Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 12-40mm Lens Kit (Black)
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Just what I was looking for
I wanted a more compact system than my Nikon D750 for when I hike or travel and know I'll be walking around all day, AND I wanted a camera that produced good images. Being a Nikon shooter I tried a V2 but the image quality wasn't what I was after. The Olympus OM-D EM-5 is just what I was looking for. With prime lenses it is a very good camera and produces insanely sharp images with good color and contrast. Again, not like my D750, but I didn't ex... Show More
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Decent image quality but horrible reliability. Don't buy
I purchased this camera in March 2015. My primary use is for leisure and I wanted something light for taking pictures when on trips. I am not a professional photographer but do take a lot of pictures. This camera has been nothing but bad news for me. I had to send it for repairs two times in 8 months. The first time was in June when I was on a outdoor trip with my family in Texas. The camera was working fine and I just flipped the screen out to t... Show More
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Decent image quality but horrible reliability. Don't buy
I purchased this camera in March 2015. My primary use is for leisure and I wanted something light for taking pictures when on trips. I am not a professional photographer but do take a lot of pictures. This camera has been nothing but bad news for me. I had to send it for repairs two times in 8 months. The first time was in June when I was on a outdoor trip with my family in Texas. The camera was working fine and I just flipped the screen out to t... Show More
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Great Camera for an old film guy
Im an old Nikon film guy that is just getting back into photography after many years of abstinence. I've tried point and shoot digital cameras and of course the IPhone but have not found anything that meets my needs for flexibility and image quality. I still do a lot of outdoor activity but weight and bulk have become much more important. I needed something that could withstand the elements and have the flexibility to shoot close as well as lands... Show More
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Just the system I was looking for
My main camera is a Nikon D750, and that system with the various lenses I use can be pretty heavy. I was looking for a compact, lightweight system for hiking, street photography and travel and this camera is just the ticket. This body with 3 prime lenses (25mm, 45mm and 75mm) in a small Lowepro daypack weighs nothing. The image stabilization is superb and the image quality with the prime lenses, especially the Olympus 25 mm f/1.8, is outstanding ... Show More
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EXCELLENT!
Having worked with Canon DSLR Full Frame and lower range cameras, i was a bit weary purchasing this machine. I have to admit though - it SERIOUSLY competes with the higher end cameras out there! it is an AMAZING machine at relatively low budget! the only issue that you will have with this machine (if you have experience working with Canon dSLR's is getting used to a few of its settings! some fundamental differences between canon machines. It took... Show More
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Best Camera Upgrade
This camera, the Olympus O-MD E-M5 II, is a major upgrade for me, with my former camera being the, Olympus E-PL5, a very good camera, too. I haven't had the E-M5 II very long, but since I already had an Olympus E-PL5, I was very familiar, for the most part, with the menu system and other functions. For me, the E-M5 II's IS (Image Stabilizing) mechanism was a huge factor in deciding on this camera. The ability to be able to capture images in lower... Show More
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Fantastic little camera
I've had this camera for about a month and half now and I am very pleased with its performance. Image stabilization is outstanding. Great EVF. Good video performance, not 4K, but still good. Image quality is excellent for a micro 4/3 sensor. Easily surpassing many cameras with larger sensors. As far as other people complaining about its high ISO performance, I found I can get very nice 8x10's at ISO 10,000 if you process from the raw file. I incl... Show More
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So Excellent
57 yo male of average size and 35 years experience in general-purpose hobby SLR photography. For me, this camera is delightful. Previous camera was a Panasonic GX7, another excellent camera that I can recommend wholeheartedly. I made the shift partly for the 64 MP mode (absolutely not a gimmick, it astounds), partly for the next-gen image stabilization (the GX7 does not IS the viewfinder image for still photography or provide any IS for video, an... Show More
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Secret weapon of pro photo and video shooters
This camera does so many things right. There is probably more technology packed into its tiny body than anything else this size that's every been made. While you can set it in iAuto mode and snap away, and it has all the trendy art settings and such, this to me is a pro's machine, with more options than you will ever use. I bought it for use a small, stabilized platform to shoot video with. With a good selection of lenses (or even one high qualit... Show More
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got my love back
I am a semi-retired pro photographer. When everything went digital I reluctantly sold my beloved OM-D film camera systems and started using a Canon EOS 7D. I recently had to evacuate during the California Valley fire and decided not to take the insured camera which shows you how much I valued that particular camera. Unless you are purchasing the top of the line cameras from Canon or Nikon you are forced to accept compromised equipment. I never ge... Show More
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Returned for an exchange after 2 hours
So I got the new OM-D E-M5 Mk2 in the mail today and opened it right away. It's an upgrade from my already awesome E-M10. After taking a few photos, I noticed that there's a blue colored hot pixel on the LCD smack right in the middle. It's mostly noticeable in dark areas especially when turning the camera on while the lens cap is still on. I thought it was just a hot pixel on the LCD but when I zoomed in 100% on the actual image playback you can ... Show More
