The Olympus OM D E M5 Mark II Review. Olympus continues to innovate. Steve Huff Photo. The Olympus OM D E M5 Mark II Review. Olympus continues to innovate. By Steve Huff. Below is my 1st look video on the E M5 II, take a look February 1. I have reviewed almost all major Olympus mirrorless releases here since the original E P1 that started it all. Ever since there have been cameras like the E P2, E P3, E P5, E Pl. E PL2 and so on. Then came the OM D series and the E M5 and then the Pro OM D, the fantastic E M1 which I still own and use. I have loved all of the Olympus mirrorless cameras I have reviewed but WOW have they come a LONG way since the original E P1 PEN That camera was revolutionary for its time but looking back it was slow as molasses, had horrible high ISO performance and lacked in so many ways in comparison to todays Olympus cameras. Again, for the time it was great. F1 Challenge 99 02 Setups Are Not Set' title='F1 Challenge 99 02 Setups Are Not Set' />PEN cameras are nothing like what we have today from Olympus, and what we do have today is quite amazing when you really dig into the cameras like the new E M5. II. Olympus has continued to innovate and create new technology in cameras while keeping the cameras small, fast, great looking, AS WELL as keeping them performing in Image Quality to the level of an APS C sensor camera. Yes, there is nothing at all lacking when it comes to image quality, color, or pop when using good lenses. It also does not hurt to have the most amazing lens selection available as well as exclusive features such as Live Time, Live Composite, Advanced 5 Axis IS, and more. F1 Challenge 99 02 Setups Are Not Set' title='F1 Challenge 99 02 Setups Are Not Set' />North Korean state news agency DPRK Today has released a new video showing men dressed in fatigues dancing to upbeat military music. And while its not an explicit. 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August 21 Motorsport Manager Challenge Pack DLC and Devils in the Detail free update OUT TODAY Its time to return to the podium. The brand new Motorsport. Curtis said In theory you can also do that with iron sights, but with limited accuracy. Not just in theory, Ive put it to practice as the only way I have. I have always said, the LENSES are the heart of ANY system, and for this system there is NO shortage of amazing glass. The E M5 II is fast, discreet, quiet, and provides fantastic IQ. The image below is an out of camera JPEG shot with the Panasonic Nocticron my fave M 43 lens ever under mixed indoor lighting. Sharp, creamy, and perfect color and AWB. I have written hundreds of reviews for cameras, lenses, bags, straps, accessories and all things photographic. For the life of this website, now going on seven years Geez, where has the time gone, I have talked a ton about Olympus, Leica, Sony, Ricoh, Zeiss, Voigtlander and many others. I sometimes look back at reviews and remember which cameras were special to me, and which ones I had the best experiences with. Cameras like the Leica M 2. Sony A7s and A7. II, the Olympus E M1 and E P5, the Fuji X1. I ask myselfHow can it get better Seriously people, today we have so many cameras capable of jaw dropping quality. If we went back in time to 1. E M5 II or E M1, photographers back then would FREAK OUT at what can be done. With image quality peaking, camera companies are starting to look into other improvements such as improved high ISO quality, better video, better image stabilization, and a better usability experience. No other company leads this INNOVATION better than Olympus, and right behind them are Sony. But remember Olympus has created some of the best tech in cameras ever. EVER Olympus were the 1st ones ever with DUST SHAKING tech to clean sensors of dust automatically. They were 1st with 5 Axis IS and have just improved it to an incredible level in the new E M5. II. They were the 1st with LIVE VIEW in the Evolt E 3. Yes, the 1st with LIVE VIEW and they were 1st and are still the only ones with Live Composite, an amazing feature that takes all guesswork out of astrophotography and long exposure work. Olympus keeps pushing new technology and for this reason they may be my overall favorite camera company. They are like the Apple of cameras. Some would think that Sony or Leica is my favorite camera company but they are just behind Olympus. Anytime I shoot with a new Olympus camera I am wowed again and again. I mean, the lenses are stellar, 2nd only to Leica M glass IMO. Small, built well, and performance that exceeds the price point, Olympus has it going in in the Micro 43 lens world with so many fast primes that focus fast, look great and feel great. They are also small with the exception of the new 4. Hand held low light shooting is a breeze with the latest Olympus cameras due to the amazing Image Stabilization inside. There really is NOTHING like it, not even in pro DSLR land. The 1. 