olympus om de m1 mark ii

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is all about SPEED, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, and PERFORMANCE. Thanks to an all new Advanced Dual FAST AF (AutoFocus) with 121 cross-type on-chip phase detection focus points, TruePic VII image processor, and 20.4MP Live MOS sensor, the E-M1 Mark II can shoot up to 18 frames-per-second in FULL RESOLUTION, RAW with Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II czarny Body Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II czarny Body Historia cen ? Aparat cyfrowy bezlusterkowy body, wyświetlacz 3", matryca 20,4 Mpix, Live MOS. Rozdzielczość filmów: 4096 x 2160. Rodzielczość maksymalna: 5184 x 3888. Szybkość zdjęć w serii: 18 kl./s. Migawka Szczelinowa 1/32000. Lampa błyskowa: Możliwość podpięcia. 1. weather-sealed (splashproof) Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes. 2. screen resolution. 1037k dots. 1037k dots. A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos. The new OM-D E-M5 Mark II features the most sophisticated image stabilization technology ever offered in an interchangeable lens camera.* The ultra-sensitive 5-axis VCM (voice coil motor) system is so responsive and accurate, you can shoot sharp images in low light and capture silky smooth video, hand-held without a tripod. Olympus. 成功攝影 專營中古相機鏡頭. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Body 黑. 序號. BHUA44822. 配件. 原盒, 機身蓋, 背帶, 充電器, 電池, USB線, 外接小閃燈, 閃燈套, 說明書, 線纜保護器, 元佑公司貨保卡. 狀態. 品相優良, 9成5新, 快門數16910次. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, the successor to Olympus' pro-level micro four thirds camera body, will go on sale from the end of December 2016, the company revealed today. The E-M1 Mark II will Lừa Đảo Vay Tiền Online. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III $1, body only looks and feels a lot like 2016's E-M1 Mark II, but offers improvements all around, including an updated image processor that adds some new features, including a handheld mode for high-resolution image capture, first seen in the pricier E-M1X. The E-M1 Mark III is a more sensible camera for photographers invested in the Micro Four Thirds system, though, thanks to a more reasonable asking price and a smaller Tried-and-True FormOlympus didn't make a lot of changes to the E-M1's body this go-round. Its general shape and size are unchanged. It's smaller than most SLRs, but still gives you a big, deep handgrip and balances well with available lenses, even the larger primes and telephoto glass that's been added to the system in recent years. It measures by by inches HWD and weighs pounds without a lens attached. It's sold in a black finish exclusively, with pro-grade magnesium alloy construction and extensive dust and splash protection. The body doesn't include a pop-up flash, but that's par for the course when shopping this far above has gone the extra step and received a certification, IPX1, indicating that you'll be safe to use it in wet weather. You'll need to use a lens with weather protection to get there, but Olympus offers many. Similar Products 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 250 You can buy the camera as a body only, or in a kit with the 12-40mm zoom $2,499 or the 12-100mm F4 $2,899, both representing savings versus buying them press time, Olympus is also selling a bundle with the camera and three lenses, the 7-14mm 40-150mm and 300mm F4, for $5,800. The total discount versus buying them separately equals the cost of the camera itself—Olympus is billing it as a way to get it for basically nothing—but does require you to make a big investment in lenses up front. The promotion expires at the end of at Your FingersThe E-M1 series is aimed at photographers who know their way around a camera. Olympus packs the body to the gills with controls, including dual dials, buttons to set drive mode and focus, and, new with this model, a dedicated joystick that adjusts the autofocus area. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 320 Two programmable function buttons sit between the handgrip and lens mount; one is concave and the other convex so you'll have a little bit easier time telling them On/Off switch is up top, to the left of the hot shoe, and is flanked by buttons to set the drive mode and change autofocus and metering settings. The Mode dial sits just to the right of the raised area that houses the viewfinder. It locks and unlocks using a central post. The rear control dial sits right next door, with the forward one positioned at an angle atop the handgrip, the shutter release at its center. Two buttons—EV adjustment and Record/Movie—are placed between the two controls start to the left of the eyecup, above the LCD, where you find the Menu and eye sensor control buttons. To the right you find the AEL/AFL button and the Fn Lever that toggles between two control schemes surrounding it. The Fn Lever is very much an Olympus thing—you won't find it in cameras from other brands. You can set it to change the functions of the front and rear dials mode1, swap between two sets of autofocus settings mode2, or switch between still and video capture mode3. I opted for the mode2 setting, with one position used for continuous focus with subject tracking and the second to lock focus in once it's been acquired AF-S.The ISO button is at the top right corner, all by its lonesome, separated from other controls by the thumb rest. The eight-way focus control is just to its left. It sits nearly flush, more of a nub than a joystick, and is a much more efficient, comfortable way to move the focus point than the four-way directional pad that sits below it. