I actually tried out various photos with the compact and lightweight mirrorless camera 'OM-5 Mark II' Review, you can shoot smoothly day and night without a tripod & it's priced like a high-end smartphone, so it's a good alternative to a smartphone
The OM-5 Mark II is a mirrorless camera that is reasonably priced for the OM series, but still boasts dust- and splash-proof performance on par with flagship models, as well as 5-axis image stabilization. Its highly durable body and advanced image stabilization capabilities allow you to capture high-quality photos in any outdoor environment, including extreme weather and low-light conditions. Furthermore, the entire system is lightweight, making it ideal for everyday snapshots and mountain climbing, where weight is a concern. We were able to borrow an OM-5 Mark II from OM Digital Solutions, so after
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The OM-5 Mark II is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with an effective pixel count of approximately 20.37 megapixels. The following article provides detailed information about its appearance, built-in terminals, grip, and more.
A detailed look at the appearance of the compact, lightweight, dustproof, and waterproof mirrorless camera 'OM-5 Mark II' - GIGAZINE
This time, I attached the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO to the OM-5 Mark II and took various photos in Tokyo. All photos in this article have not been edited except for reducing the size; if you click on a photo, you can see the original at full size. Additionally, the white balance was set to auto and the camera was left to decide.
First, I took a photo of the exterior of Tokyo Big Sight. I took the photo on a bright sunny day, and was able to capture the shadow of the inverted triangular conference building (center of the photo) without any distortion.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 9' 'Shutter speed: 1/200 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
Photographed from near the exit of Aomi Station, looking towards TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO.
'Focal length: 16mm (35mm equivalent: 32mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
City Circuit Tokyo Bay 's outdoor course.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
I took a zoomed photo of TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO.
'Focal length: 40mm (35mm equivalent: 80mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
Fuji Television's headquarters photographed from the south side. Click to view the full-size image and check the resolution.
'Focal length: 29mm (35mm equivalent: 38mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
As I walked towards DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, I saw a life-size statue of Unicorn Gundam.
'Focal length: 45mm (35mm equivalent: 90mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
This is the life-size Unicorn Gundam statue.
'Focal length: 17mm (35mm equivalent: 34mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
Zoom in on the face.
'Focal length: 45mm (35mm equivalent: 90mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/3200 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
The back. It was a bit backlit, but I managed to get the shot without any crushed shadows.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
Zoomed in. Looking at the full-size photo, you can see that even the letters on the aircraft are clearly recorded.
'Focal length: 40mm (35mm equivalent: 80mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
I took a photo of ramen at the food court inside DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. Even with auto white balance, I was able to capture delicious-looking colors.
Focal length: 17mm (35mm equivalent: 34mm) F-stop: 4 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec ISO sensitivity: 800
Even with the lens included, it weighs only around 700g, so it's easy to take tricky shots like holding chopsticks in your right hand and the camera in your left hand.
'Focal length: 23mm (35mm equivalent: 46mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/60 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 800'
I walked to the Fuji Television headquarters and took a photo looking up at the sphere from below.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
Shooting from different angles.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
There was
'Focal length: 30mm (35mm equivalent: 60mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/500 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
Overall view from the north side.
Focal length: 19mm (35mm equivalent: 38mm) F-stop: 4 Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec ISO sensitivity: 200
I walked north along the West Promenade. I was able to clearly record the subtle differences in the colors of the clouds.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/3200 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower came into view.
'Focal length: 30mm (35mm equivalent: 60mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
This photo of Rainbow Bridge was taken using the 'Hi-Res Shot' feature, which takes 12 photos while moving the sensor in 0.5 pixel increments, and generates a high-resolution image from these 12 photos.
'Focal length: 25mm (35mm equivalent: 50mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
It was also shot with zoom and high-resolution shots.
'Focal length: 36mm (35mm equivalent: 72mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
The buildings were also photographed using High Res Shot. If you click to see the full-size image, you'll see that the photo has clear lines and little noise.
'Focal length: 45mm (35mm equivalent: 90mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
I moved to Kameari.
Focal length: 14mm (35mm equivalent: 28mm) F-stop: 4 Shutter speed: 1/250 sec ISO sensitivity: 200
Ryo-san and his friends will welcome you at the exit of Kameari Station.
'Focal length: 18mm (35mm equivalent: 36mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/500 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
'Focal length: 22mm (35mm equivalent: 44mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
This is the Kochikame Memorial Museum. Apparently, Ryo-san remodeled a police box and turned it into a memorial museum.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/640 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
I came to Kameari Park.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/80 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
I discovered the 'Double Peace Ryo-san Statue.'
'Focal length: 20mm (35mm equivalent: 40mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/60 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 320'
There is also a commemorative photo spot at the Kochikame Memorial Museum in Kameari Park.
'Focal length: 21mm (35mm equivalent: 42mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
I shot a platter of sashimi at a izakaya in Kameari. Using auto white balance resulted in a warmer color tone.
'Focal length: 27mm (35mm equivalent: 54mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/60 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 200'
Grilled tuna collar. The photo turned out to be quite sizzling.
'Focal length: 27mm (35mm equivalent: 54mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/60 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 640'
Matcha ice cream. The outline of the brown sugar syrup and the transparency of the dish look great.
Focal length: 28mm (35mm equivalent: 56mm) F-stop: 4 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec ISO sensitivity: 640
When combined with a lens that supports sync image stabilization, the OM-5 Mark II provides 7.5 stops of image stabilization in the center and 6.5 stops in the periphery. The photo below was taken handheld at a slow shutter speed of 1/20 second, but it was bright and blur-free.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 4' 'Shutter speed: 1/20 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 6400'
Photographing the road from the crosswalk.
Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm) F-stop: 4.5 Shutter speed: 1/50 sec ISO sensitivity: 6400
You can take very bright pictures even at night.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 4.5' 'Shutter speed: 1/20 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 6400'
This is what it looks like when photographed at a brightness close to that of the naked eye.
'Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)' 'F-number: 4.5' 'Shutter speed: 1/60 sec' 'ISO sensitivity: 2000'
This photo was taken on a back alley. It was taken the day before the full moon, so you can see the full moon in the center.
Focal length: 12mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm) F-stop: 4.5 Shutter speed: 1/40 sec ISO sensitivity: 6400
I shot with the OM-5 Mark II all day, and was able to capture high-quality images in a variety of situations, including outdoors, indoors, and at night. The lens and set cost about the same as a high-end smartphone, so skipping a generation of smartphone upgrades and buying the OM-5 Mark II is a viable option.
On Amazon.co.jp, the OM-5 Mark II and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO set is being sold for 171,636 yen including tax.
Amazon | OM-5 Mark II 12-45mm F4.0 PRO Lens Kit Silver | Mirrorless Cameras
The OM-5 Mark II is equipped with a feature called 'High Res Shot,' which instantly captures and combines multiple photos to produce high-resolution, low-noise images. We will be publishing a review article on taking photos using High Res Shot at a later date.
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