OM-D E-M1 Mark II Support Topics
How do I update the firmware of the E-M1 Mark II camera?
How do I update the firmware of the E-M1 Mark II camera?
What lenses support the Pro Capture Mode?
What lenses support the Pro Capture Mode?
Olympus Micro Four Thirds lenses (M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses) support the Pro Capture Mode in E-M1 Mark II.
However, you cannot use the Pro Capture Mode with the Body Cap Lens BCL-0980 and BCL-1580 because these lenses do not have electronic contacts.
However, you cannot use the Pro Capture Mode with the Body Cap Lens BCL-0980 and BCL-1580 because these lenses do not have electronic contacts.
Can I turn on (or off) the image stabilizer function of either the camera or the lens when attaching the camera to a lens with 5-axis Sync image stabilizer?
Can I turn on (or off) the image stabilizer function of either the camera or the lens when attaching the camera to a lens with 5-axis Sync image stabilizer?
No, you cannot separately turn on/off the image stabilizer function of the camera or lens.
When attaching a lens with 5-axis Sync image stabilizer function, the stabilizer function of the camera and lens work together.
The image stabilizer function is turned on/off with the IS switch on the lens.
You cannot select the image stabilizer setting on the camera when the IS on the lens is switched off.
Note:
Lens with 5-axis Sync image stabilizer
The lens with 5-axis Sync image stabilizer function is (as of January 2017):
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
Custom menu "Lens I.S. Priority"
The Lens I.S. Priority function in custom menu C2 Release/
/Image Stabilizer on the E-M1 MarkII is a function regarding an other manufacturers' Micro Four Thirds lens with image stabilizer function. This Lens I.S. Priority function does not affect the operations when using a lens with 5-axis Sync image stabilizer.
How do I assign camera settings to the Custom Menu C1, C2 and C3 on the mode dial?
How do I assign camera settings to the Custom Menu C1, C2 and C3 on the mode dial?
Question :
How do I assign camera settings to the Custom Menu C1, C2 and C3 on the mode dial?
What is Custom Mode?
The Custom Mode (C1, C2 and C3) is used for saving and recalling custom menu settings. When you set the mode dial to a Custom Mode (C1, C2 or C3), the pre-assigned camera setting is recalled, enabling to shoot in the assigned settings.
Assigning camera settings to the Custom Mode C1, C2 and C3
The following procedure explains how to assign camera settings to the Custom Mode C1, C2 and C3.
- Set the mode dial to a mode other than iAUTO, ART or movie. (e.g. P mode) Select the menu options you want to apply to the Custom Mode.
- Press the [MENU] button. In
(Shooting Menu 1), select Reset / Custom Modes and press the [OK] button.
- Select Assign to Custom Mode and press the arrow pad Right button.
- Select a Custom Mode (C1, C2 or C3) where to assign the setting and press the [OK] button.
- Select Set to save the current setting and press the [OK] button.
If a setting is already registered to the selected custom mode, it will be overwritten.
Note:
- For the functions that can be assigned to the Custom Mode, refer to the E-M1 Mark II's instruction manual (from page 165 to 175).
- You can reset the settings assigned to the Custom Mode. In Shooting Menu 1, select Reset / Custom Modes and press the [OK] button. In Reset, select Full and press the [OK] button to return the camera to the factory default settings.
Can I apply exposure compensation to the camera when shooting in M mode (Manual Exposure mode)?
Can I apply exposure compensation to the camera when shooting in M mode (Manual Exposure mode)?
Yes, you can apply exposure compensation to the camera when shooting in M mode (Manual Exposure mode).
After setting the ISO sensitivity to Auto, turn the Fn lever to position 2 if the Fn lever is on the default position.
Apply exposure compensation by using the front dial.
Reflecting the changes of exposure compensation on the live view display (in M mode)
For reflecting the changes of exposure compensation on the live view display in M mode, set the Live View Boost to Off.
In 
Custom Menu, select 
Disp / 
/ PC and change the Live View Boost setting to Off.
In the default setting, the Live View Boost for M mode is set to On1 in which the changes of exposure compensation is not reflected.
Note:
- If ISO Auto setting is not possible in M mode, confirm the setting of
Exp/ISO/BULB/ 
in Custom Menu. If P/A/S is selected in ISO-Auto setting, change the setting to All. (Default setting is All.) - The exposure compensation on the live view display can only be reflected up to ±3.0 EV.
How do I change the pattern of AF target area?
How do I change the pattern of AF target area?
Question :
How do I change the pattern of AF target area?
The following procedure explains how to change the pattern of AF target area.
- In shooting mode, press the arrow pad button on the camera back to display the AF target selection on the monitor or viewfinder.
- * AF target selection is assigned to the arrow pad button in default setting.
- Turn the front dial to select the desired pattern of AF target area and press the [OK] button.
You can also set the face priority and eye priority by turning the rear dial. The available settings are
(Face Priority On), 
(Face Priority Off), 
(Face & Eye Priority On), 
(Face & R. Eye Priority On) and 
(Face & L. Eye Priority On).
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Subject-tracking Cluster Display
The Subject-tracking Cluster Display simplifies focusing on moving subject.
The focus area is displayed while the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
You can set the Subject-tracking Cluster Display with the following procedure:
- Set the AF target to All Targets and the AF mode to C-AF.
- Set the AF Area Pointer to On2.
Press the [MENU] button. In Custom Menu, select 
AF/MF. In AF Area Pointer, select On2 and press the [OK] button. - If you press the shutter button halfway down while shooting images, the cluster area is displayed.
How do I link the Single Auto focus point to the spot metering.
How do I link the Single Auto focus point to the spot metering.
With the E-M1 Mark II camera the position of the single AF target and range of spot metering can be linked. The default setting is linked, so a setting change is not necessary.When using this combination, Face priority AF is not available.
To unlink the spot focus point from spot metering, uncheck any one or all three of the spot metering modes in Spot Metering in Custom Menu Gear E3. Uncheck any one of the boxes by highlighting the mode and press the OK button. Press the Menu button when complete.
Why does the number of storable pictures shown vary so greatly?
Why does the number of storable pictures shown vary so greatly?
The number of storable still pictures shown in the bottom right corner of the Viewscreen varies with the Slot card settings in Custom Menu H1.Dual Independent 
setting will show the combine space available on both cards. All other settings will show the space available on one card only.
setting will show the combine space available on both cards. All other settings will show the space available on one card only.
How do I turn the EVF Auto switch off?
How do I turn the EVF Auto switch off?
EVF Auto switch can be turned on or off in Custom Menu I OR by pressing and hold the Live View button 
located to the left of the viewfinder eyecup.
located to the left of the viewfinder eyecup.
In the menu system there are "Grayed" out items which are not accessible. Why?
In the menu system there are "Grayed" out items which are not accessible. Why?
This is a normal situation. The camera may set to the iAuto exposure mode. Automatic settings such as iAuto exposure mode set many functions into automatic and thus render the associated settings unavailable. Other settings such as HDR, Silent shutter mode and Bracketing will "Gray out" settings that would conflict with the operation of these features.
button to switch between the EVF display and the monitor display.