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To boldly go where no other camera company has gone before. Well, not quite exact, but OM SYSTEM introducing the OM-3 ASTRO as a dedicated astrophotography camera is a gutsy move. To be able to capture stars, galaxies, red nebulas and nightscapes with confidence and precision, you need a digital camera that can really pull it off in low light, using extremely long exposure times and that can effectively reduce the resulting noise. True enough, dedicated astrophotography camera modules feature quite small image sensors — smaller than the Four Thirds sensor — and so, theoretically, nothing prevents the OM-3 ASTRO from being able to do the same. In fact, OM SYSTEM engineers seem to have a few clever tricks up their sleeves.
The OM-3 ASTRO is basically the OM-3 optimized for astrophotography with a single change: the optical characteristics of the infrared cut filter positioned in front of the image sensor now enables capture of red nebulae. You can shoot nightscapes free-hand or use a commercially available Micro Four Thirds compatible adapter to mount the OM-3 ASTRO body to an astronomical telescope. The OM-3 ASTRO cleverly uses the High Res Shot computational photography function to generate a single approximately 50 million pixel high-resolution shot from 12 captured images. OM SYSTEM claims that since the position of each image is matched when compositing, shooting with Handheld High Res Shot when the camera is mounted on a tripod will produce composite images in which the diurnal motion of the stars is corrected. Additionally, it also claims that using an equatorial mount will result in composite images in which star misalignment caused by tracking errors is corrected.
A BMF-LPC01 Body Mount Light Pollution Suppression Filter is optionally available that will help cut light from artificial sources, such as street and city lights. A BMF-SE01 Body Mount Soft Filter is also optionally available that will blur point light sources..
The OM-3 ASTRO model will be available on a made-to-order basis in March 2026 for US $2,499.99 / CAD $2,999.99.
The BMF-LPC01 Body Mount Light Pollution Suppression Filter will be available in March 2026 for US $339.99 / CAD $399.99.
The BMF-SE01 Body Mount Soft Filter will be available in March 2026 for US $229.99 / CAD $279.99.
PRESS RELEASE
Introducing the OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO – A dedicated astrophotography camera designed to vividly capture red nebulae.
BETHLEHEM, PA, February 10, 2026 – OM Digital Solutions is pleased to announce the OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO, an interchangeable lens camera that is compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard and features perfect optical characteristics for astrophotography.
Based on the OM SYSTEM OM-3 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, this is a dedicated astrophotography camera1 has been optimized for astrophotography by adjusting the optical characteristics of the infrared cut filter positioned in front of the image sensor, enabling vivid capture of red nebulae that are highly popular among astrophotography enthusiasts. By combining OM SYSTEM’s computational photography features with optional body mount filters and a wide lineup of M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses, the OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO enables a broad range of astrophotographic expression—from starry landscape photography to detailed imaging of constellations and nebulae. This model will be available on a made-to-order basis.
Key Features of the OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO:
- Capture Hα rays2 with TruePic X. The most powerful image processing engine in OM SYSTEM, captures beautiful red nebula in stunning, high-resolution detail.
- Designed to handle a range of shooting scenarios from starscapes to astrophotography.
- Stacking processing in High Res Shot Mode produces higher-quality images with enhanced detail
Capture Hα rays2 with TruePic X. The most powerful image processing engine in OM SYSTEM, captures beautiful red nebula in stunning, high-resolution detail.
The OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO features an IR-cut filter positioned in front of the image sensor, with optical characteristics optimally tuned to achieve approximately 100% transmission of Hα wavelengths, which are vital to astrophotography. This allows the camera to vividly capture the beautiful shapes and colors of nebulae emitting Hα light, which are difficult to photograph with standard digital cameras. In addition, the combination of a high-sensitivity back-illuminated stacked Live MOS sensor, OM SYSTEM’s highest-performance image processing engine TruePic X, and the color profile control functions of the OM SYSTEM OM-3, enables clearer reproduction of star colors and faint nebulae, delivering high-resolution image quality even in high sensitivity shooting.
The color profile control functions of the OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO allow users to create more impressive expressions in both astrophotography and starry landscape photography. In the custom modes C1 to C3, color profiles are preset, with COLOR1 optimized for astrophotography such as imaging red nebulae, and COLOR2 optimized for starry landscape photography. By combining the custom modes with these color profiles, users can easily capture impressive images of the night sky.
