Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II pros (in no particular order): World camera with a variety of resolutions and frame rates up to 60fps. Nice clean video quality with a data rate of up to 237 Mbps in DCI 4K 24p, (In the above video, the average data rate is 86 Mbit/s (measured with inspector). Outstanding built-in 5-axis Image Stabilization system.
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The new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III has (almost) all the advanced functions of the E-M1X, but in the smaller and lighter body of the E-M1 Mark II. Because small and light are two important reasons why photographers opt for a Micro Four Thirds camera, that makes the camera immediately a lot more attractive than its big brother.
Olympus released the new firmware updates for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, E-M5 Mark II, PEN-F Micro Four Thirds cameras. Continue reading. Camera News, Olympus. Leave a comment. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver Limited Edition Camera Announced. Posted on January 24, 2019 January 24, 2019 by admin.
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esK9DP. Home News News Release 2019 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II SilverLimited 2,000 Units Available Worldwide in Commemoration of the Olympus 100th Anniversary January 24, 2019 OM-D E-M1 Mark II Body Silver OM-D E-M1 Mark II Body Silver+ Digital ED 12-40mm PRO Olympus Corporation President Hiroyuki Sasa is pleased to announce a special silver edition OM-D E-M1 Mark II, scheduled to go on sale on February 22, 2019. This model will be released as a limited 2,000 units worldwide in commemoration of the Olympus 100th are sincerely grateful to all customers and other stakeholders who have supported Olympus since its founding 100 years ago. Being true to Our Purpose of âMaking peopleâs lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling,â we shall continue to contribute to photographic culture and deliver the joy of capturing and expressing special moments to photography lovers worldwide. News Release Details Main Features Premium silver color body Unrivaled compact and lightweight system with a dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof -10°C performance Built-in 5-axis image stabilization with a maximum of shutter speed steps of compensation performance 1 High-speed sequential shooting for capturing split-second moments, with a maximum of 18 fps sequential shooting performance in AF/AE tracking Excellent image quality achieved with the high-speed TruePic VIII image processor and Megapixel Live MOS sensor Sales Outline Category Product Name MSRP Launch Date Micro Four Thirds System standard interchangeable lens camera OM-D E-M1 Mark II SilverBody only Open price February 22,2019 1 When using M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm IS PRO, focal length 100mm 35mm equivalent focal length 200mm, halfway release image stabilization off, CIPA standard compliant, when correction is carried out on two axes Yaw/Pitch. Press releases are company announcements that are directed at the news posted on this site is current and accurate only at the time of their original publication date, and may now be outdated or inaccurate.
TechRadar Verdict With an expanded AF system, a fully customizable interface, solid video features and higher-res sensor, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is Olympus' most impressive and feature-complete camera yet. Pros +Unshakable image stabilization+Bulletproof weather-sealing+Laser-accurate autofocus Cons -Pricey compared to rivals -Dense menu systems-As expensive as some full-frame cameras, or more so Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure youâre buying the best. Find out more about how we test. The OM-D E-M1 has always represented the pinnacle of Olympusâ Micro Four Thirds portfolio. In fact, it was the first camera from the company that came with phase detection autofocus, an antialiasing filter-less sensor, focus peaking and higher frame rates to in the three years since its introduction other cameras have risen to prominence. The Panasonic Lumix GH4 has gained a foothold in the video sector, while Sony has impressed us with the A6000-lineâs laser-quick AF, as well as introducing the A7 range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. Then thereâs Fujifilm, which along with the X-T2 is our favorite mirrorless camera to with the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Olympus is attempting to even the odds. The result is a completely overhauled camera with a higher-resolution sensor, greatly improved 121-point cross-type