OM SYSTEMA OM-1 Mark II Camera For Nature Photography User Manual

OM SYSTEMA OM-1 Mark II Camera For Nature Photography

Specifications

• Type: OM-1 Mark II
• Body material: Magnesium alloy body
• Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
• Image Sensor:
  • Type: 4/3” Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor
  • Effective pixels: 20.4 Megapixels
  • Aspect ratio & area: 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0 mm
• Engine:
  • Type: TruePic X
• Viewfinder:

  •   *  **Type:** Electronical Viewfinder

  • Pixel number: 5,760 K dots

Product Usage Instructions

Viewfinder Usage

• Adjust the diopter according to your eyesight for a clear view.
• Use the brightness adjustment for optimal viewing experience.

Focusing System
Utilize the TTL phase difference detection system for precise focus. Select from various focus areas depending on your shooting scenario.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How do I activate the Live ND feature?
  A: To activate Live ND, switch to S/M mode, ensure flash is disabled, set ISO up to 800, and adjust the ND steps as needed.

• Q: What is the maximum EV compensation range of the Image Stabiliser?
  A: The Image Stabiliser offers up to 8.5 EV steps of compensation when used with compatible lenses under specified conditions.

Specifications

OM-1 Mark II

• Type
  Body material Magnesium alloy body Lens mount Micro Four Thirds

• Image Sensor

  • Type 4/3” Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor
  • Effective pixels 20.4 Megapixels
  • Aspect ratio & area 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0 mm

• Engine
  Type TruePic X

• Filter
  Dust reduction filter Supersonic Wave Filter

Viewfinder

• Type Electronical Viewfinder
• Pixel number 5,760 K dots
• Diopter adjustment Equipped -4.0 – +2.0 diopters / built-in type
• Angle of view Approx. 100%
• Magnification Max. 1.65 x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style)
• Eye point 21 mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens
• Style 3 styles selectable
• Brightness adjustment Adaptive Brightness Technology / Manual settings: +/- 7 levels
• Correction of colour temperature +/- 7 levels
• S-OVF Expands the Live View dynamic range
  *Available in the EVF when in P, A, S, M and B modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF.

Live View

• Field of view Approx. 100%
• Magnification levels 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14 x
• Dynamic range expansion When in HDR1 or HDR2
• Live ND 128 S/M mode only, flash can not be used, ISO up to 800, the maximum shutter speed is 1/60 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised.
• Live GND Available *P/A/S/M mode, flash can not be used, ISO up to 3200(up to 1600 in ISO Auto), the maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised.

Image Stabiliser

• Type Sensor shift

• Modes Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic

• Effective Compensation Range Up to 8.5 EV steps* ((Body only))

  • Up to 8.5 EV steps* (Sync IS) Based on CIPA measurement conditions
    When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II. Focal length: 40mm (35mm equivalent: 80mm)
    **When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO. Focal length: 150mm (35mm equivalent: 300mm), halfway release image stabilisation Off, Frame rate: High

• Live View stabilisation Available

Focusing System

• Method TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system

• Focus areas 1053 points / cross-type phase detection AF 1053 points / contrast AF All target, Single target (1 point), Small target (9 points), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points), Custom target (AF area and its increment steps selectable)Number of saved custom target settings: 4

• AF working range -8 – 19 EV (ISO approx.100, with a f/1.2 lens)

• AF lock Available, Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised)

• Separate AF-On button Available

• Modes Manual focus, Preset MF, Single AF, Continuous AF, AF Tracking, Stacking, Bracketing incl. manual override
  Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used.

