cmalc8 7 месяцев назад

Just ordered a hotshoe extension cable for my FL-LM3. Should do everything I need at arms length for portrait or macro.

@ArnaudSiemons Год назад

Great vid!

@user-if2mh8en2g 3 года назад

Really useful! Thanks a lot from Belarus!

@johannesleyman2628 3 года назад

Got the FL-LM3 the other day for my E-M10 II after having seen this video and your blog post. I have the original FL-50 for my trusted and still perfectly functioning E-1 from 2003, which by the way also works fine with both my E-M10 and E-M10 II. But for many occasions it is too big to carry around unless the situation really calls for it, besides looking and feeling quite disproportional on top of an E-M10. This little guy is indeed amazing in its refined simplicity and the perfect fill-in flash with its swiveling head. I have now tried it for a couple of days and it was love at first sight. Thank you Robin, and greetings from Sweden!

@romainprovost7164 3 года назад

Is flash enough to take pictures in the evening? (in a nightclub). It would be used with the em1 mark III

@philmtx3fr 3 года назад

Nice video. Makes me think to buy this one.

@leonfourie5717 4 года назад

Excelent video. Small equipment that is really overlooked. I am also quilty on this,but is going to get my flash out of darkness and start using it. Thanks Robin.

@robinwong 4 года назад

I like small yet functional items!

@hauke3644 4 года назад

Interesting! I never gavel much attention to this small piece in the box of my Pen-F, but now I see a chance to get rid of the larger flash in my photo backpack, which is hardly ever used.

@iDATUS 3 года назад

Tried to get Mr Trek to look at it but he wasn't interested in it. Your the 1st person to show how it works. It felt quite substantial and thought this isn't no cheapie. Couldn't work out how to get the thing to flash though and will try your instructions one day.

@garyhiggins6718 4 года назад

Of course I am giving you a thumbs up, i always enjoy your videos because you always seem so cheerful! 😊😊😊 I am just getting back into photography after a lot of years, and so I bought myself a beautiful instrument called an OM D EM 5 mk ii! Having always had a love of fine optics and elegant precision instruments,.it really couldn't have been anything else At the same time, since I learned my photography on a Zenith E with a scres in 58mm F2 lens, and since mg last camera was a OM2 sp,I must admit to being somewhat frightened by this one! I am totally in awe of what it can do and learning about this little gem is really stretchkng my intelect! I only hope that my creativity is equal to it! So please keep up the postings, thank you! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

@extremelydave 4 года назад

Lots of great info here Robin!!! I never knew my flash was so awesome!!! I'm going to have to go play with it now!!

@zaharudinzabir 4 года назад

I have one and liked it so much!

@robinwong 4 года назад

It is so cute and awesome at the same time.

@nasirzia5361 3 года назад

Love ur tips 💞

@peterdosedla6890 3 года назад

Very helpful 👍

@dogs4399 4 года назад

I replaced my OMD EM1 with the latest EM1 Mark III and thus had no idea that the Mark II included this tiny flash. Your video convinced me to purchase one.

@jamespayne4759 4 года назад

I have one of these flashes but, did not know many of the things it could do , now I do. Thank for your video and keep up your great work. Jim, Charlotte, NC. USA.

@robinwong 4 года назад

No worries James, glad I can share some tips here.

@Andrew-nx5hh 7 месяцев назад

Hi Robin. Thanks for this video about this little flash. There is no manual or information about this. You described it and provided all kinds of great information about it. Appreciate it.

@noodlefoo Год назад

Thank you very much for your tips on this flash. I just ordered the E-M5 Mk3 with 12-45mm f/4 lens kit.

@stevieb7121 Год назад

Brilliant video, packed with useful info! I wish I'd found this before I needed to use the flash! I was 'flying blind'....

@tdmartijn 3 года назад

Great video. I never use flash because of the harsh light, but the ability to use it as a bounce flash makes it usefull. Perhaps I should take it out of the box to use it anyway. I never would have found it out myself.

@69horatioh 4 года назад

Great. Thanks a lot for this great review. I will buy one tomorrow. Tomorrow i will get my new OM-D 1 iii😊

@jean-claudeconstantl.7809 2 года назад

Excelente aplicación

@petersmitham8273 4 года назад

I've been following your 'Macro Bug' photography videos and have one of these little flashguns to use as a trigger for a bigger off camera flashgun (a Neewer NW561) and it all works brilliantly....not many bugs about in the UK these days due to pesticides but I keep looking!.. thanks for producing your videos, far better than an instruction book!.....