2 4. 0 f2. Pro Zoom in the Crystal Caves click image for larger. The SUPERB Olympus 1. Descargar Skype Para Celular Samsung Galaxy Young. I prefer this lens to the PanasonicLeica 1. Click image for largerIn the early days of Micro 43 there were so many naysayers. APS C yada yada yada. All of these statements had some truth to them in the very early days. E P1, E P2. yea, they were slow, had awful low light ability and were crippled when compared to something like a Nikon D3. Today, just as I said with the E M1 launch, the E M1 and now E M5. II, for me, beat ANY APS C camera made today for usability, build, speed, features, lenses, color and IQ. There is not one APS C camera made today that I would take over an E M1 or E M5. II. None. No Fuji, no Sony, no Leica. When I shoot with the E M1 I have nothing but joy and happiness as it just works. It does the job and it always delivers the results I love. In many ways, it beats some full frame cameras as well because it is consistent and reliable with almost ANY of the lenses you mount. Now with super lenses like the Panasonic Nocticron, the Olympus 4. Olympus 7. 5 1. 8 this is a SERIOUS system capable of beautiful results. So how has the new E M5. II upped the game over the original E M5 In MANY ways, but the real question isIs it now better than the flagship E M1 I own both and have used both extensively so I will tell you my opinion in this review about thatKeep reading The E M5 II with the 4. Pro Zoom at 2. 8 this lens is a masterpiece. JPEG. The colors, the bokeh and the detail this lens provides is just incredible. The Panasonic Nocticron at f1. This is a GORGEOUS lens and has no faults. The new E M5 II vs the old E M5. I loved the original E M5 and owned it until the E M1 arrived. I have owned the E M1 ever since launch and even bought the silver model when it was released and let go of my black one. Its a gorgeous camera I love and adore for the reasons I already explained. Extremely tough and well made, extremely fast, extremely capable with the 5 Axis and beautiful lens selectionsso much to like. But what about those who have the original E M5. Should they upgrade to the new Mark II version The new Mark II E M5 has a more advanced top panel with metal dials instead of plastic. Well, all I can do is tell you my opinion, and my opinion is that YES, the Mark II is a very worthy upgrade in almost all areasHere are the top 1. I really noticed from the Mark I1. Better build and feel. Grip is nicer and controls are more solid. Metal dials and a very nice and somewhat retro look. Not to the level of the E M12. Still weather sealed. E M13. New side out swivel LCD makes shooting much more enjoyable IMO. I prefer this to the E M14. The new 5 Axis IS is SPECTACULAR Not sure how they did it, but they did it. It really excels with video. Beats the E M1 5 Axis5. New video options including 2. FPS. The video looks so good. Better video than the E M16. The EVF is now the same large size as the E M1. E M1 MKII should be even larger when that one comes out7. Auto Focus is faster and FPS is faster as well. Overall, a much quicker camera. Getting off Auto Manual, Aperture and Shutter Priority modes explained. Getting off Auto Manual, Aperture and Shutter Priority modes explained. A Post By Darlene Hildebrandt. You may have heard that once you get a DSLR you need to learn to shoot in manual and only ever use that mode. That if you are using the Aperture or Shutter Priority youre cheating and if you want to be more like a pro you have to shoot in Manual only, all the time. To that I say horse pucky M. A. S. H. youll get that reference. What youll learn from this article what each of the A Av, S Tv and M modes are, a definition of eachwhat types of situations I would choose each of them and whysome advantages of A Av and S Tv over manualsome advantages of Manual and when its the only choicesome things to look out for. The three manual shooting modes what are they Manual mode this mode puts you in full control of the three settings on your camera that control the exposure commonly known as the exposure triangle. ISO, aperture and shutter speed. In manual you will be making all of those choices. Aperture priority  A on Nikon, Av on Canon this mode has you in control of two of the three exposure controls  ISO and aperture. The camera will select an appropriate shutter speed to give you a correct exposure. Shutter priority S on Nikon, Tv on Canon this mode once again puts you in control of two of the three exposure settings, this time it is ISO and shutter speed. The camera will select the aperture for a correct exposure. There are of course other factors involved that will affect the exposure such as what Metering Mode youre using and Exposure Compensation. More on the latter later. Shot in Aperture mode to control Depth of Field. How do you decide which mode to use I actually use the Aperture and