What is it?
A feature-packed digital camera. Olympus's original OM-D E-M1 was the gold standard when it was released a little over three years ago. The time since has seen its competitors gain a strong foothold in the market, so can its latest version return it to the top of the podium?
Good points?
Image stabilisation is a key aspect of modern photography and the OM-D E-M1 Mark II does an excellent job at eliminating video bounce and fuzzy-edged stills.
The 50 megapixel sensor is auto-focused perfectly in most lighting conditions. Some so-called smart cameras fill in light where there is none and distort the image. Olympus has concentrated on capturing every photon of light to ensure the final outcome is as close as possible to how your eyes see the scene.
Bad points?
It's not a camera you can just pick up and start taking great pictures. There is quite a steep learning curve to master all the settings nor is it as competitively priced as some other brands with similar models.
Best for ...
Those serious about photography or vlogging as the plethora of features can be overwhelming to all but the most dedicated. There is no doubt this is a quality piece of equipment and when used correctly can result in stunning images.
Avoid if ...
Your main pastime is taking duck-faced selfies or avidly photographing every morsel to pass your lips: a smart phone camera will suffice for that.
Score: 9.5/10.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, £1,850 (getolympus.com)
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