Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mark II Review - From Sony Perspective...
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- Hi everybody and in this video review I will do my very best to show off what the new Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mark II is capable of doing in the real world and lab ;) I have some Sony gear to compare with and the full written review located on my main website will have much more detail and all the high res images for close inspection.
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Jay
Really impress with how fair you were being to the Olympus camera considering the name your channel. I was expecting some bashing of the smaller sensor but instead I got a great review of the camera. Great job! I use all the major brands so I always like seeing new things from each company.
Charles Le Thank you very much for the comments and feedback ;) The system is awesome and extremely capable is the fact. Sony still offers a better bang for the dollar as far as image quality goes, but when you look at the entire system Olympus has some huge advantages!
Jay
Sony fanboy doing a nice subjective review of an Olympus. Kudos to you mister. Nice review!
Bora Markovic Thanks for the comments!
Wait, subjective? I thought it was pretty objective to me. All in all, great review and pretty informative. However, I did not hear much about drawbacks of this camera.
@@mrheng562 doesn't do 4K video is about it
I really appreciate the honesty. I'm subscribing you because I know I won't get a biased review.
Thank you!
Thank you for posting this video. Really gave me a good impression on how this camera performs in real life
Excellent review. You offered just what I was looking for: real world images and video samples, with emphasis on depth of field capability. It looks like a perfect match for my current Panasonic m43 lenses...
I am an OLY shooter and this is the best video of an OLY or PANA camera I have seen. You mentioned that you don't use the best lenses, but the 25 f1.8 is right up there. Obviously the long zoom is not, but try the 40-150 f2.8 and it will blow your socks off, as will the 300 f4 that is coming out next spring. All the prime lenses are top quality image wise and the 75 f1.8 is one of the sharpest lenses DXO Mark has tested. I switched from NIKON pro equipment to a kit around the EM1 with top glass and could not be happier.
+Steinar Knai Thank you very much! I wish i had the time to review more gear ;)
seriously one of the best reviews on youtube I've seen. Good job!
Thank you very much :)
sony fan here.. I really loved your review..very detailed and honest.. keep it up man..😊
Love your reviews Jay, thank you for taking the time! As always very informative
Paul Clapson Thanks a lot for the kind words!
Great review, impressed with the objectivity and quality of presentation as well of the camera
This is the best - and - most practical review of the EM-5 MkII I have seen. Thanks Jay! GREAT JOB!
+teesquare Thank you very much! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment ;)
Jay
+Jay SonyAlphaLab
MY pleasure! Your video was the tipping point for me. Bought the Em-5 and 6 lenses, battery grip, etc... LOVE IT and see no need to go bigger. If you want to see what I did with it in Italy - look at teesquare.smugmug.com
Jay, I loved the brief aerial footage at 2:49 - so smooth and stable, and the scene was beautiful too... looks very professional, even though you say you're still learning!
ForViewingOnly Thanks man, The 3-axis stabilization is unbelievable and way better than I expected, honestly. The wind was really bad the day I filmed that footage. I honestly thought the video would be useless due to the extreme wind. At least 15mph I would say, but it came out extremely smooth!
Thanks again,
Jay
This review sold me on this camera a few months ago. I couldn’t afford the mark III and the EM10 mark III wasn’t weather-sealed plus I don’t need the 4K video. When I move on up and get a full frame (in addition to my Oly 5II) I’d love to get one of the Sony a7 series depending on budget at the time. Thank you so much for a non-biased and non-wanky review. So many reviewers automatically pooh pooh M43 cameras out of ignorance or ego. Thank you for not doing that.
Thank you ;)
One of the best if not the best reviews on this camera on YT, very informative and direct and a honest user review, splendid my dear chop, splendid!
atyl1972 Thank you very much and I really liked your closer ;)
Jay
***** Bloody predictive text uh! lol.
Excellent discussion and illustration of product
Great review, thanks for sharing!
I’ve been struggling to find a decent honest review of this camera, the last place I thought I’d find it was on the Sony Alpha Lab channel! So glad I did find it though, it gave me all the info I needed to make an informed purchase. Other reviews on this camera are lacking in real world usage and sample pics. Thank you!
Superb review. Fair comparison. Awesome job !!
Thank you :)
Fair review, thank you sir!
I love that this camera is splash proof!!!
it's completely tropicalized
Valuable review illustrated with some really fantastic photographs.
Great job, Jay !!!
MrVoayer Thank you for taking tthe time to leave such nice comments ;) I really appreciate it!
Jay
I'm buying this camera for the awesome stabilisation system, vari angle display and quality. 1080p is all i need, so this is perfect.
Great review Jay, brilliant shots, your kids are great performers . I have EM-5 Mk 1 and you inspired me to look in to upgrading to Mk 2 since it has few significant upgrades over the original. Thanks again, subscribed!
interceptorm5 Thank you for the comments ;) A great option for photography and video these days, best of luck!
