Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIby Olympus
PROS
- The five-axis image stabilization makes it possible to capture handheld shots at low shutter speeds.
- The High Res shot mode captures 40MP JPEG or 64MP RAW images.
- The E-M5 Mark II introduces a host of improved video features.
CONS
- The slow wakeup time with Quick Sleep enabled can cause a photographer to miss a shot.
- The camera has no 4K video support.
- The E-M Mark II has no built-in flash. Instead it uses a clip-on bounceable flash.
- LIST PRICE$1100
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| Name | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II | X-T10 | Lumix DMC-G7 | Lumix DMC-GX8 |
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Fujifilm | Panasonic | Panasonic |
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| List Price | $1100 | $800 | $800 | $1200 |
The E-M5 Mark II now offers an incredible 5-stops of compensation complete with auto panning detection, with Olympus claiming that handheld …
The E-M5 Mark II now offers an incredible 5-stops of compensation complete with auto panning detection, with Olympus claiming that handheld shutter-speeds as low as 1/4 second are obtainable.
The black-on-silver, (faux) leather-on-metal is nostalgic design, but one that still absolutely works today. For a slightly more modern look…
The black-on-silver, (faux) leather-on-metal is nostalgic design, but one that still absolutely works today. For a slightly more modern look, the Olympus E-M5 Mark II is also available in all-black. It has a retro scent, but a slightly less pungent one.
The new camera brings a small collection of significant upgrades on the original model. For many the most important of these is its ability …
The new camera brings a small collection of significant upgrades on the original model. For many the most important of these is its ability to create 40 million pixel JPEG images or 64Mp raw files automatically in its High Res Shot mode .
Video shooters in particular will be thrilled with some of the changes made in the Olympus E-M5 II.
Video shooters in particular will be thrilled with some of the changes made in the Olympus E-M5 II.
I mostly take photos of landscapes and buildings which aren't going anywhere, and even I found the slow wakeup frustrating...
I mostly take photos of landscapes and buildings which aren't going anywhere, and even I found the slow wakeup frustrating...
...the movie specifications have been significantly boosted but the results are a little underwhelming.
...the movie specifications have been significantly boosted but the results are a little underwhelming.
By default the camera switches between the EVF and rear LCD automatically via an eye sensor. This proved to be a bit troubling in the field.…
By default the camera switches between the EVF and rear LCD automatically via an eye sensor. This proved to be a bit troubling in the field...
As a nice touch, the [external flash] head rotates for more creative choices. We kept it attached at all times, which made the outfit look c…
As a nice touch, the [external flash] head rotates for more creative choices. We kept it attached at all times, which made the outfit look clunky, but it’s the rare camera you’re buying just for looks.
The M5 MII is a candid and street photographer's dream...it was barely noticeable hanging from my shoulder
The M5 MII is a candid and street photographer's dream...it was barely noticeable hanging from my shoulder
...its electronic viewfinder will probably be great for shooting video and unlike Canon and Nikon, offers clean HDMI out.
...its electronic viewfinder will probably be great for shooting video and unlike Canon and Nikon, offers clean HDMI out.
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