OM System OM-1 Mark II Camera with 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens Kit

OM System OM-1 Mark II Camera with 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens Kit Summary

With a versatile zoom range offering a full-frame equivalent to 24-80mｍ, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F/2.8 PRO II is paired with the OM-1 Mark II Body for this OM System OM-1 Mark II Camera with 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens Kit.

Both the OM System camera and micro four thirds lens benefit from second generation upgrades, providing incredible potential for a variety of subjects including landscape photography, portraits, architecture and as a general purpose lens, which also excels for video.

OM System has designed this kit to provide IP53 weather sealing for rugged outdoor use, ensuring you can confidently continue working, even in challenging weather conditions.

The 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II lens packs an intricate optical design, which renders high-resolution detail, as well as maintaining the lens’ incredibly compact and portable form factor. The flagship OM System camera also provides a host of refinements over the first generation, which include significant updates to the AF system, with AI subject recognition and tracking of Humans, Animals, Birds and numerous vehicles.

Its 5-axis stabilisation system has also undergone refinement, providing impressive compensation of up to 8.5 stops. This improvement effectively compensates for the absence of IS in the included lens, enhancing your shooting experience and resulting in a powerful low light kit, which is stabilised by the camera body.

Other notable features include new positionable graduated Live ND filters, 14-Bit RAW when shooting in High Res modes, and the addition of vertical video for social channels.

Key OM System OM-1 Mark II Features

• 3x faster processing power with TruePic X engine
• 20MP Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor with low noise
• Improved blackout-free shooting
• Up to 120fps with S-AF and 50fps with C-AF
• Significant AF improvements and 1,053 point Cross Quad Pixel AF
• AI subject detection with improved Human AF
• Up to 8.5-stops Image Stabilisation
• High Res Shot with new 14-Bit RAW
• Upgraded Live GND, Live ND, Handheld Live Composite, Focus Stacking and HDR shooting
• ProCapture at up to 120fps
• IP53 weather sealing plus new rubbery dials
• 4K 60p video recording and vertical video
• Usability enhancements include customisable AEL button and AF-ON button
• Updated menus and durable 500-shot battery life

Key 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens features

• Versatile lightweight zoom with a 24-80mｍ equivalent reach in full frame format
• High image quality captured by 9 special lens elements
• IP53 weather resistance when paired with this body
• High speed imager AF (MSC) system for stills and video
• Bright, constant f/2.8 aperture
• 7-bladed circular diaphragm
• Fluorine and ZERO coatings
• 62mm filter thread
• 0.2m minimum focusing distance

OM System OM-1 Mark II Camera with 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens Kit in More Detail

20MP Stacked BSI Live Mos Sensor

The stacked BSI sensor provides impressive resolution, minimal noise and vivid colours with razor-sharp details, in order for users to experience image quality on par with full-frame cameras. Whether you capture sports and wildlife, portraits and travel, or landscape photography the OM-1 Mark II with its Quad Pixel Bayer stacked CMOS sensor delivers unprecedented image quality.

TruePic X processor

Every camera needs an engine, and for OM System’s latest flagship camera it is the cutting-edge TruePic X, providing blazing fast processing to capture any subject with ease.

Shoot in virtual darkness

Thanks to the processor and sensor combination, you can capture crisp, clear shots even in low light or indoors. The standard ISO sensitivity range of 25,600, is extendable up to 102,400 for optimal clarity even is the dimmest environment.

Durable shutter for professional demands

The OM-1 Mark II's shutter is exceptionally robust, proven by rigorous testing, which confirms a reliable lifespan of 400,000 actuations. This ensures durability and longevity for the most demanding professional creator working in high-speed environments.

Class-leading in-body stabilisation

OM System has refined the 5-Axis Image Stabilisation system for outstanding effectiveness whether shooting macro close-up shots or with a super telephoto lens. This allows you to shoot handheld confidently at slow shutter speeds and in low light, with up to 8.5 stops of compensation, using the world's most advanced image stabilisation technology.

Fast and bright 120fps EVF

With OM System's high-speed 120fps Electronic Viewfinder, you capture exactly what you see. Experience lifelike, blackout-free shooting from 12.5 to 120fps, featuring a minimal display delay of just 0.005 seconds.

AI Subject Detection AF

Enhanced AI Subject Detection now maintains focus more accurately and reliably on birds, pets, cars, and aircraft, and has been improved to detect humans as well. AF has been perfected for Human subjects and sees a comprehensive range of subjects, which include:

• Human
• Formula cars, rally cars, motorcycles
• Aircraft, helicopters
• Bullet trains, standard trains, steam locomotives
• Birds
• Dogs, cats

1,053 Point Cross Type AF

With a Quad pixel sensor, the OM-1 Mark II enhances Auto Focus precision significantly, making it particularly effective for landscape, bird, animal, and portrait photography.

Blistering 120fps Raw Burst

Experience the epitome of speed. With the TruePic X, the OM-1 Mark II achieves an astounding 120fps in RAW format, ensuring you never miss a crucial moment and capture every possible split second of the action. What’s more, you’ll never experience any lag due to the EVF blackout-free experience, right up to the maximum 120fps.

When shooting in continuous AF mode at 50fps the OM System OM-1 Mark II is capable of recording 256 shots before the buffer is filled, or 213 shots at 120fps with single point AF.

120fps ProCapture

Capture even the most fleeting moments effortlessly, by half-pressing the shutter to initiate 120fps shooting automatically, and fully press to capture the exact shot you desire.

Pro Capture is available at up to 50fps with continuous AF and 120fps with single AF, ensuring you come away with the perfect shot regardless of how quickly or erratically the subject is moving across the frame.