@rodneymiguel3914 4 года назад

Very good

@robinwong 4 года назад

Cheers

@gerrymac5865 4 года назад

Great review Robin I haven’t tried out this little flash yet on my OM-D 5 mkiii. But after watching ur in depth review i am looking forward to trying out all the modes. Many thanks Robin keep safe

@robinwong 4 года назад

Go give it a go! You will love it.

@serocan39 3 года назад

You are genious too, thank u very much.

@Rafaga777 4 года назад

Great review. I remember when unboxing my EM1 Mark II I disregarded it because it looked tiny and rather flimsy. But after some time when I decided to give it a try anyway I was pleasantly surprised and nowadays I use this little flash almost every day.

@robinwong 4 года назад

It was really small, but what it can do was well beyond what the size suggests.

@ArminHirmer 2 года назад

it is totally true. when I got my Pen F, I put this tiny think in my desk... but now I tested it and in a pinch to just get a little bit more light in a face - perfect

@shadowgunner69 4 года назад

Just ordered one. I recently bought the Oly 12-50mm; primarily for the macro/close focus mode. I was shooting with extension tube; but DOF was too narrow. That lens is a nice lens, but in Macro mode the largest aperture is f6. I need more light; especially if there is a hint of wind outside. I have LED light box, but it is inconvenient. I think this little guy will help a bit. In my experience, using flash versus fixed lighting seems to counter subjects that are moving (bugs moving, leaves shaking). I'll have to rewatch your macro video.

@EricMustardman 2 года назад

Thanks a bunch, Robin! Now it's decided: It's gonna be an EM5 Mk. III with a 12-45mm/f4 Pro and that cute little flash unit FL-LM3.

@WhoIsSerafin 4 года назад

It is a great flash, I retrofitted it to work on my GX85.

@bayupradanarto6079 2 месяца назад

Wow. Nice info. Does it work for olympus e-300 and Lumix GF2. I have both camera.

@Dahrenhorst 4 года назад

This flash does come with its own little pouch, which you can fix on your camera strap. Since the flash is so small and weighs almost nothing, in that way you can have it on you all the time without it disturbing you at all.

@jonbarnard7186 Год назад

I totally agree. I wish my Nikon Z camera came with something like this. I use a Metz ring flash for macro, and the FL-LM3 is perfect for triggering it. Since popup flashes have fallen out of favour with manufacturers, they should all be including a little commander flash like this.

@michaelmoritz1048 4 года назад

Now I feel really fortunate that I bought an EM1 Mii instead of the EM1 Miii. Love this flash. Wish they would make one compatible with my EM10.

@ToniFerrer56 Год назад

Good video ,thanks ...i dont know why doesn´t work in Manual mode , only in AUTO

@PlasticPhantom 4 года назад

Great timing, Robin! My EM10 Mark II dont have this included and I've been waiting to see which flash should I get. Now I know. Great example shown in this video since I'm doing toy photographer and reviews.

@robinwong 4 года назад

You already have a built in flash for E-M10 Mark II that works quite well. If you were to get another unit I'd suggest something more versatile and powerful like the FL-600R

@PlasticPhantom 4 года назад

@@robinwong i somehow went on purchase the FL-LM3 since it's what I've preferred. Simple and easy. I tried the build in flash before but probably I dont really know how to maximize its benefit. 😅 I'll take note on this other one you recommend too.

@SwiftEagleOne 4 года назад

Robbie, it's a mini pocket rocket.

@robinwong 4 года назад

Indeed

@digidraxe8052 2 года назад

I had totally forgotten about this little gem. Now I have to find where I put it.

@duckd50 4 года назад

Thanks Robin. Again things I didn’t know. I had the small flash with the original e-m5, and it did not work with the e-m1 II. I didn’t use it much and have used this one even less. That might have to change.

@robinwong 4 года назад

Yeah, please do give the FL-LM3 a chance.

@gattart 2 года назад

Hi Robin, very interesting and enjoyable tutorials and reviews! I was thinking of getting this for my old e-m1 Pen mini, so I’m glad to have this video before spending cash… Which small flash do you recommend for this old Pen mini, maybe one that also works with my Lumix G9…? Thanks for you vids!

@graemerohrlach1740 4 года назад

One more thing I'd add Robin (at least for the EM5 MKII) and that is that the flash will not operate if you have selected the electronic shutter. You must select the mechanical shutter for the flash options to be available.

@markusb6265 2 года назад

Thank you so much, I wanted to try the flash for the first time and had the ES activated!

