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Mirrorless cameras are a relatively new category in photography. A mirrorless camera is like an SLR camera with interchangeable lenses, but the mirror box and optical viewfinder are eliminated. All composition is done from the LCD screen or thru an electronic viewfinder. This makes the camera system smaller and less expensive than a traditional SLR. Most systems can be small enough for carry on luggage with a backpack and small roller bag. Sensor sizes range from a 2.0 crop sensor to full frame depending on camera model. Image quality and performance of top end mirrorless cameras can rival or beat some SLRs, while some lower end models are inexpensive enough to be a no brainer upgrade from a compact. BEST UNDERWATER MIRRORLESS CAMERAS FOR 2016 Check out our compete article with more details, including sample photos and videos from the reviewed cameras at: BACKSCATTER.COM/COMPACT

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Mirrorless cameras are a relatively new category in photography A mirrorless camera is like an SLR camera with interchangeable lenses but the mirror box and optical viewfinder are eliminated All composition is done from the LCD screen or thru an electronic viewfinder This makes the camera system smaller and less expensive than a traditional SLR Most systems can be small enough for carry on luggage with a backpack and small roller bag Sensor sizes range from a 20 crop sensor to full frame depending on camera model Image quality and performance of top end mirrorless cameras can rival or beat some SLRs while some lower end models are inexpensive enough to be a no brainer upgrade from a compact

BEST UNDERWATER MIRRORLESS CAMERASFOR 2016

Check out our compete article with more details including sample photos and videos from the reviewed cameras atBACKSCATTERCOMCOMPACT

NOTES

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OLYMPUS

PEN E-PL7

THE OLYMPUS PEN E-PL7 is keeping the PEN series as one of the top cameras on our list We love the PEN series for their quick autofocus snappy performance and great image quality Startup time is quick and shutter lag is non-existent The PEN cameras are equipped with customizable function buttons which can be programmed to be the equivalent of an ldquoAF-Onrdquo button found on many SLRs The PEN is lightweight and easy to travel with so much we often see customers ldquocrossgraderdquo into a mirrorless system just to avoid traveling with the weight of heavier SLR housings With a new smaller front port the new PT-EP12 housing unfortunately only supports the 14-42 EZ lens However new ports from AOI allow use of a full range of lenses rivaling the flexibility of more expensive mirrorless and SLR systems Camera and housing price starts at $1350 With such great low light performance 8 frames per second super fast focus and no shutter lag we feel this camera and housing combination is the best ldquobang for your buckrdquo in underwater photography

PROSbull Sensor provides extremely good low light and high

ISO performancebull 8 frames per second continuous shooting modebull Extremely snappy autofocus performance

compared to any camera compact or SLRbull Full range of lenses and 3rd party ports

available

CONSbull Standard housing port has limited lens

selectionbull Custom white balance deeper than about 40 feet

should be done with a color filterbull Slightly more expensive than the previous

generation model but still a smashing deal

Quick focus and no shutter lag allow capturing the moment easier to do

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Olympus PEN E-PL7

OLYMPUS

OM-D EM-1

THE OLYMPUS OM-D EM-1 has been our favorite mirrorless camera over the past couple of years The E-M1 improves upon our previous favorite the E-M5 by adding a more sophisticated autofocus system and greater customization of all available camera buttons Some of the more notable features carried over from the E-M5 is the 5 axis image stabilization but there have been some significant updates to the E-M1 The biggest change is a max flash sync speed of 1320 Most other mirrorless cameras have max speeds of 1160 Even most SLRs top out at 1250 This is a huge advantage for dialing in the exposure on your background For wide shots you can get darker blue water backgrounds and pull in the exposure on sunball shots easier For macro photography a high sync speed allows one to more easily knock out any ambient light and just have light from the strobes on the subject and also accomplish black backgrounds in the daytime The customization of controls on this camera are insane Almost any button can can be reassigned to another function Images shot with prime lenses look exceptionally sharp Olympus removed the low pass filter on the sensor and added a new image processor in the E-M1 and the results are sharpness that meets or exceeds that from SLRs

PROSbull Performance sharpness and image quality on par

with or exceeds SLRsbull Best control set of any camera in this review beats

out most other higher end camerasbull 1320 flash sync speed

CONSbull Larger body design leads to larger housingsbull Custom white balance canrsquot be executed in video

modebull Still waiting for longer focal length macro lenses

for more working distance

Images from the Olympus E-M1 are exceptionally sharp Shot with the Olympus 60mm macro and a Subsee +10 focus was easy to see on the screen and through the viewfinder ISO 200 1320 F8

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Olympus OM-D EM-1

PANASONIC GH4

THE PANASONIC GH4 is the first mirrorless camera that offers internal 4k recording making it a top pick for photo and 4k video enthusiasts on a budget or travelers that prefer a compact system Standard HD resolution is only editing As a reference point the wildly popular Canon 5D Mark II also shot in the IPB format but only at 42 Mbps All this talk about 4K video would make you think this camera isnrsquot set up to do stills but you would be wrong There are a number of improvements over the previous model the GH3 Autofocus is faster Shooting speed is up to 12 frames per second ISO range noise and dynamic range have been improved

