Mastering the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

by Darrell Young, James Johnson

Olympus launched the OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera with a specific purpose in to create a Micro Four Thirds camera for advanced enthusiast and professional photographers who prefer a smaller, yet very powerful mirrorless camera. The E-M5 Mark II is a true system camera for those who demand the best in cameras, lenses, and image quality. Darrell Young and Jim Johnson’s Mastering the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It is designed to guide readers through the camera’s features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, lever, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles. The authors’ friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for new E-M5II users goes beyond just the camera itself and covers basic photography technique.

520 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 4, 2015

Reviews

[Ken Goldman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great help in understanding the camera and its complex menus.

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learn your camera's settings

Excellent instruction about the complex menu settings on the EM-5mark 2 camera. In addition to explaining each setting, the authors recommend certain settings. And they explain why they prefer a specific setting.
My camera is now customized to my preferences.