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/1,000-second, ISO 400 The d-pad serves the same functions, a comfort for E-M1 Mark II owners who may still reach to it out of muscle memory. The Delete, Info, and Play buttons sit below it, and round out the camera's physical controls. Super Control Panel They're supplemented by a touch LCD. You can tap on-screen icons to adjust select settings, though the full text menu isn't navigable by touch. Still, there's plenty there, including the Super Control Panel, an on-screen interface with a number of options. It's navigable by touch, and thoughtfully laid out, but you're not able to customize it. This is in contrast to similar pop-up menus from rivals Fujifilm and Sony, both of which allow you to select what options are and Viewfinder The LCD is a 3-inch panel and is mounted on a hinge. It can face flat against the rear, either exposed or hidden away, and swings out to the side so you can view it from the front, or when holding the camera above your head or down low to the ground. The display is quite sharp, 1,040k dots, and its brightness can be pumped high for use on sunny viewfinder is pretty big, with a magnification rating, but it isn't as sharp as some of its competition million dots. The Fujifilm X-T4 has a viewfinder that only appears a hair larger to the eye but is notably crisper million dots. We'd have preferred Olympus to step it up and use the best quality viewfinder for its flagship camera. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 800 Connectivity and PowerThe E-M1 Mark III includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. It pairs with a smartphone app, Olympus OI Share, available as a free download for Android and iOS. The app works as a remote control for the camera, complete with a live feed from the lens, and lets you transfer images to your phone for social sharing. It also includes a store interface, and will push notifications of sales and promotions to your phone's home screen—it's worth taking the time to disable push notifications if you don't want the spam. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 320 The app can use some updates, though. For one, it's only able to pair a single camera at a time—if you're an enthusiast with more than one Olympus model, switching between them is a pain. It's able to transfer Raw files, but iOS doesn't support the format, so you can't edit them in your normal apps, or even Olympus' own editor, OI Mobile loads the Raw files easily, and is available as a mobile editing option for Adobe Creative Cloud subscribers. I wasn't able to offload images directly from the camera to my iPad Pro via USB, but a card reader managed the job just fine. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 640 In addition to USB-C, you get a PC sync socket to connect to external lights, micro HDMI, and jacks for an external mic and headphones. There are two memory card slots, both with support for SDXC media and UHS-II transfer battery is rated for about 420 shots per charge, notably fewer than competing models like the Sony a6600 720 shots and Fujifilm X-T4 600 shots. You can top off via USB-C, so it's a good idea to carry a power bank for extended outings, or to pick up a spare. The battery is the same as the one used by the E-M1 Mark II and E-M1X, though, so if you're a longtime Olympus user you may already have spares on hand. 12-45mm F4, 23mm, f/4, 1/2,000-second, ISO 200 Autofocus and Continuous CaptureThe E-M1 Mark III uses the same image sensor as its predecessor, a 20MP Micro Four Thirds chip with on-sensor focus. It supports both contrast and phase detection, and spreads the latter across 121 distinct points. Coverage isn't as extensive as some others—the autofocus doesn't quite reach the edge of the sensor—but it's wider than you'll get from most How We Test Digital CamerasDespite having the same basic bones, there are some upgrades over the Mark II. The E-M1 Mark III adds a Starry Sky autofocus mode so astrophotographers can more easily lock focus on celestial subjects, and Olympus has promised that the general performance and subject tracking capabilities are better. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/1,000-second, ISO 1000 Among them are face and eye detection, which work quickly and reliably. Subject tracking isn't as amazing—the camera is quick enough to identify a subject, but tends to drift as your subject moves through the photographing a goose at a local park, for example, the focus system consistently lost track of its head and locked onto its neck instead. Both neck and head feathers are black, but competitors like the Sony a6600 and Fujifilm X-T4 are smart enough to recognize the eyes and bill too, and don't show similar drift. