Elementary: Olympus confesses they will go for higher resolution cameras.

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In an interview with Amateur Photographer Olympus Europe spokesman stated:

“Although Olympus currently uses a 16MP sensor, with future technology advances it might be possible to produce a model with a higher resolution.”

Elementary dear Olympus :)

Preorders:
Black E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK
Silver E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, AmazonDEAmazonUK, WexUK
Black E-M10II with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, FocusCamera, AmazonDEAmazonUK, WexUK
Silver E-M10II with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympusFocusCamera, AmazonUK, WexUK
Metal Grip ECG-3 for the E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, BhphotoFocusCamera, WexUK.

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Good news: Olympus improved the RAW files on the new E-M10II.

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One of the very new cool features of the new E-M10II: It is equipped with AF Targeting Pad so you can trace your thumb along the rear monitor while looking through the viewfinder to quickly set a focus point. After the AF position is determined, press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Our reader Jokke noticed a good news reported by Dpreview:

Looking at the Raw files, we were quite (pleasantly) surprised: the E-M10 II appears to have less noise than the E-M5 II, significantly less noise than its predecessor, and even catches up in performance to the Canon Rebel T6S.

So it looks like Olympus improved the RAW file processing on the new camera!

Imaging Resource editor Dave tested the camera on his vacation and writes:

To wrap up Part I of this Field Test I can say for certain that I’m rather smitten with this little camera. It is ergonomically excellent to me, feels great in the hands, balances nicely with a wide variety of lenses and is highly customizable. It has terrific autofocus, even very dependable continuous AF while in “sequential low” burst mode, and is capable of delivering stunning images. I had a few minor gripes like the lack of a dedicated drive button and some odd irregularities with the traditional Olympus menus systems, but overall thus far I’ve simply had a ball with the E-M10 II.

Preorders:
Black E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK
Silver E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, AmazonDEAmazonUK, WexUK
Black E-M10II with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, FocusCamera, AmazonDEAmazonUK, WexUK
Silver E-M10II with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympusFocusCamera, AmazonUK, WexUK
Metal Grip ECG-3 for the E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, BhphotoFocusCamera, WexUK.

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New Olympus E-M10II already reviewed by Dpreview and Robin Wong.

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We have two full reviews of the newly announced Olympus E-M10II. And also the preorder list got updated with US and Europe links.

Dpreview gave a Silver Award:

As with its predecessor, the Olympus E-M10 II brings the best features from its more expensive siblings and puts them into a reasonably priced (albeit less robust) package. It doesn’t feel as much as a traditional photographic tool as its main competitor, the Fujifilm X-T10, nor can’t it track moving subjects as well as DSLRs like the Nikon D5500, but in most respects the E-M10 II keeps up nicely. The E-M10 II is well-suited for those moving up to a more capable mirrorless camera and don’t need the weather-sealing of the E-M5 II. The E-M10 II is also an attractive choice for those seeking a lightweight second camera. Either way, the E-M10 II offers a lot of camera for the money, and is well worth considering.

Robin Wong writes:

Using the E-M10 Mark II to me felt like I was using the older, more expensive E-M5 Mark II, minus a few features (weather sealing, 40MP high res shot, swivel screen, and 1/8000sec mechanical shutter). You get similar image quality, camera performance, and basically all the unique and useful shooting functions. E-M10 Mark II now has 5-Axis Image Stabilization which benefits both image and video recording, In short, I would describe the E-M10 Mark II as a camera that can do anything a mid-level APS-C DSLR can do (low light shooting, interchangeable lens, rendering shallow depth of field, having large viewfinder, good handling and controls), with added bonus of powerful image stabilization system and packed with long list of useful shooting features. 

Park Cameras also posted a video review on Youtube.

Preorders:
Black E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK
Silver E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, AmazonDEAmazonUK, WexUK
Black E-M10II with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, FocusCamera, AmazonDEAmazonUK, WexUK
Silver E-M10II with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympusFocusCamera, AmazonUK, WexUK
Metal Grip ECG-3 for the E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, BhphotoFocusCamera, WexUK.

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Olympus E-M10II officially annnounced!

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Preorders:
Black E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK
Silver E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, AmazonDEAmazonUK, WexUK
Black E-M10II with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, FocusCamera, AmazonDEAmazonUK, WexUK
Silver E-M10II with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympusFocusCamera, AmazonUK, WexUK
Metal Grip ECG-3 for the E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, BhphotoFocusCamera, WexUK.

Hands-on and reviews:
Review by Robin Wong. Mirrorlessons. Dpreview. Nicholas Goodden. Adorama Explora. ThePhoBlographer. WexUK. DigitalCameraWorld. PenAndTell. Photoscala. DSLRmagazine. Quesabesde. Kroupski. Zoomcamera.