Jay
I subscribed as this is the most real world review I have seen.....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Excellent review! Thank you for finally making me decide on this one over the em10 ii/iii or Canon m5/m50
Glad it was helpful!
Interesting to see an unbiased review from an obvious Sony aficionado. Thanks for sharing.
+desmoface I really appreciate the kind words! Thanks, Jay
Great review, I think you've earned some kudos for that considering your Sony forte.
+Barelybreakingeven Thank you very much!
The image stabilization at 600mm effective FL is amazing, it looks better than some un stabalised cameras on rigs using 50mm lenses. I've seen the olympus e-m1 make shots with the 12mm f1.8 and 12-40mm f2.8 that look like steady cam shots partly because of the ergonomics but mostly because of the stabilization. The constant aperture pro lenses allow for zooming without any change to brightness or DOF (besides slight change from increased focal length). It should be the ULTIMATE video rig, but because of the lack of modes and options for recording it just isn't. If they put out a firmware update with 4k and various other resolution and frame rate options, including 4k/1080@30 and 24fps and 720@60 or faster, then they would have an industry shaking device. The IBIS, color and contrast, lens performance and range as well as the size and weight of the package is close to perfect if it weren't for that one video issue that they *should* be able to fix with software...but haven't.
Soo honest man 🙏
Love your review
And now i need to switch my eos m50 to omd em5 mkii
Thanks for the excellent video
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One very important thing to keep in mind with Olympus micro 4/3 is that the stabilization is in the camera body which allows you to use other manufacturer's lenses, and still stabilize them.
Hi. Thanks for the review, man. Great stuff, as always. Just worth mention, you forgot to write down the link to your blog... :)
gustavo campos Thank you for the comments and I added the link to the main website, but the written review is still in the works...
It’s a good enough camera for most and a fun camera to goof around with even for experts with full frame gear.
I totally agree! It also really depends heavily on what kind of lens you attach ;)
Outstanding review, man. Loved seeing the mix of video and stills. Try getting your hands on the oly 75mm 1.8 for a real treat. Cheers
Dustinrhoades Thanks Dustin ;) Next time I will get that lens and the 45 or whatever I keep hearing about and an ultra wide angle perhaps? Won't be for a while, next generation perhaps...
Very nice review...!!! Very fair...!!!
Thanks...
Edgar Harris Thank you for the nice comments ;) Jay
Really good review. Thank you.
Thank you for the comments and kind words ;)
Very good and honest review.Great!
Claude Castonguay Thank you very much for the comments and feedback ;)
Jay
very nice honest review was looking at this my self it has many advantages
great job jay!!
Ray Geary Thank you very much!
no problem
Drop Dead EXCELLENT review - World Class - THANK YOU!
Thank you very much for those very kind words ;)
Excellent review! I really appreciate someone not reviewing like a "fanboy" and actually saying good things, when they are deserved, by a camera from another system.
I am considering this camera and your review was very helpful. I will make a point to view your other reviews.
lekkousa Thank you very much for the nice comments ;) The OM-D EM-5 Mark II is a great solution to photography in 2015 and beyond!
Jay
hey man, for the slightly blurry picture you mentioned.. make sure you have the anti shock mode on and put it on 0 seconds.. maybe that slight blur is due to shutter shock. just a thought..
Hooded Merganser is the duck on the river. Nice!
good balanced review
+vikram sudera Thanks!!
I picked up an EM5 mkI quite cheap and I'm really enjoying the fast yet small lenses. The 45mm 1.8 is a bargain, the 60mm macro is reasonably priced and the 12-40 2.8 is excellent. I've got the 17mm and 40-150mm 2.8 and 1.4 tele-convertor on order so hopefully they are not too far away. Throw in high quality weather sealing and I've got a really great hiking setup.
Ultimately my a7 takes better photos especially in low light but my nex6 will be sold. Good camera but most of the good glass is for full frame and therefore it's no longer a compact setup. I just end up taking my A7.
Looking forward to your review on the A7rII
Shane Doyle Thanks for the comments and sounds like you are having a blast! ;) I can't wait to try the A7r II... Soon enough!
Hi Jay!
Thanks for the review! I finished watching all 17 mins of this, haha..
I've tried all of the latest camera in the past 4 years. I got a G.A.S syndrome I guess.. the most recent ones that is worth mentioning are: Sony a7 dan A7R, Fuji X-T1, PANASONIC GX7, NIKON D600 & D750, and Olympus OMD EM5 Mark II.
After all of those cameras and as well as their moderate-best lenses, I can confidently say that the one making the best picture quality is Nikon D750. I took Fuji XT1 to Europe last year, and used that the whole time. Not really loving the result. The watercolor effect is really apparent on some photos and the aggressive noise reduction is very apparent.
Sony A7, while I love it, the lenses are too large and expensive. While I love ZEISS lenses, the option for people that is on a budget and just want to try the camera with decent lens while saving for the better lenses is practically non existant. Maybe only the 35mm f2.8. I already dislike the Sony color, I can't explain why. Maybe it's too... transparent?