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 5000 The camera can fire off shots at up to 60fps with the electronic shutter and 15fps using the mechanical one, but it doesn't focus between every shot at those speeds. Still, at 18fps with the e-shutter and 10fps with the mechanical one, the E-M1 Mark III offers plenty of subjects that aren't moving toward or away from the lens—think birds at a feeder or a head-on image of a goalie trying to block a shot—the Pro Capture mode comes in handy so you can find the absolute perfect moment of action. It allows you to buffer a bit of action without actually saving it by half-pressing the shutter—as soon as you see the moment you want to capture, press it down all the way and the camera will save images from a little bit before the moment and a little bit after. You can customize how many it will take at a time via the menu, so you won't fill up your memory card too quickly. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/1,250-second, ISO 200 Our lab tests show the E-M1 Mark III doesn't respond quite as swiftly to changes in focus as its competition, but still nets shots that are mostly in focus, both at 10fps and 18fps. In the field, I didn't miss any shots because of lack of response from the camera; loss of the subject when tracking was more of an 10fps I was able to get just shy of 55 Raw+JPG images in a burst before the camera started to slow; but there was a long delay, about 30 seconds, for all images to clear to memory. You can go for longer durations by changing the file format. I got 115 shots in Raw and about 135 when using the highest-quality JPG setting. All tests were performed with a 300MBps Sony Tough UHS-II memory card. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 800 Image SensorThe E-M1 Mark III uses the same 20MP Micro Four Thirds image sensor as its predecessor, and other recent models from Olympus like the E-M5 Mark III and E-M1X. It doesn't offer quite the same resolution, or surface area, as competing cameras with APS-C format chips, like the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony hasn't been a huge advance in resolution in Micro Four Thirds sensor technology in recent years. It's telling that Olympus is using a 20MP imager here. To make up for the lack of pixels, the camera includes a very strong image stabilization system and support for multi-exposure capture. 12-45mm F4, 24mm, f/ 1/500-second, ISO 200 The multi-shot mode shifts the image sensor slightly and takes shots in rapid succession, leveraging the fully electronic shutter to get there. It can manage 50MP output when working handheld, and if you don't mind bringing a tripod along, you can set it to shoot for 80MP handheld option is an upgrade from the Mark II, and something that you don't get with the E-M5 series and other lesser-specced models. You also get Live ND with this model for long exposure daylight photography without the need for a lens filter, and Live Bulb and Composite for making long exposure scenes at night. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/400-second, ISO 200 Keep in mind that these multi-shot modes are best utilized for static subjects. Olympus has added some intelligence to the compositing, so blowing leaves and branches won't look otherworldly, but you shouldn't reach to the feature for portraits and action you look away from the computational features, you see where the E-M1 Mark III struggles versus competing systems. If you're a JPG shooter, you won't get quite the same level of quality at higher ISO settings, used in dim light and for very short shutter speeds—as you get from an APS-C chip, yet alone a full-frame one. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 500 Images show excellent detail through ISO 800, and while they lose a little bit of clarity through ISO 3200, results are still quite good. There's some blur at ISO 6400, though, and it's worse at the highest available options, ISO 12800 and Fujifilm X-T3, X-T4, and others that use its 26MP sensor do a better job, delivering clearer results through ISO 12800, and offering better quality ISO 25600 capture and ISO 51200 if you want it. 12-45mm F4, 25mm, f/4, 1/400-second, ISO 200 Many E-M1 buyers will use Raw format. The files show a little more grain and a little more detail. They look very good through ISO 6400, and are a fine choice for a grainy analog look at ISO 12800. Beyond that, though, output is overwhelmed by sensor stabilization is exceptional, though, so you're often able to use a lower ISO setting than you would with another camera. There are exceptions—stabilization isn't useful for photographing moving subjects, and for some disciplines you'll need to use a short shutter speed to freeze motion. If you're photographing sports in dimly it gyms, you'll get cleaner results from a full-frame camera like the Sony a7 III. 12-45mm F4, 45mm, f/4, 1/1,000-second, ISO 200 You won't get as much room to open shadows or curb highlights, though. The E-M1's sensor is limited to 12-bit Raw output, giving you a lot more flexibility than you can expect from an 8-bit JPG, but not as much as 14-bit Raw formats offered by the Fujifilm X-T4, Sony a6600, and other of field control is also worth talking about. Because shorter focal lengths are used to net wider angles—a 12mm lens on the E-M1 matches the view of an 16mm one on an APS-C camera, 24mm on full-frame—you typically don't get as much background blur in photos. