Used Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body, Black

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2021-05-25T08:31:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Upgrade!

I upgraded to this camera from a PEN-EPL5 and boy was it worth it! I still love the PEN camera for it's compactness, but the features on the Mark II are so impressive. I've been playing around with different lenses and situations, and I think if I used this camera every day for a year I still wouldn't know about all the things it can do. I've used it for portraits, macro, landscape and street photography and really enjoyed it in all of these settings. And it does all of this while still managing to be relatively compact and easy to carry. It's just hefty enough to help me balance it well, but doesn't cause neck strain if walking around with it. While I know it's no longer the newest E-M1 camera, if you're looking to upgrade your M4/3 system (or switch to M4/3) on a smaller budget, this is your camera!

JULIE B.

2021-03-02T08:02:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Great poor weather camera with lots of features.

Unless you do a lot of low light photography, this is a great camera. But the reason I bought this was the weather sealing for bird photography. I love this camera. Can't wait to get my hands on thw 100 to 400mm lens to go with it.

Julian D.

2020-12-29T12:10:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Better than I imagined.

I could not find a negative review that one could take seriously about this camera. This camera has far exceeded my expectations for a video camera, which is why I bought it. This isn't to say that the photos aren't great as well but if taking photos is your main objective then there are better options. I love the autofocus and I love the fully articulated screen. Both make vlogging a whole lot easier. I waited until the last minute of the sale when it was going for $849/body only. I bought an autofocus zoom lens separately for $100 which was also on sale for $100 off. Both were a great bargain.

CHARLES N.

2020-12-16T07:28:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Top Notch

It was all I expected and them some...

Scott D.

2020-12-13T08:40:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful camera

Wonderful camera. The price fell because the Mark III came out, which makes this purchase a steal.

THU T.

2020-11-12T07:14:54

Rated 5 out of 5

EM1MK2

Stepped up from an EPL8 which i thought was a pretty good camera. NO COMPARISON!!

Reuben B.

2020-11-05T07:35:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Olympus omd em1 Mark ii

Incredible cámara 4/3 , and 100% complete satisfied with the results

RAFAEL C.

2020-02-05T14:50:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Olympus OMD E M1 MarkII review

It has been a joy to work with this camera. Shortly after receiving the camera, I looked for youtube videos and found Robin Wong videos on the OMD E M1 MarkII. He has many videos from shooting in low light to what makes your camera slow. The videos explain how to use some of the features and what is best way to setup your camera in different situations. He offers tips and tricks as well and suggest certain ways to shoot with the camera. The pic I shot with the camera was from across the boat and had to react quickly to capture the shot. This pic is only cropped, nothing else done with it, though it need some basic editing, the camera stabilization was good enough to allow me to capture the shot while the boat was bouncing around in the water. I receive the camera just on time for my vacation, I was able to capture a few good pics of whales even with the kits lens 12-200. The lens a good all round lens but does best in sunny days it is not the best for night shots. Best to use a lens where the f-stop is 4.0 or 2.8 all the way throughout the aperture. Make sure to catch up on the Robin Wong videos which there are many to help you on your settings for capturing quick shots. He also has other videos for setting exposure and much more. The color on the pics are awesome once the camera is set up properly. You do have the option to set a custom white balance if you have something like a x-rite colorchecher card or possibly a white sheet of paper, though I haven't tested it out with a plain white sheet of paper I would recommend this camera as it is much lighter than DSLRs and the easier to handle. Your hand does not get tired as much especially when using the larger lens as the weight is almost a quarter less than the DSLR with the bigger lenses. The speed of this camera is quick and the stabilization on this camera is outrages as it help me to get some good shoots while on a boat that moved up and down a lot in the ocean.

MARIO O.

2020-01-16T11:13:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Low light pictures.

The best move I've ever made. The camera is everything it's billed up to be. I've been able to take outstanding low light pictures.

HARRY B.

2020-01-03T19:03:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Camera - Highly Recommended!

I have been happy enough with my E-M10 Mark II though I found it a bit too small and added an L-bracket to make it easier for me to hold. The E-M1 Mark II took care of that. It is bigger enough over the E-M10ii that the ergonomics seem ideal for my hands. Even though my pinky hangs off the bottom I have found it a good stabilizing force. Autofocus is superfast and accurate and the 20MP - four more than the E-M10ii make a noticeable difference for higher ISO photos. It is very easy to hold and all my lenses work perfectly on it.

Kenneth H.

2019-12-23T15:10:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Lightweight Workhorse

The OM1-MK II is a rugged, fast, and utterly reliable workhorse of a camera. Firmware updates have made an already great camera better. Add in Olympus’s excellent color rendition and the lightweight lenses and this camera remains a winner.

WILFRED D.

2019-11-19T09:27:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Olympus OM D M1 MkII

Great Camera, very impressive build quality and lots of flexibility. Takes a bit of time to get use to the menu but with the touch GUI back it makes things a lot easier.