After a lot of contemplating and being scolded by my gf for wasting money buying and selling cameras, I've decided to settle down. I chose MFT. I'm just an enthusiast, I don't print, and I don't get paid for the pictures I took, so getting the best image quality is really debatable priority for me.
I love to travel and frankly, APSC sensor is really a moot point for me. Either go smaller or jump to FF because FF cameras and cheaper nowadays and their APSC vs FF lenses are quite similar in size anyway. When I travelled for 1 1/2 months around EU, the Fuji I carried is quite heavy after lugging it around with only 2 lenses from 9 am to 10 pm. Their lenses weight average at around more 450-600gr. In that note, carrying a DSLR is an outright no for me because then I'd want to leave it at the hotel.
Last point is due to the fact that when you're travelling and carry a big camera with a big lenses, you might as well yell that you're a tourist and you're taking a picture. Not to mention the looks I got with my Fuji XT1+10-24mm.
MFT for me is the only mirrorless system in the market that is still relevant to be called "mirrorless". The reason why they exist is because we want something smaller, without sacrificing too much on the picture quality in the first place. While Sony and fuji tries but they can't hide the fact that some of their lenses are just as big as the DSLR counterpart. Sony tries to trick us (In my opinion, don't get offended anyone) with giving us all the focal length we want, but all in f4. To make us think that the system is success at making FF gear smaller. Try to make zeiss equivalent on f2.8 now and what will you get? SONY A mount lenses.
So, what's the point? Yes, for me the picture quality is better compared to MFT (Not that much though vs APSC) but at the end, the price and the option of the lenses is what's important for many people. In that case, MFT wins.
This is just my personal opinion and I just want to give a small comment that maybe could be helpful to anyone based on my own expenses and experiences.
Jay, I really been waiting for your review after seeing you had the unbox in vid of the camera. Initially I've hold back to purchase because I want to see what's your take on it coming from all Sony cameras owner. I couldn't wait because the stock was low and I had one store to hold it for me for 3 days (all those time checking TH-cam for your update anxiously haha). At the end they told me that they can't hold it anymore, they have to sell soon. So I bought it with 12-40mm f 2.8 PRO and 45mm f 1.8. So far it's been a very enjoyable experience and I hope it's the same for your personal use.
BTW, have you tried the art filters? I know it's not for anything serious and just a "toy" feature for some, but maybe you can give it a try. I especially love the "dramatic tone".
Jay if you're still keeping the EM5 II in the future, I'd suggest the best bang for the buck 45mm f 1.8. Nowadays it can be had for as low as $200-$250. Personally I can't wait for the later to be released 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens.
This is a very long comment and I'm sorry for this. Probably will never write a comment this long anymore. Shows how much I'm excited and appreciate your video.
Cheers JAY and thank you.
PS: Do you do any Startrail or just astrophotography? I heard em5 II is good at that and I'm really curious but clueless at the same time.
Tora Kun Thanks for taking the time to write such an awesome reply ;) I'm at a very similar point in life where trying the other gear is a why not and also a must for some reason. I have a feeling I will not like the Fuji Watercolor effect after I review a system, but I still want to! Nikon would be fun, but with such limited time in my life I would rather go with Pentax or Panasonic next I think. Why not!
I really appreciate all the extra insight about the systems as well! The lens selection for the Olympus is incredible and I figured I would get Pro lenses next time perhaps once they get a Sony sensor in place ;)
As far as Startrail or just astrophotography, I have not. I really want to, but I have two very young children, so life does not really allow for such outings at this time. Hopefully in a year or two though that will become part of the photography arsenal of fun! The stars interest me a great deal ;)
The OM-D does have some special features built in for Astro Photography, but I have not used anything in that regard, sorry.
Thanks again for sharing all the info and have a great day,
Jay
Considering an Olympus om-d as a compact bring-it-everywhere option. Have to make sure it doesn't directly compete with my SLT cameras and Zeiss glass though as I don't want to end up not using them
Jay!
You're making it real hard to go for the Sony. I just fell upon your site (subscribed), and whats tough about it is that I have this camera. Very good review. One of the best in fact. And...I only have ONE problem. Only one. On the few times that I need to do a high and tight crop, I can see the limits of the 16mg and the sensor size. Seen some pixilation almost like a point-n-shoot. But there is a dilemma for sure. Took some shots of my son and his son. Made me look like a Pro! Fabulous portraits. Clear, seperation, and pop.
Anyway... I have the Techart adapter on the way and when it comes I'll either get the A7II or A7rII. (Incidentally, I had the original A7. Found my way to Olympus because the Sony A7 lenses just kept getting bigger--messes up the concept for me.)
I'll watch your videos. Thanks!
Thanks. FYI at the end you refer to the camera as the OM-D 5D MkII.
