Still Worth It? The Most Affordable Travel Camera in 2025 – Olympus E-M1 Mark II

Is this the most affordable travel video camera you can buy in 2025?
I picked up a used Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II recently, and it might just be the hidden gem for video creators on a budget.

In this review, I take it for a spin through the streets of Berlin, shoot real-world 4K footage, and share my honest thoughts — the good, the bad, and everything in between.

🎥 Shot entirely on the Olympus E-M1 Mark II
• Cinema 4K at 24p
• Flat Profile
• All handheld – no gimbal magic here

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:48 – Design & Build
02:37 – Why did I but this?
03:26 – Video Capabilities (with real-world footage)
05:57 – Photo Capabilities
06:20 – Final Verdict

✅ What you’ll see in this video:
• Is this budget camera still relevant in 2025?
• Real-world video examples
• Why Micro Four Thirds is not dead
• Budget lens pairing with the Panasonic 12–60mm
• What it’s like for both video and wildlife photography

📸 Bonus: I also grabbed the Olympus 75–300mm lens for wildlife (review coming soon)!

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