Olympus launches weather-proof OM-D E-M5 Mark II in Singapore

Check out the latest Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II interchangeable lens camera that has not 2 or 3 but 5-axis image stabilization system. It will be available in two colours, Black & Silver, from 12 February 2015 at all authorized Olympus retailers. However, there is no retail price yet.

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Before you dive into the Press Release, here are the feature highlights that you might be interested

Feature Highlights

  1. 5-Axis in-body VCM IS system providing up to 5 steps of stability
  2. Splash, Dust & Freeze-proof
  3. OM-D Movie – stable and smooth cinema quality video
  4. Full HD 24/25/30/60P with All-I and IPB modes (max. 77/52Mbps approx.)
  5. World’s first 40-Megapixel Hi Res Shot using sensor shift technology
  6. 1.04 megapixel touch-sensitive vari-angle LCD
  7. 1/8000th sec. shutter speed (1/16,000th sec. electronic)
  8. Improved FAST-AF with 81 focus points
  9. 2.36 megapixel Electronic Viewfinder (100%;1.48X)
  10. Touch AF and movie touch controls
  11. 16 Megapixel LiveMOS image sensor
  12. 11 frames per second sequential shooting
  13. Live Art Filters and Creative Control
  14. Wi-Fi remote control and transfer via iOS and Android apps
  15. Metal alloy chassis

Here is the Press Release

Press Release

Award-winning OM-D E-M5 gains new successor in the OM-D E-M5 Mark II, featuring the world’s most advanced* 5-axis stabilisation system, bringing unparalleled freedom to handheld photography and film making.

New weather-proof OM-D brings 5 steps of anti-shake and cinematic quality movie stabilisation. Sensor-shift technology captures 40 megapixel high resolution photos, bringing about a breakthough in mirrorless imaging technology.

Singapore – 5th February 2015 – Olympus Imaging is pleased to announce the new OM-D E-M5 Mark II interchangeable lens camera that has the world’s most advanced* 5-axis image stabilisation system.

The new 16-megapixel OM-D E-M5 Mark II symbolises photographic freedom with its in-body 5-axis Image Stabilisation with up to five steps of image stabilisation, cinematic quality “OM-D Movie” stabilised video recording, and reliable splash and dust-proofing. The unique Hi Res Shot mode is a world’s first for mirrorless cameras, using advanced sensor-shifting technology (previously available only on a selected medium-format camera) to capture 40-megapixel resolution quality photos that rivals those captured with a 35mm full-frame camera.

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With the majority of the world’s photographs taken with cameras hand-held, the image stabilisation system has arguably become the basis of real world image quality, system mobility, and imaging possibilities. The original OM-D E-M5 introduced the first ever 5-Axis Image Stabilisation (IS) system to the interchangeable lens camera (ILC) market in 2012. With the new E-M5 Mark II, Olympus takes IS performance and imaging freedom to a new level by providing the photographer with up to *five steps of built-in stability. This high-performance technology lets you confidently embrace the world of natural light photography, empowers you to shoot sports, macro, and wildlife photos with telephoto lenses without a tripod.

The Movie IS system in the E-M5 Mark II has been engineered to provide ‘pro cinema’ quality stability generally possible with professional gyro-stabilised external rigs. This exciting new movie IS capability completely transforms ‘run-and-gun’ filmmaking by letting you create camera movements that typically require slider, dolly or jib accessories, with just the camera in hand. It is so effective that you can even record stable dynamic action footages when you’re running and recording with the camera in hand. Pan-sequences are super smooth due to the sophisticated blend of hybrid-stabilisation with optimised acceleration and deceleration algorithms. The E-M5 Mark II’s superb video IS ability makes high-quality filmmaking much easier to achieve for users new to video. Video is recorded at Full HD resolution with a choice of 24, 25, 30 and 60P frame rates. All-Intra and IPB recording modes can be selected with (approximate) maximum bitrates of 77Mbps and 52Mbps respectively. Sound monitoring is also possible when the optional HLD-8 accessory grip is attached.

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Olympus’ advanced research into image stabilisation also introduces another world’s first to the consumer DSLR/Mirrorless ILC market. The E-M5 Mark II’s “Hi Res Shot” mode captures composited 40 megapixel ‘full-frame sensor’ quality pictures by using the camera’s Voice Coil Motor (VCM) driven IS mechanism to systematically shift the image sensor by half a pixel’s width as it takes 8 shots in sequence. The resulting image composites have extraordinary colour and clarity as moiré and colour aberrations are completely minimised. This special high-resolution shooting mode is intended for the photography of static subjects such as studio product commercials, still lives, architecture, and landscape scenes, with the camera mounted on a tripod.

The E-M5 Mark II’s low-profile styling and design pay homage to the clean and elegant lines of the legendary OM-1 and OM-4 film SLR cameras. Its top control layout is organised with tactile knobs, dials and buttons that are ergonomically positioned; enabling you to change exposure and other key camera settings without having to take your eye away from the viewfinder. Built with a metal alloy chassis that is splash, dust and freeze-proof, the E-M5 Mark II has reliability that you can count on in almost all weather and climate conditions. Clear composition is provided by a large, high-speed 2.36-megapixel electronic viewfinder with a high 1.48x magnification. Its flip and swivel Vari-angle LiveView LCD with 1.04-megapixel resolution provides compositional flexibility for stills and video. The new ‘Silent’ shooting mode utilises electronic shutter with a 1/16000thsec top shutter speed that freezes the fastest action. ‘Quick Sleep’ power management mode enables battery life of up to 750 shots.

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Launched simultaneously with the E-M5 Mark II is the new kit lens, the weather-proof Olympus M.Zuiko 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 II super-zoom lens. This compact and lightweight 10.7x zoom lens combines with the E-M5 Mark II to become a mobile, high-performance camera ideal for photography of all occasions. As a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) standard system interchangeable lens camera, the E-M5 Mark II can be used with more than fifty different MFT lenses from seven different lens brands. With the advanced 5-Axis VCM IS system built into the camera body, every lens used with the E-M5 Mark II benefits from image stabilisation.

The OM-D E-M5 Mark II: Designed to set you free.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II will be available in two colours – Black & Silver. The OM-D E-M5 Mark II will be available from 12 February 2015 at all authorized Olympus retailers. From 12 February to 8 March 2015, with every purchase of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II 14-150mm Kit or OM-D E-M5 Mark II Body, customers will receive a 128GB Sandisk Extreme Plus SDHC card (worth $300)1. The recommended retail price will be advised at a later date.

1 Free gifts to be redeemed at Olympus redemption centres.

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