Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Camera

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The OM-D E-M5 Mark II takes the popular E-M5 camera to the next level. Featuring improvements seen in the high end E-M1 - like the 2x2 lever switch, an improved processor and tweaks to improve performance on the tried and true micro four thirds sensor this camera packs a punch in its compact, weather proof body.

Stepping up into the video realm, Olympus has significantly increased the capabilities of the E-M5 Mark II with further improved image stabilization, and with the introduction of several different video frame rates and higher video bitrates for better video quality.

Paired with the numerous micro four-thirds lenses available this new camera is sure to excite current and new OM-D users and continue to grow this great line of cameras.

E-M5 Mark II Camera Review:

Read our full Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II review to learn more about the camera features and why we love it for underwater photography.

Underwater Housing Options:

• Nauticam EM5 Mark II Housing
• Olympus EM5 Mark II Housing
• Ikelite EM5 Mark II Housing
• Sea & Sea EM5 Mark II Housing

Lens Recommendations for Underwater:

• Olympus 60mm Macro - fast focusing and stunning macro
• Panasonic 8mm Fisheye - perfect wide angle option for reefs, wrecks, and close focus wide angle
• Olympus 9-18mm Wide Angle - great for pelagics, and wide angle when you do not want the wide fisheye view. Zoom offers more flexibility if you can't get right up close to your subject.
• Olympus 12-50mm - a good mid-range zoom option. Offers built in macro mode that is compatible with the Nauticam housing

Read our Micro Four Thirds Lens Guide for Underwater

OM-D E-M5 Mark II Image Stabilization:

The E-M5 Mark II utilizes the most advanced In-Body IS unit in its class. Employing updated gyro sensors for a full 5 exposure steps of compensation, the E-M5 Mark II delivers sharp clear still images in low light or steady HD video when your capturing movies.

• Built-in 5-axis* sensor-shift image stabilization for movie and still photos
• *yaw/pitch/roll/vertical shift/horizontal shift
• 4 modes (S-I.S.AUTO, S-I.S.1, S-I.S.2, S-I.S.3), OFF
• Live View image stabilization - Activation by half-pressing shutter button or enlarging view
• Focal length setting - Yes
• Stabilization performance - 5.0 EV*
  • *Based on CIPA measurement conditions.
• Lens IS priority - Yes*
  • When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ (focal length=50mm (35mm equivalent with 100mm))

Rugged and Weather Proof:

A durable rugged magnesium alloy construction body won’t let you down in harshest of environments or during the toughest assignments. The most effective dust reduction system in the industry lets you change lenses in dusty locations without worry.

Camera Specs:

Getting stunning results with your photography is easy with the E-M5 Mark II. A high-speed 16MP sensor and TruePic VII processing engine deliver accurate reproduction of color, contrast and fine subject details. Options like “aspect ratio” choices and 40 mega-pixel high resolution shot give you the flexibility to incorporate your creative vision into your photography

Sensor:

• 4/3 Live MOS Sensor
• Number of effective pixels: Approx. 16.1 million pixels
• Total number of pixels: Approx. 17.2 million pixels
• Aspect ratio: 1.33 (4:3)

Video Recording:

• Recording format - DCF, DPOF compatible / Exif, PRINT Image Matching III, MPO compatible
• File format - RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still)
• Recording image size
  • RAW: 4608 x 3456 pixels
  • JPEG: 4608 x 3456 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
• File size
  • RAW: 4608(H)x3456(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 17MB
  • Set1(LF): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 7.5MB
  • Set2(LN): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 3.5MB
  • Set3(MN): 3200(H)x2400(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.7MB
  • Set4(SN): 1280(H)x960(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB

Recording Format:

• MOV(MPEG-4AVC/v) , AVI(Motion JPEG)
• Mode / frame rate / compression method
• MOV:
  • 1920x1080 (FHD) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB (SF,F,N)
  • 1920x1080 (FHD) / 60p, 50p / IPB (SF, F, N)
  • 1280x720 (HD) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB (SF,F,N)
  • *60p: 59.94fps, 50p: 50.00fps, 30p: 29.97fps, 25p: 25.00fps, 24p: 23.98fps
  • *FHD ALL-I (A-I： approx. 77Mbps)
  • *FHD IPB (SF: approx. 52Mbps, F: approx. 30Mbps, N: approx. 18Mbps
  • AVI:
  • 1280x720 (HD) / 30p
  • 640x480 (SD) / 30p
  • *Frame rates may drop when particular Art Filters and Movie Effect are used
  • *Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for shooting movies
  • *UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting.
• Maximum recording time - MOV: Approx 29 min

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