Question :
What differentiates the E-M1 Mark II from the E-M1?

Answer:
The following table describes the differences:

		(Ver.4.0 or later)
Type
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds Mount
Image Sensor
Image Processor	TruePic VIII	TruePic VII
Effective Pixels	20.37 million pixels	16.28 million pixels
Sensor Type	4/3 Live MOS Sensor
Image Stabilization
System Type	Built-in image stabilization (5-axis sensor-shift)
Viewfinder
Finder Type	Built-in Eye-level electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36 million dots
Field of View / Viewfinder Magnification	Field of View: Approx. 100 % / Magnification: Approx. 1.30x (in Finder Style 1, 2 (aspect ratio 4:3)) Approx. 1.48x (in Finder Style 3 (aspect ratio 4:3)) * with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1m-1
Frame Rate / Time Lag	Maximum frame rate: 120 fps Minimum display time lag: 5 msec	Maximum frame rate: 60 fps Minimum display time lag: 16 msec
Monitor
Monitor	3.0 inches, 2-axis movable LCD Approx. 1,040,000 dots (3:2) Electric capacity touch panel	3.0 inches, movable (tilt) LCD Approx. 1,040,000 dots (3:2) Electric capacity touch panel
Focus
AF System	High-speed imager AF * Imager phase detection AF and imager contrast AF * When a Four Thirds lens is attached, imager phase detection AF is always selected. (A separated sold mount adapter is required. AF is not possible when movie recording.)
AF Area	121 points (maximum), cross-type detection (When a Four Thirds lens is attached: 121 points) All target (121 points) Group target (9 points or 5 points) Single target (1 point)	81 points (maximum), vertical detection (When a Four Thirds lens is attached: 37 points.) All target (81 points) Group target (9 points) Single target (1 point)
Focus Modes	Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus (MF), S-AF+MF (combined use of S-AF and MF) AF tracking (C-AF+TR) Preset MF (Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used.)	Single AF (S-AF) Continuous AF (C-AF) Manual Focus (MF) S-AF+MF (combined use of S-AF and MF) AF tracking (C-AF+TR)
Zoom Frame AF / Zoom AF	3x, 5x, 7x, 10x, 14x Autofocusing is possible in the magnified frame. On / OFF/ Magnify is possible by the magnified button. Selection of AF points from over 800 is possible.
AF Targeting Pad	Available	Not available
ISO Sensitivity / Shutter
ISO Sensitivity	Auto: ISO LOW (equivalent to approx. 64) - 6400 (Auto Standard: ISO 200 - 6400, changeable) Manual: LOW, ISO200 - 25600	Auto: ISO LOW (equivalent to 100) - 1600 (Auto standard: ISO 200 -25600, changeable) Manual: LOW, ISO 200 - 25600
Shutter Speed	60 sec. - 1/8000 sec. Electronic Shutter (in Silent Mode) 60 sec. - 1/32000sec.	60 sec. - 1/8000 sec. Electronic Shutter (in Silent Mode) 1/8 sec. - 1/16000 sec.
Drive
Sequential Shooting Speed	[Sequential shooting H] Approx. 15 fps [Sequential shooting L] Approx. 10 fps [Silent sequential shooting H] Approx. 60 fps [Silent sequential shooting L] Approx. 18 fps	[Sequential shooting H] Approx. 10 fps [Sequential shooting L] Approx. 6.5 fps [Silent sequential shooting H] 11 fps [Silent sequential shooting L] Approx. 5 fps
Flash
Bundled Flash	External flash FL-LM3 (Hot shoe included) GN 9.1 (ISO100) / GN 12.9 (ISO200) Bounce capable	External flash FL-LM2 (Hot shoe included) GN 7 (ISO100) / GN 10 (ISO100)
Shooting Features
Picture Mode	i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Underwater,Color Creator, Art Filters
Art Filter	14 art filters Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color Art filter variation and 9 art effects available