Computational photography redefined

Live GND Filters

LiveGND is OM System's newest Graduated Neutral Density filter, which offers the creative freedom to precisely position the graduation to your liking. Simply drag the position of the LCD screen to perfectly compensate for brighter skies.

Soft, medium and hard grad ND’s are available, with GND2, GND4 and GND8 strengths.

When shooting with solid ND filters, a full stop of ND performance can be controlled via ND strengths ranging from ND2 to ND128, catering for situations which include moving water and waves, clouds and more.

Handheld High Res Shot

Capture crisp, incredibly detailed handheld 50MP high-resolution shots in new 14-bit RAW format, with the Handheld High Res Shot mode, eliminating the need for a tripod or stabiliser. 14-Bit RAW gives you 3x the amount of tonal variations for stunning images even when shooting on the go.

80 megapixel tripod mounted High Res mode is also available where every detail matters.

Hand Held Live Composite

With Hand Held Live Composite shots, you can effortlessly capture images with movement that would typically necessitate a tripod, quickly and with ease.

Focus stacking in-camera

The OM-1 Mark II will efficiently create a single composite image by stitching together up to 15 individual photos taken at different focus distances.

Video focused

Shoot a full-length feature film with the OM-1 Mark II, offering greatly expanded video capabilities, including high bit and multi-frame rate recording, as well as vertical format shooting.

OM Log 400 and HLG profiles are available with 10-Bit internal video recording for professional video creation. Vertical video and USB webcam mode enable content creation for various social platforms and live streaming straight out of camera.

Slow motion video recording

Capture ultra slow-motion video in stunning detail with 240 frames per second at full HD, slowing down the action to its most dramatic form. For the ultimate quality the OM-1 Mark II will capture 4K at 60fps ensuring smooth footage with beautiful high resolution detail.

Lightweight design

At 511g (body only), compared to its rivals, this camera boasts a weight that's over 20% lighter*. With the OM-1 Mark II, you can fit your entire camera setup into a standard carry-on bag.

*Based on comparison with similar class cameras.

Robust body design with enhanced ergonomics

The camera body features rubberised dials for a more tactile and robust shooting experience, while an independent AEL button and AF-ON button allow customisable settings for both. Despite numerous refinements the camera actives 500 shots per OM System BLX-1 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery for impressive performance in any environment.

Dust reduction system

Easily change lenses outdoors while keeping your sensor spotless, thanks to a Supersonic Wave Filter that oscillates at 30,000 times per second to remove dust and dirt.

IP53 Weather Sealing

Be prepared for any situation thanks to an advanced weather sealing system, which effectively keeps water, cold, and dust out, allowing worry-free shooting in the most extreme conditions down to -10ºC.

OI.Share

Connect the OM-1 Mark II to your smartphone using the free OM System app and instantly send and post photos and videos, and remotely operate the camera with ease. The app captures GPS Info via your Smartphone in order to pinpoint locations with ease.

MFT lens range

Two lenses are released alongside the OM System OM-1 Mark II camera. These join countless existing micro four thirds lenses, which allow you to capture every subject across the entire range of genres.

The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS Lens provides an incredible full-frame equivalent zoom range of 300-1200mm. The super telephoto lens is enhanced by effective Body/Lens Sync Image Stabilisation, teleconverter compatibility and an array of special optics for outstanding results.

At the other end of the focal range is the new OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 II Lens, which offers a compact and lightweight ultra wide angle design, equivalent to 18-36 mm on a 35mm camera. This is ideal for everything from landscapes and cityscapes to videography thanks to the silent MCS mechanism.

MFT system accessories

A wide range of accessories are available for the OM-1 Mark II camera, enabling you to refine your shooting experience and capture optimal results in any shooting situation. These include:

• OM System HLD-10 Power Battery Grip
• OM System BCX-1 Battery Charger
• OM System SBCX-1 Battery And Charger Kit
• OM System RM-WR1 Wireless Remote Control
• Olympus CBG-12 Camera Backpack
• Olympus FC-WR Flash Commander
• Olympus FL-900R Wireless Flash
• Olympus STF-8 Macro Flash

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens in more detail

Dependable performance

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens goes beyond standard IPX1 ratings with advanced IP53 dust and splash-proof sealing. It's also freeze-proof down to -10°C, ensuring reliability in challenging conditions like rain, snow, and dust

Superb image quality

With its optical design of 14 elements in 9 groups (including 1 EDA lens, 2 aspherical lenses, 1 DSA lens, 2 ED lenses, 1 HD lens, and 2 HR lenses), this lens delivers outstanding resolution throughout the zoom range. In total it features 4 aspherical lenses, including a DSA element, to maintain a compact and lightweight design while delivering the exceptional imaging expected from PRO lenses.

These specialised elements effectively correct aberrations that can occur, ensuring high resolution from the centre to the edges of the frame, even across the entire zoom range. This high-performance standard zoom maximises the camera body's image quality, especially in High Res Shot mode, for up to 80MP images.

Enhanced clarity and sharpness

By utilising cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, the M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens minimises surface scattering on its aspherical lenses, leading to a substantial reduction in flare compared to traditional optics.

The inclusion of ZERO coating (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) further enhances resistance to backlighting when shooting subjects illuminated from behind, ensuring improved clarity and sharpness in your images, regardless of lighting conditions.

What’s in the box

• OM System OM-1 Mark II Digital Camera Body
• CB-USB13 USB cable
• BLX-1 Li-ion battery
• Shoulder strap
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
• OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens
• Lens Cap (LC-62G)
• Lens Rear Cap
• Lens Hood (LH-66D)
• Wrapping Cloth
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card

OM System OM-1 Mark II Camera Specifications