Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II body with 12-45mm Pro Lens
Next-generation Olympus engineering has created the Micro Four Thirds camera of the future – today: the new OM-D E-M1 Mark II. An advanced system of innovative technology and features designed to forever change the power of photography.
High-speed performance
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Fast sequential shooting: Experience sequential shooting that surpasses SLR cameras by far. The E-M1 Mark II provides both S-AF and C-AF at an amazing 20.4 high-definition megapixels rich with detail. Thanks to parallel processing, even fast-moving subjects in up to 60fps look clear and sharp.
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Single Autofocus
Choose exactly when sequential shooting should set in with Single AF (S-AF). As long as the AF/AE function is locked in, the E-M1 Mark II will take up to 60fps while you follow any fast-moving subject with the Electronic Viewfinder. All images are captured in full resolution RAW format. -
Continuous Autofocus
Keep shooting carefree with Continuous AF (C-AF). The AF/AE tracking function keeps an eye on the subject at all times to give you up to 18fps whenever you notice that the moment is right All images are captured in full resolution RAW format.
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Pro Capture starts shooting the moment you press the shutter release button down halfway, with a buffer that can be set to capture up to 14 frames in full resolution. The moment the button is pressed down fully, non-stop shooting begins. Because you have the chance to go back in time, by up to 14 frames, you get the exact moment you want to capture without any lag.
Pro Capture
Precision and function
The high-speed autofocus (AF) system built into the E-M1 Mark II has been developed to capture split-second moments with precision. Thanks to a range of advanced features, you have a clear eye on your subject at all times.
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121-point all-cross type
The more the better, especially when it comes to tracking information that’s reliable. That’s why the E-M1 Mark II’s On-Chip Phase Detection AF uses an amazing 121 points in an all-cross type layout. Cross-type sensor (detects vertical/horizontal lines) -
Subject Tracking Cluster Display
Thanks to a cluster of tracking fields shown directly on the monitor, the new Subject Tracking Cluster Display makes it easier than ever to focus on moving subjects in AF tracking.
AF Target mode
The controls for the AF Target mode have been kept to a minimum – just four key options and single-action button – to make it easier and quicker to get the precise results professionals expect.
Mobility and reliability
When documenting the next project or travelling through outstanding landscapes, the
E-M1 Mark II will keep you capturing great shots in comfort. It has the light weight, weatherproof construction and advanced battery perfect for any photo assignment.
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Compact size
Even with the super-telephoto M.ZUIKO Pro lens attached, the E-M1 Mark II is more compact and lightweight than DSLR cameras to provide easy hand-held shooting with more freedom. -
Long-lasting battery
Don’t miss getting that special shot. The new Li-Ion battery enables more shots on the E-M1 Mark II, with significantly less charging time. A percentage display lets you keep track of the remaining power.
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A clever system of seals makes the E-M1 Mark II splashproof, dustproof and freezeproof down to –10°C. So you can keep shooting in any weather and any environment.
Robust construction
Excellent image quality
The E-M1 Mark II is a true powerhouse of technology. Wrapped in the compact camera is a new 20M Live MOS sensor and the latest TruePic VIII image processor, made with renowned OLYMPUS engineering. These are rounded out with features for cinema-like, clear stills and videos alike.
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20.4M Live MOS sensor and 50M High Res
This new high-speed, low-consumption sensor boosts pixel optics to deliver rich gradations and improved image quality, also for high-sensitivity shooting. This is complemented by the anti-reflective AR Coating to reduce flaring and ghosting directly on the sensor. For even higher resolution, there’s 50M High Res Shot: eight shots are combined to generate a single high-res photo equal to 50M. -
5-Axis Image Stabilisation
Re-developed exclusively for the E-M1 Mark II, the image stabilisation mechanism provides up to 6.5 shutter speed steps of correction* performance for reliable camera-shake compensation. This revolutionary IS system is now the perfect match for E-M1 Mark II’s video capabilities and makes the E-M1 Mark II ideal for handheld shooting in any lighting as well as handheld filmmaking.
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TruePic VIII image processor
The E-M1 Mark II is also equipped with this new image processor, employing a double quad-core system and dedicated AF processing. Together with the 20M Live MOS sensor, they provide the power behind the thrilling autofocus speed and image quality. -
OM-D Movie 4K recording
Compatible with 4K (3840 x 2160) and C4K (4096 x 2160), the E-M1 Mark II is also ideal for authentic movie production. With an option of a 30P or 24P frame rate, with a max bit rate of 237Mbps, you are able to record in the digital cinema standard for 4K.
