By switching from in-camera JPEG to Raw, I felt I could extract a bit more detail. The difference may not be enough to matter for more casual users and for sharing on social media. White balance and color are also pretty good out of the box, with the E-M10 IV turning in quite pleasing results both indoors and out, day or night. The 5-axis image stabilization was even more impressive when we tried out the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV’s video functionality, providing smooth footage when walking with the camera handheld. The E-M10 Mark IV is the first camera in the OMD series to feature a flip-down LCD monitor, which makes capturing self-facing vlogging footage super simple. This screen is also particularly helpful when photographing high- or low-angle photos. An increase in megapixel count has the potential to increase image noise, as smaller pixels are usually less light-sensitive. However, Olympus has mostly managed to avoid this pitfall, as the E-M10 IV's images contain similarly low levels of image noise to those from the Mark III, and indeed the APS-C Fujifilm X-T200 for that matter. Sony's A6100 doesn't fare quite so well, with its images containing noticeably more noise at higher ISOs. Verdict On the whole, the E-M10 II’s menu is sensibly arranged, but it would be helpful if there was a customisable screen where you could access all your most commonly used features.

Also known in some markets as the OM-PC, the OM-40 had a program mode that automated the selection of both the aperture and the shutter speed. I started with 35mm film cameras, and used the Olympus OM10 as my first camera in the late ’80s working as a freelance photojournalist and photographic editor for a university newspaper in South Africa. I eventually upgraded to a Minolta 7000i at the end of the ’80s, and then a couple of 9000s. after that, I used Nikon Fs, F2s, Nikkormats, and even the Nikonos IVA and V. I had a fully equipped darkroom, and did all my own developing and printing. I mostly shot Ilford XP2 for its wide exposure latitude and ability to be processed in 1 hour labs anywhere in the country, if the need arose. The OM-10 comes with interchangeable lenses, allowing photographers to choose the right lens for various shooting situations. It is compatible with the Olympus OM mount lenses, which are renowned for their high-quality optics. Autofocus systems need to be predictable, even if they're not the fastest. The E-M10 Mark IV’s autofocusing system may not be the most advanced in this camera class, but it functions consistently and that’s the main thing we want from a camera’s autofocus.The OM-4 featured a built-in spot meter [of a narrow acceptance angle, see Canon FTb] (2% of view; 3.3˚ with 50mm lens) and was the first camera capable of measuring eight individual areas and averaging them. The light meter used a dual-concentric segmented silicon photo-diode to provide spot or centerweighted readings. It used a graduated linear LCD for the shutter speed at the bottom of the viewfinder to precisely indicate its readings versus the actual camera settings. While it's a great first camera for beginners, we'd also recommend the E-M10 Mark IV to more experienced photographers on a budget or those looking to downsize from a DSLR. It doesn’t deliver the battery or image quality performance of high-end mirrorless cameras or DSLRs, but it could be a great option as a recce or second camera. For those situations, and at this price, it's a terrific beginner mirrorless camera and certainly one of the best cameras for photography around. Price and release date When I eventually took up digital photography in the mid 2010s, it was actually a return to my roots, with a couple of Olympus OM-D E-M5 MARK IIs, cameras which reminded me of my old OM10. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.

The E-M10 IV has a decent selection of features for more experienced shooters, but what about its target audience: people new to photography? As a camera designed for the consumer with an aperture priority mode, the Olympus OM-10 also has a built-in light meter that can be used with the camera in manual with the special manual adapter that plugs into the side of the camera. This is something that I found incredibly helpful when I recently used it for the first time. Whilst at university, I was taught how to take exposure readings with an off-camera light meter of the Sekonic brand, but once I graduated and no longer had access to this I had to find a suitable and affordable solution for the time being. This resulted in me using a meter reading app on my smartphone instead. First introduced in 1979, the OM-10 was Olympus’s effort at pricing down the single-digit OMs. Initially meant for entry-level consumers, the OM-10 was a massive success despite it being less hardy than its predecessors. In 1986 the OM-4 was improved to a tougher OM-4Ti (OM-4T in USA) version, with titanium top and bottom plates, improved weatherproofing and high-speed flash sync. This last version was discontinued in 2002. The OM-2000 had a mechanical, vertical-running shutter in contrast to the traditional OM cameras with their horizontal-running shutter. This allowed the OM-2000 to synchronize an electronic flash at 1/125s. Many photographers found this capability an advantage for the use of "fill flash" in daylight.When used with a motor drive or winder unit and the M-In Focus Trigger cord, the lens could be pre-focused on a specific point. As soon as an object moved into that focus zone the camera would trigger a shot. Something that hasn't changed much on Olympus cameras over the years are their interfaces. There's the Live Control, which is essentially a shortcut menu, and the somewhat overwhelming Super Control Panel (which can be navigated with your finger: a real timesaver). By default, the camera uses Live Control when you press OK, but you can have it go to the Super Control Panel instead. You can choose which interface is used for Auto, Art Filter, Scene and P/A/S/M modes separately.

OM System has already given us the latest version of the professional Olympus OM-1 in the form of the OM System OM-1, along with the semi-pro OM System OM-5. But the OM-10 was arguably the most beloved of the heritage Oly SLRs –so the inevitable OM System OM-10 is a fresh opportunity to take the principles that made the old film camera great and apply it to modern mirrorless technology. Olympus produced a wide variety of OM camera models over the years. These were divided into two distinct series. Cameras with single-digit model numbers were the 'professional' series, optimized for more advanced features and durability. Two-digit (or more) model numbers, or letters, meant a 'consumer' camera designed for ease of use. The camera is equipped with a mechanical shutter, which offers speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/1000th of a second, giving users the flexibility to capturing fast-moving subjects or creating long-exposure shots. Olympus hasn’t divulged whether the sensor inside the OM-D E-M10 Mark II is the same as the one in the E-M10, but it’s likely that it is very similar. The processing engine is the same TruePic VII system. Our lab tests indicate that the OM-D E-M10 Mark II produces very similar images to those from the Mark I.The Olympus OM System was a line of 35mm single-lens reflex cameras, lenses and accessories sold by Olympus between 1972 and 2002. The system was introduced by Olympus in 1972. The range was designed by Yoshihisa Maitani, chief designer for Olympus, and his staff; OM stands for Olympus Maitani. Our signal to noise test measures image clarity, specifically the ratio of the actual image 'data' you want to capture, versus the image noise that you don't want, but will inevitably be visible when shooting at higher ISO sensitivities.The higher the score at a given ISO sensitivity, the better. I was amazed that this guy wanted to trade all this for two simple point-and-shoot cameras, but that was his intention. I guess he wanted something more simple. Of course, I accepted his offer! The E-M10 IV has inherited what is likely the very same 20MP Four Thirds sensor and TruePic VIII processor as the E-M5 Mark III. This sensor has noticeably less noise at high ISOs compared to the older 16 Megapixel chip found in previous generations.