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 500 To make up for it, Olympus sells a trio of big for the system lenses with f/ apertures. They're spendy, at $1,200 each, and net about as much depth of field as an f/ on an APS-C system or f/ full-frame lens. If you're after the shallow depth of field look, you are almost certainly better off with a system built around a larger the other hand, Micro Four Thirds owners have access to svelte f/ prime lenses and an array of good, lightweight zooms that include weather protection and fixed aperture designs. The 12-100mm F4 and 12-45mm F4 are both options that are unmatched by other systems, and there's a 12-40mm if you want a brighter standard zoom. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 1000 4K VideoThe E-M1 Mark III doesn't offer any palpable video updates. Like its predecessor, it records 4K at up to 30fps with excellent stabilization and the option to use a flat color profile if you want to color grade your own footage. At 1080p, you can push the frame rate as high as 60fps for standard capture and 120fps for silent HDMI output is available, so you can record to an external device like an Atomos Ninja V to net a bit better compression from a 422 8-bit signal. You should do your best to get exposure right in camera, though, as clips don't retain as much information as you get from cameras that record at 10-bit still something to be said about just how effective the E-M1 Mark III's stabilization system is for video, though. If handheld recording is your thing, be happy to know that you can get great results with the E-M1. I would typically bring a tripod for any sort of telephoto work, but was able to get reasonably steady footage along with a 300mm lens and Goods As Micro Four Thirds Gets 12-45mm F4, 25mm, f/16, 1/400-second, ISO 200 With the E-M1 Mark III, Olympus has made its best Micro Four Thirds camera, but it's telling that upgrades from the aging Mark II are not earth shattering. The two cameras use the same image sensor and basic body design, and offer very similar performance in most means owners of the Mark II will have to find other reasons to upgrade. There is one notable ergonomic upgrade, the addition of a dedicated focus control, but I do wish Olympus had also put a crisper viewfinder in the camera; the magnification is higher, but there's no corresponding increase in resolution. 300mm F4 + TC, f/ 1/800-second, ISO 2500 There are also other systems to consider, but if you already have a big investment in Micro Four Thirds lenses you're likely to stay close to home. It's really a toss-up as to whether you like the Olympus way of doing things, or if you prefer Panasonic's cameras, like the similarly capable Lumix you're not yet schlepping a lot of lenses around, or are contemplating a new system, Micro Four Thirds has a little less appeal than a few years ago. Larger, full-frame sensors are now much more affordable, with models like the Sony a7 III offering a lot of camera for a bit more money. They're something to think about if you're considering buying f/ Micro Four Thirds lenses—an f/ lens on a full-frame sensor will net a similar look for a lot less money. For customers who don't quite want full-frame, there are compelling APS-C options too. Fujifilm's system has a number of compact, weather-sealed prime lenses at attractive prices, and while we've not completed our review of its latest model, the X-T4, early indications show that it's absolutely the camera to beat in its class. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Pros Strong in-body stabilization Vast Micro Four Thirds lens system Raw capture at 15fps with mechanical shutter Electronic shutter at up to 60fps IP1X weather protection Swing-out touch LCD 4K video View More Cons Subject tracking autofocus not as effective as competitors Not the latest and greatest EVF Menu system could use a refresh The Bottom Line The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III has a smaller sensor than competitors, but makes up for it with strong stabilization, smart built-in features for handheld exposure, and weather protection. Like What You're Reading? Sign up for Lab Report to get the latest reviews and top product advice delivered right to your inbox. This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time. Introduced at Photokina 2016, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is Olympus' flagship