AF system, and enhanced in-body image stabilization, plus 4K video and Olympus' best video-shooting features to date. These improvements come with a necessarily higher $1,999 or ÂŁ1,849 about AU$2,610 price tag for the camera body alone, whereas the first OM-D E-M1 originally retailed for $1,399 ÂŁ1,299, AU$1,599. Pre-order the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II from for $1,999While itâs an unattractive price point for the enthusiast/casual photographers Olympus usually attracts, itâs clear the company aims to cater to the needs of professional photographers with this fully featured camera and a growing line of Pro lenses â several of which were announced alongside the initial debut of the E-M1 Mark megapixel Live MOS MFT sensor3-inch 1,037K dot tilt-angle dot EVF magnificationCinema 4KThe OM-D E-M1 Mark II is the second camera to feature Olympusâ new sensor since its debut in the Pen-F. While the resolution is the same, Olympus has tweaked the image sensor for better noise reduction as well as now incorporating 121 cross-type 121 cross-type AF on-chip phase detection points spread across the entire company claims the autofocus system is completely new and programmed with a new algorithm tuned for better tracking. Overall we find the Mark II to be even more accurate and faster than ever when it comes to autofocusing â and speediness really is one word to describe the new higher-resolution dot EVF now operates at a maximum 120 frames per second with a delay of only 5ms. This upgraded viewfinder pairs well with the 30% reduced shutter lag, and with Olympus' new ProCapture mode, which is designed to capture split-second course, if you want to slow things down the OM-D E-M1 II can oblige there as well. Its enhanced on-sensor image stabilization system now offers stops of shake OM-D E-M1 Mark II is also Olympus' first camera to offer 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 video recording at 30, 25 or 24fps. Whatâs more, the Japanese camera company is leapfrogging over Sony and Panasonic by being the first to introduce Cinema 4K, which captures 4096 x 2060 pixel footage â a slightly wider aspect ratio than the traditional 169 frame â at a bitrate of up to best mirrorless cameras Current page Introduction and features Next Page Build, handling and autofocus Phil Hall is an experienced writer and editor having worked on some of the largest photography magazines in the UK, and now edit the photography channel of TechRadar, the UK's biggest tech website and one of the largest in the world. He has also worked on numerous commercial projects, including working with manufacturers like Nikon and Fujifilm on bespoke printed and online camera guides, as well as writing technique blogs and copy for the John Lewis Technology guide. Most Popular
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 ÂŁ1199 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 doesnât cost the earth. Sell the kit youâre 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.
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II $1, body only packs in more technology than any other camera we've reviewed in recent memory. The beefy Micro Four Thirds shooter sports a high-speed 60fps Raw capture mode, a high-resolution multi-exposure capture setting, and an in-body stabilization system that steadies both images and 4K video. It's an excellent camera, especially if you place an emphasis on video capture, but not a perfect one. Its tracking focus struggles at its quickest standard burst rate, and its image sensor lags behind APS-C competitors in resolution and high ISO performance. Our Editors' Choice for high-end mirrorless cameras, the Fujifilm X-T2 $ at AmazonOpens in a new window , doesn't have quite as an impressive spec list, but delivers a more satisfying photographic experience. Design and Controls The E-M1 Mark II $1, at AmazonOpens in a new window is styled like a sized-down SLR, complete with an array of dials and switches, and an eye-level electronic viewfinder. It measures by by inches HWD and weighs pounds without a lens. It's available in black only, and the body is sealed to protect it from dust and moisture. You'll need to pair it with a sealed lens, like the new ED 25mm PRO $1, at AmazonOpens in a new window , in order to safely use it in inclement conditions. Similar Products The E-M1 Mark II has a deeper handgrip than many mirrorless cameras, more in line with the size of a midrange SLR. There's an indentation for your middle finger, which made the E-M1 a very natural fit in my hands. A vertical shooting grip, the HLD-9 Power Batter Grip $249, is an optional add-on. It houses one additional