It’s been rumored for a while, but the new Olympus mirrorless camera has now been officially announced. Also announced were the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 II zoom lens and the Stylus Tough TG-860.
Beefing up its video capabilities and offering a 40MP sensor-shift mode, the new E-M5 MKII will cost $1099. All three items are currently available for pre-order.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera
With all due respect to the new video capabilities (FHD@60p) and the built in wi-fi, it’s the new 5-axis image stabilization that we have been waiting to see. We’ve seen how Sony’s 5-axis image stabilization works, but Olympus claims to have an even better system. It will be interesting to see how well this technology holds up.
Another significant feature is the camera’s ability to produce a 40MP file from its 16MP sensor, somewhat similar to Hasselblad’s Multi-Shot cameras. This is accomplished by stitching 8 sequential photos that are taken during a 1-second period though, so don’t expect to be using it on the go.
- 16MP Live MOS Sensor
- TruePic VII Image Processor
- 2360k-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.0″ Tilting OLED Monitor
- Full HD 1080i Video
- 40MP High Res Shot
- Built-In WiFi
- 5-Axis VCM Image Stabilization
- 10 Frames Per Second
- Dustproof and Splash-Proof Construction
Available for pre-order in black or silver – $1099.99
Reviews of the E-M5 II are already starting to show up online, like this one by TheCameraStoreTV
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II Lens
- For Micro Four Thirds Cameras
- Equivalent to 28-300mm in 35mm Format
- Dust and Splashproof
- ZERO Lens Coating
- ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass Elements
- 58mm Filter Size
Available for pre-order – $599.99
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Digital Camera
- Waterproof to 50′, Crushproof to 220 lb
- Shockproof to 7′, Coldproof to 14°F
- 16MP 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS Sensor; TruePic VII
- 5x Optical Zoom f/3.5-5.7 Lens
- 21-105mm (35mm Equivalent)
- 3.0″ 180° Flip LCD Display
- Full HD 1080 Video at 60 and 30 fps
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Super Macro Mode
- Customizable Front Shutter Button
Available for pre-order in black, orange or white – $279.99
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