@pacogarrido2193 8 месяцев назад

Muchas gracias

@xmeda 4 месяца назад

It is nice alternative. I would like to see similar flash for Pentax as they removed pop-up flash from all recent hi-end bodies, which I consider to be very stupid idea. I have multiple flashes, but not always I carry some of them. I even got very small METZ MB26 which operates with 2xAAA batteries. But when I recently added EM5III, I got it with this little flash which can do a lot. Current cameras have quite usable higher sensitivity levels, so even a small flash like this can help a lot. Powering it from camera is great as I do not have to take care about batteries. The only sad part is, that it does not work with my other Olympus cameras like XZ-1, XZ-2, Stylus1s, EPL-6..

@pasadenapsych44 4 года назад

Thanks for the Live Boost tip, didn't know that one. I've gotten some surprisingly good results with this little guy. I have noticed that my batteries drain pretty quickly when I use it, however.

@glenbarrington2634 4 года назад

Well, an onboard flash would drain the batteries almost as quickly, and be a bit less powerful and flexible. At least, that is so with my E-M10 Mk1 body.

@robinwong 4 года назад

Live View boost is good to have! Also, stock up on spare batteries.

@louismanna5147 4 года назад

Hello from Indiana, USA! I prefer an external flash (such as the Godox 350 or larger for two reasons. 1) more flash power 2) the LM3 uses the camera battery for flash power, meaning that battery will need to be charged/replaced sooner. If I know I am taking a number of flash photos, I'd prefer the larger flash. I do agree that it is a nice little flash that takes little space to carry, and it has come in handy a few times. Unlike so many built-in flashes, this one can turn for bounce - as you indicated. Didn't know it was also waterproof.

@robinwong 4 года назад

If you need to do a lot of flash, an external flash makes more sense. But the tiny flash is a solid backup, and can be useful in many situations (travel, or casual environment)

@BobEllis79 Год назад

This flash, in its tiny pouch, fits inside the lens hood of my PL 25mm. Since I have room for the hood in my bag, I have room for a whole flash as well.

@jcak552 4 года назад

I was out Shooting and did not have my fl600 with me.. then I remember that I had put this little gem in my bag and forgotten about it. It worked great... although I have the 600 with me most of the time now, this gets more use....

@robinwong 4 года назад

It is a super reliable backup.

@ricg817 2 года назад

Without the fl600, is this little flash enough for baby photography / family?

@ruuddirks5565 4 года назад

Nice product. It sounds like a better alternative for a pop-up flash. And it is smart to combine it with the camera sale. Otherwise, people looking for a flash will go for a more powerful model. Although using it as a trigger is a nice extra.

@robinwong 4 года назад

The more powerful model is also larger, heavier, needs batteries, and not many people do serious flash photography these days. The tiny flash helps in some situations and can make a difference.

@Mark_James_Hill 2 года назад

great video! How can I set to TTL or enable flash for all shots using Sequential High?

@maxheadrom3088 3 года назад

This is a great flash! It's compact as the DMW-FL220 *and* can do bounce! It's compatible with Panasonic cameras, btw, requiring a tiny modification. (a video about this can be found on youtube).

@theowu4794 2 года назад

Can i use it on my lumix s5?

@michaelgabes7574 4 года назад

thanks to you Robin! for me the small flash is one of "bells and whistles" i really love on my e1 MII. For all reasons you explained here. By the way one of the reasons why i did not change to the MIII. If I give my MII away at eBay, everybody expect that i give all to the camera what is in the kit. Meaning if i change to MIII, I have to purchase the flash again. not that it is too expensive, but I'm am kind of offended. And yes, it is a weird decision from Olympus to take the flash out from the standard bundle.

@wildbill9919 3 года назад

Wish l could get a tilt/swivel flash that small for my Nikon DSLRs.

@YoSpiff 4 года назад

Looks like it will work with my EM-10 II, but not my first gen EM-1. Price is right, though. Thanks.

@RTFM70 4 года назад

Very informative video Robin. I have yet to take it out of the camera box. Just bought a macro lens so it will be useful. Thanks 😊

@robinwong 4 года назад

Go try make a DIY flash reflector/diffuser/bouncer/softbox thingy for the FL-LM3!

@RTFM70 4 года назад

Robin Wong I had a quick session with it. Wow! what a versatile little flash. Amazing performance for its size. Thanks again 👍

@willysmitty 2 года назад

Hey Robin! Amazing video! I was wondering will this flash work with a leica q/q2?