Robert Vandahl Whoops, thanks ;) I also own a Canon 5d mark II so that makes sense...
Jay
Good balanced review-got my eye on the latast Olympus & Panasonic offerings; interesting times ahead. Just curious; what camera did you make this video on-there appears to be a lot of 'moire' on the early scenes (on your jeans/bridge etc)?
+Steve Ferneyhough Sony Nex-6 and yes it's not the best quality video on that older camera...
Nice overview. I've been a fan of Olympus since I bought the E-M5 and then the E-M1. Great cameras and they'll only get better. That IBIS is insane. You don't understand how good it is until you actually test it. I don't have Oly cameras anymore though. Maybe some day in the future I'll get another one. I have good memories of my experience with Olympus.
+Hooked on Photography why you dont have it more?
amazingly fair
excellent video- this is all I have. I use panasonic leica 15mm lens on this body changes the color a bit but excellent quality and i am pleased at low light without a flash
questions was the camera set to super fine? also did you use a tripod or handheld with the zoom? sorry but video sucks on this camera.
nice video, good review.
MG King Thanks!
Very nice unbiased review. I just got it, coming off a Nikon DSLR, when I first open the box, I thought it looked like a toy camera. You really need to see it in person how small this camera is! I also bought the extra grip, which makes handling more comfortable especially using the camera with larger lens.
+taikoking1 Thanks for the comments and it is very small when you see it for the first time ;)
Great review delivered with a professional demeanor and balance.
I am holding my breath for the EM5 Mk3. The IBIS and lens selection tipped the balance into Olympus favor.
Did you use the build in stabilization when filming the ducks etc?
I took the Olympus logo off and put on a Sony logo.....so now I'm happy that Sony made such a great camera. No guilt.
lol, I hear ya!! It certainly is an awesome camera and I wish Sony would take some lessons out of Olympus's playbook ;)
Great review *****
Duck is Hooded Merganser
ObelixCMM Thanks man ;) I had a feeling you would know that duck!
Great video ! :)
Keep up the good work mate.
Hey there, excellent review. I really enjoyed it and perfect for casual shooters like myself. I recently bought the a6000 but I am struggling with lens selection and price. I was thinking of downgrading to a micro 4/3 system so I could afford the lenses in the future. I really enjoy the a6000. It is a fantastic shooter with amazing image quality, but everything is priced really high and out of my budget. What do you think about making the switch to a micro 4/3 system? Especially with the lenses you had. Thats all I would need I think.
Karol Pietrzak It isn't a downgrade, it is a switch to m4/3. Downgrade means that the system you are switch to is inferior...
Karol Pietrzak It's not a bad move at all and as Andreas Theodorou said below, it's not really a downgrade either. Just a different format (sensor size) that offers killer output quality just like the Sony cameras. Lenses are smaller and therefore cheaper on average... The Lenses I had were a lot of fun, but many others have suggested the 40mm and the 75mm I believe as must haves. Just read through the comments here for some great additional info...
The kit lenses from Sony are fairly cheap for the A6000. The 50mm f/1.8 OSS lens, the 55-210mm lens for example. Great options for the money! Sigma also makes affordable primes that are very good optical performers at budget pricing! The Zeiss zooms and primes are a lot of money I hear ya....
I hope that helps,
Jay
Great review! I have to ask the ultimate geek question...what is that odd looking circuit board from? It's a curious mix of componentry.
Salmagundiii Thanks for the comments and It's from some old equipment that used to be used for high speed Internet deliver over phone lines. An 8 port Adtran card I believe ;) Nice geek question!
Jay
Perfect spy camera!
i am buying this camera as soon as possible!
GKhanKutar Thanks for the comments and best of luck!
I just changed my mind and bought Fujifilm XT1 last week. it's better than omd em5 mark2
GKhanKutar Thanks for the update, and that is also a great looking camera! The new Fuji X-T10 looks pretty awesome as well. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search/atclk/Ntt/fujifilm+x-t10/N/0/InitialSearch/yes/sts/ps/BI/7257/KBID/7777/DFF/d10-v1-t14
You should start a Jay OlympusAlphaLab , seems like a great camera:) along with your sony site.
+myrk98466 I wish I had the time ;)
Thanks got mine 2 weeks ago, overwhelmed with all it can do , big step up from my Fuji bridge camera, battery power could last longer, the camera gets really cold (in UK winter) so advise gloves . think Olympus or someone should produce a book with complete instructions . have heard that there are hidden programs ?
Hi
Do you think i can work with em 5 mark 1? becoz i am thinking to get one
but not sure about the focus accuracy when in burst mode. thank you
Thank you but What about the high resolution mode?