MORRIS T.

2019-11-14T07:20:52

Rated 5 out of 5

A Powerful Camera with big features in a small body.

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 II has met and has exceeded all of my expectations. I moved to this system after shooting with Full Frame cameras for close to twenty years. The sensor in the camera is very good, and captures more than enough detail, while the dynamic range capabilities are also stellar. Don't let Micro Four Thirds detractors tell you that this system is not capable because it is. The features of the camera are excellent. The live composition is awesome, the high res modes are great, the flippy screen is excellent and the IBIS is the best in the business.

Brett D.

2019-11-09T19:48:27

Rated 5 out of 5

EM1 Markii (Silver)

Got the Silver Edition and it looks Gorgeous ??

Kirk I.

2019-07-03T17:32:46

Rated 3 out of 5

Good, but not Great.

It is a good, but not exceptional camera and on the heavy side and for the younger person.

RICHARD D.

2019-05-22T09:02:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama and Olympus. Perfect Match

I bought my first digital camera at Adorama Camera, with accessories. This new camera I ordered on the phone. Stanley K. He a answered all my questions. Adorama sent me an E-mail with all shipping info. The camera arrived the next day, I own the previous model and am very satisfied with this product. Adorama is the place for all your Photography needs.

HOWARD S.

2019-01-14T14:14:47

Rated 5 out of 5

The pinnacle of Micro 4/3 photo centric cameras.

This is literally the top of what M43's can do in the realm of photos. I'm hesitant to ever want to move up to a larger sensor size because this camera has so many features not found in Full Frame cameras. The composite shooting modes are awesome. People wonder how I get lighting photos so easily. The stabilization is actually almost eerie in how well it works. I know Olympus is coming out with a new more expensive camera with a few additional features but I have zero interest. This the most I will ever want from a M43 camera.

Dustin B.

2018-10-26T15:49:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Hi end equipment that everybody wants to see.

Excelente camera with a lot of features.. photos are awesome. The only problem is that the menu is complicate to navigate but there are a lot youtube videos for that. Highly recommended if you want a hi end equipment with a lot of customization.

Miguel T.

2018-08-25T07:42:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding camera

I had listened to many say the Mark II wasn't much different than the original E-M1 so I had never upgraded. Well, it is different and much better than the MKI. I can't put my finger on it, but I'm much happier with the images from the MK II. If you are on the fence, don't be. It's worth it.

Randy M.

2018-06-27T02:18:03

Rated 5 out of 5

anything you can think up

yes I would recommend this camera what ever you want to do or think up it can do this camera is fantastic. You can be more creative than ever before blows every camera I have ever owned out of the water.

Jimmy N.

2018-06-15T11:31:24

Rated 5 out of 5

EM1- MII

I bought this EM1-MII to replace my older Olympus E-3. It has been awesome so far, as I just had it for less than a month. Because I still wanted to use my older Zuiko lens 12/60mm Pro, I also purchased the micro adapter to make this work. So far, the focus has been very good/fast, but then again, I've only tested by shooting portraits and macro. I will test out some sports shooting soon to see how fast the focus will be with the adapter. There are tons of features to select from the menu so it will take me a little time to understand and use them. As of right now, I really enjoy this camera and most importantly, I can still use my old Zuiko lenses thanks to the adapter.

DUY N.

2018-06-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera, it's worth to have and use it.

A huge step up from EM1 mark1 (still like it). Now have the option to use both cameras. Mark II is quicker and has more updates. I started to enjoy using it from the first day; always take the camera with me. The only small down mark for me is charging the battery - still old "school" whereas other brands started long ago to use USB cable.

Igor

2018-06-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful! Must have!

I tried both the OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Mark I and I must say, these two cameras are to die for (of course, in my opinion). I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a micro 4/3 system. I can't wait to get this for my daily when I sell my DSLR. Great product Olympus, just great!

Antonio

2018-06-01T21:20:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome camera in a small package!

