Em5 ii

[spidey89]

There is no more accessory port?? Means stuff like macro arm light cannot be used already?

Yes, frankly, I was never a fan of the accessory port, not necessary anymore since mic is built in, transfer photos via wifi, only the light which I'd rather use flash in place of

SG price also not that expensive, SITEX price was $229. http://itfairsg.com/sitex2014/sandi...flash-cf-pro-price-list-flyer-brochure-14033/

Really? Better still, got warranty, no need headache of fearing that it gets lost

 

[davea]

Our neighbour's pricing

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Correct me if I am wrong but it seems to make less sense to buy the body with lens and do PWP to get just the additional Battery as compared to one (that doesn't need the lens) to buy the Body only and do the PWP (same amount) to get the Power Holder, Toshiba 32GB and BLN-1 Battery as compared to one that buys the body and lens and do PWP to get just the additional Battery?

Here's hoping that the body is priced attractively in sg!

 

[keithwee]

oki la, depends on one's needs to. If someone needs the 12-40/2.8 lens then no matter what its gonna be the best package.

Last time during the O40-150/2.8 Pro Pre-order SG prices was the best, let's hope the pre-order for the EM5ii will be irresistible too.

 

[wonglp]

mean the body only option will only come in later..

Spoke to olympus this afternoon, no news on price but very soon, and the body will come together with 14-150 bundle.

 

[swifty]

Spoke to olympus this afternoon, no news on price but very soon, and the body will come together with 14-150 bundle.

Any pro kit with the 12-40?

 

[Anson]

Question: Can the Touchscreen be use when recording video on the EM5m2?

Yes.

Touch screen when video recording is ON? Sure?

 

[grantyale]

The improvements to video recording are certainly welcome. It is a pity that the video resolution is still low (720-ish with some aliasing).

 

[zapp!]

Looks like it's launching in the US on 27 Feb. Sg will get before CNY ar? ;p

 

[spidey89]

The improvements to video recording are certainly welcome. It is a pity that the video resolution is still low (720-ish with some aliasing).

It's 1080/60P. I was watching the comparisons between a 4k video and the E-M5 Mkii, the Mkii is better despite the lower resolution. Personally, 1080 good enough to see, not cropping my vids either

 

[Agrivar]

It's 1080/60P. I was watching the comparisons between a 4k video and the E-M5 Mkii, the Mkii is better despite the lower resolution. Personally, 1080 good enough to see, not cropping my vids either

any idea of the codecs they are using? for 1080p I think the encoding is in MOV correct. Don't think the EM-5 ii supports mp4 or AVCHD..

 

[spidey89]

According to the codec tab in VLC from my sample pic, it's H.264 MP4 AVC although on camera it says MOV. Eitherway, file sizes are small and quality is there (to me) and it's easy to play so I can't really complain

 

[Mohamed Aqil]

Hi keith, sent a pm about the em5. thanks!

 

[Agrivar]

bro spidey

Not sure if you have seen sample video from the GH4 or the LX100.. Wondering how the oly codec compares to the Panasonic one.. if its close, its definitely on my wish list because of the 5 axis.. damn shiok for video without using any rigs..lol

 

[spidey89]

bro spidey

Not sure if you have seen sample video from the GH4 or the LX100.. Wondering how the oly codec compares to the Panasonic one.. if its close, its definitely on my wish list because of the 5 axis.. damn shiok for video without using any rigs..lol

Understand how you feel, even WongLP, who doesn't/hardly shoots video is blown away by the 5 axis in the E-M5 mkii. Haven't seen video from GH4 or LX100 though, but we saw video from another camera capable of 4k and the Oly still has its advantages. But that's for us la, you coming on Wed right? Can have a look at the video yourself, bring your card

 

[yrrwys]

anyone got any news on when the camera will be on sale in sg? pricing?

 

[keithwee]

anyone got any news on when the camera will be on sale in sg? pricing?

Very soon check back in a while

 

[tyrtok]

Kope this somewhere. not sure if it is entirely true.

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- Size: E-M5 II has no EP-2 port below hot shoe which makes it lower than E-M5 and E-M1. I am not quite sure if leaving EP-2 away is a good sign for the future.
- Image processor True Pic VII: Better than E-M5 (TruePic VI), same as E-M1. Many of features below come from TruePic VII processor.
- Image stabilization: Improved in stills compared to E-M5 and E-M1. Plus new video IS mode. I have not tested how big (or small) this improvement is in practise. Will do it later on. According to Olympus CIPA tests, this IBIS should be the better than you can find in any other camera.
- EVF: Better than E-M5, same as E-M1. Same panel, same processor and same main features.
- Swiveling touch screen: E-M5 and E-M1 have tiltable. This is better for video. Panel has same higher 1M resolution as in E-M1.
- Autofocus: Better than E-M5, not as advanced as E-M1 for stills with moving subjects. Only E-M1 has PDAF ability. E-M5 II should be better than either for video because of new optimization. I have not tested if it is true.
- Dust, splash and freeze sealing: Better than E-M5, same as E-M1.
- Video recording: Better than E-M5 or E-M1. E-M5 II has video IS, more than double bitrate (55 Mb/s), all standard frame rates, time code, adjustable exposure parameters while recording, adjustable sound level while recording, in/output for external microphone and headset. 77 Mb/s bitrate with HDMI out into recorder.
- 40/64 MP Hires shooting: Not available in E-M5 or E-M1. Gives (almost?) true 40MP resolution JPEG file with (almost?) true colors for every pixel straight out of camera. 64 MP RAW file can be opened with downloadable Photoshop plug-in.
- WiFi: Not available in E-M5, same features as E-M1 with free Olympus Image Share 2.5.
- Tethered shooting: Not available in E-M5, same as E-M1 with free Olympus Capture.
- HDR: Not available in E-M5, same as E-M1.
- Back side function switch: None in E-M5, same as E-M1
- Two part battery holder / grip: Like E-M5 (new grip, same battery holder), E-M1 has grip built-in.

 

[jackwolf]

pricing is out. a little lower than i anticipated..

do call your shop to check.

 

[KTi]

pricing is out. a little lower than i anticipated..

do call your shop to check.

Called TK seconds ago, they don't have a price. Are you able to share the price? If not convenient, pm? Thanks

 

[jackwolf]

pmed!