50M High Res Shot	Available *1 Resolution: Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel (8 shots are combined into a single image using sensor shift) Image Size: [JPEG (50M)] 8160 x 6120 pixel [JPEG (25M)] 5760 x 4320 pixel [RAW] 10368 x 7776 pixel Shutter Type: Electronic shutter Shutter Speed: 60 sec - 1/8000 sec *1 High Res Shot is usable in shooting mode P, A, S and M. RAW+JPEG and JPEG is selectable. RAW images can be edited in the camera. OLYMPUS Viewer 3 version 2.0 is required for editing on the computer.	Not available
Function Lever	Available
Multi Function Settings	Highlight & Shadow Control Color Creator Magnify Image Aspect S-OVF (Simulated OVF) ISO sensitivity / White Balance White Balance / ISO sensitivity Peaking	Highlight & Shadow Control Color Creator Magnify Image Aspect S-OVF (Simulated OVF)
Pro Capture Mode	Available	Not available
Focus Stacking Mode	Available Compatible lenses: 7 types	Available Compatible lenses: 3 types (7 types are compatible with E-M1 firmware ver. 4.2.)
Multi-Exposure	2 frames max.
Electronic Zoom Speed	Low / Normal / High
Lens Info Settings	Available Save lens info for up to 10 lenses that do not automatically supply info to the camera.	Not available
Video
Video Recording Format	MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG)
4K Video	C4K [Cinema4K] (4096 x 2160) 4K (3840 x 2160)	Not available
HD Video	Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Level Gauge
Detection	2-axis
Wi-Fi Function
Built-in Wi-Fi (using Smartphone application OI.Share)	Wireless Shooting (by using Smartphone or remote control function) Image Share (Orders for image upload onto a Smartphone can be saved) GPS info. Function (by using Smartphone GPS data) Easy Connection (QR code setting)
Menu Language
Language Setting	34 languages (including Japanese and English)
Input / Output
Live View Shooting on a Computer	Available using OLYMPUS Capture
HDMI Output Mode	Available Monitor Mode (Video and information display to the monitor) Record Mode (Outputs video only to record video with a device)	Not available
HDMI Connector	HDMI Micro Connector (Type D)
USB Connector	CB-USB11 (USB Type C / USB3.0)	CB-USB6 (Multi Connector / USB2.0 Hi-Speed)
Remote Cable	RM-CB2 (L type, Pin Jack)	RM-UC1 (RM-UC1 connects to the USB connector port)
Accessory Port (AP2)	Not available	Available
Headphone Connector	Available	Not available
Power Requirements
Number of Recordable Pictures	Approx. 440 shots When power saving is enabled: Approx. 950 shots (based on CIPA standard)	Approx. 350 shots
Battery Status Display	Battery icon (4 steps) and Percentage display	Battery icon (3 steps) display
Battery	Lithium-ion rechargeable battery BLH-1 (7.4V 1720mAh)	Lithium-ion rechargeable battery BLN-1 (7.6V 1220mAh)
Battery Charger	BCH-1 (Charging takes about 2 hours)	BCN-1 (Charging takes about 4hours)
Power Battery Holder (Sold Separately)	HLD-9	HLD-7
Body
Dimensions (Excluding Protrusions)	134.1 mm (W) x 90.9 mm (H) x 68.9 mm (D) / 5.3" (W) x 3.6" (H) x 2.7" (D)	130.4 mm (W) x 93.5 mm (H) x 63.1 mm (D) / 5.1" (W) x 3.7" (H) x 2.5" (D)
Weight	Approx. 574g (Including battery and SD card) Approx. 498g (Body only)	Approx. 497g (Including battery and SD card) Approx. 443g (Body only)
Color	Black	Black, Silver
Material	Magnesium alloy
Dust-proof, Splash-proof	Available
Underwater Housing (Sold Separately)	PT-EP14	PT-EP11
Memory
Number of Card Slots	2 card slots	1 card slot
Memory	SD cards (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I / II compatible) Eye-Fi card * Slot 1: UHS-I / II compatible * Slot 2: UHS-I compatible	SD cards (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible) Eye-Fi card
Folder Creation and Selection	Available	Not available
Other
Release Date	December 2016	Black: October 2013 Silver: October 2014