This little camera is a powerhouse of performance with very few negatives. First off, image quality is great. It’s easily as good as my Canon 7D Mark II, with the added bonus of the files seeming more malleable in post without falling apart. The FPS is crazy fast for a stills camera and rolling shutter is extremely well controlled, so the electronic shutter is actually useable in most situations. Ergonomics are great and batteries last a long time, so that mirrorless hassle is no longer relevant with this model. Video quality is great as well, but I’m primarily a stills shooter so take that into account. The S-AF is incredibly fast and face tracking also works really well. I don’t think C-AF is quite there yet, in comparison to other similarly priced models like the 7D2, 5D3, or Sony A7III (I own/have owned all of these). It’s good enough for most situations and they’ve already improved it once via firmware updates, so it only gets better with time. That said, I’ve successfully shot softball games with it and it did fine. It’s also highly customizable, with plenty of custom buttons and an assignable switch. Finally, the weather sealing and IBIS of the E-M1 II is incredible and second to no other camera I know of, simply amazing. So what do I not like about it? Just a few nitpicks really. The C-AF, as I mentioned before, could be better... but I’m comparing it to my experience with some top-end performers. The menu system is a con for some, but I haven’t found it to be bad at all. It’s certainly better than the menu in my Sony A7III, but maybe not quite as user friendly as Canon. Finally, probably the only real issue I have with it is the loss of extreme shallow depth of field on larger sensor cameras. You can still achieve it with micro four-thirds cameras, it just takes an awareness of how it renders for a given f-stop and compensating for that. For those who aren’t aware, the DoF doubles for a given 35mm equivalent mm/aperture on a micro four thirds camera as compared to full frame. So if you shoot at 200mm f/2.8 you get the same DoF as 200mm f/5.6 on full frame (the actual exposure value isn’t affected). This has been addressed somewhat since Olympus announced a whole line of f/1.2 PRO primes, and their premium line of f/1.8 glass is extremely good as well. As an additional thought, Olympus premium and PRO lenses are amazingly good. I own the 12-40 PRO, 40-150 PRO, 17 1.8, 45 1.8, and 75 1.8 and they’re all stellar, and the non-premium 9-14mm zoom is still pretty darn good too. My wife has the 14-42EZ and 40-150 (non-PRO) for her E-M10 II and they perform really well for budget “slow” lenses. Add on the Godox/Flashpoint lighting support for Olympus and you have a real pro quality system in a tiny package.

JOSHUA S.

2018-05-10T17:44:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Stunning photos

After purchasing this fantastic camera, we decided to test it's capabilities at the Myrtle Beach Air Show, where the Blue Angels were to perform. These planes are fast and you need a fast camera to keep up. It met all the demands we made of it and all I can say is, I need to develop my own skills to even begin to fully utilize the features on this camera. I will attach a photo to show everyone what I mean about fast. Keep up the good work Adorama of making dreams come true for not just professionals but hobbyists as well. Special thanks to Daniel Brenkler for fabulous support.

Kathleen L.

2018-04-23T06:30:56

Rated 5 out of 5

AWESOME camera

Caution! This is a computer with a lens. Incredible photos, incredible image stabilization system. Pretty much every button on it is customizable. Pro lenses are also incredible. Been using it with 300mm and also with 300mm and 1.4 extender for bird photography, that's like 800mm . . . and that's handheld . . . . incredible, incredible, incredible! Appears complicated at first to understand, but once you've gotten oriented to how the menus are arranged and what you can do with it . . . . WOW!

PAUL E.

2018-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A superb, adaptable camera

Certainly the best camera at it's price point... likely the best at higher price points too. Light, fast and intuitive. It has a good menu system AND enough buttons you don't need the menu much. Definitely my favourite camera, it just gets better as I learn it's many functions. The lens selection is excellent as is the quality of the glass.

Doug

2018-03-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

From Good to Amazing

Absolutely Amazing. After shooting with 2 Canon APS-C cameras for over 10 years I decided to try M 4/3. This M1 MKII is unbelievable in low light, blazing fast speed, and extras. So worth the change.

Sean

2018-03-07T12:29:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice and light

I needed a camera that was light, rustproof, and easy to operate. This works pretty well and it does allow me to push my creativity when necessary.

JOHN K.

2018-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

So close to perfection!

I don't know if anyone will ever make the "perfect" camera, but Olympus has come pretty darn close with the EM1 Mk II. This little thing has great image quality, an incredible feature set, and it won't break your back carrying it around all day. First, my nitpicks with this camera. After coming from Canon's 5D3 and 7D2, I'm used to highly customizable top-notch AF. The E-M1 Mk II has excellent AF, but at this point it's not quite to that level IMO. Of course, this could probably be remedied with firmware and more experience on my part with the new body. My main gripe is that there is no "small" AF point anymore. My wife's E-M10 II has it, the original E-M1 has it... so why is it missing in the E-M1 Mk II? Maybe there's some technical issue, but it's a big oversight from Olympus. Second, the tracking is good, but isn't quite as advanced as Canon's, but that's to be expected I suppose. I haven't put the Olympus through a ton of AF tracking testing, but with my daughter's softball season starting up now, it'll soon get a workout. My only other gripe is that I've only had this camera for a few months now, and the paint is already starting to show some brassing. I've never had this issue with any camera I've ever had in the past, so it'll be interesting to see how well the finish holds up over time. Of course, a little missing paint doesn't affect performance in any way. So why did I look into the E-M1 II in the first place? I've been shooing general photography, kids sports, weddings, and senior portraits with Canon DLSR's for going on 10 years, and I've got a roller case full of L's and other great lenses for them... but it was just getting to be too much to haul a ton of gear around all the time, especially once you add in lighting. I started hearing about mirrorless from some friends and one day walked into my local Best Buy to buy a Sony alpha to see how amazing it was. Well, it wasn't for me. I started walking out of the store and happened to pass by the Olympus section, so I picked up an OM-D and fell in love with it. The layout was intuitive (unlike Sony) and with them being MFT, even the PRO lenses were much smaller than their FF equivalents as well. I've compared the EM-1 Mk II (with Oly's 12-40 PRO, 40-150 PRO, 1.4x TC, 17 1.8, 45 1.8, and the 9-18mm) to my 5D Mark III and 7D Mark II (with Tamron 24-70 VC, Canon's 70-200 2.8 IS II, 300 2.8L IS, 85L II, 50 1.4, and 17-35L), and the image quality and ease of high ISO noise cleanup amazed me. I've heard horrible stories about MFT being noise monsters and that's certainly not the case with these newer sensors. Sure, they'll probably always lag a bit behind FF, but they're certainly more than adequate for most needs. While looking at a selection of images, it's really hard to tell which ones are from which camera! Sure the FF has a bit less DOF and a bit smoother bokeh for a similar angle of view, but the MFT is no slouch. I'm extremely pleased with the performance I'm getting out of this tiny little package.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Specifications

