The E-M1 Mark II is not only better than the original model in every way, it's better than most mirrorless in every way too. Principal to its success is the built-in image stabilisation - which is the best sensor-based system we've ever used - and its super-quick reactions across the board, from...

Very fast; Quick autofocus; Articulated touchscreen; Image stabilisation is unreal; Mechanical and electronic shutter shooting modes; Can be customised to the nth degree; Ever expanding lens choice; Sharp images at low to mid ISO settings

Image quality in low contrast light; Limited dynamic range in high contrast light; Silent shutter is so discreet that it's easy to forget what shooting mode you're in; It's an expensive purchase

Live composite is so good, cuts down serious editing time for star night shots, really opens up my creativity for night shots. The end result is an excellent and very clean image vs. full frame cameras.

I recently had the chance to take the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II along with my regular full-frame Nikon system to Alaska and the Yukon on an outdoor shoot. Rather than test charts and pixel peeping, I focused on the real-world usability of Olympus' new flagship mirrorless camera and its ability...

Olympus has launched its impressive flagship, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II and today, we are proud to have Mr Yoshiyuki Nada, Manager of Product Planning Department in Olympus Imaging to help us answer some questions we have about the OM-D E-M1 Mark II and photography in general!

I think I've run out of things to say for now. Not bad for one day of testing! To summarise these second impressions after Photokina, I am impressed by how far Olympus has managed to push technology such as sensor shift. I can already envision even more improvements coming with the next generation.

Olympus Tops Off A Year Of New Camera Announcements With A Winner A few days ago I returned from my fifth trip to Iceland this year. During my most recent trip, some other journalists and I had a chance to work with the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera and two new lenses - the 25mm f/1.2 and...

Olympus has promised a revolution with the launch of its highly specced new flagship, the E-M1 Mark II. We took it out for a spin to find out if it lives up to the hype... Placing advanced enthusiasts and professional shooters firmly in its sights, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is a total overhaul of...

The EM1 Mk. II is a compact body with a ton of dials and buttons at the top while it's face remains clean with two function buttons between the grip and the lens, and the lens release on the left of the body.

Silent Shutter Mode completely eliminates shutter noise and all electronic sounds, perfect for wildlife, concert halls, or other quiet environments. With the Live Composite and Live Bulb Modes, you'll shoot beautiful nighttime compositions as you watch the image build up on the monitor, giving you...

Olympus's new pro camera brings blistering speed...

60fps at full resolution – amazing; Great range of pro-quality lenses; Superb image stabilisation

MFT sensor smaller than rivals; Complex menu and control system; Speed drops to 18fps with focus tracking