• AF illuminator Equipped

• Manual focus Available, with enlarged focusing area, focus peaking and focus indicator

• Predictive AF Available

• AF tracking Available, Available in continuous AF mode

• Focus peaking

• Colour selection White, black, red, yellow

• Intensity High / Normal / Low

• Back light effect On / Off

• Focus Bracketing Mode

• Number of images 3 – 999 shots

• Step size 10 levels

• Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses

• Focus Stacking Mode
  

  • Technology 3-15 images are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image
  • Compatible with: M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12- 40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 PRO M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20 Angle of view becomes slightly smaller

• AF targeting pad Available (activate/deactivate with double tap on rear monitor)

• Intelligent Subject Detection AF Aircrafts, Bullet trains, Birds, Cats, Dogs, Formula cars, Helicopters, Human, Motorcycles, Ralley cars, Standard trains, Steam locomotives

• Focus limit Available

Exposure System

• Modes Programme automatic, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Bulb, Time, Movie, HDR, Custom shooting, Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3, Live Composite

• Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )
  Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV.

• Exposure bracketing 2 / 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
  7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps )

• ISO bracketing 3 frames ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps )

• AE lock Available

  • Shadow Adjustment Technology
  • Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View)

• HDR bracketing 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 2 / 3 EV steps )
  7 frames ( +/- 2 EV steps )

• Anti-Flicker Shooting function Available

Multi-Exposure

• Max. number of frames 2 frames (shooting) 3 frames (editing)
• Auto gain control Available
• Frame assistance Live View

Light Metering

• Method TTL open aperture light metering
• Zones 324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
• Detection range -2 – 20 EV (f2.8, ISO 100)
• Modes ESP light metering, Spot metering, Centre weighted metering, Highlight, Shadow
• Histogram in shooting mode Available

Art Filter

• Modes Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Colour, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Key Line, Water colour, Vintage, Partial Colour*, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film
• Variation / Effect Available
• Art Filter bracketing Art Filters selectable * 18 colours selectable

Sensitivity

• Auto ISO LOW* – 102400 (upper default ISO 25600)
• Manual ISO LOW – 102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps approx. 80

Shutter

• Shutter type Computerised focal-plane shutter
• Durability 400,000 shots
• Modes Single frame, Sequential shooting, Self timer, Bracketing

Shutter Speeds

• Shutter speed range 1/8000 – 60 s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
• Bulb mode Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
• High res shot
• Shutter type Electronic shutter
• Shutter speed 1/8000 – 60 s
• Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30 s
• Resolution JPEG: 10368×7776 / 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320
  • RAW: 10368 x 7776
  • *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
  • Equivalent to 80M / 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
  • Available in P/A/S/M mode
• Handheld High res shot
  • Shutter type Electronic shutter
  • Shutter speed 1/8000 – 60 s
  • Resolution JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320
  • RAW: 8160 x 6120
  • *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
  • Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
  • Available in P/A/S/M mode
  • Flash can not be used
• Anti-shock mode
  • Shutter type Electronic first curtain shutter
  • Shutter speed 1/320* – 60 s
  • Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 s
• For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected.
  • Silent mode
    • Shutter type Electronic shutter
    • Shutter speed 1/32000 – 60 s
    • Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30 s
  • Flicker Scan
    • Stills 1/7634 – 1/50 s
    • Movies 1/250 – 1/30 s *
• Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value

White Balance

• Manual White balance (One-Touch) Available
• White balance bracketing 3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
• One-touch white balance 4 custom settings can be registered
• Custom WB 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K – 14000K)
• Preset values Tungsten, Flourescent 1, Sunlight, Flash, Overcast, Shade, Underwater
• Auto Flash adjustment Off / Auto WB / Flash
• Keep warm colour On / Off

Sequence Shooting

• Speed Approx. 10 fps (selectable 1-10fps)

• Anti-shock mode
  Speed Approx. 10 fps (selectable 1-10fps)

• Silent mode

  • Speed Approx. 20 fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps with blackout)
  • Speed SH1* Approx. 120 fps (selectable 60, 100, 120fps without blackout)
  • Speed SH2* ** Approx. 50 fps (selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50fps without blackout)

• Pro Capture mode

  • Speed* Approx. 20 fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps)
  • Speed SH1* Approx. 120 fps (selectable 60, 100, 120fps)
  • Speed SH2* ** Approx. 50 fps (selectable 25, 50fps)
  • *Slower shutter speeds and flash cannot be used
  • *Compatible lenses are limited.