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Amazing Camera
I bought this camera to take reference photos for my art projects. After using it for about 2 weeks, I can happily say that it's even better than I was hoping for. I will never have to squint or try to figure out what is going on in a reference photo ever again. What is amazing is that I am also getting interested in photography itself. I am able to take great photos in the iauto mode and the SCN modes but am looking forward to learning more abou... Show More
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Don't be surprised
Don't be surprised if this camera does not work for you..size wise. I thought I could get comfortable using it with the grip but it just was too uncomfortable. With the grip, and depending on the size of your hand, the bottom right of it has a sharp 90 degree angle that will penetrate into the palm of your hand. the top right strap connector will also be int he way of your right index finger. This may not seem like too much but use it throughout ... Show More
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Good, but not great
upgraded my E-M5 to the MK II about a year ago and have been using it most of the time. I have found that the fly-out screen is less useful than the tilt screen on the original E-M5 and is often in the way. Were that the only issue I would probably give it five stars, but the control set is fairly baroque. I have managed to map the buttons into a somewhat useful configuration, but that has taken time and effort, along with many trial runs. The hi... Show More
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It does what it advertises
As commercial product photographer. 40MP is never too few. Pairing with 12-40mm f2.8, 17mm f1.8, or any lens type, image quality is good enough to sell it. I wish the HiRes function could dose it with out the tripod. May I ask for too much, who know? May be OMD em1 mark 2? Having been use both EM5 mk1, EM1 and fuji's XT1, as far as compact system goes, the image is in on the bar with the siblings. As usual the m43rd is limited on its ISO performa... Show More
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An awesome assortment of lenses at an incredible value
I bought this kit because I simply wanted everything I needed in the way of lenses for the OMD micro 4/3 cameras in one bag so to speak. I've used all of these lenses, each lens is sharp, fast, and easy to use. As with any zoom lenses, there are some trade-offs, so far, from what I have observed, these trade-offs are minimal considering the quality of these lenses. The camera, OMD-EM5 Mark II, is a significant improvement over the original EM5, a... Show More
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Excellent Product
I purchased this because I decided to go with a mirrorless camera and I don't regret it. At first it was difficult to get used to the electronic viewfinder, but now going back to my bulky DSLR (optical viewfinder) felt so ancient. The item is extremely durable, great choice of vintage retro design. The swivel LCD is very useful. I love the dials on the side. I love the functionality. The separate flash is useful. The item is packaged very nicely ... Show More
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Nice Little Camera
I have some very nice Nikon FF camera gear, but wanted to go the small camera route for those certain times. The Olympus OM5-II feells superb in the hand and is also producing beautiful high quality images. Such that, if I go somewhere with just the OM5 I feel like I'll be fine with the photography I am able to bring home. Now the complaint. Battery concerns: I'm not complaining about battery life. I'm not happy about that but I am understanding.... Show More
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Design Flaw with Rotating Screen
I am an original owner of an OM-D E-M5 Mark II. Ive had the camera about 3.5 years. I used the camera without issue two weeks ago Saturday. The following day, the screen was dead. I disassembled the LCD screen today and found the issue. Its a clear design flaw. If the user always rotates the screen the same way (like I do), the rotating screen will twist the internal connecting cable that runs from the body to the screen. Continued twisting of th... Show More
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Excellent image quality and very light/compact to use!
This was my switchover camera when I abandoned the DSLR system (Canon 5D Mark III) and it did not disappoint, given its compactness and highly impressive image quality. Here is my take on the pros and cons after 3.5 years of usage: Pros: + Very impressive still image quality rendered via Olympuss fabulous native lenses (75 f/1.8, 25 f/1.8, 12-40 f/2.8, 40-150 f/2.8) + Extremely compact and light to pack/carry + Great retro look, especially the si... Show More
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Great Camera
This camera is great. It's the first real camera I have ever had. It took me a while to get up to speed with how to use the controls, but once you get used to it it's easy. Takes great pics, AF is amazing and video capabilities are great too.The only gripe I have is the eye cup for the EVF. WHAT THE HECK OLYMPUS?! I only had the camera since July and I have already had to replace it twice! Apparently there is a dumb design flaw that doesn't lock ... Show More
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Great Camera but beware of using UHS II cards
This is a pretty great little camera once you get to know it. The major issue I had is that it corrupted a Lexar 1000x UHS II card, losing an afternoon's material for a client shoot. The card became unmountable and would not be recognized by any card reader. According to a rep from Olympus USA, their cameras do not support the UHS-II specification despite language implying otherwise in the camera manual and on the Olympus website, not to mention ... Show More
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All round excellent camera
First let me say that I consider myself an advanced amateur and tend to do more landscape photography than anything else. I am also long time fan of Olympus products for the combination of compact size and excellent optics. In fact the first camera I ever bought myself was an OM-1 (way back when). The camera I was using before this was an E-30 and I loved every aspect of it except for size and weight. Basically a full kit with 3 lens filters etc ... Show More
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