Micro Four Thirds camera, updating the Olympus OM-D E-M1, with an impressive specification, making it the quickest interchangeable lens camera currently available, with high-speed shooting, a 20-megapixel sensor, 5-axis image stabilisation, 4K video recording, a new battery, dual SD card slots and a professional weather-sealed body. Update March 2020, Olympus has released the OM-D E-M1 Mark III, an update to the Mark II, with a number of updates, however, is the Mark II still worth a look? The Mark II is now available for £1199 body only, making it a cheaper option. Have a look at our review to find out if it still stacks up, and what the firmware updates bring to the table. ADVERTISEMENT MPB puts photo and video kit into more hands, more sustainably. Every month, visual storytellers sell more than 20,000 cameras and lenses to MPB. Choose used and get affordable access to kit that doesn’t cost the earth. Sell the kit you’re not using to MPB. Trade in for the kit you need to create. Buy used, spend less and get more. Buy. Sell. Trade. Create. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Features With the O-MD E-M1 Mark II, Olympus are promising significantly faster auto-focus AF performance than the E-M1 Mark I, with 18fps continuous shooting with AF, at 20 megapixels. In order to deliver this, almost everything in the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has been changed compared to the Olympus OM-D E-M1, with a faster EVF, new sensor engine with faster readout, larger buffer, faster processor faster, UHS-II card support, and a new battery. Olympus say they "had to change it all to improve the performance". We spoke to Olympus about the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, in our Olympus Interview. The camera can shoot at 60fps at the full resolution of 20 megapixels, or 18fps with continuous AF tracking, using an electronic shutter, and up to 15fps shooting with a mechanical shutter. Video has been improved with the camera offering 4K video at CINE resolution, with bitrates up to 237Mbps. The camera has 5-axis Image Stabilisation IS that is sensor-based, plus a new "Sync IS" feature, that syncs the sensor image stabilisation with lens optical image stabilisation to give an impressive level of stabilisation. The E-M1 Mark II has been introduced with a new 12-100mm lens, with optical image stabilisation, and when used with the E-M1 II, can give up to stops of stabilisation. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II puts the Micro Four Thirds system at the forefront of high-speed shooting with an almost unmatched specification. There are five main cameras released recently that offer high-speed shooting, professional camera bodies, and 4K video, so here's a comparison of the main features and specifications with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Panasonic Lumix GH5, Nikon D500, Fujifilm X-T2, and Sony Alpha A6500 Sony Alpha A6500 Fujifilm X-T2 Olympus OM-D E-M1 II Panasonic Lumix GH5 Nikon D500 24mp 24mp 20mp 20mp 20mp APS-C APS-C Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds APS-C 5-axis IS sensor Lens-based IS 5-axis IS sensor 5-axis IS sensor Lens-based IS 3inch touch, tilt, 921k dots 3inch multi-angle, dots 3inch touch vari-angle, dots touch vari-angle, dots touch, tilt, dots EVF, dots EVF, dots EVF, dots EVF, dots OVF 200,000 shutter rating N/A 200,000 shutter rating 200,000 shutter rating 200,000 shutter rating 11fps with C-AF 14fps* 8-11fps** 15fps 18fps with C-AF* 60fps fixed AF* 9fps with C-AF 12fps fixed AF 30fps 6K photo 18mp* 10fps with C-AF 425 AF points 91 AF points 121 AF points 225 AF points 153 AF points ISO100 to ISO51200 ISO100 to ISO51200 ISO64 to ISO25600 ISO100 to ISO25600 ISO50-1640000 4K UHD High-speed video 4K UHD CINE 4K 24fps 50mp Multi-shot mode CINE 4K 24fps, 4K 60fps FullHD video 180fps 4K UHD Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC MicroUSB USB3 USB3 USB3 USB3 350 shots 340 shots 440 shots 410 shots 1240 shots 453g body** 507g body** 574g body** 725g body ** 860g body ** * Electronic shutter ** 8fps, or 11fps with optional battery grip. *** with battery and SD/XQD card Improved on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is the new battery, which is significantly larger than previous Olympus batteries, and the camera will display the remaining battery life on screen at all times as the percentage remaining. You can get further battery information in the battery menu item. USB connection is with a USB Type C connection, which is great news, as it means Olympus are no longer using the proprietary Olympus USB cable on this camera. Find out the differences between the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Mark III in our comparison. Olympus has completely re-developed the focus system for high-speed focus, and 18fps continuous shooting with continuous AF. To enable this, Olympus had to use a new low-power consumption high-speed sensor, a new TruePic VIII 8 double quad-core image processor, and phase detection focus on the sensor. There's also a new Pre-MF