@garycralle7696 2 года назад

Thanks Robin. How can I have the camera instead of the flash control the exposure when the setting for my EM-1 Mk II body is set on AUTO? When I set my camera for AUTO, the flash still determines the exposure, whether I set the flash on either TTL or on MANUAL from 1/64 to full power.

@ivanmartinphotography 4 года назад

Another great video Robin👍 Can you share any link to making a diy diffuser/soft box that would fit this flash for macro begginers using the 60mm macro lens.

@craigfujii2115 3 года назад

The FL-LM3 I have for the E-M1 m2 has failed. I've ordered a spare, which I used in an underwater housing to fire off-camera strobes via fiber optic cable. Most strobes I've used are pretty durable. I've never suffered a failure like this. I do like its design, size, etc.

@braaji Год назад

Great review, does it work with fuji x100v

@marshazangroniz9168 4 года назад

Do you use live view boost to focus for night star photography and then return to normal view?

@nigebrown2510 3 года назад

Another great video can you tell me if the FL -LM3 is compatible with the EM1 MkIII please, thanks Robin

@bamsemh1 4 года назад

I use it with a Pringles tube as macro diffuser 😊

@robinwong 4 года назад

I'd just eat the chips and be happy!

@bamsemh1 4 года назад

@@robinwong 😂😁

@erolon17 3 года назад

Wow that's an awesome lil light. Out of curiosity would that work with Panasonic GX8 or is there something comparable to it I could use?

@philandpaulareid6645 2 года назад

Hi Robin. Just bought a second hand Olympus 60mm macro lens. I like flower photography. Would a reflector work to bounce the light from the flash onto the subject?

@mimstyle 4 года назад

I have 4 of them, this is not a problem for my em1 III I love it and save the shot when I'm indoor for bouncing

@robinwong 4 года назад

Yeap, bounced flash is the way to go

@romainprovost7164 3 года назад

Is flash enough to take pictures in the evening? (in a nightclub). It would be used with the em1 mark III

@mimstyle 3 года назад

@@romainprovost7164 not possible sorry... But in a large room with white walls no problem. You can bounce on the wall near you

@romainprovost7164 3 года назад

@@mimstyle Thank you. And for a family party in a fairly large party room (but with soft lighting), would that be okay?

@sriwijaya8440 3 года назад

Hi, Robin do you know, why my flash suddenly doesn’t fire although my camera recognized the flash? Thanks for help.

@robertivaniszyn840 4 года назад

I shoot a lot of indoor sports with my E-M5ii, namely roller derby. Most of the venues have enough light, barely, that I can get shutter speeds of at least 1/160-1/250 without a flash and without pushing ISO like crazy, mostly because I use fast primes. After a season of shooting roller derby like this I tried using this little flash, as it came with my camera, and I found myself at a venue which was simply too dark, but thankfully it had a low, white drop ceiling to bounce the flash off of. This little flash performed WELL above and beyond what I thought is possible. I have since upgraded to a Godox TTL350O, but still use this little guy when I don't want to deal with the weight and bulk of the Godox. Great little flash! Only shame is that it drains the battery.

@douglasallen511 4 года назад

About how many shots before you get serious battery drain ?

@robinwong 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing Robert, your experience with shooting indoor flash was beyond my expectation. I'd recommend a dedicated external flash for that, but you have proven that minimal gear can go a long way.

@robertivaniszyn840 4 года назад

@@robinwong thanks! I was shocked at the capability of that little flash too, but after shooting one game of roller derby using the little Olympus "baby Yoda" flash, I upgraded to a Godox TT350 which i typically over power by about an extra stop and then bounce it off the ceiling and it took my indoor sports photography, especially portraits, to a whole new level. Would a FF camera be better? Sure, but I can't afford two systems and my little Olympus does EVERYTHING. A true Swiss Army Camera!

@robertivaniszyn840 4 года назад

@@douglasallen511 I can't say for sure, when I shoot roller derby I usually shoot 2-4 60 minute games (running clock with a halftime) in a row and don't think much about my batteries since I carry 5 with me and that has never not been enough to get me through a day. If I had to guess, I'd say that the battery life loses about a third on my E-M5ii if I use the flash for every shot. Obviously that depends on a lot of factors, namely how much power you're requesting for the flash, but while the added drain on the battery is certainly noticeable, it isn't devastating.

@robertivaniszyn840 4 года назад

@@robinwong and for what it is worth, even my big $80 Godox flash can't rotate and angle to all the angles that the little Olympus FL-LM3 can. Can't believe they didn't include it with the E-M1 Mark III, it's a MUST HAVE for any Olympus user I think! So versatile!