PROSbull Shoots 4k at a respectable 100 mbps data rate amp

will hold up to some color correctionbull Shoots 1080p 60p movies at 200 mbpsbull Easy to forget it takes great still images too

CONSbull Control set not as nice as E-M1bull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull Needs a color filter to have ambient light white

balance look correct

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Panasonic GH4

The Panasonic GH4 has great dynamic range and reserves plenty of detail in both the bright areas of the sponge and dark areas of the surface

THE OLYMPUS OM-D EM-5 MKII is arguably the best mirrorless camera Olympus has put out With great still features a vastly improved movie mode and a price of $300 less than the E-M1 makes the E-M5 Mk II one of the top mirrorless out today The control set very closely resembles that of the EM-1 which we thought was one of the best control sets of any camera period The sensor is all new with a faster readout to support faster live view refresh and 1080 60p video This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1 The faster sensor readout also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1

PROSbull 1080 60p movies in a higher bit rate codecbull Housing now includes a standard portbull Best screen display yet from Olympus

CONSbull No 4k movie modebull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull 40MP hi res shot mode not practical for

underwater

The image quality in the EM-5 MKII allows nice and smooth gradations from light to dark

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercom All images on page shot with Olympus OM-D EM-5 MKII

OLYMPUS

OM-D EM-5 MKII

Super macro shots are not a problem with the EM-5 Mark II The LCD screen has increased resolution and dynamic range making it easier to see critical focus For those whose vision might not be the best to see a LCD screen the higher resolution electronic view finder can be used with a magnifying viewfinder like an SLR to get the best critical focus view

SONY

a7R IIa7S II

THE SONYrsquoS A7 SERIES are mirrorless marvels offering the superb image quality of the NEX cameras we all grew to love and you can still use your interchangeable E-Mount lenses on the lsquoAlpharsquo cameras or your Canon lenses with an adapter The Sony a7 offers six different models all full frame sensors in a compact camera body fitting into two different same housing the a7 II for 24 megapixels of full frame shooting better or equal to many DSLRs the a7S II optimized for the video shooter to capture 4K ultra high resolution and the a7R II which boasts a whopping 42 megapixels

PROSbull 2 Housings choice of 6 cameras 12MP 24MP

36MP 42MPbull a7S a7R II amp a7S II are the best low light camera

ever even over SLRbull 4k onboard recording with a7R II amp a7S IIbull Can use Canon L series Wide lenses with Fotodiox

or Metabones adapters

CONSbull Limited native lens selection but more lenses

available keep comingbull Ambient light white balance needs a filter for

accurate color bull No pop up flash for TTL hardwire flash only

This image was taken a few minutes before sunset which required an ISO of 2500 Any hint of noise is virtually undetectable and the transition from bright to dark areas has no banding

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Sony a7S

Pictures from the Sony a7S are very sharp Detail is held very well

NOTES

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Check out our compete article with more details including sample photos and videos from the reviewed cameras at

BACKSCATTERCOMCOMPACT

Mirrorless Camera Vital StatisticsOlympus E-PL7 Olympus E-M5 II Olympus E-M1 Panasonic GH4 Sony a7R II Sony a7S II

Resolution 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 424 MP 122 MP

Image Size 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 795213 x13 5304 424013 x13 2832

43 43 43 43 Full Frame Full Frame(173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (36x24mm) (36x24mm)

ISO Range 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 100-25600 100-102400

Frame Rate (Still Burst)Movie ResolutionMovie Frame Rate in 1080p

3 3 3 3 3 3104M px 104M px 104M px 104M px 123M px 123M px

Max StrobeSync Speed

RAW Format YES YES YES YES YES YES

Camera + Housing $1450 $2245 $2905 $3550

5 fps

$6473

1250125013201250

8 fps 10 fps 9 fps 12 fps

LCD Size

5 fps

1080p 4K4K4K

Sensor Size

$6273

12501250

1080p1080p

120p60p60p30p60p30p

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NOTES

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OLYMPUS

PEN E-PL7

THE OLYMPUS PEN E-PL7 is keeping the PEN series as one of the top cameras on our list We love the PEN series for their quick autofocus snappy performance and great image quality Startup time is quick and shutter lag is non-existent The PEN cameras are equipped with customizable function buttons which can be programmed to be the equivalent of an ldquoAF-Onrdquo button found on many SLRs The PEN is lightweight and easy to travel with so much we often see customers ldquocrossgraderdquo into a mirrorless system just to avoid traveling with the weight of heavier SLR housings With a new smaller front port the new PT-EP12 housing unfortunately only supports the 14-42 EZ lens However new ports from AOI allow use of a full range of lenses rivaling the flexibility of more expensive mirrorless and SLR systems Camera and housing price starts at $1350 With such great low light performance 8 frames per second super fast focus and no shutter lag we feel this camera and housing combination is the best ldquobang for your buckrdquo in underwater photography