feature, that will let you measure the distance to a subject using the AF system the distance is displayed on screen, and then fix the focus at that distance. The phase-detection focus area has been increased noticeably compared to the E-M1, as shown above, with it covering 75-80% of the sensor. There are now 121 AF points all cross-type, compared to 37 phase-detection points on the E-M1. We've taken a macro shot of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II sensor, showing where the phase-detection pixels are located on the sensor Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sensor Detail - The darker green is showing the sensor area, and the 5 rectangles in the middle lighter green are the areas where there are phase-detection pixels. Using the camera's 5-axis sensor-based image stabilisation, Olympus are able to move the sensor at a sub-pixel level to produce a high-resolution 50-megapixel image. The camera takes a number of shots 8 and then combines them in-camera, giving you an ultra high-resolution photo. The camera must be mounted on a tripod for this to work, and there is also the option to shoot a 25mp image, if you don't need the full 50mp resolution. Art Filters are continued to be featured on the camera, and there are over 25 available. Whilst these may seem like an unnecessary feature, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II lets you use Art Filter bracketing, so you can setup the camera to quickly produce the original photo, plus images that have been processed with the Art Filter, or other colour settings. This becomes particularly useful when taking portrait photos, as you can have the camera automatically produce a black and white and a sepia version straight away, letting you can quickly show previews of the edited photos straight to the model or client. Olympus Pro Capture mode - This lets you shoot at 60fps, with up to 14 shots taken before you press the shutter, and up to 99 shots after you've pressed the shutter. You can use this mode when shooting JPEG, as well as when shooting raw. Key Features 20 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor 5-axis Sync IS - sensor and lens-based IS for stops 200,000 shutter life rating 15fps continuous shooting with mechanical shutter 18fps continuous shooting in raw with C-AF Silent mode 60fps continuous shooting in raw with fixed AF Silent mode 121 AF points all-cross type covering 75% vertically, 80% horizontal TruePix VIII - double quad-core image processor 3inch vari-angle touch-screen, 1037K dots 2360K dot, high-speed 120fps, 6ms electronic viewfinder, magnification ISO200 - ISO25600, Low ISO64 also available Updated menu system see below New battery with fast charging, and 1720mAh rating Improved noise performance by 1 stop 50mp / 25mp high-res shot mode HDR in-camera, Live Time, Live Composite shooting Weather-sealed Dual SD card slots - UHS-II slot 1 USB3 Type C connection, Wi-Fi Whilst Olympus OM-D cameras have not been the choice of professional videographers, for those that have used Olympus cameras for video, they will have no doubt been impressed by the 5-axis image stabilisation, which has been impressing people since the Olympus OM-D E-M5. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is the first OM-D camera from Olympus with 4K video, and with 5-axis IS the results are bound to impress. They give the ability to produce video results that look professionally stabilised but without the need for a tripod or expensive gimbal or Steadicam solution. Video Features 4K video recording at CINE resolution, 24p at 237mbps, UHD at 30, 25, 24fps Microphone / headphone sockets on camera 5-axis sensor image stabilisation + digital stabilisation Clean HDMI output Micro HDMI connection Sync start/stop A range of accessories are available for the camera, including the following HLD-9 / AC-5 - Power battery holder, arrow pad adds second battery FL-900R GN58 weatherproof flash, 10fps sequential compatible RM-CB2 remote cable PT-EP14 UW case - waterproof to 60 meters STF-8 Twinflash - first-ever weatherproof macro flash CBG-12 - Cabin approved bag carries 2 bodies and PRO lenses Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Handling The design of the E-M1 Mark II and grip makes the camera look like a high-tech Digital SLR, and the handgrip feels excellent in the hand, with a large rubber grip around the front of the camera, and a rubber grip on the back for your thumb. There's a good size protrusion on the back for your thumb, and this makes holding the camera with one hand feel secure. The buttons feel a little "spongy" most likely due to the camera's weather sealing but they are large enough and easy to find. The camera design and layout will immediately feel at home to those who have been using the original E-M1, as little has changed, except for a slightly larger handgrip. Customisation of controls and buttons is a good idea, as this can help you use your camera more effectively. It's likely you'll want to do this to get the best out of the camera, and it may take some time studying the