Designed to handle a range of shooting scenarios from starscapes to astrophotography.
Beautifully capture a broad range of celestial objects using a selection of high-quality M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses from wide-angle to telephoto, you can choose the perfect lens for your subject. Whether you are shooting spectacular starry skies, homing in on specific constellations, or capturing distant nebulae, this camera is up to the task. And if you are looking to take your astrophotography to the next level, you can even mount the OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO body to an astronomical telescope using a commercially available Micro Four Thirds compatible adapter.
Stacking processing in High Res Shot Mode produces higher-quality images with enhanced detail.
High Res Shot is a computational photography function unique to OM SYSTEM that leverages ultra-high- density pixel information acquired from multiple shots for high-resolution shooting. By utilising Handheld High Res Shot—normally used for handheld shooting—with the camera mounted on a tripod or an equatorial mount, you can use a single shot with the body to achieve the Stacking Processing frequently used in astronomical photography3 . In addition to this method’s high detail, shooting this way reduces image noise.
In the Handheld High Res Shot function equipped with the OM-3 ASTRO, the positional shift during shooting generates a single approximately 50 million pixel high-resolution shot from 12 captured images. Since the position of each image is matched when compositing, shooting with Handheld High Res Shot when the camera is mounted on a tripod will produce composite images in which the diurnal motion of the stars is corrected3. Additionally, using an equatorial mount will result in composite images in which star misalignment caused by tracking errors is corrected3.
Additional Features
Camera settings optimized for starry sky photography are preset in custom modes C1, C2, and C3 on the mode dial.
– C1: Stacking for astrophotography
– C2: Stacking for starry landscape
– C3: Handheld shooting for starry landscape
Like the OM-3, it is equipped with a wide range of in-camera functions optimized for starry sky photography.
- Starry Sky AF, which enables precise auto-focusing on stars
- Live Composite, ideal for capturing star trails in camera with live preview
- Digital level, which makes it easy to level the camera even in dark environments
- USB power supply from USB Power Delivery (PD)–compatible devices, convenient for long-duration photography
- Night View, which brightens the scene in dark conditions to support starry sky composition
Related Products
There are two types of useful filters available for astrophotography4. A filter can be attached inside the camera body (between the mount and the image sensor), allowing the filter effect to be obtained even after changing the lens5. This also allows them to be used with lenses such as fisheye and wide-angle lenses, on which it is usually challenging to mount a filter to the front.
BMF-LPC01 Body Mount Light Pollution Suppression Filter (sold separately)
The light pollution suppression filter cuts light from artificial sources, such as street and city lights. This prevents light bleed into the night sky, allowing you to capture the true beauty of nebulae and constellations more vividly. Additionally, since the area near the horizon is most easily affected by light pollution, this filter is very effective when shooting constellations rising in the eastern sky or setting in the western sky.
Compatible models6: E-M1 Mark III, OM-1, OM-1 Mark II, OM-3, and OM-3 ASTRO
For other compatible models, please refer to our website.
BMF-SE01 Body Mount Soft Filter (sold separately)
With their high resolving power, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses deliver beautiful point images of stars, the perfect light source. However, since many stars are captured as point images, typical stars may appear less impressive. Using the BMF-SE01 Soft Filter blurs and highlights point light sources; the brighter the stars, the more blurred and significant they appear, emphasising their colours and making these stellar objects stand out.
Compatible models6: E-M1 Mark III, OM-1, OM-1 Mark II, OM-3, and OM-3 ASTRO
For other compatible models, please refer to our website.
Pricing & availability:
- OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO will be available in March 2026 at a suggested retail price of $2499.99 USD / $2999.99 CAD
- BMF-LPC01 Body Mount Light Pollution Suppression Filter (sold separately) will be available in March 2026 at a suggested retail price of $339.99 USD / $399.99 CAD
- BMF-SE01 Body Mount Soft Filter (sold separately) will be available in March 2026, at a suggested retail price of $229.99 USD / $279.99 CAD
Detailed product specifications for the OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO
Please see the OM SYSTEM website for detailed product specifications: https://explore.omsystem.com/om-3-astro
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