Question :
What comes packaged with the camera?

Answer:
The following items are packaged with the camera:

• E-M1 MarkII camera body
• Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (BLH-1)
• Lithium-ion Battery Charger (BCH-1)
• Eyecup (EP-12)
• Flash (FL-LM3)
• USB cable (CB-USB11, USB Type C)
• Body Cap
• Cable Clip (CC-1)
  (The Cable Clip prevents the USB cable or HDMI cable from coming off the camera.)
• Strap
• Flash Case
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card

Question :
What does the computer screen look like when a camera with two inserted SD cards is connected to the computer?

Answer:
The following describes what the computer screen looks like when a camera with two inserted SD cards is connected to the computer.

When connecting the camera to a computer using the USB cable, with SD cards inserted in both of the camera's card slot 1 and 2

When the E-M1 Mark II is connected to the computer, the camera will be recognized as the external drive (removable disk). Two separate drives are displayed on the computer, each one for the camera's card slot 1 and slot 2.

Windows:

When connecting the camera to a computer using the USB cable, two drive letters for card slot 1 and slot 2 are displayed in ascending alphabetical order. In the following illustration, for example, drive "E:" is slot 1 and "F:" is slot 2.

Macintosh:

When connecting the camera to a computer using the USB cable, card slot 1 and slot 2 are displayed as "NO NAME".

When transferring images to the computer using OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software

When a camera with two inserted media cards is connected to the computer using the USB cable, each card is displayed as "E-M1 Mark II" in the left side of the OLYMPUS Viewer 3 window. You can switch the display of card slot 1 and slot 2 by selecting either of the listed "E-M1 Mark II". For displaying the images in card slot 1, select the upper "E-M1 Mark II".

Question :
How do I set the options for shooting still images with two cards inserted into the camera?

Answer:
When you shoot still images with two cards inserted into the E-M1 Mark II camera, you can select in Save Settings how to record the shooting data to each card.

The available settings are Standard, Auto Switch, Dual Independent and Dual Same. Standard is the default setting. In Auto Switch, the recording switches to the other card when the card in use becomes full. In Dual Independent, the images in the two cards are recorded in different image quality modes. In Dual Same, the images in the two cards are recorded in the same image quality mode.

These settings are available for still image shooting.

The following procedure describes how to change the save setting of card slot 1 and slot 2 for still image shooting:

1. Press the [OK] button to display the LV super control and use the arrow pad button to select Save Settings.
   
   
   
   
2. Select a menu using the front dial.
   You can also change the setting in the following procedure:

Press the [Menu] button to display Custom Menu. In Record / Erase, select Card Slot Settings. Select the desired setting in Save Settings.

Save Settings	Description
(Standard)	This setting is applied if only one card with available space is in the camera. If two cards with available space are in the camera, images are recorded to the card specified in Save Slot.
(Auto Switch)	When the card specified in Save Slot is full, recording switches to the other card.
(Dual Independent)	Images are recorded at the image quality mode specified for each card in slot 1 and 2. Shooting will no longer be possible when either of the cards becomes full. Note that the image quality mode changes when Dual independent is selected. Choose the desired mode before proceeding.
(Dual Independent)	Images are recorded at the image quality mode specified for each card in slot 1 and 2. When either of the cards becomes full, recording switches to the card with available space. Note that the image quality mode changes when Dual independent is selected. Choose the desired mode before proceeding.
(Dual Same)	Images are recorded at the same image quality mode for both cards. Shooting will no longer be possible when either of the cards becomes full.
(Dual Same)	Images are recorded at the same image quality mode for both cards. When either of the cards becomes full, recording switches to the card with available space.

Question :
I want to record still images and videos on a different SD card. What should I do?

Answer:
When there are SD cards in both card slots, you can select whether to record still images and videos in the same card or record them in a separate card.

The following procedure explains how to change the Card Slot Settings:

1. Press the [MENU] button to display Custom Menu. In Record / Erase, select Card Slot Settings and press the [OK] button.
2. Select the card slot where to save still images.
   Use the arrow pad Up and Down button to select Save Slot. Press the arrow pad Right button to select (Slot 1) or (Slot 2) and press the [OK] button.
3. Select the card slot where to save videos.
   In Card Slot Settings, use the arrow pad Up and Down button to select Save Slot. Press the arrow pad Right button to select (Slot 1) or (Slot 2) and press the [OK] button.

Question :
How do I switch to the other card slot during playback?

Answer:
You can switch the card slot (Card Slot 1 or Card Slot 2) during playback by turning the Front dial or Rear dial while depressing the (Playback) button.

Question :
What type of memory card can I use with this model?

Answer:
The following table shows the types of memory cards that can be used:

✔: compatible, ×: not compatible

	SD / SDHC / SDXC card (UHS-I, II compatible)	Eye-Fi card	xD Picture Card	CompactFlash
E-M1 Mark II	✔	✔	×	×

To see the list of compatible SD / SDHC/ SDXC cards and Eye-Fi cards, click here:
Compatibility table for SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards
Compatibility table for Eye-Fi Cards

Question :
Which lenses are compatible with the Focus Stacking mode?

