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1 PRESSRELEASE New OM-D E-M5 Mark II interchangeable lens camera has the world s most advanced 5-axis stabilisation system bringing unparalleled freedom to handheld photography and film making Weather-proof OM-D model brings 5 shutter-speed steps of shake-compensation and cinematic quality movie stabilisation. Sensor-shift technology captures 40 megapixel high resolution photos. SYDNEY 5 February 2015 Olympus Imaging Australia has today announced the new OM-D E- M5 Mark II interchangeable lens camera that has the world s most advanced 5-axis image stabilisation system. The new 16 megapixel OM-D E-M5 Mark II symbolises photographic freedom with its in-body 5-axis Image Stabilisation with up to *five shutter speed steps of shake-compensation, cinematic quality OM-D Movie stabilised video recording, and reliable splash and dust-proofing. Its special Hi Res Shot mode uses advanced sensor-shifting technology that captures 40 megapixel full-frame resolution quality photos. With the majority of the world s photographs taken with cameras handheld, the image stabilisation system has arguably become the basis of real world image quality, system mobility, and imaging possibilities. The original OM-D E-M5 introduced the first ever 5-Axis Image Stabilisation (IS) system to the interchangeable lens camera (ILC) market in With the new E-M5 Mark II, Olympus takes IS performance and imaging freedom to a new level by providing the photographer with up to *five shutter speed steps of built-in stability. This high-performance technology lets you confidently embrace the world of natural light photography, empowers you to shoot sports, nature, and wildlife photos with telephoto lenses sans tripod, and helps you capture the fascinating macro world with just the camera in hand. Feature highlights Megapixel LiveMOS image sensor 2. 5-Axis in-body VCM IS system providing up to 5 shutter speeds of stability 3. Splash, Dust & Freeze-proof 4. OM-D Movie stable and smooth cinema quality video 5. Full HD 24/25/30/50/60P with All-I and IPB modes (max. 77/52Mbps approx.) Megapixel Hi Res Shot using sensor shift technology 7. 1/8000 th sec. shutter speed (1/16,000 th sec. electronic) 8. Improved FAST-AF with 81 focus points megapixel Electronic Viewfinder (100%;1.48X) megapixel touch-sensitive variangle LCD 11. Touch AF and movie touch controls frames per second sequential shooting 13. Live Art Filters and Creative Control 14. Wi-Fi remote control and transfer via ios and Android apps 15. Metal alloy chassis *Olympus in-house testing based on CIPA standard test protocols

2 The Movie IS system in the E-M5 Mark II has been engineered to provide pro cinema quality stability typically available only with professional gyro-stabilised external rigs. This exciting new movie IS capability completely transforms runand-gun filmmaking by letting you create camera movements that typically require slider, dolly or jib accessories, with just the camera in hand. It is so effective that you can even record stable dynamic action footages when you re running and recording with the camera in hand. Pan-sequences are super smooth due to the sophisticated blend of hybrid-stabilisation with optimised acceleration and deceleration algorithms. The E-M5 Mark II s superb video IS ability makes high-quality filmmaking much easier to achieve for the video novice. Video is recorded at Full HD resolution with a choice of 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60P frame rates. All-Intra and IPB recording modes can be selected with (approximate) maximum bitrates of 77Mbps and 52Mbps respectively. Sound monitoring is also possible when its optional accessory grip is attached. Olympus advanced research into image stabilisation also introduces another world s first to the mass DSLR/Mirrorless ILC market. The E-M5 Mark II s Hi Res Shot mode captures composited 40 megapixel full-frame sensor quality pictures by using the camera s Voice Coil Motor (VCM) driven IS mechanism to systematically shift the image sensor by half a pixel s width as it takes 8 shots in sequence. The resulting image composites have extraordinary colour and clarity as moiré and colour aberrations are completely minimised. This special highresolution shooting mode is intended for the photography of static subjects such as studio product commercials, still lives, architecture, and landscape scenes, with the camera mounted on a tripod. The E-M5 Mark II s low-profile styling and design pay homage to the clean and elegant lines of the legendary OM-1 and OM-4 film SLR cameras. Its top control layout is organised with tactile knobs, dials