Sensor/Dust Reduction

Sensor/Dust Reduction

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  • Sensor Type

    4/3" Live MOS Sensor

  • Effective Pixels

    20.4 million

  • Total Pixels

    21.8 million

  • Aspect Ratio & Area

    4:3 / 17.4 x 13.0mm

  • Dust Reduction

    Super Sonic Wave Filter

Processor

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  • Processor Type

    TruePic VIII

Focusing System

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  • AF System Type

    High-speed imager AF: Imager phase detection AF and imager contrast AF (active AF automatically selected by camera; when a Micro Four Thirds lens is attached, imager phase detection AF is always selected)

  • Focus Modes

    Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR) / Preset MF

  • AF Limiter

    Available (Fn button can be assigned to On/Off; can save 3 settings)

  • AF Performance

    C-AF lock (5 steps) , AF scanner (3 types)

  • Magnified Frame

    3x , 5x , 7x , 10x , 14x

  • Face Detection AF/Eye Detection

    Available
    Eye Detection AF mode : off / nearer-eye priority / right-eye priority / left-eye priority

  • Focusing Points Selection Mode

    121-point cross-type phase detection AF and 121-point contrast AF / All target, group target (9-area or 5-area), single target

  • AF Illuminator

    Available

  • AF Targeting Pad

    Available (activate / deactivate with double tap on rear monitor)

  • Manual Focus Assist Customize Function

    Focus ring rotation activates Live View image magnification and/or focus peaking when in S-AF+MF or MF mode

  • Peaking Function

    Activate with Fn button or focus ring
    Change peaking settings using the Info button
    Color selection: white, black, red, yellow
    Intensity selection: high, normal, low
    Back light effect: on, off

Image Stabilization

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  • System Type

    Built-in 5-axis (yaw/pitch/roll/vertical shift/horizontal shift) sensor-shift image stabilization for movie and still photos

  • Modes

    4 modes (S-IS AUTO, S-IS1, S-IS2, S-IS3), OFF

  • 5-Axis Sync IS

    Available

  • Live View Image Stabilization

    Activation by half-pressing shutter button or enlarging view

  • Focal Length Setting

    11 settings: 10 programmable settings (10 lenses), 1 open setting

  • IS For Live View Image

    Activation by half-pressing shutter button or enlarging view

  • Stabilization Performance

    5.5 EV

  • Lens IS Priority

    Available

Shutter/Sequential Shooting

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  • Shutter Type

    Computerized focal-plane, high-speed mechanical shutter Silent electronic shutter

  • Shutter Speed

    Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 - 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable)
    Electronic Shutter (Silent Mode): 1/32000 - 60 sec
    Bulb / Time: default setting 8 min. (1/2/4/8/15/20/25/30 min. selectable)

  • Sequential Shooting Maximum Speed

    Sequential shooting H: Approx. 15fps with selectable 10-15fps
    Sequential shooting L: Approx. 10fps with selectable 1-10fps
    Anti-shock sequential shooting L: Approx. 8.5fps with selectable 1-8fps
    Silent sequential shooting H: Approx. 60fps with selectable 15, 20, 30, 60fps
    Silent sequential shooting L: Approx. 18fps with selectable 1-10, 15, 18fps
    Pro Capture H: Approx. 60fps with selectable 15, 20, 30, 60fps
    Pro Capture L: Approx. 18fps with selectable 1-10, 15, 18fps

  • Max Recordable Pictures

    [Sequential shooting H 15fps] RAW: Max. 84 frames, JPEG (LN): Max. 117 frames
    [Sequential shooting L 10fps] RAW: Max. 148 frames, JPEG (LN): Until card is full
    [Silent sequential shooting H 60fps] RAW: Max. 48 frames, JPEG (LN): Max. 48 frames
    [Silent sequential shooting L 18fps] RAW: Max. 77 frames, JPEG (LN): Max. 105 frames