• Compatible lenses to SH2 (50fps)

  • M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital
  • ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm
  • F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO

• Max. number of frames All values are approximate

• Conditions Memory card: KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G

  • When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
  • Low ISO processing: Priority is given to sequential shooting

• 10fps RAW: 139 / JPG (LF): 169

• 20fps RAW: 108 / JPG (LF): 116

• 50fps RAW: 96 / JPG (LF): 97

• 120fps RAW: 92 / JPG (LF): 92

• RAW buffer 213 frames / 120fps

Image Processing

• Colour space sRGB / AdobeRGB
• Sharpness + Contrast 5 levels
• Contrast 5 levels
• Saturation 5 levels
• Black & White filter Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
• Black & White toning Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
• Gradation 4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
• Art Filter bracketing Available
• Tele converter effect 2 x
• Fisheye compensation Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached
  • Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels
  • Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View)
• Highlight & Shadow controlHighlight / Shadow / Midtone +/- 7 steps

External Flash Control

• X-sync speed 1/250 s / 1/8000 s (Super FP Mode)
• Type TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
• Compatible external flash FL-LM3, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR
• Modes Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual
• Intensity +/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps )
  Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash.

Wireless Flash Control

• Number of channels 4 channels

• Compatible external flash FL-LM3, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR

• Control method Triggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system)

• Group setting 4 groups

• Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.

• Compatible commander FC-WR, FL-700WR
  For more details see specifications of commander units.

• Compatible receiver FL-700WR, FR-WR + wireless RC system flash

• Radio control 3 groups

• Radio wireless control Available when attaching optional flash commander.

• Number of channels 4 channels

• Modes Auto, FP TTL Auto, Manual, TTL Auto, FP Manual

Monitor

• Monitor type Vari-angle LCD – Touch Panel
• Monitor size 7.6 cm / 3.0” (3:2)
• Resolution 1,620 K dots
• Brightness adjustment +/- 7 levels
• Colour balance +/- 7 levels
• Touch Control functions AF area enlargement, AF area selection, Subject selection, Art Filter, Enlargement, Enlargement playback, Frame forward/backward, Live Guide, Shooting mode, Shutter release, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection

Level Gauge

• Detection 2-axis
• Display Rear display and viewfinder

Super Control Panel

Displayed information Battery indicator, Record mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation indicator, ISO, AE bracketing, AF frame, Focus mode, AEL notification, Face detection, Number of storable frames, Metering mode, Exposure mode, Exposure level view, Flash compensation value, Colour space, Gradation, Colour saturation compensation value, Sharpness compensation value, Contrast compensation value, White balance, White balance compensation value, Noise reduction, Flash mode, Drive mode, Internal temperature warning, Histogram

Recording Formats

• RAW 12 bit
• RAW & JPEG Applied parallel recording
• JPEG Applied
• Aspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4

Image Size

• RAW 5184 x 3888
• JPEG 5184 x 3888 – 1024 x 768

Still Image Recording

• EXIF 2.31
• DCF Applied
• RAW Applied

Still Image Recording
Dual SD card settings Standard, Auto Switch, Dual Independent, Dual Same
When two cards are inserted, card to be saved onto or to be viewed can be designated.

Movie Recording System

• Recording format MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)/ MOV (HEVC/H.265)

• Picture mode Flat, OM-Log400, HLG (View assist compatible)

• Time code Rec run / Free run
  Drop frame / Non-drop frame

• Image Stabilisation Mode Applied Sensor shift (5-axis)
  M-IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer
  with multi motion IS)
  M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS)

• MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)

  • 4096×2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps)
    60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps)

  • 3840×2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps)
    60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps)

  • 1920×1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 202 Mbps)
    / LongGOP (approx. 27 Mbps)
    60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 52 Mbps)

• MOV (HEVC/H.265)

  • 4096×2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps) 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps)
  • 3840×2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps) 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps)
  • 1920×1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 82 Mbps) / LongGOP (approx. 22 Mbps)
  • 60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 162 Mbps) / LongGOP (approx. 42 Mbps)

• Maximum Recording Time Unlimited

• Exposure Modes Aperture priority, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting

Movie Specialties

• High-Speed Recording 1920×1080 (MOV) / 240fps

• Time lapse 4k, 1080p, 720p / 5, 10, 15, 30 fps
  Max. number of frames: 9999

• Fast motion Available

• Slow motion Available

• Vertical Video Available

  • Video files are saved vertically when holding the camera vertically to shoot.
  • Videos are not played in the vertical orientation on the camera.