and buttons that are ergonomically positioned; enabling you to change exposure and other key camera settings without having to take your eye away from the viewfinder. Built with a metal alloy chassis that is splash, dust and freeze-proof, the E-M5 Mark II has reliability that you can count on in almost all weather and climate conditions. Clear composition is provided by a large high-speed 2.36 megapixel digital viewfinder with a high 1.48x magnification. Its flip and swivel vari-angle LiveView LCD with 1.04 megapixel resolution provides compositional flexibility for stills and video. A Silent shooting mode utilises electronic shutter with a 1/16000 th sec top shutter speed that freezes the fastest action. Quick Sleep power management mode enables battery life of up to 750 shots. Launched simultaneously with the E-M5 Mark II is the new weather-proof Olympus M.Zuiko mm f II super-zoom lens. This compact and lightweight 10.7x zoom lens combines with the E-M5 Mark II to become an easily carried, high-performance camera ideal for travel and all-occasion photography. As a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) standard system interchangeable lens camera, the E-M5 Mark II can be used with more than fifty different MFT lenses from seven different lens brands. With an advanced 5-Axis VCM IS system built into the camera body, every lens used with the E-M5 Mark II benefits from image stabilisation. Premium design & materials 5 Axis VCM Image Stabilisation for Pitch, Yaw, Roll, kerning and turning compensation Unhindered access to the touch swivel LCD screen Detachable and included flash FL-LM3 The OM-D E-M5 Mark II: Designed to set you free. With leather body jacket and camera strap

3 RELATED ACCESSORIES AND PRODUCTS FL-LM3 dust & splash proof, tilt & swivel bundled wireless flash HLD-8 dust & splash proof power battery holder with headphone jack EE-1 dot sight accessory for super-telephoto shooting ECG-2 metal external grip with quick shoe compatible rail for use with compatible tripods. EP-16 large eyecup CS-46FBC leather cover and body jacket BLN-1 Battery PT-EP13 Underwater Housing for E-M5 Mark II Pricing, Colours & Availability The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II is available in Black and Silver from March Recommended retail price of camera and accessories is to be announced. BLACK SILVER About Olympus Olympus Imaging Australia Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, headquartered in Japan. Olympus Imaging Australia is responsible for the marketing and distribution of Olympus consumer products in Australia and New Zealand, and through Olympus agents and dealers in Papua New Guinea, Tahiti and the South Pacific region. The Olympus consumer range encompasses still and video imaging products, binoculars and digital audio recorders. Your Vision, Our Future. olympus.com.au For further information or high-resolution images, please contact Olympus: Alexandra Lithgow (02) pr@olympusimaging.com.au

4 TECHNOLOGY ADDENDUM 1. Powerful in-body 5-axis VCM image stabilisation system providing up to 5 shutter speed steps of shake compensation* 1 The E-M5 Mark II has the most world s most effective shake compensation equivalent to 5 shutter speed steps *1. Users can enjoy hand-held shooting without worrying about camera shake in low light or during telephoto photography. The system powerfully compensates for camera roll, which cannot be corrected with in-lens stabilisation. Horizontal/vertical shift moves are also compensated for, assuring stable hand-held macro shooting results. This feature also prevents image shake in the viewfinder for a stabilised view, regardless of lens used. The combination of Olympus Zuiko high performance optics, the high-sensitivity 16M Live MOS sensor and the TruePic VII image processor maximises the camera system s imaging quality. The fusion of traditional optical technology, advanced image processing and high-performance image stabilisation produces a high-level picture quality that is competitive with the best non-full frame sensor ILC cameras. 