  • Self Timer

    Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec., Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec., Number of shots 1-10

Viewfinder/Monitor

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  • Finder Type

    Eye-level electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots

  • Field of View/Viewfinder Magnification

    Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.30x - 1.48x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity)

  • Eye Point/Diopter Adjustment Range

    Approx. 21mm (-1m-1, Distance from rear lens surface) / -4 to +2m-1

  • Preview

    Live View preview with depth of field preview lock

  • Display Grid

    Off / normal grid / trichotomy /golden grid / scale / diagonal / movie grid

  • Level Gauge

    2-axis (horizontal / vertical) level gauge

  • One Touch Tele-Converter

    Available (2x)

  • Finder Style

    3 styles

  • Brightness/Color Temp Control

    Adaptive brightness technology (EVF Auto Luminance) / +/-7 level manual brightness control /+/-7 level manual color temperature control

  • S-OVF (Simulated OVF)

    Expands the Live View dynamic range
    Available in the EVF when in P, A, S and M modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF

  • Rear Monitor Size

    3.0" vari-angle monitor
    Approx.1037k dots (3:2), electrostatic capacitance touch panel

  • Touch Control

    Shutter release, magnification, AF area selection, AF area size adjustment, AF touch pad, frame forward/backward, magnified playback, Live Guide, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection, movie controls, movie effects, movie teleconverter, selfie controls (shutter release, e-Portrait, custom self timer)

  • Tilting Capability

    With (mirror display when monitor is in self portrait position)

  • Color Tone Select

    Vivid / Natural

  • Live View

    Approx. 100% field of view, exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview, gradation preview, face detection preview (up to 8 faces), grid line, magnification display (x3/x5/x7/x10/x14), Display modes: Standard, Histogram, Highlight & Shadow, Level Gauge, Off (Image Only)

  • Field of View

    100%

  • Display Mode

    Standard, Histogram, Highlight & Shadow, Level Gauge, Off (Image Only)

  • Magnification Display

    x3/x5/x7/x10/x14

  • Monitor Information

    Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery %, Custom Set, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection, Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation, Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP, Focal length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition, Digital teleconverter

  • Display of Face Detection

    Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed

Exposure Control/Flash

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  • Metering System

    Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), center-weighted average metering, spot metering, spot metering with highlight control, spot metering with shadow control

  • Metering Range

    EV -2 - 20 (using 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)

  • Exposure Mode/Shooting Mode

    i: Auto (Live Guide can be used) , P: program AE (program shift can be performed)
    A: aperture priority AE
    S: Shutter priority AE
    M: Manual (Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite are available)
    Custom 1,2,3
    Art Filter
    Underwater wide/Underwater macro (to be assigned to the Fn1 button)

  • Scene Select AE

    No

  • ISO Sensitivity

    AUTO ISO (default): LOW (approx.64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400)
    Manual ISO: LOW (approx.64), 200 - 25600 (adjustable in 1/3 or 1 EV steps)

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/- EV, adjustable by 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps When shooting in HDR or in video, only adjustable up to +/-3 EV steps Live View only reflects up to +/-3 EV steps

  • AE Lock

    Locks with a half-press of the shutter button , AEL/AFL button(can be set to Fn button as well)

  • Noise Filter at High ISO Setting

    Off, Low, Standard, High

  • Noise Reduction at Slow Shutter Speed

    Off, On, Auto On : effective when shutter speed is slower than 1 sec.
    Auto : effective when shutter speed is slower than 4 sec. (at ISO 200 or higher) or 8 sec. (at lower than ISO200)

  • Flash Intensity Control Mode

    TTL Auto, Auto (Available on the external flash), Manual, Super FP(FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL)

  • Bundled Flash

    FL-LM3 (dustproof and splashproof flash)
    GN=9.1 (ISO100 m)/ GN=12.9(ISO200 m)
    Bounce Capability (up and down: 45, 60, 75, 90 degree / left and right 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 degree)

  • Flash Mode

    Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 (FULL) to 1/64)

  • Synchronization Speed

    1/250 sec.
    When using Super FP: 1/125-1/8000 sec.
    When using electronic shutter: 1/50 sec. up to ISO6400, 1/20 sec. for ISO 8000 and higher and 1/20 sec. for ISO bracketing

  • Flash Intensity Control

    Up to +/-3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable

  • Compatible External Flash

    FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8

  • Wireless Flash Control

    Wireless flash transmission channel settings enable selection of the flash/no flash for groups of multiple flash units. In addition, it allows TTL auto, auto and manual models to be set; offers a bounce and swivel head; and flash coverage is automatically adjusted in several steps to correspond to the image area when zooming

  • Wireless Flash Control Method

    Triggered and controlled by Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible flashes: included FL-LM3 or separately available FL-600R and FL-900R , STF-8

  • Wireless Flash Intensity Control Mode

    TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL

  • Channel No.