How do you get the circle bokeh shots? Is it straight out from camera or I have to edit or something? 7:08
Should I get this or pen F? Image quality which is better? And video too
Hello Jay
Thanks for a great review
actually I want to buy new camera for both Stills and Video, and I have seen it or reviews
between Sony A7II, Panasonic GH4 and Olympus OMD 5 II
which one do you recommend?
my best Rad
Rahmat Rad Hello and thank you for the nice comments ;) First off, you can't really go wrong with any of those cameras just to be fair. However, the A7 II has the best sensor and image quality for sure. The GH4 has better video options from what I understand and same with the Olympus. The major issue you have to deal with is lens cost and size. full frame vs M43 is a huge difference. Do you want large heavy lenses? Or would you prefer a lighter weight option with more lenses to chose from? Full frame is going to be heavier and larger almost every time, but you do get something for your burden. It's not like a waste of money or anything like that. The Olympus has the most lenses to chose from and the 5-axis stabilization is more effective than the Sony due to the sensor size and actual stabilization hardware. Panasonic has some excellent looking lenses as well, but not as many as Olympus.
In the end I would go for the full frame A7 II personally, but can totally understand not wanting the extra size and weight depending on your situation. I don't really care and have a Nex-6 for my light weight long haul needs....
I hope this helps a little,
Jay
which best this camera or Panasonic G7
This camera is very good .
I hav two options, Sony a6300 or olympus m5 mark ii.. Which one should I go for? If olympus is ur answer which kit lense should I buy it with?(12-40 2.8 pro / 14-150) pls help
Question - what lenses wd you suggest for this camera. Already have a fz70 for super zoom, but looking for more quality photos,
plus want narrow depth of field photos and some bokah. Going to Africa in September. Your review was very thorough - thanks.
Lorraine F Thanks for the comments, and I would consider a fast prime lens like the 75mm f/1.8 lens for example: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/971403-REG/olympus_v311040bu000_m_75mm_f1_8_lens.html/BI/7257/KBID/7777/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x438193
in your Video are saying that the Nex6 Pixel density is way less then the E-M5 MarkII?
Thank You Jay :)
chevypowertogo Yes the sensor size is larger on the Nex-6 and has the same number of pixels. Therefore the pixels can be larger and less in quantity per mm for example. Less pixel dense is the way I think of it, but it might not be the correct term...
I enjoyed your review as usual Jay. The Oly is a good looking camera with a lot of cool features it seems but getting to the bottom line would u say the a6000 takes better pictures...@ half the price. I noticed the Touit 32mm is on sale for $499 & they updated it to the hybrid AF phase detection, put that on the a6000 for $1050. & boy going by your reviews on that lens & the a6000 would the Oly even come close?
sski66 Well, I would go with the larger sensor A6000 for sure! I don't care about the cool features, killer build quality, and other advantages enough in the end ;) The IQ is better on the larger sensor and the extra resolution is also preferred by myself. Plus, as you said the camera is much cheaper! Now, you put the Touit lens on there and Wow, hard to beat, other than full frame!
The IQ on the Olympus is really good though in the real world as you will see from the high res sample photos that will be in the written review. As I said in the video review, the smaller sensor offers the killer lenses in a small package and at a faster speed for arguable less money. It's a different system that is super versatile due to the huge array of lens options and ruggedness.
The Sony mirrorless systems can't compete in the native lens department unless you take advantage of using lens adapters and a-mount lenses that are huge and heavy. Huge and heavy is the issue with the larger sensors. The Sony native E-mount lens line is building though and I use adaptable full frame lenses on my A7r in the meantime... I want the new FE 24-240mm lens in particular!
In the end it's different strokes for different folks I honestly feel. I have no issue with the output quality offered by Olympus in the real world, so It's not fair at all to bash in that regard. Also, the Olympus with a Touit equivalent lens would also look amazing in the real world output!
One thing I can't help but think of is how awesome the Sony RX10 was, and how I would rather have that all-in-one camera solution, then a mirrorless 4/3rds system in the end. The 1inch sensor is alsmost as big and with the constant f/2.8 24-200mm Zeiss power zoom lens, it's perfect range...
The killer old school full frame lenses available, also makes the larger sensor Sony cameras more appealing to me.
just a few thoughts on the matter,
Jay
***** Thanks for the detailed reply, it's always nice to know what the pros are really thinking. I thought u might be getting off the Sony train there for a minute :)
***** IQ is definitely better on A6000 but those "cool" features that you say will make you actually take a photo that with A6000 you can only dream about. For example the 5 axis stabilization in the body works amazing. You can and I am not even joking take a stable 1/4 exposured photo that with A6000 you would need tripod for sure. Not to mention in the long run the E-M5II will be cheaper with its vast cheap collection of lenses. Try buying 3 great lenses for the A6000 vs 3 great for olympus system. Anyway my 2 sents. Its not all just about IQ. Some features actually help you take photos otherwise impossible. Full articulated screen might be a joke but it will let you take weird and extreme angles you could never thought of.
sski66 No way man ;) Sony is still the best bang for the buck IQ and technology for sure in my opinion.