2. Compact dustproof and splash-proof camera body and lens system a) Premium body design with distinctive OM style The E-M5 Mark II is available in luxurious black, or premium silver. It has a robust magnesium alloy chassis. High-precision, high-quality textures are applied with machined metal dials, knurling, spin patterns, and diamond cuts. The super elegant viewfinder housing, a distinctive OM-series design characteristic, features a sharper delta shape for bolder appearance. The low visual stance of the E- M5 Mark II body shape evokes a design with distinct presence pays tribute to the legendary OM film SLR cameras. b) Ergonomic control The compact body is shaped to be easy to grip. A larger molded grip improves on the handling of the original E-M5. Six customisable function buttons, large dials, and function-multiplying control levers are placed in a layout that enables you to easily change settings while looking through the viewfinder. The E-M5 Mark II has a vari-angle LCD screen for compositional versatility. c) Compact, dustproof and splashproof camera body The E-M5 Mark II has the same compact, lightweight body as the OM-D E-M5 even with the inclusion of a new vari-angle LCD. In addition to top-class splash-proof performance among interchangeable lens cameras that makes shooting possible even in the rain, this model is freeze-proof up to -10 C. These features make it possible to focus on shooting even under difficult conditions with absolute confidence. d) Dustproof and splashproof lens system The new M.Zuiko Digital ED mm f II has been added to Olympus Zuiko lineup of dustproof and splash-proof lenses. These lenses include the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f EZ, an electronic standard zoom lens perfect for movie recording, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO, a fast, high-performance standard zoom lens, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro, perfect for nature macro photography, and the M.Zuiko Digital ED mm f2.8 PRO, a fast, highperformance telephoto zoom lens.

5 3. OM-D Movie: Hand-held cinema-quality movie recording OM-D Movie is a video solution that provides cinema-quality movies during hand-held shooting. The E-M5 Mark II s powerful in-body 5-axis image stabilisation system combined with the Zuiko compactsized lens system provides hitherto unseen stabilised movie recording quality even without special rigs. It lets you capture dynamic action footage on the move. a) Top-class movie performance among interchangeable lens cameras The E-M5 Mark II supports a 60p high frame rate and a 50Mbps high bit rate* 1 recording. Movie AF and AE control have been reworked for smooth, high-resolution, Full HD movie quality. To compensate for image instability, the OM-D E-M5 Mark II s in-body 5-axis image stabilisation system uses a VCM driver that floats the image sensor with magnetic force. This construction makes it possible to shoot smooth, hand-held movies without a movie tripod, mini-jib, rails, or other specialized equipment. Video resolution, video smoothness, live AF, AE quality, and image stabilisation performance are at the top-level amongst interchangeable lens cameras. b) Advanced movie features for professional level movie making The E-M5 Mark II is equipped with Multi Frame Rate, High Bit Rate, ALL-Intra shooting, and the ability to set time codes. Live View can be displayed on an external monitor via its HDMI output. Focus Peaking is now available in 4 colours (black, white, red and yellow); the intensity can be selected from low, normal and high, making focusing easier when shooting. Settings such as exposure compensation, aperture, shutter speed, and microphone sensitivity can also be changed using touch operations while recording a movie. Audio can also be recorded using an Olympus digital recorder equipped with linear PCM recording connected to the microphone jack for optimal audio levels and high quality audio recording. Because power supply settings to the external microphone can be turned on and off, users can use a high-end condenser microphone or dynamic microphone with a power supply. Camera grip HLD-8G (sold separately) enables live audio monitoring through its headphone jack. c) Variety of movie enhancement features i. Clips function lets you record short movie footage as easily as taking snapshots The new Clips function lets you easily create movies with a variety of scene changes. Simply press the movie button once as if taking a snapshot to capture short movies with a preset duration* 1. Movies shot as Clips are automatically saved to the camera s My Clips* 1 menu. Add effects and background music* 1 within the camera, and then export the entire sequence as a single movie* 1. Creative movies can be easily produced using just the camera, without editing on the computer. ii. Art Filter Movie and Art Effects All Art Filters are available when shooting movies. Partial Colour lets you capture movies like a scene from a film, and Vintage movie lets you produce an emotional atmosphere in movies without editing. Four different Art Effects, including Art Fade, which makes changes in Art Filter movies more interesting, and Old Film, which gives movies a film-like effect, expand the possibilities of movie expression.