• Art Filter Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Instant Film, Water colour, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Partial Colour*, Bleach Bypass Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter

• Flicker Scan Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View)

• HDMI Live View Monitor / Record / RAW

• Monitor mode Video signal and info display is processed
  In monitor mode, the image cannot be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded.

• Record mode Only video signal is processed

  • In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit).
  • When recording simultaneously in the camera in 4K/C4K/FHD HS, 4:2:0 is upsampled to 4:2:2.
  • In RAW mode, output video quality is 4K/C4K 12bit RAW data, frame rate follows movie setting, and sound will be recorded.
  • ProRes RAW 4:4:4 12bit is supported 1920×1080 / 120fps 1920×1080 / 100fps

Sound Recording System

• Microphone Stereo
• Recording format High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz) Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format Base
• Image footage 30 s
• Speaker Equipped
• Microphone functions Wind Noise Reduction, Recording Volume, Volume limiter

View Images

• Modes Single, Index, Calendar, Zoom, Movie
• Auto rotation Available
• Histogram in playback mode Available
• Shooting information Off / On
• Highlight/Shadow point warning Available

Erase / Protect / Copy Function

• Erase modes Single, All, Selected
• Image protect mode Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)

Image Editing
Editing functions RAW data edit, Red-eye reduction, Sepia, Black & White, Resize, Correction of saturation, Correction of brightness, Correction of colour balance, Shadow Adjustment, Trimming, Aspect ratio

Menu
Menu languages in cameraEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Turkish, Thai

Customisation Options

• Fn Button Equipped
• My Mode 4 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.)
• Factory reset Full / Basic
• Programmable button Equipped

Interface

• Media SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II compatible)

  • Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting
  • UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL-I shooting.

• HDMI™ Applied Micro connector (Type D) *

• “HDMI”, the HDMI logo and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • USB 3 Type C

  • Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®

  • Communication method Bluetooth® Low Energy Ver.4.2

  • SAR 0.52 W/kg

    • SAR quantifies the maximum level of exposure of the user to electromagnetic waves, when using the device close to the head.
    • SAR shall not exceed 2W/kg in accordance with regulations of France.
    • Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
    • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by OLYMPUS CORPORATION is under license.

  • Tethered control Available USB cable (camera operation by both PC or camera controls)
    Wi-Fi (transfer of recorded images to PC via access point, 5GHz and 2.4GHz available)

  • Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack

  • Earphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack

  • Synchro socket Equipped

Wi-Fi Functions

• Easy Connection QR code setting
• Wireless Shooting Live View, Power off, Rec View, Self timer, Touch AF & Shutter, P/A/S/M exposure modes, Bulb mode, Zoom, Movie recording, Live Composite, Short movie

Power Supply

• Battery BLX-1 Lithium-Ion Battery
• Sleep mode 1, 3, 5min. and off selectable.
• Internal Charging USB
• USB charging Performance varies depending on different USB devices
• USB bus power USB PD bus power can be used (PD compliant camera: Rev 3.0 Ver 1.0a)

Power Supply

• Battery life
  • Image shooting 520 shots (using BLX-1 under CIPA testing conditions) 1,100 shots (using quick sleep mode, under Olympus testing conditions based on CIPA test standards)
  • Movie recording 90 min (standard JEITA conditions) 160 min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)
• Note: Values are approximate.

Environment

• Temperature -10 – 40°C Operating temperature / -20 – 60°C storage temperature
• Humidity 30 – 90% operation humidity / 10 – 90% storage humidity

Dimensions / Weight

• Width 138.8 mm
• Height 91.6 mm
• Depth 72.7 mm
• Weight 599 g (including battery and memory card) 511 g (body only)

Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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