While some full-frame and medium format purists scoff at Micro Four Thirds cameras, don’t be swayed if you are looking for a powerful, compact, mirrorless camera alternative that won’t weigh you or your bank balance down this summer.
There is currently a great deal on the OM System OM-1 II camera, a top of the range model from the company formerly known as Olympus. In our review, the OM System OM-1 II got a full five stars, an accolade our notoriously hard-to-please reviewers only give to the finest gear. I am also a firm fan of OM System cameras.
With outstanding subject detection autofocus, the OM-1 Mark II is a reliable workhorse that is also very enjoyable to use, with excellent handling, and has a vast range of features to explore (as well as taking a wide range of high quality lenses, including compatible ones from Panasonic).
OM System OM-1 II key features
- 20MP Four Thirds Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor
- 50fps with C-AF, 120fps fixed AF with extended buffer
- ISO80-102,400 (same)
- 1,053-point AI detect Quad Pixel AF improved, plus added human detection
- 5.76m-dot electronic viewfinder, 0.83x magnification
- 1.6m-dot 3inch vari-angle touchscreen
- 5-axis in-body stabilisation (8.5EV with Sync IS)
- LiveGrad ND feature and more
Amazon customers in the UK can now pick up the OM-1 Mark II body only for £1,835 – that is the lowest price it’s been for a year! You can’t afford to hang around though as stock is very limited.
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Further reading
OM System OM-1 Mark II first impressions for bird photography
