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Small camera for big adventures TESTED: OM SYSTEM OM-5 MARK II
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The ultra-compact OM System OM-5 Mark II is built for the outdoor life
For stills shooters, the real jewel in the crown is the five-axis in-body image stabilisation, which now delivers up to 7.5 stops of compensation with supported lenses. That opens up possibilities for handheld shooting at shutter speeds you would never normally attempt and allows travel photographers to leave the tripod at home without compromising on sharpness. The handling has also been refined. The grip is a little deeper, which makes it more secure in the hand, especially with longer lenses. The addition of USB-C charging means you can easily top up power from a portable battery while on the move, something that makes a real difference on longer trips. The updated menu system,
Specifications Sensor 20.4-megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor (17.3x13mm) Storage 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC slot Built-in ND 4 stops
When you can’t ignore the call of the great outdoors – whether
that’s up hills, along coastlines, through forests or down bustling city streets – weight and weatherproofing are often just as important as megapixels when it comes to choosing a camera. That’s where the new OM System OM-5 Mark II makes its mark. It’s a refresh of the popular OM-5 that improves handling, adds creative shortcuts and enhances video options, while preserving the winning formula of a light, rugged, go-anywhere camera. The OM-5 Mark II tips the scales at just 418g with battery and card, making it one of the lightest weather-sealed mirrorless bodies available. Add a small Micro Four Thirds lens or two and you’ll have a set-up you can carry all day without feeling weighed down, whether you’re trekking a mountain path or exploring a new city. Durability is another big selling point, and with its IP53 rating, the camera shrugs off rain, dust and even sub-zero temperatures down to -10°C. That sort of reassurance is usually the preserve of much larger and more expensive models, but here it is, packaged in a compact body that slips easily into a small shoulder bag. On paper, the OM-5 Mark II’s sensor appears unchanged, as it’s the same 20.4-megapixel BSI unit used in the original OM-5. But paired with improved processing and stabilisation, it remains highly capable. The colours are vibrant, noise control is impressive up to ISO 3200 – and usable beyond that – and the dynamic range is strong enough to cope with a wide range of shooting conditions.
Still image formats 12-bit Raw, JPEG Video MPEG-4, H.264, 4096x2160 at 24p/237Mbps, 3840x2160 at 30p/25p/24p/102Mbps, 1920x1080 at 120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/ 202Mbps, MOV, H.264, 1920x1080 at 60p/50p/52Mbps Shutter Mechanical: 60secs to 1/8000sec. Electronic: 60secs to 1/32,000sec. Bulb and time mode. Flash sync to 1/250sec Drive modes Up to 30fps, 10fps with AF-C ISO range 200-6400, expandable down to 64. Native 6400 in Auto mode Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Autofocus 121 focus points, contrast and phase detection. Continuous, single-servo and manual Audio input 3.5mm jack Image stabilisation Five-axis in- body sensor shift for stills and video Screen 3in articulating touchscreen, 1.037m dots Viewfinder 2.36m-dot EVF (1.48x magnification) Shutter speed 60secs to 1/32,000sec Connectivity Micro HDMI, USB-C, 3.5mm stereo mini connector, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hotshoe mount Dimensions (wxhxd) 125.3x85.2x49.7mm Weight 418g (incl battery and card)
HIGH RESOLUTION The sensor might be small and the megapixels modest, but the OM-5 II punches above its weight
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