Olympus E-M1 Mark II Overview Tutorial (Video User Guide)

Olympus OMD E-M1 Mk II: help.tc/em1mkii ($2k at Amazon)
Stunning Digital Photography: help.tc/s ($10 at Amazon)
Lightroom video book: help.tc/l ($10 at Amazon)
Photoshop video book: help.tc/p ($10 at Amazon)
Buying Guide: help.tc/b ($10 at Amazon)
TABLE OF CONTENTS & Amazon links:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Battery help.tc/EM1iibattery
01:48 Lens
02:50 SD Cards help.tc/UHS2
09:57 Ports
12:11 Firmware
12:26 Assigning the Switch
14:37 Taking a Picture
17:14 Depth of Field Preview
18:31 Touch Screen Modes
19:19 Selfie Assist
20:05 Image Stabilization Modes
22:28 Digital Teleconverter
23:38 Reviewing a Picture
24:29 Aperture Priority help.tc/FStop
26:46 Shutter Priority help.tc/shutter
29:37 Manual Mode help.tc/GoManual
30:37 Bulb Mode help.tc/filter
37:12 Shutter Modes
43:20 CL Speed
45:15 Focusing Modes
47:57 Focus Points
50:31 Manual Focus
50:53 Metering Modes
51:37 Changing ISO help.tc/ISO
54:20 Exposure Compensation help.tc/EC
55:46 Bracketing
58:20 Flash & Flash Compensation
59:07 White Balance
1:00:09 High-Res Mode
1:02:43 Video
1:06 44 Formatting a Memory Card help.tc/photorec
1:07:12 Shooting Raw help.tc/rawvjpg
1:09:05 Disabling the Beep
1:10:08 Assigning Fn
1:11:33 Back-button Focus help.tc/bbf
1:13:35 Wi-Fi
1:21:34 MF Assist
1:23:00 Focus Peaking
1:24:10 Cleaning the Sensor help.tc/sensorklear
1:24:49 Custom Modes
1:27:13 Panasonic vs Olympus
1:28:25 Lens & Tripod Suggestions
Additional Amazon Product Links:
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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 help.tc/o45
Olympus 75mm f/1.8 help.tc/o75
Olympus 40-150 f/2.8 help.tc/o150pro
Olympus 300mm f/4 help.tc/o300
Metabones Speedbooster help.tc/71sb
Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 help.tc/s35
Sigma 50-100 f/1.8 help.tc/s100
Manfrotto BeFree Tripod help.tc/befree
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Breakout Cable help.tc/breakout
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[@TonyAndChelsea]

📸Olympus OMD-E-M1 Mk II: help.tc/em1mkii ($2k at Amazon) 📚Stunning Digital Photography: help.tc/s ($10 at Amazon) 📚Lightroom video book: help.tc/l ($10 at Amazon) 📚Photoshop video book: help.tc/p ($10 at Amazon) 📚Buying Guide: help.tc/b ($10 at Amazon)

[@albertbarton4663]

Can't get my camera to go to BULB? The farthest I can advance it is 60".

[@BrianP_US]

you are probably in shutter priority (S), not manual mode (M). I did the same thing.

[@NATURENUTT7]

Clicked on link for Lightroom video book it shows 2 of them. What is the difference between the two? 1. Lightroom 6 CC 2. Lightroom Classic CC

[@edwinketelaar3956]

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[@johncote8308]

Thanks Tony … years later I still refer back to this video/tutorial. Really appreciate it!

[@alanplatt888]

A tremendous tutorial, one of the best I've seen so far. I have just purchased an E-M1 Mark II. I've scoured the net for information, downloaded work sheets and books, struggling to find effective and simple demonstrations and explanations for the camera, without having to muddle through the manual. Wow, you have delivered big time, a basic platform by which to explore and utilise the technical wizardry of this complex camera. Kudos.

[@hawaiirealmedia5610]

One hour 40 minutes long? OK, I'm going to watch it all, because it is THAT good. Thanks!

[@Dylan_Young]

Love the panic in your voice at 1:30:20 when the lens starts to roll across the table. Thanks for the huge effort in putting this tutorial together.

[@chrisdewing6007]

As someone who has just taken up photography as a serious hobby, I can't tell you how thankful I am that I chanced upon your tutorial for my EM 1 mk 2 Your relaxed but informative style makes it easy to retain the details and get to grips with a complex menu setup. I've just bought your book from Amazon & cant wait to get reading. I've tuned in to other tutorials and find them equally informative. Thank you for what you do.