Image samples:
Olympusimage. Dpreview. Robin Wong.

Videos:
Olympus E-M10 II 4K time-lapse video (Dpreview Youtube).
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II studio IS test (Dpreview Youtube).
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II water fountain sample (Dpreview Youtube).
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II panning with IS (Dpreview Youtube).
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Pike Place sample video (Dpreview Youtube).
Olympus E-M10 II design and handling overview (Dpreview Youtube).
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II image stabilization comparison (Dpreview Youtube).
E-M10 Mark II Product Overview (Olympus Youtube)
E-M10 Mark II Commercial (Olympus Youtube)
E-M10 Mark II Product Features (Olympus Youtube)
Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark II Review (Mirrorlessons on Youtube).
Olympus E-M10 Mark II Hands-On Review (Park Cameras on Youtube).

Official press text:
Olympus Global. Dpreview.  Focus Numerique. ePhotozine. SystemKameraBlog. DSLRmagazine. Quesabesde. LeMondeDeLaPhoto. OpenPN.

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Full Olympus E-M10II Press text.

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Preorders:
Black E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK
Silver E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, AmazonDEAmazonUK, WexUK
Black E-M10II with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus, FocusCamera, AmazonDEAmazonUK, WexUK
Silver E-M10II with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympusFocusCamera, AmazonUK, WexUK
Metal Grip ECG-3 for the E-M10II at Amazon, Adorama, BhphotoFocusCamera, WexUK.

OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK II®: THE ADVANCED CAPABILITIES OF OLYMPUS-PIONEERED 5-AXIS IMAGE STABILIZATION NOW AVAILABLE ACROSS THE OM-D LINEUP

Capture Blur-Free, High-Quality Images and Video with a User-Friendly, Elegantly Designed High-Performance Mirrorless Camera

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., August 25, 2015 — Olympus introduces the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, a small, stylish, entry-level camera body with powerful in-body 5-axis image stabilization. As the successor to the Olympus OM-D E-M10, the OM-D E-M10 Mark II combines the award-winning power of the OM-D family, first-class quality of 5-axis image stabilization and an all-new design with improved ergonomics. The Olympus OM-D series brings flawless, professional-quality images and video to photographers of all levels.

Shoot High-Quality Images All the Time
Hailing from the cutting edge technology found in the award-winning Olympus OM-D E-M1 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II, the OM-D E-M10 Mark II’s 5-Axis Voice Coil Motor (VCM) Image Stabilization offers a hassle-free solution to image blur caused by camera shake. With up to four shutter speed steps, it allows for longer exposures and lower ISOs for crisp and clear handheld shots. The traditional 2-axis image stabilization in many DSLRs only compensates for angular shake, while the 5-axis image stabilization in the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II also corrects for rolling blur that affects both low-light shooting and the horizontal and vertical shift blur that can mar macro shots. The combination of the OM-D E-M5 Mark II’s 16-Megapixel Live MOS sensor and TruePic VII image processor maximize the power of 5-axis Image Stabilization to capture sharp images and video without the need for a tripod.

User-Friendly, Elegant Design
The ultra-slim, compact size of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II adds to the camera’s user-friendly design. Not only does the body configuration incorporate the classic style found in Olympus OM-D cameras, but the elegantly machined metal dials, along with the leather textures of the grip, produce a highly sophisticated feel. The prominent thumb grip supports a stable, one-handed hold and reliable, one-handed shooting. Both the dial and button shape and layout have been adjusted for users to easily operate the camera while looking at their subject through the viewfinder.

High-Speed Performance
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II delivers an amazingly fast, class-leading shooting time courtesy of its Touch Autofocus1. With a sequential shooting speed of 8.5 fps — more than twice as fast as comparable DSLRs — short shooting lag time, fast responsiveness and a quick start-up time, users can easily capture split-second movements.

Easy-to-See Electronic Viewfinder
Armed with a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF), the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II makes it easier than ever to shoot in direct sunlight and other situations where it might be difficult to view the monitor. Thanks to 100 percent field of view, users are able to see more of the scene for precise composition. The EVF also boasts a viewfinder magnification rate of 1.23x (35mm equivalent: 0.62x) and uses a high-definition 2.36-million-dot OLED monitor for sharp, clear details. For further shooting accuracy, the new AF Targeting Pad allows the user to keep an eye on the viewfinder while tracing a thumb on the camera’s rear touchscreen to adjust focus point. The E-M10 Mark II also offers a solution for shooters who are more accustomed to optical viewfinders; the Simulated Optical Viewfinder (S-OVF) offers higher dynamic range, more in line with that visible to the naked eye.