battery, but doesn't do anything to boost camera performance like the X-T2's add-on grip. Olympus has stuffed a large amount of buttons and dials onto the E-M1's surface. There are two buttons to the right of the lens mount, accessible using your right hand when holding the grip. They are both customizable, with default settings configured to One Touch White Balance and Depth of Field Preview. The only other button on the front is the lens release, located to the left of the mount. The On/Off switch sits on the top plate, to the left of the hot shoe. The body omits a built-in flash, but a small FL-LM3 flash is included in the box, sliding into the hot shoe when needed. It offers modest power GN 30', but can cover a 12mm angle 24mm full-frame equivalent and features 90-degree tilt and 180-degree rotation adjustment. The flash is powered by the camera body. Next to the On/Off toggle, atop a raised circular protrusion, are buttons that control the Drive Mode and autofocus system. The Drive button works with the E-M1's dual control dials on the right side of the top plate, at the rear and on top of the grip to adjust in-camera HDR settings and to choose from the numerous continuous and delayed shooting settings that are available. The AF button uses the front dial to adjust scene metering and the rear to change between single, continuous, or manual focus, as well as tracking options and a preset manual focus distance setting. In addition to the standard metering patterns, the E-M1 includes Spot Highlight and Spot Shadow settings. They're useful for tricky scenes, but aren't recommend for general useâit's easy to blow out a scene by metering on the wrong part of an image using Spot Highlight, or to lose detail in the shadows by doing the same in Spot Shadow. The idea is that you'll use Spot Highlight to meter on the brightest part of a scene in order to ensure that highlights aren't clipped, and Spot Shadow to meter on the darkest area to ensure that shadow detail is preserved. You'll either need to center those parts of the frame in your photo, or use the modes in conjunction with the rear AEL/AFL button to lock in exposure. Neither mode is as useful as the Highlight Priority option that Nikon includes in some of its SLRs, including the D810 $1, at AmazonOpens in a new window , which analyzes the entire scene and ensures that highlights won't be clipped. The E-M1 uses a Mode dial to set shooting controls, in contrast to the discrete shutter, aperture, and ISO dials used by the Fujifilm X-T2. It sits to the right of the hot shoe and incorporates a locking design. The lock is a toggle that engages or disengages with the click of its center button, so you don't need to hold down a button while turning it. Front and rear control dials rest in the usual places, accessible via your right hand. Fn2, a programmable button that adjusts highlight and shadow curves by default, and the Record button for movies sit in between them. The Fn1 button, which changes the active focus area in conjunction with the front and rear dials, is at an angle at the right rear corner, not quite on the top plate, but not on the rear of the camera either. A toggle button to change between the rear LCD, EVF, or automatically switch using the eye sensor sits to the left of the eyecup, near the top of the rear plate. A small diopter control is nestled into the eyecup itself, on its left side. Rear shooting controls are confined to the right side. There's the 1/2 switch that changes between the primary aperture, shutter, and EV control, depending on the shooting mode and secondary ISO and white balance functions of the front and rear control dials. At its center is the AEL/AFL buttonâby default it enables exposure lock only, but you can configure its function. Other rear controls include Info, Menu, Play, and Delete buttons, as well as a four-way control pad with a center OK button. Pressing OK launches an on-screen bank of additional options. These include ISO, white balance, color output, image stabilization, drive, metering, image and video quality, and button remapping. The latter is a big plus, as diving into the E-M1's full, multi-page menu to change button settings is dauntingâthe camera does so much that it's often difficult to locate a particular setting. The rear LCD is an ample 3 inches in size, with a sharp 1,037k-dot design. It offers excellent brightness and viewing angles, and features a vari-angle design. It swings out from the body, turning to face all the way forward through all the way down, and can fold flat against the rear to protect the screen during transit. Touch functionality is robust. You can tap on an area of the frame to set