[@JoseSantos-uc8cl]

OMG! Keeping up with this overview video tutorial is overwhelming from a beginner's point of view, yet the tutorial is on spot. For all beginners. If you feel the lesson is too fast then slow down the playback speed in the KZbin menu (3 dots in the upper right corner). Tony covers a lot of helpful information for this camera. Thank you Tony (2 years later)... Actually Thank You! Chelsea and Tony for the KZbin tutorials.

[@rickarlen6419]

Bought "Stunning Digital Photography" a year ago and use it continuously. Great educational tool! Great tutorial! Looked at E-M1 MkII tutorial for the third time and learn something new each time. Best explanation of menu system to date. Picked up on your comments about the use of flash that I missed the last time. Looking forward to your next "how to" chapter. Rick Arlen

[@ryanoshea7145]

Thanks for this video. I just bought OMD-E-M1 Mk II and it hasn't even arrived but now I feel like I have a head start on how to navigate the functions. This was super helpful.

[@orion45acp]

I know you made this video a while ago, but I just wanted to say thank you. It has been so helpful for me.

[@RoSoSilva]

Excellent tutorial, Tony, as always! I have been waiting for a tutorial on the EM1 Mark II for a while now. Thank you so very much for making our lives easier! You are a great instructor and I love your work! Merci! Thanks!

[@gileselliott]

Clear, well paced, brilliantly helpful tutorial - thank you. Even having had the camera since it became available you have shown me things I had yet to explore.

[@johnx9318]

Longest youtube video I ever watched! Thanks Tony, great information.

[@stevenhumphreys4075]

Bought the O M 1 mkii enclosed instruction manual waste of time, found this tutorial brilliant, thank you so much Tony Northrop, you should be paid by Olympus for this Video.

[@mrlethal66]

Great explanation of video. I've owned this camera for a few years and just went back over the tutorial as im off to Alaska,Bahama's and mexico soon. I actually forgot a few setings and this help me remember them. Thanks

[@oarnoy]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Bought the e-m1 II yesterday. Love it.

[@waukewanstudio]

Thank you so much for this manual video for my new camera. I really appreciate all the work and expertise you have put into every aspect of the camera. You are the best.

[@tonyboyd6434]

The best explanation of this camera I've seen. I've booked marked it so that I can use it as a reference, Thank you

[@grafix1980]

Thanks Tony for this extensive tutorial on Olympus omd e1 m2, i have learned alot.. thanks for sharing knowledge

[@Johnny3514]

Really, really wonderful clip for a (since yesterday) new E-M5ii owner as myself, that’s just a humble enthusiast that really care about build quality in a camera! Thank you soo much!

[@r.c.griffin7520]

This is the best Olympus tutorial that I've seen. Thank you for this. When will you make a tutorial for the Olympus OMD EM 1 Mk 3?

[@roderickwho1983]

Comprehensive review of what looks like a great camera. That aside about shutter speeds was very useful. Thanks.

[@ladyhawkna6476]

I still come back in here from time to time and go over things I might have forgotten. Also bought your book "Stunning Digital Photography" and it is so worth every penny!! Thanks again~ Nancy from Virginia

[@Scottishboy-gg8bc]

Really good instructive video and I like the fact that Tony tells you what he uses in the various settings. That's a good starting point for someone new to this camera and all its various options.

[@Photojouralist123]

Dear Tony, I recently retired as a photojournalist and used Nikon D pro cameras for to many years. And couldn't wait to get rid of that heavy huge gear. Now I have a OMD EM1MK2 and was amazed at the compactness and power of this little guy. Thanks very much for all the help as I couldn't make heads or tales in the hundreds of functions and what not this power house can do. Your long tutorial helped me SO MUCH! as I'm on my way to MT. Bormo volcano in Indonesia on Saturday becasue of you I have not got a great understanding of the features and benifits of all these functions. I will be purchasing your publications from now on. I know it took hours upon hours to make this video you have the patience of a nun. Thanks and double thanks again! If your ever in Malaysia give me a heads up. I'm a friend of Matt Granger. I'm from Seattle and worked for AFP AP etc. Thanks again Tony and Chelsea.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Glad I could help, John! Enjoy your travels!