Intuitive Video Creation
The OM-D E-M10 Mark II allows users to take advantage of 1080p Full HD Video, intuitive touch interface, variable frame rate and a new CLIPS feature which records short one-, two-, four- or eight-second clips. These clips can then be merged into a final video product in-camera, and then uploaded directly to your favorite social platform using the Olympus OI.Share app.

Creative Shooting
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II comes packed with additional shooting modes, unleashing unlimited creativity.

  • Art Filters: Select one of 14 available Art Filters that match your creative vision. Art Filters can be combined with Art Effects to produce truly inspiring images and video.
  • Photo Story: With five available patterns, Photo Story combines multiple photos into a single image to express the user’s story about a moment in time.
  • Live Composite: Select Live Composite mode to extract and composite the brightest areas from multiple, sequentially shot images to capture thrilling light displays. With the newest version of the OI.Share app for Android and Apple®, you can make adjustments to your settings and monitor the progress of the image as it develops right on your smartphone or tablet.
  • Live Bulb and Live Time: Easily capture moving trails of light with the Live Bulb and Live Time modes for stunning light painting images.
  • 4K Time-Lapse: Capture up to 999 images automatically at an interval of one image every five seconds. The camera will then combine the images into a stunning, high-resolution, 4K file, all in-camera, without the need for additional software.
  • Focus Bracketing: With a touch of the shutter button, multiple shots are taken with slightly different focus depths. Useful for those who shoot macro photography, users can select the image with the focus where they prefer. By using image-editing software that offers an image stacking function, users can produce images with large depth of field even while using wider apertures.
  • Keystone Compensation: Perspective distortion can be corrected in-camera, live, while shooting, with the ability to see your corrected adjustments as you shoot.

Accessories

  • External Grip, ECG-3: A removable grip exclusively for use with the OM-D E-M10 Mark II that enhances the hold and premium feel of the camera. With a one-touch release lever on the bottom of the grip, users can smoothly exchange the battery and memory card without missing a beat.
  • Genuine Leather Strap, CSS-S119L: For added luxury and protection, the genuine leather strap has been treated with water repellent to protect against water damage.

1 According to Olympus research, August 2015.

U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II will be available beginning in early September 2015 in the following configurations:

Estimated Street Price:
Body only, available in Black and Silver
$649.99 (U.S.)
$749.99 (Canada)

Body in Black or Silver with M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42 f3.5-5.6 EZ
$799.99 (U.S.)
$899.99 (Canada)

The External Grip, ECG-3 and Genuine Leather Strap, CSS-S119L, will be available in early September.

Estimated Street Price:

External Grip, ECG-3: $59.99 (U.S. and Canada)
Genuine Leather Strap, CSS-S119L: $79.99® (U.S. and Canada)

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E-M10II first look live stream event promoted by Uniquephoto.

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Uniquephoto is promoting that E-M10II live stream channel on Youtube. They write:

Olympus just announced their brand new OM-D E-M10 Mark II Camera. Join Unique Photo® President Matt Sweetwood and Olympus Tech Specialist Eric Gensel as they take a quick look at the newest features and preview the advanced capabilities, improved design, and overall functionality of Olympus’ latest entry.

The official camera announcement will be at around 5-6am London time.

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(FT5) Full E-M10II specs. Announcement tomorrow (5-6am London time).

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Digicameinfo reports that the new Olympus E-M10II will be announced tomorrow (August 25) in Japan. This means we can expect the official announcement at around 5-6am London time of August 25. And these are the full camera specs.

– 16MP LiveMOS sensor
– Shutter speed is 60 seconds -1/4000 seconds. Quiet mode
– Continuous shooting up to 8.5 frames / sec.
– ISO200-25600 (LOW: 100 or equivalent)
– 5-axis camera shake correction. Correction effect shutter speed four stages
– EVF is 2.36 million dot OLED. Magnification 1.23 times
– Exposure range EV-2 ~ 20
– AF focus point is 81 points. Improved focus rate of C-AF
– LCD monitor three inches movable
– Touch AF Shutter
– AF target pad
– 14 kinds of art filter. Nine of Art Effects
– Photo Story
– Live valve live time
– Live Composite
– 4K time-lapse video
– High speed movie
– Video Full HD 30fps
– Wi-Fi built-in
– Built-in flash. Guide number 5.8
– Battery BLS-50
– Media SDHC / SDXC / UHS-I, II correspondence
– Body is made of metal
– The size of 119.5mm x 83.1mm x 46.7mm
– Weighs 342g (body only). 390g (battery, including memory cards)

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