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December 2016
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89 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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180 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Nice image quality
Articulating screen
Best-in-class built-in stabilisation for stills and movies
Tough weather-proof body with twin card slots and great ergonomics
Effective continuous AF up to 18fps (electronic) or 10fps (mechanical)
High speed bursts up to 60fps
Including full-res RAW (
Up to 60fps Raw capture
In-body stabilization
Large
Sharp EVF
Vari-angle touch-screen display
High-resolution capture mode
Robust lens system
Weather-sealed body
4K video support
Optional vertical battery grip
Wi-Fi
Excellent image quality
Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance
Fantastic C-AF performance
Incredible burst rates
Even with RAW
4K UHD & Cinema 4K (DCI) video
Clean HDMI
Dual SD card slots
60fps at full resolution – amazing
Great range of pro-quality lenses
Superb image stabilisation
Weather sealing
Autofocus capabilities are fantastic
Pretty good image quality
Nice ergonomics
Incredibly fast
Solid metal build
Wonderful image stabilization
Fast and accurate focusing with moving subjects
Superb stabilisation system
Innovative features
The editors didn't like
Menu organization
Only two dials for manual exposure control
No indication of shots remaining in buffer during burst shooting
Can't playback images while buffer is emptying (but can still shoot)
Auto ISO not available above 6400 ISO nor in Movie manual mode
Autofocus during movies can be hesitant and inconsisten
Expensive
Only one SD slot supports UHS-II
Tracking focus ineffective at top speeds
60fps shooting is limited in duration
Very bright charging LED
Omits built-in flash
Menus still confusing
UHS-II support only on one card slot
No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire
No built-in flash
MFT sensor smaller than rivals
Complex menu and control system
Speed drops to 18fps with focus tracking
Price point
Byzantine menu system
Hefty price tag
Small image sensor
High price
Comparatively small sensor limits scope to restrict depth of field
Abstract: For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system.Whil...
There's no getting around the fact that the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is expensive. Yes, it's Olympus' flagship CSC and built like a tank but the $2299 you'll pay for just the body could get you a Fujifilm X-T2 (also weatherproof, also offering 4K recording) and...
When the E-M1 Mark II development announcement was released at Photokina in September we felt this camera was the most exciting piece of equipment to be announced at the show. And we weren't the only ones, although a poll of readers of the DPReview websit...
Pricey compared to rivals, Dense menu systems, As expensive as some fullframe cameras, or more so
With an expanded AF system, a fully customizable interface, solid video features and higher-res sensor, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is Olympus' most impressive and feature-complete camera yet...
Abstract: The Olympus E-M1 Mark II weighs 1026 grams with the provided substantial neck strap attached. The camera is 13x8.5cm without any flash attached to the shoe. The depth with the provided lens attached is between 15 and 18cm.An A5 book is over 200 pages bu...
Very fast, quick autofocus, articulated touchscreen, image stabilisation is unreal , mechanical and electronic shutter shooting modes , can be customised to the nth degree, ever expanding lens choice, sharp images at low to mid ISO settings
Image quality in low contrast light, limited dynamic range in high contrast light, silent shutter is so discreet that it's easy to forget what shooting mode you're in , it's an expensive purchase
The E-M1 Mark II is not only better than the original model in every way, it's better than most mirrorless in every way too.Principal to its success is the built-in image stabilisation - which is the best sensor-based system we've ever used - and its supe...
Abstract: The camera market has changed significantly in the past few years, and the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II (MSRP $1,999 body-only) is a perfect example of that. It's the top camera from Olympus, with a starting price (body-only) of just under $2,000. Given that...
Great build quality, Very fast performance, Incredible in-body image stabilization, Professional quality 4K video
MFT format won't meet needs of all photographers, Expensive
Yes, if you don't balk at the price and don't need the advantages of a full-frame sensor. For E-M1 shooters, the Mark II represents a significant upgrade, especially if you've been waiting for Olympus to introduce a strong video mode. In that case, it's a...
Published: 2016-11-07, Author: Kevin , review by: techradar.com
Unshakable image stabilization, Bulletproof weather, sealing, Laser, accurate autofocus
Pricey compared to rivals, Dense menu systems, As expensive as some full, frame cameras, or more so
With an expanded AF system, a fully customizable interface, solid video features and higher-res sensor, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is Olympus' most impressive and feature-complete camera yet...
Extraordinary in-body image stabilisation system allows handholding at unprecedented shutter speeds, Class-leading continuous shooting performance, Impressive continuous autofocus and tracking, Superb build quality and handling
Menus and configuration hugely over-complicated, Image quality lags behind APS-C peers, High price compared to its closest rivals
The E-M1 Mark II resembles its predecessor with an essentially identical layoutIts unarguable that the E-M1 Mark II is the best camera Olympus has ever made; indeed, it gives the impression of being the best camera the firm could possibly make given curr...