6 OTHER IMPORTANT FEATURES 1. 40M High Res Shot - Resolution that goes beyond current full-frame DSLR cameras Eight 16-megapixel shots are captured in a sequence while moving the sensor by 0.5 pixel steps between each shot. The eight shots are composited to produce a single, super-high resolution image, equivalent one captured with a 40-megapixel image sensor. This feature is perfect for the photography of still life, products, art objects, and landscapes and other scenes where high-resolution photos are required. It maximizes the resolution of Zuiko PRO and Premium lenses, capturing images with resolution that surpasses contemporary full-frame DSLR cameras million dot, super large, high-definition EVF This large, bright, easy to use viewfinder has a field of view of approximately 100%, and a viewfinder magnification of 1.48x. Equipped with Adaptive Brightness Technology which automatically adjusts the backlight brightness in accordance with environmental lighting, the new LV Boost II* 1 convenient for shooting stars, and Creative Control for complete freedom of control over colour, tone, focus, and aspect ratio, comfortable shooting using viewfinder is possible. 3. Improved FAST AF FAST AF, which achieved the world s fastest AF on the OM-D E-M5, has advanced even further. The sensor drive speed has been accelerated to improve the AF algorithm, and the high-speed drive MSC lens has contributed to a shooting time lag improvement of 45% from the original OM-D E-M5. 4. Improved sequential shooting performance RAW sequential shooting is now possible at 5 fps (Sequential L) until the card is full* 1. This frame rate is constant and shooting no longer stops due to sequential shooting time. Additionally, C-AF tracking sequential shooting performance is improved to 5 fps. When using Group Target AF, tracking sequential shooting is possible with the focus on a moving subject within a field of view. 5. High-speed shutter with various modes for different scenes A high-speed 1/8000 sec mechanical shutter is used that s available only in high-end interchangeable lens cameras. The E-M5 Mark II has the shortest release time lag of seconds among same-class cameras with mechanical shutters. Anti-Shock mode (electronic first curtain shutter* 1 ) that reduces shutter shock is now compatible with sequential shooting, and Silent mode* 1 (electronic shutter) for shooting in environments in which silence is required is included. An all-electronic shutter shooting mode (Silent) enables the use of 1/16000 sec shutter speed. 6. Built-in Wi-Fi for camera control and data transfer via Olympus Image Share and new Olympus Image Palette apps Smartphone connection and image sharing is now easier with built-in Wi-Fi. Simply scan a QR code to complete initial connection settings. Users can then transfer images, add geotags, and apply Art Filters. A smartphone can also be used to remotely control the camera for wireless shooting in a variety of scenes. Olympus Image Palette is a new editing app that can be used on smartphones and tablets to apply effects such as Colour Creator, making post-shooting work fun. * 1 ALL-I: 72Mbps * 2 Can be set from 1, 2, 4, 8 seconds. * 3 Up to 99 Clips can be created (up to 15 minutes, 4 GB for each My Clips) * 4 Other background music must be downloaded and installed in the camera from a dedicated website: * 5 Movies can be added and deleted, and the order can be changed for each My Clips. * 6 Approximately 5 steps brighter than OM-D E-M5 LV Boost * 7 When using TOSHIBA UHS-II card * 8 Automatically switches to the mechanical shutter at high shutter speeds of 1/320 sec and above * 9 Disables all shutter sound and all electronic sounds (AF focus sound, etc.)