    4 channels

  • Group No.

    4 groups (External flash 3 groups + commander flash)

Memory/Image Recording (File Format)

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  • Compatible Memory

    SD, SDHC1, SDXC1, Eye-Fi Card compatible

  • Recording Format

    DCF2.0, Exif2.3

  • File Format

    RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG

  • Recording Image Size

    [RAW] 5184 x 3888 pixels [JPEG] 5184 x 3888 pixels - 1024 x 768 pixels

  • File Size

    [RAW] 5184 x 3888 pixels
    [JPEG] 5184 x 3888 pixels - 1024 x 768 pixels

  • Dual Card Slot Settings

    Standard, Auto Switch, Dual Independent, Dual Same

  • Folder Creation and Selection

    Available

  • Copy

    Copy single file, copy multiple files, copy all

White Balance/Color Mode

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  • White Balance Mode

    Auto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 4 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting)

  • White Balance Compensation

    +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis

  • Preset White Balance

    7 preset WBs (3000K - 7500K) - Sunny(5300K), Shadow(7500K), Cloudy(6000K), Incandescent(3000K), Fluorescent(4000K), Underwater, WB Flash(5500K)

  • CWB (Kelvin Setting)

    2000 - 14000K

  • Capture White Balance

    4 custom settings can be registered

  • Color Mode

    sRGB, Adobe RGB

Bracketing/HDR

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  • Exposure Bracketing

    2, 3 or 5 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 0.3/0.7EV steps selectable

  • ISO Bracketing

    3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable

  • White Balance Bracketing

    3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis

  • Flash Bracketing

    3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable

  • Art Filter Bracketing

    i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters, Color Creator selectable

  • Focus Bracketing

    3 to 999 shots, focus steps adjustable from 1 to 10 (compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses)

  • Focus Stacking Mode

    8 shots are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image

  • HDR (Auto Composite)

    HDR1, HDR2 (painting-like)
    ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200 and maximum shutter speed setting is 4 sec.
    Exposure compensation can be performed

  • Bracketing for HDR post-process

    3 or 5 frames in 2.0 or 3.0 EV steps, or 7 frames in 2.0 EV steps

Creative Features

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  • Picture Mode

    i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Underwater, Color Creator, Art Filters

  • Gradation

    Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key [except when using i-Enhance, Underwater, Art Filters, Color Creator]

  • Filter Effect (B&W Filter)

    Neutral, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green for Monotone

  • Picture Tone

    Neutral, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green for Monotone

  • Art Filter (Variation/Art Effect)

    Pop Art (I, II/a.b.c.d.e)
    Soft Focus ( -/c.e)
    Pale & Light Color (I, II/a.b.c.d)
    Light Tone ( -/d)
    Grainy Film (I, II/b.c.d.f.g)
    Pin Hole (I, II, III/d.)
    Diorama ( -/d.)
    Cross Process (I, II/b.c.d.)
    Gentle Sepia ( -/a.b.c.d.f.)
    Dramatic Tone (I/b.c.d.e.f.) (II/b.c.d.e.f.g.h)
    Key Line (I, II/a.b.c.d.e.)
    Watercolor (I, II/a.b.c.d.)
    Vintage (I, II, III/a.b.c.d.e.f.i)
    Partial Color (I, II, III/a.b.c.d.e.f)
    Bleach Bypass (I, II/a.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.i)

  • Art Effect

    Soft Focus Effect
    Pin-Hole Effect
    White Edge Effect
    Frame Effect
    Star Light Effect
    Blur Effect (Top & bottom, Left & Right)
    B&W Effect (None, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green)
    Picture Tone (None, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green)
    Shade Effect (Top & bottom, Left & Right)

  • Color Ring (for partial color)

    18 color selectable

  • Live Bulb/Live Time

    Update Interval Time - 0.5 sec - 60 sec

  • Live Composite

    Update Interval Time / composite method - 0.5 sec - 60 sec / Lighten Mode (Bright area prioritization)

  • Interval Shooting

    Interval Time 1sec. - 24 Hours, Max 999 frames. Available on making Time-lapse movie automatically

  • Multiple Exposure

    2 frames / Auto gain, Exposing on Recorded picture(RAW)

  • Keystone Compensation

    Available (can be confirmed in Live View)
    Horizontal and vertical compensation can be performed simultaneously

Video/Audio Recording

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  • Video Recording Format

    MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) , AVI(Motion JPEG)

  • Movie Mode/Frame Rate/Compression Method

    4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 24p / IPB (approx. 237 Mbps)
    3840 x 2160 (4K) / 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB (approx. 102 Mbps)
    1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB (SF, F, N)
    1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 60p, 50p / IPB (SF, F, N)
    1280 x 720 (HD) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB (SF, F, N)
    60p: 59.94 fps, 50p: 50.00 fps, 30p: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25.00 fps,
    24p: 23.98 fps, C4K 24.00 fps

  • Movie Mode/Frame Rate/Compression (Cont.