Shutter priority modes more often than I use Manual. How I decide which mode to use is based on my subject matter and what is my goal of the image as follows I choose Aperture Mode when I want to control depth of field Do. F as my top priority. Such as to create shallow Do. F for a portrait, people photos, or any time I want a blurred background choose a large aperture like f. That also applies if I want a larger Do. F as well such as for a landscape photo, group portraits, or shots where I want maximum detail and sharpness choose a smaller aperture like f. I choose Shutter Mode when my top priority is controlling motion, either freezing or blurry it. So freezing for subjects like sports or action and I will choose a faster shutter speed such as 15. Subjects like flowing water, waterfalls, or panning a moving subject I will select a slower shutter speed like 11. Using Shutter Speed to Freeze or Blur MotionI switch to Manual Mode in a few specific instances doing a portrait where the subject is not moving night photography pretty much any time Im using a tripod doing HDR bracketed exposures even though my camera does 7 on AEB I still use Manual when on tripod when using studio lighting certain times when using a speedlight such as working in a dark room and I want to maintain some ambient light levelsHeres some example images taken with each of the modes as explained above. Shot in Aperture mode to control Depth of Field. Shot using Shutter Priority to use a panning technique and slow shutter speed. Shot in manual mode for night photography challenges. Things to watch out for and keep in mind. ISO remember that when you select either A or S mode you are still choosing the ISOI usually select my ISO first, based on the lighting conditions Im shooting in. If its bright sunlight I go to 1. If its subdued light, shade or overcast I might bump it up to 4. For indoors or dimly lit rooms I may go to 8. ISO and where youre comfortable shooting with your camera, mine will yield pretty decent results even at 6. How I know Ive gone high enough with the ISO, is if I have a fast enough shutter speed to eliminate camera shake when hand holding. If Im on a tripod, Im usually shooting a ISO 1. I can use any shutter speed safely. Check your shutter speed when in A mode. Just because the camera is picking the shutter speed does not mean it will give you a nice sharp image. Yes it will choose a shutter speed to give you the correct exposure, but if you set up your camera for ISO 1. So keep your eye on the shutter speed the camera is picking and if it is too slow I suggest you follow the 1focal length rule for minimum shutter speed for more on getting sharp images read my article 5 tips for Getting Sharper Images readjust the ISO, the aperture or both picking a higher ISO will help, so will choosing a larger aperture like f. Multiple bracketed exposures using Manual for HDR processing taken during my Drumheller Workshop. Watch for exposure warning notices in A or S modes. Your camera is pretty smart but it can only work within its own limitations. So it will tell you if youve gone outside that boundaries of what it can adjust for you. This will show up as a flashing warning in your viewfinder. Ill give you an example for both Aperture and Shutter modes. Scenario 1 in Aperture mode if you choose say ISO 8. F1. 8 on a bright sunny day the camera will tell you there is simply too much light and give you a flashing shutter speed your fastest like 14. If you take the photo it will be overexposed which is what the camera is warning you above. Choose a lower ISO or smaller aperture and try again until the warning is gone. Scenario 2 in shutter mode in a darkened room with settings of ISO 4. To correct this you need to choose a slower shutter speed and likely a larger ISO as well until that warning disappears. Side note this is why kit lenses with a maximum aperture zoomed in of f. Grab yourself a simple 5. Exposure compensation in Manual. Rapture Heavenly Font there. There is often confusion among students about using Exposure Compensation when in Manual mode. This behaves differently depending in the camera you have, in Canons for example it just doesnt apply, as it is has no affect. When using a Nikon if you shift the Exposure Compensation to say 2 what it does it adjusts the scale you see in your viewfinder to reflect that so if you then set the exposure to match the 0 mark it will give you a 2 exposure. Id personally find that even more confusing, so if you want 2 just set your exposure in Manual so that it shows 2 on the scale. Summary. Steps I use are these  choose ISO firstdecide whether motion or depth of field are most important and choose my shooting modeset my shutter speed or aperture for the results I wantcheck for warnings and slow shutter speedsreview image and correct as necessary. Tell me what you do and if you find this information helpful.