The OM SYSTEM 1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera with 12-40mm f/2.8 Lens is the latest Micro Four Thirds flagship from OM SYSTEM with a 20MP stacked BSI Live MOS sensor along with a TruePic X Processor. It captures high-quality images, has quick autofocus performance, and excellent low-light performance with a native ISO range of 200 to 102,400.
The SYSTEM 1 MarkII Mirrorless Camera is ideal for use with wildlife and nature photography as it is primed to provide you with a closer view of your subject due to the crop factor of the Micro Four Thirds system. With the 5-axis in-body stabilisation, you are able to get great sharpness when shooting handheld.
The SYSTEM 1 Mark 2 with 12-40mm f/2.8 lens features some notable upgrades from the predecessor, some of these include, enhanced AI subject detection for humans, live neutral density filters, updated menu configuration, 14-bit output and rubberised dials.
The SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens is designed to offer exceptional image quality in any situation. Being compact and lightweight with wide to a portrait-length zoom lens is a 24-80mm equivalent lens designed to be used with compatible Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Cameras.
For remarkable clarity, sharpness, and colour accuracy the SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens includes a variety of sophisticated elements that reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations throughout the entire zoom range.
For working in strong light conditions the lens glass is coated with a ZERO coating. With a minimum focusing distance of 20cm, you are able to get close-up shots of your subjects as well as a high-speed movie and still autofocus system you are able to get fast, smooth and silent focusing performance.
The SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens additionally employs a weather-sealed coating protecting the lens from dust, moisture and grease as well as a fluorine lens coating for further protection.
SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera
Cross Quad Pixel AF
The SYSTEM 1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera features 1053 individual focus points due to the comprehensive Cross Quad Pixel autofocus system, allowing the camera to catch focus nearly anywhere on the sensor. Using this system, the camera is capable of automatically detecting subjects like birds, humans, animals, cars, aeroplanes, and trains, they will then be kept in focus as you track your subject’s movements.
Notable Mark II Upgrades
Some notable upgrade features from the predecessor to be found on the SYSTEM 1 MarkII Mirrorless Camera include the following. An approximate 20% increase in image stabilisation and 8.5 EV stops of compensation. The dials are rubberised for a more tactile feel.
The menu button can be programmed to Delete, making it so you don’t have to remove your left hand from your lens. You will be able to enjoy triple the amount of tones in your images with 14-bit raw output. You will also have improved Human AI subject detection AF and live GND8 and ND128 filtering.
Video Capabilities
DCI and UHD 4K are supported at up to 60p and 10-bit 4:2:0 sampling. For slow-motion playback, full HD recording is possible at high-speed rates of up to 240 fps.
Live ND
With Live ND activated, you will be able to digitally add up to ND128 to your images, this simulates the effect of ND filters used to enable you to shoot at slower shutter speeds. The Live ND effect can also be seen through your viewfinder and LCD Monitor.
Useful Features
SYSTEM OM1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera features a 5.76m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder for clear eye-level shooting. With a 3.0″ 1.62m-dot swivel touchscreen LCD you are able to enjoy an incredible range of viewing while capturing.
For those extended shoots, you will find dual slot UHS-II SD card slots, focus tracking up to 15 shots and focus bracketing up to 999 shots.
AI Subject Detection AF
- Humans
- Birds
- Dogs
- Cats
- Cars
- Motorcycles
- Airplanes
- Helicopters
- Trains