    FHD ALL-I (A-I: ALL-Intra / approx. 202 Mbps),
    FHD IPB (SF: SuperFine / approx. 52 Mbps, F: Fine / approx.. 30 Mbps,
    N: Normal / approx. 18 Mbps)
    HD ALL-I (A-I: ALL-Intra / approx. 102 Mbps),
    HD IPB (SF: SuperFine / approx.26Mbps, F:Fine / approx.14Mbps, N: Normal / approx.10Mbps)
    HD (1280 x 720) / 30p

  • Maximum Video Recording Time

    [MOV] Approx.. 29min [AVI] Approx. 7min

  • Movie Tele-converter

    Approx. 3x (enlarges view of selected area)

  • Art Filter Movie

    Available (Frame rates may drop when certain Art Filters are used)

  • Movie Effect

    One-shot Echo / Multi-echo / Art Fade / Old Film

  • Timelapse Movie

    [AVI ]
    3840x2160 (4K)/ 5fps
    1920x1080 (FHD)/ 5fps, 10fps, 15fps
    1280x720 (HD)/ 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps

  • IS for Movie

    M-IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS),
    M-IS2(Image sensor shift with multi motion IS), Off

  • AE Lock

    Available

  • Video Exposure Control

    Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter priority AE, manual

  • Grid Lines/Focus Peaking

    4 types of grid lines / 4 colors for focus peaking

  • Time Code

    Rec run/free run, drop frame/non-drop frame

  • Clips

    1, 2, 4, 8 sec.
    (Further continued shooting possible up to 16 seconds by pressing movie record button again)

  • Quick Movie/Slow Movie

    With (this function is not available for videos with certain frame rates)

  • Audio Recording Format

    Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Built-in stereo microphone / built-in mono speaker
    External stereo microphone can be attached

  • Microphone Function

    Wind noise reduction, recording volume, microphone volume limiter
    Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.)

  • IC Recorder Linkage

    Slate Tone / Synchronized Audio Rec-Movie Rec LS-100 compatible

Operability

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  • Wi-Fi

    Easy Connection
    QR code setting
    Wireless Shooting
    Live View
    Power off
    Rec View
    Self timer (w/Countdown guidance, Sequential shooting, movie recording capability)
    Touch AF & Shutter
    P/A/S/M exposure modes (Live Bulb, Live Time, Live Composite)
    Sequential shooting
    Movie Recording
    Zoom
    Aperture, shutter speed, exposure, ISO sensitivity, white balance can be adjusted

  • Tethered Shooting

    Via USB cable (camera can be operated by both PC or camera controls)

  • Playback Mode

    Single-frame, information display, index display (4/9/25/100 frames), Clips, calendar, enlargement (2x - 14x), movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), picture rotation (auto), slideshow (with sound including BGM, Slide show effects, replaceable BGM), Light Box display

  • Information Display

    Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF

  • Custom Settings/Reset

    Modes C1, C2 and C3 can be accessed by mode dial
    Modes C1, C2 and C3 can be accessed via the menu
    Dial function and dial direction are customizable for both dials

  • Button Customization

    Buttons can be customized (select from 35 functions)

  • Copyright Settings/Lens Info Settings

    Available / With (save up to 10 lenses)

  • RAW Image Editing Functions

    Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, Post recording

  • Image Overlay

    Up to 3 RAW images

  • Menu Languages (34 selectable)

    English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai

Connectivity/Power Requirements

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  • USB Connector

    USB Type-C

  • Remote Connector

    Dia. 2.5Pin Jack (when using separately available RM-CB2)

  • HDMI Connector

    Micro HDMI (type D)

  • Flash Attachment

    Hot shoe, sync terminal

  • Wireless LAN

    Built-in (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)

  • MIC Input Jack

    Dia. 3.5 stereo mini jack (plug-in power on/off)

  • Headphone Jack

    Dia. 3.5 stereo mini jack

  • PC Interface

    SuperSpeed (USB3.0)

  • Battery

    BLH-1 Li-ion battery (included)

  • Battery Status Display

    Remaining power (4 steps, %, or by-minute display), shot count, degradation

  • Sleep Mode

    Available (1/3/5 min. off)

  • Number of Recordable Pictures

    Approx. 440 shots (using BLH-1 and Toshiba SDHC UHS-I Card Exceria with IS ON, with no flashes attached, based on CIPA test standards)
    Approx. 950 shots (using quick sleep mode, under Olympus testing conditions based on CIPA test standards)

  • Battery Life for Movie Shooting

    Approx. 90 minutes (under standard JEITA testing)
    Approx. 150 minutes (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)