focus or to focus and fire the shutter. When reviewing images the screen allows you to swipe to navigate through photos and to double tap to zoom in on a shot. Additionally, you can drag your finger across the screen to move the focus point when shooting with the EVF. The EVF is a crisp 2,360k-dot OLED design. It's a little small for a camera of this class, with a magnification ratio of which is just a little bit larger than the optical finder you get with a midrange SLR like the Nikon D7200 $1, at AmazonOpens in a new window . The Fujifilm X-T2 sports a EVF, which is just a smidgen bigger than the OVF used by the top-end Canon EOS-1D X Mark II $4, at AmazonOpens in a new window . Despite its small size, the EVF is quite responsiveâit refreshes at 120fps, so you can better use it to track action. That's twice as fast as the X-T2 in standard mode, and a bit faster than the 100fps that the X-T2 manages when shooting in Boost mode with its add-on grip. Additional Features, Wi-Fi, and Connections Olympus includes a number of additional shooting modes with the E-M1 that extend its capabilities beyond that of a simple camera. In-camera HDR imaging is included to capture photos that show more detail in the shadows and highlights than most images can manage. There are also Live Bulb and Live Composite modes that show your long exposure changing before your eyesâyou can cut off the exposure at any time in either mode. A special high-resolution capture mode utilizes the sensor shift stabilization system to oversample photos, capturing Raw images at 80MP and JPGs at 50MP. The nature of multi-image capture calls for a static subject and a sturdy tripod, but the camera is capable of removing blur that would otherwise be apparent when shooting landscapes with wind-blown grass or flowing water. We looked at the High Res Shot mode in depth when we covered the first camera to support the feature, the E-M5 Mark II $ at AmazonOpens in a new window . The E-M1 Mark II features integrated Wi-Fi, which should come as no surpriseâit's a standard feature at this point. Android and iOS users can download the free Olympus Image Share app to copy photos wirelessly, or to use a phone or tablet as a remote control for the E-M1. Full manual exposure control is available, and you can tap on any area of the live feed to set the active focus point. Like most pro-grade cameras, the E-M1 Mark II features dual memory card slots, accessible via a door on the right side. Each slot supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory, but only Slot 1 is able to take advantage of the latest high-speed UHS-II memory cards. This is in contrast to the Fujifilm X-T2, which has dual UHS-II slots. If you're shooting at a high burst rate, the camera will take a longer time to write files to Slot 2 than it will Slot 1, even if you use the fastest memory available. The E-M1 has a number of ports, including PC Sync to connect a studio flash system, a jack for a wired remote control, two jacks for headphone and microphone, micro HDMI, and USB-C In-camera charging isn't supported; a dedicated battery charger, with a detachable plug, is included. The charger has the brightest green charging indicator I've ever seen. It lit up the living room of my apartment like a nightlight, and when I was traveling with the E-M1 I had to use an outlet in the hotel bathroom in order to stop it from brightening the room to the point where my sleep would be disturbed. If it bothers you, invest in some gaffer tape to cover the light. CIPA rates the battery for 440 shots per charge. Performance and Autofocus The E-M1 Mark II is powered by a quad-core processor, and it certainly shows it. It starts, focuses, and fires in a good mark for any mirrorless camera. Focus speed is lighting fast, about in bright light and in very dim light. The autofocus system is matched with an incredible burst rate. The E-M1 shoots at using its mechanical shutter. It keeps that rate up to 54 Raw+JPG, 73 Raw, or 108 JPG shots before pausing. I tested with a SanDisk 280MBps memory card in the UHS-II slot and had to wait seconds, seconds, and seconds, respectively, for all files to be committed to the card. See How We Test Digital Cameras There's also a fully electronic shutter option. Using the e-shutter boosts the AF-C speed to 18fps at maximum and the AF-S speed to a blistering 60fps. It can only keep the 60fps rate up for a short durationâroughly 45 shots, regardless of file formatâand requires similar time to clear the buffer to card as with 15fps capture. There's an additional 60fps capture mode, dubbed Pro Capture, that starts to buffer shots when you press the shutter release halfway down to