manual before you fully get to grips with all of the controls and options available. There are three custom settings on the mode dial, so if you do want to remember the setup you can go back to it quickly. For general shooting, the super control panel remains a good way to change settings, and you can use the switch next to the EVF to switch what the two command wheels do, for example on default settings switching this to No 2 means the dials let you quickly change ISO and WB. Build quality is excellent, with the camera having a solid magnesium alloy body that is weather sealed. The dials on the camera are reassuringly solid being made out of metal, and the knurled metal makes them easy to turn with good grip. The focus points cover a wide area of the screen 75% vertically, and 80% horizontally making it easy to select what you want to focus on. You can use the touch-screen or the 4-way controller for this, as well as use the touch-screen as a touchpad to set the AF point when the camera is held up to your eye. If you're not a fan of using the touch-screen in this way, you can switch off these features. The screen is extremely clear and bright, with very good colour, as well as a quick refresh rate. With a vari-angle screen that flips out to the side, care needs to be taken if you want to use the side ports on the camera at the same time. Firmware updates there have been a number of minor and major updates for the E-M1 Mark II since its release, with v3 and v2 being noticeable as bringing big improvements to the camera, so it's important that you ensure you have the latest firmware on your camera. updated the AF system as well as the following C-AF + MF added to AF system 5x5 added to AF target mode Drive priority and detail priority added to Low ISO processing L100 added to ISO speeds "OM-Log400" added to video picture mode Anti-flicker shooting brought about a number of updates, as well as fixes, with improvements to the AF system, improvements to Pro Capture shooting 35 pre-shutter frames, support for additional lenses, improvements to the display of remaining battery power, as well as colour reproduction improvements. The firmware updates are available from Olympus, as well as a Video LUT. When using manual focus and the electronic viewfinder EVF the camera shows you a magnified view, and thanks to the 5-axis image stabilisation the view in the EVF is excellent, with the stabilisation giving you a steady and stable view of your subject. The EVF has an "Optical viewfinder simulation" mode, called S-OVF Simulated OVF, and this expands the dynamic range shown in the viewfinder, as well as showing more accurately what the camera sees, including any colour temperature before correction. The EVF has a fast refresh rate of 120fps, 6ms, and when using the "Low" continuous shooting speeds upto 18fps electronic and 10fps mechanical shutter, you are shown the in-between live frames, rather than just the photo after it's been shot. E-M1 Mark II Menu System - The menu system has been updated and designed to be "easier" to navigate, with each section of the Custom menus now labelled, for example, instead of there being two pages of "A" options, these are now labelled "A1", "A2", "A3" and so on. Unfortunately, these are no longer colour coded, and the menus remain difficult to navigate. An improvement can be found in the video options - which are now kept in their own video section, and we go through the options available later. The High-Res shot mode and Pro-Capture modes are selected within the drive mode settings, whereas they would be easier to find, and make more sense, by being one of the mode dial options, or alternatively Olympus could implement a drive mode dial on the top left of the camera, like others have. Wi-Fi features - Built-in Wi-Fi lets you connect the camera to your smartphone or tablet, and the Olympus Share app is one of the better apps out there. It's available for Android and iOS devices. Setting up the connection to the camera is easy, as you can simply scan a QR code displayed on the back of the camera. You can remotely control the camera with live view, you can import photos, edit photos and add Geotag information to photos. Battery life - Battery life is rated at 440 shots according to Olympus / CIPA test results, or up to 950 shots using quick sleep mode. This is doubled with the use of the optional battery grip. We took over 420 shots, and the battery life was still showing as 38% remaining. In continuous shooting modes, you should be able to get well over 440 shots. Occasionally, when the battery life was getting lower under 35% the battery would show as a red flashing light to show a low battery warning, other times it would not. This issue looks to have been resolved with a later firmware update. Battery Life for Movie Shooting is rated at Approx. 90 minutes* under standard JEITA testing, or Approx. 150 minutes* when zoom and other operational functions are not used. *When repeatedly recording at the maximum time of 29 minutes.

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