Fulfilling Features
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Slient Shutter mode
Shutter noise and all electronic sounds can now be shut off to deliver completely silent shooting. This enables you to capture wildlife such as birds without making a sound. -
Live Composite and Live Bulb modes
Shoot beautiful night-time and low-light compositions with the Live Composite and Live Bulb modes. You can see the image build up on the LCD as the picture is taken – giving you full freedom of exposure adjustment. -
Focus Bracketing and Stacking
Especially useful for macro shooting, this feature lets you take several photos of the subject and then stack them to create a single image with edge-to-edge clarity. -
OLYMPUS Capture
OLYMPUS Capture has been developed to provide seamless tethered shooting for professionals. Your photos are easily transmitted via the all-new USB 3.0 Type C port from the E-M1 Mark II to your PC or Mac.
12-45mm Pro Lens
The world's most compact and lightweight zoom lens that rivals the portability of premium prime lenses. Covering a 35mm equivalent focal length of a wide-angle 24mm to 90mm, this new lens from Olympus is a versatile and high speed, ready for almost any subject.
Multiple Shooting Scenarios
From wide-angle landscape and architectural photography to intense macro shooting thanks to a maximum magnification of 0.25x (0.5x 35mm equivalent). At the wide-angle end the minimum focus distance is 12cm and 23cm at the telephoto end. It's also possible to take advantage of Focus Stacking, which generates a single image on the camera with incredible focus from the foreground to the background.
Combine Stills and Video
Thanks to the fixed aperture across the entire focal length, it's easy to control the correct exposure when zooming for stills and when recording video.
Click here to find out more about the lens in detail
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Specifications
Type
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Body material
Magnesium alloy body
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Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Image Sensor
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Type
4/3'' Live MOS sensor
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Effective pixels
20.4 Megapixels
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Filter array
Primary colour filter (RGB)
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Aspect ratio & area
4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
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Full resolution
21.8 Megapixels
Engine
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Type
TruePic VIII
Filter
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Dust reduction filter
Supersonic Wave Filter
Viewfinder
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Type
Electronical Viewfinder
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Pixel number
2.360K dots
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Diopter adjustment
Yes; ‑4.0 ‑ +2.0 diopters / built‑in type
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Field of view
Approx. 100%
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Magnification
Max. 1.48x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at ‑1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style)
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Eye point
21mm at ‑1 dioptre from eyepiece lens
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Style
3 styles selectable
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Displayed information
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- Aperture value
- Shutter speed
- AF frame (super impose)
- AF confirmation mark
- AF lock
- Auto bracket
- Battery check
- Exposure compensation indicator
- Exposure compensation value indicator
- Exposure level indicator
- Exposure mode
- Flash
- FP flash
- IS activating mode
- Metering mode
- Number of storable sequential pictures
- White balance
- Level Gauge
- Highlight & Shadow
- Live Pre-view function
- Histogram
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Brightness adjustment
Adaptive Brightness Technology / Manual settings: +/‑ 7 levels
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Correction of colour temperature
+/‑ 7 levels
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S-OVF
Expands the Live View dynamic range
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*Available in the EVF when in P, A, S and M modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF.
Live View
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Displayed information
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- Aperture
- Shutter speed
- Auto bracket
- AE lock
- Focus mode
- Shooting mode
- Battery check
- IS activating mode
- Face / Eye detection mode
- Record mode
- ISO
- Sequential shooting mode
- White Balance
- Metering mode
- Exposure compensation value
- AF frame display
- AF confirmation mark
- Shooting information
- Spot metering area
- Super FP
- Flash status
- Touch Panel Condition
- Focal length
- Flash mode
- Histogram
- Level Gauge
- Highlight & Shadow
- Focus peaking
- Number of storable pictures
- Custom
- Face detection
- Flash intensity
- WiFi
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Field of view
Approx. 100%
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Magnification levels
3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x
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Dynamic range expansion
When in HDR1 or HDR2
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Display modes
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- Comparison
- Grid (4 types)
- Grid
- Histogram
- Level Gauge
- Magnified View
- Standard information
- Off
Image Stabiliser
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Type
Sensor shift
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Modes
Five‑dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic
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Effective Compensation Range
Up to 5.5 EV steps ((CIPA))
Focusing System
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Method
TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system
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Focus areas
121 points * / All target, Group target (9‑areas or 5‑areas), Single target
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800 points / Manual selection in Magnified View Mode
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* All cross type
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AF lock
Yes; Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised)
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Modes
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- Manual focus
- Preset MF*
- Single AF
- Continuous AF
- Single AF + MF
- AF Tracking
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* Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used.