[@nitehawk86]

If you ever miss having a big heavy camera, just put the battery grip on it. :)

[@CatWezel66]

John Ishii j

[@ickledotco]

Having recently bought this camera, an immensely useful video. Thank you!

[@myrinandson9151]

Thank you endlessly, I’ve had my E-M1 Mark II for really long without knowing it’s real potential, this really helped!

[@sueb9064]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have rented the Mk II for a couple of weeks to try it out, and this crash-course is just what I needed to get acquainted. And I love the info about using speed boosters and non-Oly lenses to improve lens speed and detail. If I end up buying any of this gear, I'll use your links for sure. Great work!

[@teeranlallramgopal]

Thank you for this. I've been waiting for this since March this year. It's a very comprehensive overview. I wished I had seen this tutorial before buying a couple of the lenses.

[@rinzevnrossum]

Great tutorial, so I bought the Oly EM1m2. I have made an excel sheet with all discussed items linked to the time schedule so that I can quickly look up where I can find an item. That works! Thank you very much Tony from the Netherlands.

[@lisatatro1471]

By far the best direction on changing to BBF. Thank you.

[@MoeSAfrica]

Thanks for this! I am trying out this camera before buying and I was overwhelmed by the camera comigg from a starter DSLR, and you have made things a lot easier

[@JasperBunschoten]

Even though I only own one camera, I always enjoy watching these vids. Even though all of these tutorials are practically the same for every camera.

[@janm2473]

Wow! Tony! This is an amazing tutorial. Thank you for doing this. I actually purchased the camera and was scared shiteless about really getting into it. Happy new year and all the best to you and Chelsea. jan

[@AlainSTO]

Using this in 2021. Helped a ton. This has a ton more to it than even my Hasselblad.

[@briannickson6631]

Thank you. Very helpful as usual. Looking forward to a full review.

[@marypar4]

Thank you Tony..I constantly come back to this video as the Em1.2 is complicated. Happy New Year to you and Chelsea. Keep up the great videos.

[@patrickkilburn3286]

Super useful and well organized. Having just picked up this camera, referring to this video from time to time will be very handy. Thanks!

[@terrywawro2951]

Fantastic tutorial. I just upgraded from a E-M5 and this was exactly was I needed.

[@cathcort1]

Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial!

[@rielamarcellis]

Thanks for the video, I can't imagine how much work does it take to prepare for a video like this. Keep up the good work :)

[@joeysantana6467]

This was an excellent video. Great information. I can't believe you offered this for free on KZbin! I was not in the market for a book, but I'm buying yours to support your channel. Thanks!

[@21upbowls]

Fantastic all round camera

[@georgewhaley3144]

Tony, at 6:26 in the video, if you hit the OK button again rather than use the front dial it takes you into the menu where you can use the arrow pad to see a full description of each record option and set the option. Then you you don't have to interpret up/down, optimist/pessimist icons. Great tutorial! Thanks for publishing it.

[@ytano5782]

You talk much more positive about MFT, than in the past.

[@cryhavoc38]

Time for an update. Several major firmware and a couple minor firmware updates since this review. The camera is a whole new beast now!

[@kennynvake4hve584]

Just got mine last week....blows me away..

[@dayeah765caoni3]

@@kennynvake4hve584 got mine a week ago. Totally impressed. I'm sold to the Olympus system

[@thelonesoldier4518]

How do I check updates for me camera?

[@alfredyb5578]

Yes

[@shamblesuk]

@@thelonesoldier4518 Connect to the OM software and the a camera update option is at the top menu bar

[@SamGorstein]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial and the other work you do.

[@leannewilliams333]

Thank you, I now understand my camera more than I thought I ever would.......yay!!!! Thank you soooo much Tony, can't wait to get out there now and try all the new things I have learnt :-)

[@Malfiniphotography]

Just got the MKii, thanks for taking the time to save me some time on the menus. awesome vid

[@ladyhawkna6476]

I so agree about the power on / off being in the wrong place. I switched mine . Thanks for that. Now to get used to it :) Now I am looking for continous shooting mode holding down the button. You are the best!!! I just bought the OMD em1 mk 11 for myself for Christmas I have Nikon full format and regular. When I was in the camera store I bought a huge lens for the camera and then talked about the mirrorless and ended up giving the lens back and buying that. I got a great deal and a 400.00 rebate used right away. I tried it out on Christmas day. Love it

[@millkdy]

Just got mine shipped and was reading the manual, but confused somewhat. This is amazing, I can see myself coming back to it, everytime I'm stuck and a lot easier to find things on the manual too. Cheers

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great video Tony! I need to watch it again, so much information to digest.

