OM-5 Mark II Body Silver

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OM-5 Mark II Body Silver

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Based on 28 Reddit mentions

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First leaked image of the new OM-5II

I truly hope—pray, even—that OM System’s next release won’t just be another rehash like the OM-1 Mark II. That camera, while fine on paper, was essentially a software update sold at full price, and it left many of us deeply disillusioned. I’m starting to lose hope in the brand. I’ve been using the E

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ergalix in r/M43

June 11, 2025 10:18 AM

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So who's buying an OM-5 II and why? (Surprise: Me?)

I had just placed my preorder yesterday for the new sand beige version, I think it looks great. I’m actually coming over from the Fujifilm system and the X-S10. I’ve been eyeing OM system for a while now, super intrigued by its compact form factor, IPX rated weather sealing, and computational featur

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Omnipotent_Daikon in r/M43

June 20, 2025 9:47 AM

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Beginner: OM-5 I/II, GX9 or Fuji?

Hi OP, welcome to GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome/Sickness) and Analysis Paralysis :) If you want to take photos of mostly static people, I would recommend Fuji X-E5. I find it has more pleasing skin tones than OM. Fuji also has shallower DOF (Depth of Field) due to larger sensor so that there will b

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LividCraft2770 in r/M43

May 1, 2026 5:32 PM

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So who's buying an OM-5 II and why? (Surprise: Me?)

Yeah I can see why it seems like we’ve had 3 cameras that are the same that have slowly chipped away at what was needed. I don’t think that’s especially fair when looking at the E-M5.3 and the OM-5. They are based on two different “1 series” cameras, E-M1.2 and E-M1.3. The major missteps were: The E

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FragrantGearHead in r/M43

June 20, 2025 10:00 AM

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What do I miss out on by going the OM-5 II vs the OM-3?

With the OM-3 you gain: Better autofocus algorithms. Better PDAF coverage on the sensor (100% vs I think 70%). Better build quality. Better video quality (but still not on par with Sony/Lumix). Color dial (I don’t use the JPEGs that often but use the jpeg preview as it will at least give me the ball

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tsmkirby in r/M43

May 4, 2026 9:52 PM

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Camera for deployment

OM-5 II is a good choice. Pair it up with an OM System 17mm f/1.8 MK II and you have a very compact system that can handle deployment abuse. Big zooms or even larger primes will just get in the way. I've been all over CENTCOM with an older version of that setup (EM-5 II). If you leave the lens hood

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Gray_Harman in r/army

April 17, 2026 2:02 PM

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OM5 ii Alternative Recommendations

I have spent a bit of time (probably more than I should) hunting for the 'perfect' camera. Small size with lenses, and high quality. After trying the fujis, apsc, I have ended up with my OM-5 and I truly think it is the best option out there at that functionality and price point. Even if the bodies

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miokk in r/M43

April 1, 2026 8:40 PM

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So who's buying an OM-5 II and why? (Surprise: Me?)

It's a hard buy for me with the current OM-1 offering. Personally, I think OM-5.2 should've come with the same OM-1 and OM-3 AF system. It's a missed opportunity for OM not to put its great AF system in their latest model and ensures that this brand excels in AF. I doubt the cost in implementing thi

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archerallstars in r/M43

June 20, 2025 8:22 AM

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Beginner: OM-5 I/II, GX9 or Fuji?

OM-5 II vs X-M5 For me this comes down to features vs sensor performance. The OM-5 II is packed with features and capabilities at the expense of sensor size. X-M5 is capable of taking photos with more fine detail and dynamic range in ideal conditions, but has a lot less tools to make photos happen i

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Accomplished_Fun1847 in r/M43

May 2, 2026 4:49 AM

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Beginner: How should I split my budget between camera body and lenses to be future-proof?

Okay, so first of all, it seems you are pretty set on M43 / Olympus / OM System cameras. The first thing that you need to understand is that those cameras work with processor generations, and that some generations are super close, while other provide a generational leap. For example : True Pic VIII

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MJdoesThings_ in r/M43

April 8, 2026 2:21 PM

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