Bracketing Lab

OM System / Olympus

AEB on the OM System OM-5

Firmware family

OM-D, OM System & PEN Professional/Enthusiast (Micro 4/3)

Maximum spread

12 EV

Total coverage = (frames − 1) × step

Frames per sequence

2357

Steps available per frame count

FramesSelectable EV steps (EV)
2⅓ · ⅔ · 1 · 2
3⅓ · ⅔ · 1 · 2 · 3
5⅓ · ⅔ · 1 · 2 · 3
7⅓ · ⅔ · 1 · 2

Shooting orders

0 → − → +− → 0 → +

Firmware notes

The standard AE BKT submenu offers fixed combinations: 2f, 3f and 5f at 0.3/0.7/1.0 EV, and 7f at 0.3/0.7 EV. The HDR Bracketing submenu (HDR BKT) unlocks 3 or 5 frames at 2.0 or 3.0 EV steps (coverage up to 12.0 EV) and 7 frames at a 2.0 EV step (12.0 EV coverage).

Indicative data compiled from technical documentation — always double-check your camera's manual.

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