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AF illuminator
Yes
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Full time AF
Yes
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Manual focus
Yes; With enlarged focusing area or focus peaking
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Face Detection extension
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- Eye Detect AF: Off
- Left side priority
- Near side priority
- Right side priority
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Predictive AF
Yes
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AF tracking
Yes; Available in continuous AF mode
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Focus peaking
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Colour selection
White, black, red, yellow
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Intensity
High / Normal / Low
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Back light effect
On / Off
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Focus Bracketing Mode
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Number of images
3 - 999shots
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Step size
10levels
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Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses
Exposure System
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Modes
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- Programme automatic
- Aperture priority
- Shutter priority
- Manual
- Bulb
- Time
- Movie
- HDR
- My Mode
- Custom shooting
- Custom 1
- Custom 2
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Exposure compensation
+/‑ 5 EV (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
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Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV.
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Exposure bracketing
2 / 3 / 5 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps)
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7 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps)
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ISO bracketing
3 frames (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
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AE lock
Yes
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My Mode
4 settings storable
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Enhancement function
Digital Shift (horizontal and vertical compensation can be performed simultaneously)
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Shadow Adjustment Technology
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HDR bracketing
3 / 5 frames (+/‑ 2 / 3 EV steps)
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7 frames (+/‑ 2 EV steps)
Multi-Exposure
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Max. number of frames
2 frames (shooting)
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3 frames (editing)
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Auto gain control
Yes
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Frame assistance
Live View
Light Metering
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Method
TTL open aperture light metering
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Zones
324 zones Multi‑pattern Sensing System
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Detection range
‑2 ‑ 20 EV (17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
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Modes
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- ESP light metering
- Spot metering
- Centre weighted metering
- Highlight
- Shadow
Art Filter
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Modes
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- Pop Art
- Soft Focus
- Pale & Light Colour
- Light Tone
- Grainy Film
- Pin Hole
- Diorama
- Cross Process
- Dramatic Tone
- Gentle Sepia
- Key Line
- Water colour
- Vintage
- Partial Colour*
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Variation / Effect
Available
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Art Filter bracketing
Art Filters selectable
Sensitivity
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Auto
(customisable, default ISO LOW ‑ 6400)
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Manual
ISO LOW ‑ 25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
Shutter
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Shutter type
Computerised focal‑plane shutter
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Self timer
2s / 12s / Custom
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Durability
200000shots
Shutter Speeds
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Shutter speed range
1/8000 ‑ 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
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Bulb mode
Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
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High res shot
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Shutter type
Electronic shutter
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Shutter speed
1/8000 ‑ 8s
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Start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
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Resolution
JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 10368 x 7776
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Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
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Available in P/A/S/M mode
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Anti shock mode
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Shutter type
Electronic first curtain shutter
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Shutter speed
1/320* ‑ 60s
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Start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s
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* For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected.
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Silent mode
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Shutter type
Electronic shutter
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Shutter speed
1/32000 ‑ 60s
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Start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
White Balance
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AUTO WB system
Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
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Manual White balance (One-Touch)
Yes
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White balance bracketing
3 frames / +/‑ 2, 4, 6 mired steps
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One-touch white balance
4 custom settings can be registered
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Custom WB
1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K ‑ 14000K)
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Preset values
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- Tungsten
- Flourescent 1
- Sunlight
- Flash
- Overcast
- Shade
- Underwater
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Auto Flash adjustment
Off / Auto WB / Flash
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Keep warm colour
On / Off
Sequence Shooting
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Speed (H)
Approx. 15fps
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Speed (L)
10fps ‑
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Silent mode
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Speed (H)
Approx. 60fps
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Speed (L)
Approx. 18fps
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Pro Capture mode
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Speed (H)
Approx. 60fps
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Speed (L)
Approx. 18fps
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Pre-shutter Frames
0 - 14frames (recorded by half release prior to full release)
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Frame count limiter
1- 99frames / Off (unlimited frames) (incl. pre‑shutter frames)
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Conditions
Memory card: TOSHIBA SDHC UHS‑II R95 W90 EXCERIA™
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When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑40mm f2.8 Pro
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Maximum sequential shooting speed may be affected by several factors including lens used, brightness, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO setting.