engage autofocus. It has a configurable frame rateâ15, 20, 30, or 60fpsâand can buffer up to 14 shots. It's a good tool for capturing the perfect moment of action, but because it fires so quickly and utilizes the electronic shutter, you can't utilize a flash. It's best used for brightly lit outdoor scenes in order to get a crisp shot that freezes fast motion. The E-M1 is supposed to be able to track subjects and keep them in focus at 18fps. And, depending on what you're shooting, you may be happy with the results at that speed. If your subject is moving left to right, without a lot of motion toward the front of the camera, it does so with great confidence and a solid hit rate. But the camera struggled in our back-and-forth continuous autofocus test, netting out-of-focus results as our test target moved toward and away from the lens, even after setting the focus system to prioritize . Dropping the burst rate to the the low settingâstill a blistering 10fpsânetted crisply focused shots. Tracking at 10fps is no small feat. It's slightly quicker than what the Fuji X-T2 can manage with its Booster Grip and is in line with top-end APS-C SLRs like the Nikon D500 $2, at AmazonOpens in a new window and Canon EOS 7D Mark II $1, at DellOpens in a new window . But both the X-T2 and D500 have focus systems that offer a bit more coverage at the edges of the frameâthe E-M1's focus area is surrounded by a border on all sides that lacks focus capability. I would prefer if the camera limited its speed to a rate that could net consistently focused images when set to C-AF or C-AF with Tracking. Image and Video Quality The E-M1 uses a 20MP Micro Four Thirds image sensor, physically smaller than the APS-C sensors used by competing models like the Sony Alpha 6500 and Fujifilm X-T2, with a 43 native aspect ratio rather than the more common 32. Like the Alpha 6500, the E-M1's sensor is stabilized using a five-axis in-body system, a feature that the Fujifilm X-T2 doesn't offer. It ensures that any lens you attach benefits from stabilization, and works in conjunction with lenses with their own stabilization system, including the Olympus ED 300mm IS PRO $2, at AmazonOpens in a new window , to provide more steadying than either lens or camera could provide on its own. I used ImatestOpens in a new window to check image noise at each full-stop ISO setting. When shooting JPGs at default settings, the E-M1 keeps noise under percent from its base ISO 200 sensitivity through ISO 6400. Image quality isn't perfect when pushing the camera that far. It does a fine job capturing minute details in our test image through ISO 800, and shows very slight blur at ISO 1600. The blur is slightly more noticeable at ISO 3200, and details smudge together at ISO 6400. JPG images start to show significant blur at ISO 12800, and you should avoid shooting JPGs at ISO 25600. This is where the X-T2's larger, 24MP image sensor has an advantageâit delivers noticeably crisper results at ISO 12800 and 25600. You can opt to shoot in Raw format to eke more detail out of the sensor. In-camera noise reduction isn't applied to Raw imagesâour standard Raw converter, Lightroom CC $ at AdobeOpens in a new window , does apply some color noise reduction, but we use standard settings for every tested camera to put them on equal footing. The E-M1 Mark II does a fine job with image detail through ISO 3200, but it does show more grainy noise at that sensitivity than the X-T2. Noise becomes more of an issue at ISO 6400, where it detracts from fine detail, while the X-T2 again wins out. At ISO 12800 images are very grainy, but detail remains strong, while the amount of noise at ISO 25600 really detracts from an image. Again the X-T2 betters the E-M1 Mark II at these extreme ISO settings. Where the E-M1 Mark II outperforms the X-T2 is in video. Both shoot in 4K, but the Olympus doesn't show any sort of rolling shutter effect when panning, and its in-body stabilization is a big plus for handheld capture. It can shoot at 24, 25, or 30fps in 4K UHD with a 102Mbps compression rate, and supports 1080p capture with a stunning 202Mbps All-Intra compression scheme at the same frame rates. To add 50 or 60fps options you need to drop the 1080p capture rate to a more pedestrian 52Mbps bit rate. The highest bit rate video is the Cinema 4K setting, which shoots in DCI resolution at 24fps with a 236Mbps bit rate. It's not as robust a video toolkit as Panasonic's competing Micro Four Thirds model, the GH5, but it's a solid option for any enthusiast and certain types of professional use. The internal mic is just like any otherâit picks up the sound of my voice, albeit with a hollow sound and loads of background