Answer:
The following lenses are compatible with the Focus Stacking mode:

• M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
• M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
• M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
• M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
• M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
• M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO
• M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

Question :
What is the available recording time for movies, in each movie mode?

Answer:
The following table shows the approximate values:

Recording Format	Imge Size (Number of Pixels)	Compression	Frame Rate (Image per second) *3	Bit Rate *4	Storable Recording Time (in 32 GB SDHC card)
MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) *1	C4K 4096 x 2160	-	24p	Approx. 237 Mbps	Approx. 17 min.
	4K 3840 x 2160	-	30p, 25p, 24p	Approx. 102 Mbps	Approx. 40 min.
	Full HD 1920 x 1080	ALL-Intra (A-I) *5	30p, 25p, 24p	Approx. 202 Mbps	Approx. 20 min.
		Super Fine	60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p	Approx. 52 Mbps	Approx. 1 h 20 min.
		Fine		Approx. 30 Mbps	Approx. 2 h 19 min.
		Normal		Approx. 18 Mbps	Approx. 3 h 55 min.
	HD 1280 x 720	ALL-Intra	60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p	Approx. 102 Mbps	Approx. 40 min.
		Super Fine		Approx. 26 Mbps	Approx. 2 h 41 min.
		Fine		Approx. 14 Mbps	Approx. 5 h 5 min.
		Normal		Approx. 10 Mbps	Approx. 7 h 14 min.
AVI (Motion JPEG) *2	HD 1280 x 720	-	30p	-	Approx. 1 h 50 min.

• *1 The maximum file size of a movie is limited to 4 GB. When a movie exceeds 4 GB, the movie is saved as a new file.
  The maximum recording time per movie is 29 min.
• *2 The maximum file size of a movie is limited to 2 GB.
• *3 Frame rate may vary based on the selected art filter or movie effect.
• *4 When set to the maximum frame rate.
The actual recorded bit rate varies depending on the shooting scene or combination of frame rates.
• *5 All-Intra refers to a movie recorded without inter-frame compression. Movies in this format are suitable for editing but have a larger data size.

How to change the image size, compression and frame rate

You can change the image size (Full HD / HD), compression and frame rate (image per second) of MOV format movies in the following procedure:

• Change the setting from menu screen
  Press the [MENU] button. In Video Menu, select Specification Settings. Change the settings in .
• Change the setting from the super control panel
  In the super control panel, select and press the [OK] button. Press the [Info] button to change the setting.

Question :
Does the E-M1 Mark II allow Flash in Silent Shutter mode?

Answer:
Yes. Flash can be set to Allow in the Silent Mode Settings under Anti-Shock/Silent setting which is in Shooting Menu 2.

Question :
Does the E-M1 Mark II have an Accessory Port like the E-M1?

Answer:
No, the Accessory Port has been eliminated in the Mark II.

Question :
What is the approx. number of charging cycles of the BLH-1 battery?

Answer:
Approx. 500 cycles depending on operating conditions.

Question :
What lenses support the Pro Capture Mode?

Answer:
Olympus Micro Four Thirds lenses (M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses) support the Pro Capture Mode in E-M1 Mark II.
However, you cannot use the Pro Capture Mode with the Body Cap Lens BCL-0980 and BCL-1580 because these lenses do not have electronic contacts.

Question :
Can I turn on (or off) the image stabilizer function of either the camera or the lens when attaching the camera to a lens with 5-axis Sync image stabilizer?

Answer:
No, you cannot separately turn on/off the image stabilizer function of the camera or lens.
When attaching a lens with 5-axis Sync image stabilizer function, the stabilizer function of the camera and lens work together.
The image stabilizer function is turned on/off with the IS switch on the lens.
You cannot select the image stabilizer setting on the camera when the IS on the lens is switched off.

Question :
How do I assign camera settings to the Custom Menu C1, C2 and C3 on the mode dial?

Answer:

What is Custom Mode?

The Custom Mode (C1, C2 and C3) is used for saving and recalling custom menu settings. When you set the mode dial to a Custom Mode (C1, C2 or C3), the pre-assigned camera setting is recalled, enabling to shoot in the assigned settings.

Assigning camera settings to the Custom Mode C1, C2 and C3

The following procedure explains how to assign camera settings to the Custom Mode C1, C2 and C3.

