OM-3 Astro system camera launches with special astrophotography sensor
The OM System OM-3 was originally announced in February 2025, and a year later OM System is introducing a special version of the camera that sports a range of tweaks specifically for astrophotographers. Most notably, the 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds sensor gets a new infrared filter that does not block the wavelengths of red light that’s typically emitted by cosmic nebulae.
As a result, red colors are expected to look more vivid than on a conventional camera. The camera further adds two new color profiles, one for red nebulae and one for nighttime landscape shots. The autofocus gains a starry sky mode that is designed to accurately lock focus on stars, which can reduce the time that’s needed for fine-tuning since many lenses can focus past infinity. Meanwhile, a night vision mode tints the display red to help prevent glare in the dark.
The camera can combine multiple nighttime photos into a single image with a higher 50MP resolution and reduced image noise. When shooting with long exposure to capture star trails, progress can be monitored in real time on the display. OM System also offers optional new filters that are supposed to reduce light pollution and give stars a more pronounced glow.
Price and availability
The OM System OM-3 Astro can be preordered now from the manufacturer’s online store, shipping is expected to start in March. The camera has an official list price of $2,499, which is $500 higher than the regular OM System OM-3, which is currently discounted to $1,699 on Amazon. The BMF-LPC01 light pollution suppression filter is priced at $339, and the BMF-SE01 soft filter at $229.
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OM System (press release | product page)
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