noise. For serious work, connect an external microphone, and utilize the headphone jack for monitoring levels. The autofocus system in video delivers smooth, slow racks, without any hunting back and forth, allowing you to concentrate on getting the shot rather than manually pulling focus. Conclusions The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II packs more technical bells and whistles into its small frame than any other mirrorless camera we've seen. It has a blisteringly fast maximum Raw capture rate, even though it's very limited in duration, and a solid buffer for shooting at a more reasonable 15fps when utilizing the mechanical shutter. Subject tracking doesn't work well when shooting at the fastest speeds, but it does a solid job keeping track of moving targets at 10fpsâbetter than most cameras out there. Add 4K video in both UHD and DCI formats, in-body stabilization, an all-weather build, and access to the expansive Micro Four Thirds lens system, and you've got a powerhouse. But at $2,000, it's one of the priciest cameras out there, not counting those with larger full-frame image sensors, and it's sadly the Micro Four Thirds sensor that holds it back in terms of image quality. The E-M1 Mark II falls short of the clarity and high ISO performance delivered by competing 24MP APS-C models, including our Editors' Choice Fujifilm X-T2, which also has an advantage in price, selling for $400 less. If you're looking for a serious mirrorless camera for shooting fast-moving action, it's our top pick. But if you're already invested in Micro Four Thirds, rest assured that the E-M1 Mark II is best, most capable, member of the system we've tested to date. It simply faces some very stiff competition at the top end of the market. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Pros Up to 60fps Raw capture. In-body stabilization. Large, sharp EVF. Vari-angle touch-screen display. High-resolution capture mode. Robust lens system. Weather-sealed body. 4K video support. Optional vertical battery grip. Wi-Fi. View More Cons Expensive. Only one SD slot supports UHS-II. Tracking focus ineffective at top speeds. 60fps shooting is limited in duration. Very bright charging LED. Omits built-in flash. View More The Bottom Line The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II shoots faster and does more than other high-end mirrorless cameras, but it's also more expensive. 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.
The Olympus E-M1 Mark II was eclipsed by the launch of the E-M1X, which promised even better stabilization, enhanced speed, and a handheld high-res mode but in a much larger, more expensive camera. But photographers no longer need to choose between the more advanced camera or the more portable camera, thanks to the launch of the new Olympus E-M1 Mark III. Contents At a glanceSensor & image qualityAutofocus and performanceStabilization and extra featuresVideoBody and designWhich is right for you?Bottom line As the successor, the E-M1 Mark III is easily the better camera out of the E-M1 series. The question is, is the Mark III worth the extra price now that the older Mark II is discounted? Is the Mark III worth an upgrade for photographers currently working with the Mark II? Whatâs the difference between the E-M1 Mark II and the E-M1 Mark III? At a glance Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Updated processor with increased buffer image stabilization Handheld high res mode Starry AF More durable shutter AF Joystick In-camera ND filters Live view through HDMI OM-Log Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II image stabilization Slightly better battery life 440 shots vs 420 Slightly lighter Cheaper Sensor & image quality 1. Shot with the Mark III 2. Shot with the Mark II Both cameras sport a 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor. That doesnât necessarily mean image quality will be identical, however. The Mark III has a newer processor and additional options for preserving detail at high ISOs. Essentially, the Mark III can process images twice for better detail at high ISOs, though some speed is sacrificed in this mode. Still, in the real world, youâd be hard-pressed to actually pick up those small differences. The sensor may be the same, but the E-M1 Mark III gains Olympusâ latest TruePic IX processor, which is partly responsible for the new Handheld High Res mode. This feature stitches several photos together into a 50-megapixel shot, more than doubling resolution. That allows for a lot of detail from the otherwise modest sensor. The Mark II also has a high-res mode, but it requires a tripod. Autofocus and performance The E-M1 Mark II and Mark III have the same 121-point autofocus system, but the Mark III uses an improved algorithm for better performance. It also introduces an entirely new AF mode, called Starry Sky AF, that allows autofocus to be used for astrophotography, or any setting where you want to focus on pinpoints of light, such as a night cityscape. 