The Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II is the successor to the extremely popular OM-D E-M1. It sports a number of advanced features such as on-sensor phase detection AF, 60fps burst speeds with focus locked or 18fps with C-AF, 5-axis in-body stabilisation with Sync IS compatibility, 4K video at 30fps, High Res Shot and full weather-sealing against dust, moisture and cold temperatures. It has a 20MP sensor and is compatible with E-system DSLR lenses via an adapter.
- Announcement date: September 2016
- Release date: December 2016
The first section of this article features a selection of sample images we’ve taken with the OM-D E-M1 mark II for our reviews and comparisons. In the second section, you will find a selection of sample SOOC JPG and RAW files to download. We hope you enjoy browsing through them!
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The following gallery consists of twelve Olympus OM-D E-M1 II sample RAW images, all of which were edited in Lightroom and exported as JPGs. Each image is accompanied by information about the shutter speed, aperture, ISO value, and lens used.
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SOOC JPG and RAW Samples to Download
The following is a small selection of unedited SOOC JPG and RAW samples for you to download and experiment with. (Note that Olympus RAW files are called ORF.)
- E-M1 II straight out-of-camera JPGs
- E-M1 II RAW samples (low light and dynamic range)
Olympus OM-D E-M1 II Comparisons
If you’re curious to find out more about the capabilities of the OM-D E-M1 mark II and how it compares to similar models on the market, we invite you to take a look at the following comparisons.
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 vs E-M1 II – The complete comparison
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 II vs E-M1X – The 10 main differences
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 – The complete comparison
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 II vs Fujifilm X-T2 – The complete comparison
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH5 – Five aspects analysed
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About The Author
Heather Broster
Heather Broster co-founded Mirrorless Comparison and has produced several reviews and comparisons for the website as well as our YouTube channel. A passionate photographer since her 14th birthday, she loves macro, butterflies, instant cameras and taking pictures of people at events.