[@LordRoxy]

Well structured and really informative video. I even learnt a few tips for configuring my camera. Really professional presentation. Thanks for sharing.

[@robinphillips2430]

Great, easy to follow along tutorial, Tony. This is still very relevant tutorial as this camera is still a very relevant camera. Thanks for what you do.

[@7zinz]

you must red my mind. So wanted this video to exist and you did it! Hope you will have a tut on the live composite too sometime but this is tons of good info. Super thanks!

[@popiemac4579]

Thank you as always Tony. Waiting on an OM-1 tutorial. 😊

[@muckach9872]

Been waiting for this 👍🏻👍🏻👏👏

[@fredfungalspore]

Sir you are the best you are very easy to follow when i think of something re the topic you mention it ....You never stop learning when it come to photography. ......Thank you >

[@avtarbhoey8519]

Very detailed tutorial, Like it very much. Every thing what I looking for

[@danielpittman889]

Hey Tony and Chelsea! Are y'all gonna do a tutorial for the OM-D EM-1 Mk III anytime soon? I just got one, along with the 12-40 f/2.8 PRO lens (amazing!) and I'm really enjoying it, but the menus and settings are a bit overwhelming. I've picked up a few tips from KZbinrs and I can read the manual for about five minutes at a time before my brain starts to hurt. Help please, if you can!

[@michellemuldoon8216]

This was a fantastic tutorial Tony - Thanks heaps. Bathurst NSW Australia

[@gbye007]

A great review and instruction video. I loved the tip about setting the screen brightness in bulb mode. I sometimes shoot daytime pics at 3--5 minutes with 10 stop NDs. I hadn't been able to figure that one out yet. You showed me many ways of setting up this camera that I hadn't got to yet.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Glad to help!

[@theWZZA]

Tony, you're a champ for making this video🏆

[@adrianland]

Hi ! A very full review of (my) Olympus E-M1 MkII... Thanks. I saw all that vIdeo... My favorit shootings are nightscape pictures... In France. Dark skies GREAT here. like so much the Live Composite mode !! Hello from South of France, called Provence... Friendly, best regards.

[@contemplatingcat5924]

I love you guys! Thank you so much! I’m a student starting a independent photography business before fall semester. I want to try and sustain my $ through college with photography. These videos help. I really like the funny ones like “7 kinds of photographers” lol

[@rocking1313]

Thanks for an amazing tutorial Tony. This superb camera is now available for around $600...

[@MindfulParadise]

Thanks man. You did a great job teaching.

[@JasonWendling]

I wish I could hit thumbs up more. This is a great companion video to the camera. Tony's books are also great. Thanks!

[@bobwright4504]

Just upgraded from my Mk 1 - helpful guide

[@simonekoffman]

I love you guys. Keep up the amazing work.

[@carrlyn]

this was amazingly helpful. thank you so much.

[@frankteelen]

thank you very much for the instructions, great

[@CAZZIEK321]

So helpful. Thank you as always.

[@frederickaabcarius8528]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!...I will visit your website and look at your books etc...

[@murraygingras8228]

This helped so much. Thank you. Subscribing now.

[@genemaysonet3558]

Excellent video thank you

[@Saimp960]

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP SIR

[@JuhaLaiho]

Thanks for the tutorial, Tony. Very informative. Where I was surprised is that you skipped the Fn2 MultiFunction functionality, and just chose to assign that to a single function. The default MultiFunction setting will let you have several different functions controllable through this single button; while keeping the Fn2 pressed, rotate the thumb dial to select the desired function, then release and click Fn2 again to actually adjust the selected function. Of course, whether this kind of button is useful at all depends on your style of photograhpy, as it does require serious amount of time and concentration to get from one setting to another.