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When ISO is 8000 or above, 30 fps becomes the maximum sequential shooting speed. The actual shooting speed may become slower than the set shooting speed by a few frames per second. When using ISO Bracketing, performance will be affected at ISO 2000 or above.
Image Processing
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Colour space
sRGB / AdobeRGB
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Sharpness + Contrast
5 levels
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Contrast
5 levels
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Saturation
5 levels
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Black & White filter
Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
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Black & White toning
Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
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Picture mode
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Gradation
4levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
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Engine
TruePic VIII
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Art Filter bracketing
Available
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Tele converter effect
2x
Internal Flash
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Modes
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- AUTO
- Manual
- Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
- Red-eye reduction
- Slow synchronisation with red-eye reduction
- Slow synchronisation
- Slow synchronisation 2nd curtain
- Fill-in
- Off
- TTL-Auto
- FP Manual
- FP TTL Auto
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Type
Detachable flash with bounce capability (bundled)
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Flash compensation
+/‑ 3 EV / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
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Guide number
12.9 (ISO 200)
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X-sync speed
1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode)
External Flash Control
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X-sync speed
1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode)
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Type
TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
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Modes
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- Auto
- Red-eye reduction
- Slow synchronisation
- 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation
- Fill-in for exclusive flash
- Manual
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Intensity
+/‑ 3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
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Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash.
Wireless Flash Control
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Number of channels
4 channels
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Compatible external flash
FL‑36R, FL‑50R, FL‑300R, FL‑600R, FL‑900R, STF‑8
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Control method
Triggered and controlled by bundled flash
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Group setting
4 groups
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Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.
Monitor
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Monitor type
Vari‑angle LCD ‑ Touch Panel
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Monitor size
7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2)
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Resolution
1037K dots
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Brightness adjustment
+/‑ 7 levels
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Colour balance
+/‑ 7 levels Vivid (default) / Natural
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Touch Control fucntions
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- AF area enlargement
- AF area selection
- Art Filter
- Enlargement
- Enlargement playback
- Frame forward/backward
- Live Guide
- Scene Modes
- Shooting mode
- Shutter release
- Super Control Panel
- Wifi connection
Level Gauge
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Detection
2‑axis
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Display
Rear display and viewfinder
Super Control Panel
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Displayed information
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- Battery indicator
- Record mode
- Shutter speed
- Aperture value
- Exposure compensation indicator
- ISO
- AE bracketing
- AF frame
- Focus mode
- AEL notification
- Face detection
- Number of storable frames
- Metering mode
- Exposure mode
- Exposure level view
- Flash compensation value
- Colour space
- Gradation
- Colour saturation compensation value
- Sharpness compensation value
- Contrast compensation value
- White balance
- White balance compensation value
- Noise reduction
- Flash mode
- Drive mode
- Internal temperature warning
- Histogram
Recording Formats
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RAW
12bit
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RAW & JPEG
Yes; parallel recording
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JPEG
Yes
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Aspect ratio
4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4
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MPO (3D)
Yes
Image Size
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RAW
5184 x 3888 compressed
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5184 x 3888 Fine (compression: 1/4)
Still Image Recording
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EXIF
2.3
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DCF
Yes
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RAW
Yes
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Dual SD card settings
Standard, Auto Switch, Dual Independent, Dual Same
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When two cards are inserted, card to be saved on to or to be viewed can be designated.