Bora Markovic Great points and I agree those features are awesome and if you can utilize them to get more images or otherwise impossible shots, it's a great thing. The Olympus certainly has a huge edge in hand-holding. 5-axis vs nothing or just the lens OSS for example on the A6000. Thanks again for the comments!
Jay
I am watching this in 2020,i am on a budget(living in thé Philippines now,making pesos)shooting with a Canon 750d,i think in the US it’s the t7i,and want to buy a mirrorless,first i was looking for a Sony a7ii,but now maybe the olympus em5 ii,i have to go too a store,and feel it in mine hand,i hope it is not too small.
The OM-D EM-5 is definitely small, but totally usable in my opinion. If you are going for the best image quality possible, I would definitely consider the Sony A7II, although larger and lenses tend to cost more...
Good work: It looks good on you tube too. I use GH4 + a dozen Lumix lenses.. I find The Panasonic x lenses sgarper than Canom L series ( No one wants to adimt that :-)..but whenever I upload anything to You tube I don't get quality as yours .. Can you share your upload parameters in detail please?
Rob Svm I used to have this problem as well. It's the export settings used and the quality of the encoder that makes the video look sharp and crisp on youtube. I use a program called compressor for my Mac and the Export preset for 1080 streaming video. I hope that helps!
Hey Jay, does the E M5ii have any adapters that work with e or fe mount lens?
+myrk98466 Not sure, but I would think yes. Can't seam to find any though... Sorry
***** at 6:58 are those capacitors printed like that or is that ghosting from multiple exposure function?
ObelixCMM They are printed like that! Not ghosting ;)
This review is awesome, thank you. Do you think it's worth to buy the Mark II instead of the original? I don't have a lot of money, so if I get the II, I'll probably end up with two lenses, the kit and the 45mm f/1.8. If I get the mark I version (or the E-M10), I could probably have at least 4 lenses, the kit, 19mm (sigma), 30mm (sigma) and 45mm f/1.8, or even try to get only the body and go for 19, 30, 25 and 45mm. Again, is it worth buying the latest EM5? Thanks in advance.
Mister R Your very welcome and thank you for the comments! I have not reviewed the original version, so I can't really say without spending tons of times re-searching the original model. Sorry I just don't have the time...
Jay
***** That's ok! Thank you very much for doing these excellent videos and helping us with a lot of good information. I like your videos because they seem to be pretty much straight forward and unbiased. I did some more research yesterday and read the complete review of the E-M10 (in which they kind of do a comparison with the E-M5) and I have disregard the E-M5 mark I because it lacks in some features that would be nice for me, such as focus peaking, wifi, live composite, flash and so on. Thank you again.
Anytime and thanks for the detailed reply for others in the same boat as you ;)
hi Jay, do OMD lineup have camera feature for studio environment? Kinda like in sony "liveview display ON/OFF". thx
rujakandroid Excellent question and I honestly don't know off hand. I would assume it does based on the insane menu depth and options available....
Jay
Oke thanks :)
The OMD EM5 mk1 has that easily slide down screen while mark 2 has that flip screen.
Great review =) , you're not entirely being unfair to your channel name as Sony still owns a 5% share in Olympus down from 12% a few years back.
John McMullen Thanks for the comments and you have a great point. Sony got the 5-axis magnet based technology and then sold off a huge chunk it looks like to me?
Sounds like a sober assessment yup.
If you were to get one all-around lens for this camera, which one would you get?
+Dave King Grab if you can the 12-40 Pro lens for the best high clarity all rounder, IMO. If you're looking for something purely for travel, then the 45mm 1.8 lens shown does a surprisingly good job at street/candid shots thanks to the 5-axis stabilisers. Obviously the price of the pro series can turn some people to the lesser quality standard models, but up against the prices of other lenses in the market, they're excellent value.
+James Bullock 42.5 f1.7 is an amazing lens!
Hey Jay, how does the A7II & A7Rii IBIS compare to the E M5ii IBIS??
+myrk98466 It does not really compare honestly. The E M5II has a much smaller sensor, and it works way better in comparison. Especially when recording video and walking for example. See this excellent comparison sample video by my friend Mathieu Gasquet over at MirrorlessLessons: th-cam.com/video/54IUA2p_ig4/w-d-xo.html&nohtml5=False
+Jay SonyAlphaLab They used the EM1 so using the EM5ii the ISIB would be even better. Thanks for steering me to that video.
What's the context of this review?
Did you order the camera for yuorself or did Olympus send you lucky dog a sample review?
sebastiaanvanwater I just felt like reviewing something different honestly. I always review Sony gear and no New cameras are out that interest me at the moment, but the OM-D sure did peek my interest. I then figured the smaller M43 sensor would be a great comparison considering the Sony's are larger APS-C and Full Frame.