[@ElyRiverBlues]

Excellent! Saved me so much time 😊

[@manuz2700]

Thank you, very good video, extremely helpful

[@noxious8]

Great overview, here are a few addons :) 2:29 you can disable the manualmode if you don't like/remember it. 6:15 press ok again, to get into the big menue. So you do not have to remember which "file" is which mode. 1:30:03 This lens is the Panasonic Lumix 20mm Pancake - not from Olympus

[@bump947er]

Tony.... I just finished watching your intro to Olympus omd em1 mk2. I bought the camera yesterday and I must say your video is simply brilliant. It is a fast track to understanding the camera......Your friendly approach is like having a best friend patiently explain the technology to someone that struggles....many thanks.....

[@pobreprofe]

Thanks! Such a nice class

[@ruffshots]

Great, in depth, review and tutorial. One tip you missed was being able to re-position the focus point with the LCD, when your eyes are on the EVF. A bit hard to explain, but when you're looking through the EVF, instead of using the arrows to move the focus point, try sliding your thumb around the LCD display, which should be off at this point.

[@sjdunphy]

Thank you for such an informative review. Amazingly detailed!

[@vaclavadamek4362]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@garymagee7571]

Excellent Video!! Well done!!!

[@hhd6847]

Just bought mine for a ridiculous price of $849. new. Now it's time to really delve into how to learn what everything means and does.

[@nitehawk86]

Correction: 1:30:38 You say Olympus 20mm, but show and link the Panasonic 20mm. And I agree, it is the best m43 pancake lens. It was the first one I bought for my E-P3 years ago, and I still use it regularly. Though if I want a smaller profile I usually use the E-M10. The E-M1 is just too big to be a tourist camera.

[@LarryK2024]

Would love to see you do a setting set up for the new OMD 1 Mark iii

[@clivescott4213]

Down to earth, easy to understand, Tony steps around some of the old school DSLR ideas that have no validity on today's mirror-less marvels. Thank you sir, very well done. Does any one know if LR or PS will handle the Mark II's high res shots yet? They didn't several months back.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

A review is coming soon...

[@fanb0y777]

Tony & Chelsea Northrup YES!!!!!

[@ChristopherCauser]

Thank you for taking your time to use a camera before reviewing it. It's much appreciated.

[@danielwiednerfotografie663]

Tony & Chelsea Northrup really looking forward! !!

[@CristianGeelen]

Can you give a indication when? Because i'm looking to buy a new body, and can't choose between that one and the Fujifilm XT-2.

[@CristianGeelen]

But did you test the Fuji? I'm so curious in the difference in results... And how much the sensor size difference matters.... And maybe not so important for most photographers, but i like the grey look a lot. I have it with my current Olympus. And so far the one that has is it the XT-2.

[@ted356]

I’m a relative newbie to Micro 4/3. Currently using a very nice OM-D E-M5, but hope to upgrade to good used E-M1 Mk II at some point. Even though it’s “old technology” in mid-2023, seems like it still has some life left in it. Enjoyed the hands on review!

[@HermanWoo]

Tony, thanks for the fantastic tutorial. Looking forward to seeing your review. I'm surprised nobody mentioned the unfortunate text in the background of your selfie pic (at the 23:43 mark). No disrespect, but that gave me a bit of a chuckle. Keep up the great work.

[@kenv3394]

I really appreciate your videos, they rock! Are you planning an in-depth review of the Olympus om-d e-m10 mark iii soon? thnaks

[@freevideos051]

Thanks for info

[@dieseldavey]

brilliant video. Thanks

[@bobcat65a]

Tony, How about a recent review of the Olympic 300mm pro f/4 compared with some of the more recent mirrorless? Thanks for your videos.

[@dominikbarszczewski2104]

@ 1:04:50 Tony, when you are in video mode you can switch between PASM easily: First, access Video Menu / Display Settings / Control Settings and check that you have activated Live Control mode. Toggle between Live SCP and Live Control mode by pressing INFO button. From the display screen in Live Control mode you can access PSAM functions which are on the right.

[@vrettakosalexandros]

Thamk you very much my friend

[@KevinMphotography]

Revisiting the EM1 to see if it can be a lightweight counterpart to the mighty canon. I have used the EM10 for a few years now but only for portrait type work and casual shooting. Interested to see how good the focusing works in conjunction with the frame rate (and EVF). Back to watching (sips coffee).

[@steveworthington930]

Thank you Tony, find your in depth review superb, moving from EM1 to 2, great camera system, smaller, lighter, faster, cheaper, what,s not to like?