Movie Recording System
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Recording format
MOV(MPEG‑4AVC/H.264), AVI(Motion JPEG)
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Time code
Rec run / Free run
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Drop frame / Non‑drop frame
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Image Stabilisation Mode
Yes; Sensor shift
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M‑IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS)
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M‑IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS)
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4K Movie quality
4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 24p / IPB (approx. 237 Mbps)
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3840 x 2160 (4K) / 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB (approx. 102 Mbps)
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HD Movie quality
Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL‑I(A‑I), IPB(SF, F, N) (MOV)
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Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 60p, 50p / IPB(SF, F, N) (MOV)
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HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL‑I(A‑I), IPB(SF, F, N) (MOV)
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ALL‑I: ~ 202 Mbps
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FullHD IPB (SF: ~52Mbps, F: ~30Mbps)
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HD IPB (SF: ~26Mbps, F: ~14Mbps, N: ~10Mbps)
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HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 30p (MOV)
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Movie quality
640 x 480 / 30p (AVI Motion JPEG®)
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Maximum Recording Time
29min (MOV)
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14min (SD) / 7min (HD) (AVI Motion JPEG®)*
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Max. file size
4GB (AVCHD)
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2GB (Motion‑JPEG)
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Exposure Modes
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- Aperture priority
- Art Filter
- Manual
- Programme automatic
- Shutter priority
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* Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter
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Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting
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UHS‑II or UHS‑I U3 card is recommended for ALL‑I shooting
Movie Specialties
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Time lapse
4k, 1080p, 720p (AVI Motion JPEG®)
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Fast motion
Yes
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Slow motion
Yes
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Movie clips
1, 2, 4, 8s
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(Extension up to 16s by pressing record button before clip ends.)
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Movie effects
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- Multi shot echo
- One shot echo
- Art fade
- One push tele-converter
- Old Film
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Art Filter
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- Cross Process
- Diorama
- Dramatic Tone
- Gentle Sepia
- Grainy Film
- Key Line
- Light Tone
- Pale & Light Colour
- Pin Hole
- Pop Art
- Soft Focus
- Vintage
- Partial Colour*
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* 18 colours selectable
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Frame rate limited to 30fps or lower
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HDMI Live View
Yes (GUI* is shown on connetced device only and peaking is not available)
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* GUI can be hidden for recording on external drive under following condition. Movie type: YCbCr 4:2:2 / Frame rate: as set / Sound: no
Sound Recording System
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Internal microphone
Stereo
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Recording format
Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format Base
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Image footage
30s
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Speaker
Yes
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Microphone functions
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- Wind Noise Reduction
- Recording Volume
- Volume limiter
- Audio Dubbing
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Linking Olympus PCM Recorders
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Functions
Slate Tone / Synchronised Audio Rec‑Movie Rec
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Compatible with: LS‑100
View Images
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Modes
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- Index
- Calendar
- Zoom
- Slide show
- Movie
- Single
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Light box
Yes
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Histogram in playback mode
Yes
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Shooting information
Off / On
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Highlight/Shadow point warning
Yes
Erase / Protect / Copy Function
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Erase modes
Single, All, Selected
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Image protect mode
Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
Image Editing
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Editing functions
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- RAW data edit
- Red-eye reduction
- Sepia
- Black & White
- Resize
- Correction of saturation
- Correction of brightness
- Correction of colour balance
- Shadow Adjustment
- Trimming
- e-Portrait
- Aspect ratio
Menu
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Menu languages in camera
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian
Customisation Options
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Fn Button
Yes
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My Mode
4 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.)
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Factory reset
Full / Basic
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Programmable button
Yes
Interface
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Media
SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS‑I, UHS‑II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS‑II or UHS‑I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL‑I shooting.
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Slot1: UHS‑I, II compatible; Slot2: UHS‑I compatible
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HDMI™
Yes; Micro connector (Type D) *
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USB 2.0 High Speed
Yes
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USB 3
Type C
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Wireless connectivity
WiFi
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* "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High‑Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Tethered control
Yes
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Microphone jack
3.5 ø mm mini‑jack
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Earphone jack
3.5 ø mm mini‑jack
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Synchro socket
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Wi-Fi Functions
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Easy Connection
QR code setting
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Wireless Shooting
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- Live View
- Power off
- Rec View
- Self timer
- Touch AF & Shutter
- P/A/S/M exposure modes
- Bulb mode
- Zoom
- Movie recording
- Live Composite
- Short movie
Power Supply
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Battery
BLH‑1 Lithium‑Ion Battery
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Sleep mode
1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable.
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DC-input
AC‑5
Environment
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Temperature
‑10 ‑ 40°C Operating temperature / ‑20 ‑ 60°C storage temperature
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Humidity
30 ‑ 90% operation humidity / 10 ‑ 90% storage humidity