I also new that Sony had partnered with Olympus a while back and hoped that the 5-axis sensor stabilization would come over to Sony which it did. Now Sony is making a new killer M43 sensor and I bet it is for Olympus ;)
Hands-on at the PhotoPlus Expo in NYC I also was very impressed with the Olympus booth with the incredible amount of killer lenses to chose from. I actually talked with a Olympus enthusiast user for a few minutes and he had the 40-150 f/2.8 lens mounted to his OM-D and was super impressed! We swapped cameras for a minute, because he was very curious in the full frame solution as a second system.
So, with all that in the background I figured I should review the camera and asked BHPhoto to send me one(30 days) I also wanted a fresh perspective on the best competition, so I can more accurately review the Sony cameras. I learned a lot from the OM-D design and user experience for sure. Some huge advanatages over the Sony system as I mentioned in the review....
The gear goes back in a few days and I will getting some Sony lenses next probably, maybe some cameras not sure yet..
Jay
sebastiaanvanwal
***** can the shutter speed,aperture,exposure,iso be changed during video mode on the Olympus em5 ii?
BCtechB Yes it can when manual mode! Pressing the OK button brings up a little menu on the side of the screen. From that menu, you can change all the settings. The regular manual controls do not work like when in photography mode fully manual though. This is how the Sony cameras work which is much different. The Olympus has a completely different video mode interface....
Hi! i am doing some research because i want to buy a new camera, my good old camera is a nikon d200 and is time for me to own one that records video anda stop depending on others.
I love this olympus, do you know if there is adaptator to use others (like nikon, canon, etc)?
at the end of the day, which would you prefer, sony alpha 7 or this olympus? thanks
Yes, you can get adapters for Micro 4/3 cameras to use lenses from any other company. I use old manual focus Nikon, Konika, Olympus, and Contax lenses with inexpensive adapters (
Great thanks! i'm still undeceive, i need a camera for video as well as photography, any suggestions?
i have the a6000 but looking at the Panasonic GX8... your thoughts?
+Studat I think the Panasonic GX8 amzn.to/1MU0DTw is a killer option for sure! I prefer the larger A6000 sensor for low light photography, but for good light and video the GX8 has way more to offer than the A6000 in most cases. 4k internal recording, Dual IS technology, for example if that matters to you. Build quality is also beefier on the GX8 in my opinion from what I can tell. I never used one though just to let you know... I have seen many reviews though, and that camera is in the top 3 pretty much everywhere on the web for video in particular... Larger sensors can offer much better low light performance, but they are much heavier and more expensive to glass up... I hope that helps a little?
Jay
+Jay SonyAlphaLab always respect your opinion. i have watched and read that the low light is on par with the a6000. I was blown away because it flies is the face of everything i was taught. Might pic one up😉😉😉
I really find it hard to believe that the low light is on par in video mode, but with technology improving so fast, it's totally possible!
@Jay SonyAlphaLab how does it compare with the a6000? i'm split between the 2.
+stmrjs Both are awesome cameras! It's a matter of personal preference I would say. More lenses to chose from with the Oly, but slightly better IQ with the larger Sony sensor... In the end, they are both awesome so it really doesn't matter what you pick in my opinion...
What camera you use to shoot this one, aliasing is soooooo strong.
+Marek Kacprzak Yeah, it really is not the greatest in that regard. I was using m Sony Nex-6 for the filming and thanks for the comments!
Is this is a better landscape camera vs A7II?
+Keane DM I don't think so, but it is a great option for sure!
Anyone else caught the mistake at 16:20 (OM-D 5D Mark II)? Haha, just thought it was funny, anyways great video!
+Eric Theriault Whopps! I own the Canon 5d mark II, so that is probably why I slipped up... Thanks for the comments and pointing out my flub ;) Jay
Great video Jay - as always - nice shots - your kiddos are so cute -
So what are the odds that the A6100 will have 5 axis IBIS? now I hear that the new Axxxx will not be a A7000 but A6100 and is not a replacement for A6000 - all to complicated - so supposedly the A6100 will be sort of a NEX7 replacement but starts with A61xx - go figure - what I hear is there will be no 4K - I think I personally I prefer 5 axis IBIS over 4k now - but of course I am more of a shooter then video person - just think now Panasonic has a good 4k video shooter for beginners and intermediate users in the new G7 and a pro grade in the GH4 for the more advanced users - Sony has the A7s for the Pros but no entry level mode with 4K -
Now Sony with a new A6100 so they better start adding lenses to the APS-C E mount system -
So I think Panasonic leads the way in 4k affordable class - the EM5 m2 has improved video now but no 4K which I think is ok as it has the 5 axis IBIS -
Anyone know if doing 5axis IBIS with 4k is not doable ? Sony does not have one and Panasonic does not have one - I guess the Panasonic GX8 that comes later this year will tell us as it has 3 axis IBIS now in the GX7 but I am sure slated for 4k so will be interesting to see if Panasonic will remove IBIS to do 4k or if they can do both -
Again for the GX8 I would prefer a new 5axis over 4k for that camera as it is more of a stills camera - given they can only do one vs both -
I have the EM5 and I think IQ is about the same as of what I have seen - but certainly much nice button layout on the new M2 - the display button on the original EM5 is just way to small and to close to another button - and I love the new Flip LCD - as one can do selfies and see what is video recording and it protects the LCD when packed away - However I still think Panasonic does the best Touch LCD like in the GX7 - all functions are Touch along with a Touch Shutter - so there are 5 Fn soft buttons available on the LCD - just fantastic - I love Fn buttons -
I still think the OMD EM5 m2 is priced a bit steep in comparison to the Sony A6000 - but of course the A6000 is not weather sealed - but it has a larger sensor and almost a many features - not quire but close - So if the A6100 has 5 axis IBIS and weather sealed it will give the EM5 M2 some serious competition -
I actually think the A6000 sensor gives a tiny bit better IQ - but not an advantage unless one uses a good lens and Sony has a much smaller selection - the 50mm F1.8 with IS is quite decent and well worth it for the money - just need more like that -
igetsmart Thanks for the comments and detailed reply ;) I have been fallowing the rumors also, and it loks like it may be the Nex-7 replacement. If that is the case, it will be a better version of the A6000 and may have IBIS. It has been so long, it would make sense that IBIS might be a feature along with a new Tri-Navi camera body. Something many users have been waiting for a long time! A high end APS-C unit with weather sealing, silent shutter, Touchscreen?, 4k?, full manual controls, etc...
