From my review testing sessions, I found that the E-M1 Mark II (in comparison to the older 2013 E-M1) has better image stabilization capabilities, improved continuous AF performance, more comfortable camera handling and most importantly new 20MP image sensor and Truepic 8 processing engine that deliver greater image quality. If you are looking for a high performing mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, I strongly believe Olympus OM-D E-M1 is quite a tough choice to beat at this moment!
the operational, haptic, shooting envelope and operating experience side of things gets top marks. Image quality is a notch up on its predecessor, but how much up is too early to say until we get full raw support and can make meaningful comparisons. I’d say upgrade if you’re a first generation E-M1 or E-M5 user, but expect solidly incremental rather than revolutionary changes.
After having shot with the Olympus OM-D E-M 1 Mark II for a few hours, I’m impressed. I want to shoot some more fast moving subjects and in a wider range of conditions, but I’m optimistic about how it’s likely to perform. It’s clearly capable of producing high quality images and the autofocusing is fast, but I want to push it further and see if it can be relied upon for high-level sport and wildlife photography.
Bhphoto wrote a short overview of all the accessories you can use along your new E-M1II:
Alongside the camera is a variety of new accessories to help photographers make the most of their equipment. Among these items is the STF-8 Twin Flash, the world’s first weatherproof macro flash. Constructed to be splash proof, dustproof, and freeze proof to 14°F, this flash will hold up in inclement weather just as well as the cameras. It also offers a twin flash design with adjustable ratios and a guide number of 27.9′ at ISO 100. It also has coverage for 12mm lenses on Micro Four Thirds format and works with advanced functions, such as Focus Stacking and Focus Bracketing found on the OM-D E-M1 Mark II.
For adventurous photographers, Olympus has also revealed the PT-EP14 Underwater Housing, designed specifically for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II. This housing will keep your camera safe at depths of 196′ and it provides access to all camera controls. Other underwater items announced with the camera include the PPO-EP03 Underwater Macro Lens Port for Olympus’s 30mm and 60mm macro lenses, an Underwater Diffuser Plate for the PPO-EP03 Port, an O-Ring for the housing, and an LCD Hood for the housing.
A new HLD-9 Power Battery Holder is available, which makes vertical-orientation shooting more ergonomic and can hold an extra BLH-1 Lithium-Ion Battery for effectively doubling battery life. The HLD-9 also works with the AC-5 AC Adapterfor powering the camera with a constant AC source. A newly designed CBG-12 System Backpack is also available, able to hold two E-M1 Mark II cameras with battery grips attached, in addition to a 300mm f/4 PRO lens, three additional lenses, a notebook computer, and more. It also features a buckle and loop on each side for fitting a tripod and comes with two rain covers. Other items include the BCH-1 Battery Charger, CB-USB11 USB Cable, CC-1 USB Cable Holder, and an RM-CB2 Release Cable.
First Look: Olympus OM-D E-M1 II. First Hands-on Review
OLYMPUS experts on the new OM-D E-M1 Mark ll
And here are E-M1II hands-on and previews:
Olympus E-M1 Mark II Field Test Part I (Imaging Resource).
66 Degrees North: Olympus E-M1 Mark II Shooting Experience (Dpreview).
Olympus E-M1 Mark II Iceland sample gallery (Dpreview).
OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 MARK II : 15 Minute Photo Challenge with Daniel Norton (AdoramaTV).
Sample Video – Olympus OMD E-M1 Mark II (Dpreview on Youtube).
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Iceland 4K sample video (Dpreview on Youtube).
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Flagship Mirrorless Camera, New Accessories, Pricing and Availability Announced (Adorama).
High res mode works with moving water (CameraJabber).
IS lets you handhold at 2 seconds (CameraJabber).
First look by ThePhoBlographer.
Olympus E-M1 Mark II – ¿Precio justificado? (DSLRmagazine).
Test by Mobile01
E-MII review by Sapphireker
The heavy price tag may be a big hurdle for many. But if you wonder what you get for $1,999 than look at these images from the official Olympus E-M1II presentation. It should convince quite a few readers that despite the price this is by far the best MFT camera yet. And probably in some aspects it’s even better than more expensive cameras out there:
This has to be a mistake: The new Olympus E-M1II sells for half the US price at Amazon Canada! I know a few readers preordered the camera but I am pretty sure Amazon will cancel those preorders-
The reason for the increased price compared to the E-M1 are the following:
– Yen got a 23% appreciation over the Euro in 3 years
– Salary increase for workers
– Higher costs of the parts
Sensor is designed also by part of the Medical sensor engineering team and produced by Sony
Production of the camera is already running in Vietnam
There is a press event in Spain on November 2. Where journalists will test and try the E-MII
