Wildlife photographers, meet the OM-1 Mark II camera from OM SYSTEM
Discover this compact and lightweight camera from OM SYSTEM — specially designed to help you capture the beauty of nature with ease.
From searching the horizon for the Big Five on safari to snapping photos of birds in your garden, wildlife photography spans across many experience and accessibility levels. But whatever animals you like to observe, one thing is guaranteed — you need a sturdy and reliable camera to capture them in action.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your existing optics set or you’re purchasing your first camera, the OM-1 Mark II from OM SYSTEM is a fantastic bit of kit for budding (or established) wildlife photographers.
Keep reading to learn more about this mirrorless camera and to take advantage of some exclusive deals from OM SYSTEM.
Meet the OM-1 Mark II
The OM-1 Mark II is an upgrade from the previous OM-1 model. The new camera boasts double buffer size and remarkable high speed sequential shooting — up to 50fps with continuous autofocus — coupled with improved autofocus accuracy and reliability.
Plus, the camera’s AI Subject Detection has been improved to maintain focus and detect subjects in the viewfinder, such as animals and humans. It allows you to selectively focus on a single subject, giving you precision in crowded scenes.
Let’s take a look at the features of this compact camera ideal for nature and wildlife photography.
- 8.5 EV Stops of stabilisation
- Captures 120fps S-AF in RAW and 50fps C-AF in RAW
- Industry-leading computational photography features, such as LiveGND and High Res Shot
- Detect birds, humans, pets, cars, aircrafts and trains with AI Subject Detection AF
- Blackout-free sequential shooting
Why is the OM-1 Mark II ideal for outdoor photography?
Compact size: Weighing just under 600g including battery and memory card, the OM-1 Mark II is lightweight enough to bring on any adventure. Plus, you can easily fit the camera and pairing equipment in a standard carry-on bag for flights.
Battery life: High-capacity BLX-1 Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries mean you can shoot for hours and take up to 500 photos with a single charge.
Hardwearing: Take the OM-1 Mark II anywhere, from snowy mountaintops to sandy deserts. The IP53 certified weather-sealing protects the camera from the elements, like snow, dust and rain.
What types of photography can I use the OM-1 Mark II for?
With its stellar autofocus capability and stabilisation, it’s no surprise that this camera works well for capturing animals in the field. But what else can you use it for?
Landscape photography: The OM-1 Mark II features computational photography functions specifically designed for landscape photography, such as the live composite mode. This enables you to capture brilliant shots of star trails, streetlights and cityscapes after dark.
Macro photography: 4x magnification with full AF with the 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO + MC-20 teleconverter allows you to get extra close to tiny subjects.
Save money on your OM SYSTEM camera equipment
Get £400 cashback on the OM-1 Mark II body and up to £500 cashback on several telephoto M.Zuiko lenses, such as the 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS PRO.
You can combine the OM-1 Mark II with this lens to effortlessly capture remote subjects with up to 1200mm reach (35mm equivalent).
The deal also applies to the following lenses:
- 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO
- 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
- 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
- 300mm F2.8 IS PRO
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