1. Set the mode dial to a mode other than iAUTO, ART or movie. (e.g. P mode) Select the menu options you want to apply to the Custom Mode.
   
   
2. Press the [MENU] button. In (Shooting Menu 1), select Reset / Custom Modes and press the [OK] button.
   
   
   
   
3. Select Assign to Custom Mode and press the arrow pad Right button.
   
   
   
   
4. Select a Custom Mode (C1, C2 or C3) where to assign the setting and press the [OK] button.
   
   
   
   
5. Select Set to save the current setting and press the [OK] button.
   If a setting is already registered to the selected custom mode, it will be overwritten.
   
   
   
   

Question :
Can I apply exposure compensation to the camera when shooting in M mode (Manual Exposure mode)?

Answer:

Yes, you can apply exposure compensation to the camera when shooting in M mode (Manual Exposure mode).
After setting the ISO sensitivity to Auto, turn the Fn lever to position 2 if the Fn lever is on the default position.
Apply exposure compensation by using the front dial.

Reflecting the changes of exposure compensation on the live view display (in M mode)
For reflecting the changes of exposure compensation on the live view display in M mode, set the Live View Boost to Off.
In Custom Menu, select Disp / / PC and change the Live View Boost setting to Off.
In the default setting, the Live View Boost for M mode is set to On1 in which the changes of exposure compensation is not reflected.

Question :
How do I change the pattern of AF target area?

Answer:
The following procedure explains how to change the pattern of AF target area.

1. In shooting mode, press the arrow pad button on the camera back to display the AF target selection on the monitor or viewfinder.
   • * AF target selection is assigned to the arrow pad button in default setting.
   
   
   
   
2. Turn the front dial to select the desired pattern of AF target area and press the [OK] button.
   
   You can also set the face priority and eye priority by turning the rear dial. The available settings are (Face Priority On), (Face Priority Off), (Face & Eye Priority On), (Face & R. Eye Priority On) and (Face & L. Eye Priority On).

The available AF target area are:

(Single Target)	(All Targets)
This mode is appropriate for shooting a stationary subject and small subject.	This mode is appropriate for instant shooting and for shooting subject that moves around unpredictably.
(9-Target Group)	(5-Target Group)
This mode is appropriate for shooting moving subject.	This mode is appropriate for shooting moving subject, focusing in a more narrow area than 9-Target.

Subject-tracking Cluster Display
The Subject-tracking Cluster Display simplifies focusing on moving subject.
The focus area is displayed while the shutter button is pressed halfway down.

You can set the Subject-tracking Cluster Display with the following procedure:

1. Set the AF target to All Targets and the AF mode to C-AF.
2. Set the AF Area Pointer to On2.
   Press the [MENU] button. In Custom Menu, select AF/MF. In AF Area Pointer, select On2 and press the [OK] button.
3. If you press the shutter button halfway down while shooting images, the cluster area is displayed.

Question :
How do I link the Single Auto focus point to the spot metering.

Answer:
With the E-M1 Mark II camera the position of the single AF target and range of spot metering can be linked. The default setting is linked, so a setting change is not necessary.When using this combination, Face priority AF is not available.
To unlink the spot focus point from spot metering, uncheck any one or all three of the spot metering modes in Spot Metering in Custom Menu Gear E3. Uncheck any one of the boxes by highlighting the mode and press the OK button. Press the Menu button when complete.

Question :
Why does the number of storable pictures shown vary so greatly?

Answer:
The number of storable still pictures shown in the bottom right corner of the Viewscreen varies with the Slot card settings in Custom Menu H1.Dual Independent setting will show the combine space available on both cards. All other settings will show the space available on one card only.

Question :
How do I turn the EVF Auto switch off?

Answer:
EVF Auto switch can be turned on or off in Custom Menu I OR by pressing and hold the Live View button located to the left of the viewfinder eyecup.

Question :
In the menu system there are "Grayed" out items which are not accessible. Why?

Answer:
This is a normal situation. The camera may set to the iAuto exposure mode. Automatic settings such as iAuto exposure mode set many functions into automatic and thus render the associated settings unavailable. Other settings such as HDR, Silent shutter mode and Bracketing will "Gray out" settings that would conflict with the operation of these features.

Question :
What is pixel mapping?

Answer:
click here:
Q&A : Pixel mapping