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Lifting the curtains on its still-in-development flagship update, Olympus has begun to unveil the specifications of its OM-D E-M1 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera, set for release later this year. Internally, the two major improvements are the use of a new 20.4MP Live MOS sensor with improvements to dynamic range and sensitivity and the TruePic VIII Image Processor, which has a dual quad-core design that is 3.5x faster than the previous version. This setup enables photographers to capture raw photos at up to (figuratively) an insane 60 fps, as well as allow videographers to record DCI 4K video at 24 fps, a first for Olympus’s mirrorless lineup.
The 20.4MP Live MOS sensor brings with it a 121-point cross-type on-chip phase detection and contrast detection AF system. This Dual F.A.S.T. AF system will automatically select between contrast and phase-detection AF depending on a variety of different conditions. Also, it is fully available when shooting at up to 18 fps, and a revamped subject-tracking algorithm will add enhanced accuracy and speed to the system. Adding to the speed of the E-M1 Mark II is a Pro Capture Mode, which creates a buffer of full-resolution JPEG/raw images when you half-press the shutter button, and then, saves up to 14 frames when you fully press it. The camera uses a silent electronic shutter and high-speed shooting to make sure you capture the decisive moment.
For those looking for super-resolution images, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II offers a 50MP High Res Shot that blends 8 shots into a single image. Video shooters also benefit from increased resolution options with DCI 4K, which is available at a true 24.00 fps, and a more conventional UHD 4K packed into this camera. The E-M1 Mark II even supports bit rates of up to 237 Mbps for capturing crisp and clean video. In addition to all these features, a 5-axis sensor-shot image stabilization system can provide up to 5.5 stops of shutter-speed compensation.
Durability has always been important to Olympus, and this model sports metal construction with hermetic sealing to be splash proof, dustproof, and freeze proof to 14°F. For composing images, it features a 2.36m-dot EVF and a 3.0" 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD. The camera also features a new lithium-ion battery with a longer lifetime and dual SD card slots. Tethered shooting is available, as well, through a USB 3.0 Type C port.
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