You can now preorder the new E-M1II:
In USA at BHphoto, Amazon, GetOlympus and Adorama.
In Europe at ParkCameras. WexUK. Digitech.ch.
The camera costs $1,999 and will start shipping out on December 2 (as we told you before). And here are the first full reviews:
Robin Wong tested the E-M1II and concludes:
From my review testing sessions, I found that the E-M1 Mark II (in comparison to the older 2013 E-M1) has better image stabilization capabilities, improved continuous AF performance, more comfortable camera handling and most importantly new 20MP image sensor and Truepic 8 processing engine that deliver greater image quality. If you are looking for a high performing mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, I strongly believe Olympus OM-D E-M1 is quite a tough choice to beat at this moment!
Ming Thein published his full review and writes:
the operational, haptic, shooting envelope and operating experience side of things gets top marks. Image quality is a notch up on its predecessor, but how much up is too early to say until we get full raw support and can make meaningful comparisons. I’d say upgrade if you’re a first generation E-M1 or E-M5 user, but expect solidly incremental rather than revolutionary changes.
Camerajabber writes:
After having shot with the Olympus OM-D E-M 1 Mark II for a few hours, I’m impressed. I want to shoot some more fast moving subjects and in a wider range of conditions, but I’m optimistic about how it’s likely to perform. It’s clearly capable of producing high quality images and the autofocusing is fast, but I want to push it further and see if it can be relied upon for high-level sport and wildlife photography.
Bhphoto wrote a short overview of all the accessories you can use along your new E-M1II:
Alongside the camera is a variety of new accessories to help photographers make the most of their equipment. Among these items is the STF-8 Twin Flash, the world’s first weatherproof macro flash. Constructed to be splash proof, dustproof, and freeze proof to 14°F, this flash will hold up in inclement weather just as well as the cameras. It also offers a twin flash design with adjustable ratios and a guide number of 27.9′ at ISO 100. It also has coverage for 12mm lenses on Micro Four Thirds format and works with advanced functions, such as Focus Stacking and Focus Bracketing found on the OM-D E-M1 Mark II.
For adventurous photographers, Olympus has also revealed the PT-EP14 Underwater Housing, designed specifically for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II. This housing will keep your camera safe at depths of 196′ and it provides access to all camera controls. Other underwater items announced with the camera include the PPO-EP03 Underwater Macro Lens Port for Olympus’s 30mm and 60mm macro lenses, an Underwater Diffuser Plate for the PPO-EP03 Port, an O-Ring for the housing, and an LCD Hood for the housing.
A new HLD-9 Power Battery Holder is available, which makes vertical-orientation shooting more ergonomic and can hold an extra BLH-1 Lithium-Ion Battery for effectively doubling battery life. The HLD-9 also works with the AC-5 AC Adapterfor powering the camera with a constant AC source. A newly designed CBG-12 System Backpack is also available, able to hold two E-M1 Mark II cameras with battery grips attached, in addition to a 300mm f/4 PRO lens, three additional lenses, a notebook computer, and more. It also features a buckle and loop on each side for fitting a tripod and comes with two rain covers. Other items include the BCH-1 Battery Charger, CB-USB11 USB Cable, CC-1 USB Cable Holder, and an RM-CB2 Release Cable.
Olympus E-M1II accessoires:
HLD-9 Power Battery Holder at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
BLH-1 Lithium-Ion Battery at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
BCH-1 Battery Charger at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
AC-5 AC Adapter at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
CBG-12 System Backpack at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
CB-USB11 USB Cable at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
CC-1 USB Cable Holder at BHphoto and Adorama.
RM-CB2 Release Cable at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
PT-EP14 Underwater Housing at BHphoto, Adorama and GetOlympus.
PPO-EP03 Underwater Macro Lens Port at BHphoto, Adorama and GetOlympus.
Underwater Diffuser Plate at BHphoto, Adorama and GetOlympus.
O-Ring at BHphoto and Adorama.
LCD Hood at BHphoto and Adorama.
STF-8 Twin Flash at BHphoto, Adorama and GetOlympus.
First Look: Olympus OM-D E-M1 II. First Hands-on Review
OLYMPUS experts on the new OM-D E-M1 Mark ll
And here are E-M1II hands-on and previews:
Olympus E-M1 Mark II Field Test Part I (Imaging Resource).
66 Degrees North: Olympus E-M1 Mark II Shooting Experience (Dpreview).
Olympus E-M1 Mark II Iceland sample gallery (Dpreview).
OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 MARK II : 15 Minute Photo Challenge with Daniel Norton (AdoramaTV).
Sample Video – Olympus OMD E-M1 Mark II (Dpreview on Youtube).
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Iceland 4K sample video (Dpreview on Youtube).
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Flagship Mirrorless Camera, New Accessories, Pricing and Availability Announced (Adorama).
High res mode works with moving water (CameraJabber).
IS lets you handhold at 2 seconds (CameraJabber).
First look by ThePhoBlographer.
Olympus E-M1 Mark II – ¿Precio justificado? (DSLRmagazine).
Test by Mobile01
E-MII review by Sapphireker