Ultimate test of the reliability of the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Reminder: Today Olympus will announce the pricing of the camera. And you will be able to preorder it ASAP!

Check those links at BHphoto, Amazon, GetOlympus and Adorama.

OM-D E-M1 Mark II: Mobility – this compact camera goes where DSLR cameras can’t.

Olympus E-M1II accessoires:
HLD-9 Power Battery Holder at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
BLH-1 Lithium-Ion Battery at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
BCH-1 Battery Charger at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
AC-5 AC Adapter at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
CBG-12 System Backpack at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
CB-USB11 USB Cable at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
CC-1 USB Cable Holder at BHphoto and Adorama.
RM-CB2 Release Cable at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
PT-EP14 Underwater Housing at BHphoto, Adorama and GetOlympus.
PPO-EP03 Underwater Macro Lens Port at BHphoto, Adorama and GetOlympus.
Underwater Diffuser Plate at BHphoto, Adorama and GetOlympus.
O-Ring at BHphoto and Adorama.
LCD Hood at BHphoto and Adorama.
STF-8 Twin Flash at BHphoto, Adorama and GetOlympus.

Photoreview published their full E-PL8 review:

Aside from its new body design and a few minor tweaks, there’s not much difference between the E-PL7 and E-PL8. It’s difficult to find local stores stocking the E-PL7, although a few off-shore re-sellers have it listed for between AU$520 and $550. The E-PL8 is selling in the same stores for roughly $200 more, which is close to the asking price for this camera in local stores.
Serious photographers would probably be better off buying the OM-D E-M10 Mark II, which has a high-resolution EVF and SLR-like design. Although it’s not designed for shooting selfies, the EM-10 II can do everything else the E-PL8 does, uses the same battery with the same shooting capacity and weighs only 16 grams more. If you don’t choose the Limited Edition kit, it’s available locally with the same 14-42mm power zoom lens for between AU$700 and AU$750.

I think the problem of the E-PL8 is it’s the in house competition: You get the E-PL7 with kit lens for $150 less and the E-M1oII with two(!) lenses for just $150 more.

Olympus E-PL8 store links at [shopcountry 62751].

What is “10-Bit 4:2:2”? Just watch the video to learn why it matters! Thanks Griffin!

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One of my sources tested the E-M1II and quickly reported:

• The high Iso performance is slightly better than the one of the PEN-F
• Image is not as sharp as the one from the PEN-F but it has more detail and less color noise.

First full tests will be published the first week of November.

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Adrian Rohnfelder (Click here) published his Final Olympus E-M1II field report:

The M1 Mark II comes with a new 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor (not the sensor of the Pen F!) with a promise of a higher dynamic range. I wasn’t able to take pictures for comparison with the old M1 but I have the personal impression of indeed an improvement. Pictures of snowy mountains at backlit, of the unbelievable colours of Landmannalaugar, of the contrast of black lava and white snow all are clear and full of details.

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Thomas from Cosyspeed (Click here) posted the first full Olympus 25mm f/1.2 PRO english review (the first overall review was posted by Mobile01). Thomas writes:

The OLY 25/1.2 has a certain magic and I would describe it’s special character in the way it closes the gap between a pronounced three dimensional look and the not so pronounced micro contrast. A high level of micro contrast gives the 3D pop to LEICA and ZEISS lenses, but it can be a harsh when shooting portraits. I don’t know how the OLYMPUS engineers made it, but they found a way to give it a lot of 3D pop while maintaining a portrait friendly level of micro contrast. Bokeh? Very smooth and elegant! Is it sharp? Yes, there is no need to stop down.

When comparing it with the cheaper and a bit slower Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 lens Cosyspeed writes:

The Pana/Leica 25/1.4 is an excellent lens but can’t keep up with the OLYMPUS 25/1.2. Even though it has it’s own character, it is not as clean and three dimensional.

This is a lens with a big “I want it” factor :) Get yours now at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, Amazon.es, while I am going to argue with my wife to get her buying approval…

The review is also available in German (Click here).

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Olympus preorders:
E-PL8 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. ParkCameras.
25mm f/1.2 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
30mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
FL-900r flash at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.de. ParkCameras.

Panasonic preorders:
G85: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
FZ2500: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
Lx10: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.

PhotoPlus 2016 – Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Cameta Camera and TheCameraProject shared those couple of videos showing Olympus and Panasonic at the Photo Plus show in new York.

Panasonic at the PhotoPlus Expo 2016 – New Cameras and a GH5 Teaser

PhotoPlus 2016 – Panasonic LUMIX G85 Mirrorless Digital Camera

PhotoPlus 2016 – Panasonic Lumix LX10 & FZ2500 Digital Cameras

PhotoPlus 2016 – Olympus PEN E-PL8 Mirrorless Digital Camera