If it were only a A6100 the features would only be a few things in my opinion and the camera body would be the same. Check out previous version revisions of the A5000 and A5100 for example... I could be wrong though, just speculating.
Thanks again,
Jay
***** It would not make much sense for them to include an IBIS system in there mid-range cameras because all of their lenses have OSS. It would be counter productive for them to include an IBIS while they have several lenses with OSS. It would be a waste of money for them. That is just my personal opinion. Otherwise your spending money on a body with IBIS, and even more on lenses with OSS. I think they will keep IBIS on there a7 models only.
Karol Pietrzak The Sony E APS-C mount lacks lenses - but yes they do have a few like the 18-200 with OSS and the 50mm F1.8 with OSS and the 35mm F1.8 OSS - the 10-18 F4 -
but there are some that do not like the 16mm F2.8 the 20mm F2.8 and the Zeiss lenses the 30mm macro -
I say for the future it is better to have IBIS and not to have to replicate OSS in every lens as that just adds cost to the lens and weight - and sometimes not possible to put in OSS on small primes -
To me IBIS is the way to go for the future - no if they can only do IBIS and 4K together
Karol Pietrzak Excellent points, but you must remember all the manual lenses and lenses that don't have OSS, like the killer Ziess Touit lenses for example. Also the old school Minolta lenses, and so fourth, that many people use on these systems. It would be killer for that, and those are the people who want it in my opinion. It is counter productive otherwise for the OSS lenses, but the best quality optics available does not have OSS. Even for the A7 series, the Best lenses are non OSS Zeiss Batis etc....
That being said, all the older lenses are designed for the 35mm format, so perhaps Sony will decide to go that way. I think it would be a big mistake though personally. The can still keep the A6000 series, just offer a more expensive quality tri-navi body design with IBIS alternative please :)
Thanks again,
Jay
igetsmart I totally agree. OSS has it's place and does offer some advantages withing the limitation of sensor movement to effect on IQ. The lens focal area is only so big, so that limits the amount the sensor can move without effecting the IQ sharpness int he corners and things like that. I don't know all the specifics, but that is what I was thinking the other day. So ultimately a combination of both that work together would be the best of the best I'm thinking. The engineers at Sony and Olympus are geniuses, so I think we may be surprised at what the come up with next... Organic sensors are coming at some point and I can't wait for that killer dynamic range they theoretically posses.
Thanks again for the comments,
Jay
Hi, would you recommend this camera for a beginner in 2019?
I know you’re Sony guy but since you reviewed it in such an unbiased manner I figured your input could be a real confidence booster. Thanks for the video! Good review
Yes, this is still a awesome camera at the end of the day for sure!
Sensor size has no effect on lens size. You can just as easily build an equivalent lens that size on a Full Frame camera. Your 25mm F/1.8 is the same size as a 50mm F/3.6 Full Frame lens would be.
So there is no advantage besides a smaller and lighter body at the cost of ergonomics and battery life.
where can i buy the bunny toy?
yue liu Not sure, it was a gift... Thanks for the comments.
Jay
Small size is a virtue of its own. Meanwhile, someone had better scrape and paint that Green Bridge before it falls down.
Next time take PRO lens and shoot RAW then see image quality. 25mm f/1.8 is cheap lens and do really good job for this money what cost 👌
Ok, thank you and will do...
@@Jason_Hermann for sure really good review 🤗
Get someone to narrate who knows how to say 1.8.....that isn't a dot, it's a decimal point ! One point Eight ! ! !
+Ken Wiberg Thank you so much for taking the time to point this error out ;)