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The Olympus OM-D E-M1 II is a mirrorless camera with 4/3 (2.0x) sensor and 20 megapixels manufactured from 2016 to 2020 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 64 - 25600 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 18 FPS x 77 RAW, 105 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1740 €;
90 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10
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Pros: Everything you need to make photography a joy.
Cons: No disadvantages if you know how to use it in deep settings and can use the capabilities of lenses.
Opinion: Excellent quality of photos, photos have a "soul", they can convey mood and emotions, and this is the most important thing in photography. It is a camera for a photographer whose passion is photography. In my opinion, the best Olympus camera, and perhaps the best camera in general. Every time I take pictures with it, I can't wait to see what will surprise me again.
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Opinion:Socket used as a third body (in addition to two OM-1), having had for many years the first E-M1 series, the Mk II is much better. The 20 megapixels are perfect compared to the previous 16 and also many functions are improved. Like all E-M1 series, the menu is a bit cumbersome compared to competitors of other brands but reflects all the parameters of a professional body. Used wild with the M. Zuiko 75-300 II or the M. Zuiko 100-400 it works well with a fairly high-performance static AF (maybe the E-M1 Mk III is a bit better) but the E-M1 Mk II does its job well. It does well even in dynamic AF-C although it is necessary to configure and choose well the focus areas for the subject we are photographing and much depends on the type of lens we are using. In conclusion, the E-M1 Mk II is still an excellent choice for those who want to enter the world of micro 4/3 and in the used there are excellent opportunities at very attractive prices.
Opinion:I avoid the technical part of the product because others have already done it before me. I will limit myself to saying my impressions in a simple, down-to-earth way... Recently purchased, it was a model that I wanted to buy a few years ago. It's not my first Olympus, in fact I have too many! What I noticed immediately is the difference in size and structure compared to the EM1 first version that I love and still use with satisfaction. This version instead, combined with the 1240 pro, I find that it is perfect, balanced and not too heavy, certainly with the shoulder strap hanging around the neck, after a while I feel the weight but it does not bother me like the Nikon that I have heavy as irons! The battery is much bigger than the EM1 first version and in my opinion, despite this, it lasts less, perhaps because of the infinite functions available. Not that there is an abyss of difference between the Em1 battery and the EM1 MKII battery, but I noticed it a little. I solved the doubt of running out of battery if I'm working, ops photographing, buying a Patona Protect V1 battery. As I said, combined with the 12-40 pro, it churns out beautiful photographs that hardly need to be further processed. Let's say that in principle, all Olympus have this ability not to need to be post-produced, unless one is a donkey and totally wrong settings during shooting. I bought it on Amazon on the occasion of an interesting discount and it was worth it. Now there are other versions available since she came out in 2016, however in my opinion, she is still a machine that knows her business and has nothing to envy to those after or even to other brands. I recommend it with your eyes closed!
Pros:the various computational modes, robust, excellent ergonomics, stabilization and extremely customizable menus
Cons:extremely customizable menus and all the problems of a small sensor
Opinion:a fantastic, light, handy, relatively small camera (even if a monster compared to the other m4/3) with some proposals from the software side really useful (such as the various composites that allow you to approach night photography or light painting even if novice) reaction time and excellent shutter speed. The biggest problems are related to the menu: really wide and widely customizable, sometimes TOO customizable (I dedicated the first two weeks with the machine to the setting) that could make newbies anxious. And those related, of course, to the size of the sensor. Such a small sensor unfortunately goes badly with wide angles (given the crop of 2), with low light and high iso the noise is quite present and the definition of distant objects is rather poor.
Pros:Tank construction, tropicalization with IPX1 certification, functionality, autofocus, High Resolution shooting, stabilization, custom customizable, sensor, detail and color rendering, dimensions and weights
Cons:Messed up menu, touchscreen not fully active, AF not always great in some situations, tracking with AF-C, yield over 6400 ISO, viewfinder a little uncomfortable for those who wear glasses
Opinion:There is a lot to say about this machine but I try to summarize starting immediately from the cons: The menu is MESSED UP not only for the dated graphics but also for the impossibility of being able to use the touchscreen and for the arrangement of some functions and names (you have to dig deeply), the AF in some situations shows its limits from the point of view of reliability (tracking with AF-C is not the best), the yield over 6400 ISO leaves something to be desired but it is a detail that on such dense and small sensors you already know right away, the viewfinder turns out to be a bit uncomfortable for those who wear glasses because the eyepiece does not cover the whole lens but setting the style of the viewfinder to "Style 2" and sacrificing the corners you can still use it normally. After the cons we move on to the actual opinion: Built like a tank and IPX1 certified immediately transmits the situation of having a serious product in hand and built to last, giving a great feeling of solidity and without games that combined with the excellent grip guarantee not only a firm grip but also great reliability thanks to the shutter guaranteed for 200000 shots. The sensor is a Sony Live MOS 20 megapixel without a low-pass filter so it guarantees greater detail at the expense of a greater moiré effect and you can immediately notice it in RAW: clear details, very pleasant colors, clearly visible contrasts, excellent rendering up to 1600 ISO with a more accentuated noise towards 3200-6400 ISO. The Hi-Res shooting function is a real délicatesse since it allows you to get an 80 megapixel photo with a clear reduction in noise and a tremendous increase in detail. The stabilization in the body I must say that it is effective enough to be able to go down even close to the second freehand but we must not expect miracles, while the great customization of the keys really allows us to shape it to our liking to avoid entering the chaotic menu every time. The autonomy I must say is good but I always recommend bringing at least one spare battery with you. For the rest it can be said that it is a machine complete with everything that an amateur photographer needs!
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