Operating Environment

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  • Environmentally Sealed

    Dust, Splash, Freezeproof

  • Operating Temperature Range

    -10 to 40 deg. C (14 to 104 deg. F) (when in operation)
    -20 to 60 deg. C (-4 to 140 deg. F) (when stored)

  • Operating Humidity Range

    30 - 90% (when in operation) / 10 - 90% (when stored)

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    required, included

  • Battery Material

    lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    2

General

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  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    134.1 x 90.9 x 68.9mm (5.28 x 3.58 x 2.71") (based on CIPA standards: excludes protrusions)

  • Weight

    Approx. 1.27 lbs (0.58kg) (with BLH-1 battery and Memory card, based on CIPA standards)
    Approx. 1.1 lbs (0.50kg) (body only)

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About Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body, Black

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Olympus today released the second generation of its flagship mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, featuring significant improvement in performance, construction and autofocus accuracy.

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Move into a New World

The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is an advanced system of innovative technology and features designed to forever change your photography: up to 18 frames per second sequential shooting with precision C-AF Tracking, 121 Cross-Type On-Chip Phase Detection AF points, up to 5.5 shutter speed steps of compensation with powerful in-body image stabilization, plus a 50MP High-Res Shot Mode. It’s all enclosed in a lightweight magnesium alloy weatherproof body. Paired with the superior resolution of Olympus M.Zuiko PRO lenses, the E-M1 Mark II will deliver brilliant imagery that’s coveted by professionals everywhere.

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Experience sequential shooting speeds that far surpass those of DSLR cameras. Using its advanced silent electronic shutter, the E-M1 Mark II captures 20 MP RAW image files at up to an astonishing 60 fps in S-AF Mode and 18 fps in C-AF Tracking Mode. Or, use the E-M1 Mark II’s high-speed mechanical shutter to shoot full resolution photos at a blazing 15 fps in S-AF Mode, far surpassing other cameras in its class.

THE WORLD’S FASTEST

AF SPEED & ACCURACY

The high-speed autofocus built into the E-M1 Mark II captures split-second moments with precision and ease. Its Dual FAST AF system boasts an outstanding 121 points of On-Chip Phase Detection plus Contrast Detection AF. Every point of On-Chip Phase Detection is cross-type, facilitating detection of vertical and horizontal lines for superior accuracy. Four AF Target Modes – All Point, Single Point, 9-Point Group, and 5-Point Cross – can be easily switched with a single button press. Plus, the new Subject Tracking Cluster Display lets you easily focus on moving subjects using the camera’s C-AF Tracking.

AF SPEED & ACCURACY

OUTSTANDING IMAGE QUALITY

The 20 MP Live MOS Sensor delivers rich gradations and excellent image quality, and its anti-reflective AR Coating reduces flare directly on the sensor. The 50 MP High Res Shot combines 8 shots to generate a single ultra-high res image. With a double quad-core system and dedicated AF calculation circuit, the TruePic™ VIII Image Processor easily powers the blazing sequential shooting and autofocus speeds. 4K (3840x2160) and C4K (4096x2160) video capture with a max bit rate of up to 237 Mbps is ideal for video production. And in-body 5-Axis Image Stabilization provides up to 5.5 shutter speed steps of compensation for blur-free handheld shooting.

OUTSTANDING IMAGE QUALITY
LAG-FREE PHOTOGRAPHY

LAG-FREE PHOTOGRAPHY

Capturing precise moments often proves to be difficult, especially when your subject is in motion. The E-M1 Mark II’s Pro Capture Mode ensures that you catch the exact moment you want without any lag. Pro Capture starts taking and buffering a running series of full resolution JPEG / RAW images as soon as you press the shutter release button halfway. Fully press the shutter button to instantly record an image plus up to 14 previous frames. Keep the shutter button fully depressed to continue shooting. With Pro Capture’s silent electronic shutter and high speed sequential shooting, you’ll capture once-in-a-lifetime images in no time.

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PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION

Whether you’re taking to the streets, traveling the world, or working in the studio, the E-M1 Mark II is built to keep you capturing great shots without worrying about your gear. It's designed to be compact and lightweight, providing easy handheld shooting with more freedom.The metal body is hermetically sealed to be splashproof, dustproof, and freezeproof down to 14°F (-10°C), so you can take advantage of every photo opportunity. The new high-capacity Li-Ion battery enables more shots on single charge plus requires significantly less charging time. And the dual card slots make it easy to backup and manage your image files.

ADVANCED IMAGING TOOLS

Silent Shutter Mode completely eliminates shutter noise and all electronic sounds, perfect for wildlife, concert halls, or other quiet environments. With the Live Composite and Live Bulb Modes, you’ll shoot beautiful nighttime compositions as you watch the image build up on the monitor, giving you full freedom of exposure adjustment. For incredible macro shots, Focus Bracketing and Stacking lets you take several photos of a subject and then stack them into a single image with edge-to-edge clarity.

ADVANCED IMAGING TOOLS