1. E-M1 Mark III 2. E-M1 Mark II Both cameras have identical speed specifications, shooting 10 frames per second with continuous autofocus or 15 fps with focus locked when using the mechanical shutter. Switch to the electronic shutter, however, and they can reach an impressive 60 fps. However, the Mark III does come out ahead when it comes to how many photos it can shoot in a burst. At 15 frames per second, its larger image buffer takes 100 RAW photos to fill, while the Mark II makes do with a still-respectable 84. Stabilization and extra features Olympus previously said that stops was a theoretical limit of gyro-based image stabilization due to motion from the rotation of the earth. However, it broke that barrier with the E-M1 Mark III by a full stop. With the right lens, the Mark III can achieve stops of stabilization. Even with other lenses, itâs good for 7 stops â still best in class compared to any other camera brand. Itâs so good, in fact, that you can shoot seconds-long exposures without a tripod. Add to this the Mark IIIâs built-in neutral density ND filters, and you can capture handheld long exposures even in the middle of the day. The Mark II, however, is no slouch. Itâs stops of stabilization still compares favorably to the best IBIS systems from other brands. However, you donât get the Mark IIIâs built-in ND filters. Video Both cameras can shoot good 4K video, and both offer a low-contrast logarithmic tone curved OM-Log for preserving more dynamic range if you donât mind doing a little color correction in post the Mark II needs to be upgraded to firmware version 3 to unlock this feature. The Mark IIIâs main advantage is that it allows for an external monitor via the HDMI port, although, like OM-Log, this is a niche feature that wonât affect casual video shooters. 1. E-M1 Mark II 2. E-M1 Mark III Body and design The E-M1 Mark II and Mark III could be fraternal twins. Both have a similar look and feel, with excellent weather-sealing. They share the same electronic viewfinder EVF with a resolution something we wish had been upgraded on the Mark III, as other cameras in this price range have used higher-resolution EVFs for some time. The Mark III has two main physical differences. The first is the inclusion of an autofocus joystick, which is a much more ergonomic way to adjust the focus point. The Mark III also has Olympusâ most robust shutter to date, rated for 400,000 actuations. The Mark II is a bit lighter, but only by a few grams. If youâre looking for a more compact camera, check out the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, which is essentially an E-M1 Mark II in a smaller body. Which is right for you? Unsurprisingly, the newer E-M1 Mark III is the better camera, with a more robust stabilization system, updated processor, handheld High Res Shot, and a few other extras. Itâs ideal for travel, since you donât necessarily need to carry a tripod or ND filters with you. However, there may not be enough reasons for Mark II owners to upgrade. Image quality will be the same, and so will burst speed and much of the user experience. The biggest reason to upgrade is the improved image stabilization for handheld long exposures and Handheld High Res mode. As the older camera, the Mark II offers a better value and currently sits about $400 cheaper. The added stabilization and extra features of the Mark III are likely worth the extra cost to some, but many photographers may be just as well putting that money toward a lens and picking up a Mark II. Bottom line Buy the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III if you need a great travel camera. Its unrivaled stabilization combined with built-in ND filters and new Starry Sky Autofocus make it an unbeatable camera for adventurers. If you donât shoot astrophotography or long exposures, however, the Mark II will serve you just fine. Editors' Recommendations Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III vs. OM-D E-M1X High-performance flagships compared Canon EOS-1D X Mark III brings stunning stills and RAW video to an impressive DSLR Canonâs EOS-1D X Mark III wants to squash mirrorless with 20 fps, 10-bit color New teleconverter from Olympus doubles the reach of its longest lenses Olympus shooters will soon have 1,000mm lenses and wireless flash capability
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