PROSbull Sensor provides extremely good low light and high

ISO performancebull 8 frames per second continuous shooting modebull Extremely snappy autofocus performance

compared to any camera compact or SLRbull Full range of lenses and 3rd party ports

available

CONSbull Standard housing port has limited lens

selectionbull Custom white balance deeper than about 40 feet

should be done with a color filterbull Slightly more expensive than the previous

generation model but still a smashing deal

Quick focus and no shutter lag allow capturing the moment easier to do

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Olympus PEN E-PL7

OLYMPUS

OM-D EM-1

THE OLYMPUS OM-D EM-1 has been our favorite mirrorless camera over the past couple of years The E-M1 improves upon our previous favorite the E-M5 by adding a more sophisticated autofocus system and greater customization of all available camera buttons Some of the more notable features carried over from the E-M5 is the 5 axis image stabilization but there have been some significant updates to the E-M1 The biggest change is a max flash sync speed of 1320 Most other mirrorless cameras have max speeds of 1160 Even most SLRs top out at 1250 This is a huge advantage for dialing in the exposure on your background For wide shots you can get darker blue water backgrounds and pull in the exposure on sunball shots easier For macro photography a high sync speed allows one to more easily knock out any ambient light and just have light from the strobes on the subject and also accomplish black backgrounds in the daytime The customization of controls on this camera are insane Almost any button can can be reassigned to another function Images shot with prime lenses look exceptionally sharp Olympus removed the low pass filter on the sensor and added a new image processor in the E-M1 and the results are sharpness that meets or exceeds that from SLRs

PROSbull Performance sharpness and image quality on par

with or exceeds SLRsbull Best control set of any camera in this review beats

out most other higher end camerasbull 1320 flash sync speed

CONSbull Larger body design leads to larger housingsbull Custom white balance canrsquot be executed in video

modebull Still waiting for longer focal length macro lenses

for more working distance

Images from the Olympus E-M1 are exceptionally sharp Shot with the Olympus 60mm macro and a Subsee +10 focus was easy to see on the screen and through the viewfinder ISO 200 1320 F8

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Olympus OM-D EM-1

PANASONIC GH4

THE PANASONIC GH4 is the first mirrorless camera that offers internal 4k recording making it a top pick for photo and 4k video enthusiasts on a budget or travelers that prefer a compact system Standard HD resolution is only editing As a reference point the wildly popular Canon 5D Mark II also shot in the IPB format but only at 42 Mbps All this talk about 4K video would make you think this camera isnrsquot set up to do stills but you would be wrong There are a number of improvements over the previous model the GH3 Autofocus is faster Shooting speed is up to 12 frames per second ISO range noise and dynamic range have been improved

PROSbull Shoots 4k at a respectable 100 mbps data rate amp

will hold up to some color correctionbull Shoots 1080p 60p movies at 200 mbpsbull Easy to forget it takes great still images too

CONSbull Control set not as nice as E-M1bull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull Needs a color filter to have ambient light white

balance look correct

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Panasonic GH4

The Panasonic GH4 has great dynamic range and reserves plenty of detail in both the bright areas of the sponge and dark areas of the surface

THE OLYMPUS OM-D EM-5 MKII is arguably the best mirrorless camera Olympus has put out With great still features a vastly improved movie mode and a price of $300 less than the E-M1 makes the E-M5 Mk II one of the top mirrorless out today The control set very closely resembles that of the EM-1 which we thought was one of the best control sets of any camera period The sensor is all new with a faster readout to support faster live view refresh and 1080 60p video This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1 The faster sensor readout also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1

PROSbull 1080 60p movies in a higher bit rate codecbull Housing now includes a standard portbull Best screen display yet from Olympus

CONSbull No 4k movie modebull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull 40MP hi res shot mode not practical for

underwater

The image quality in the EM-5 MKII allows nice and smooth gradations from light to dark

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercom All images on page shot with Olympus OM-D EM-5 MKII

OLYMPUS

OM-D EM-5 MKII

Super macro shots are not a problem with the EM-5 Mark II The LCD screen has increased resolution and dynamic range making it easier to see critical focus For those whose vision might not be the best to see a LCD screen the higher resolution electronic view finder can be used with a magnifying viewfinder like an SLR to get the best critical focus view

SONY

a7R IIa7S II

THE SONYrsquoS A7 SERIES are mirrorless marvels offering the superb image quality of the NEX cameras we all grew to love and you can still use your interchangeable E-Mount lenses on the lsquoAlpharsquo cameras or your Canon lenses with an adapter The Sony a7 offers six different models all full frame sensors in a compact camera body fitting into two different same housing the a7 II for 24 megapixels of full frame shooting better or equal to many DSLRs the a7S II optimized for the video shooter to capture 4K ultra high resolution and the a7R II which boasts a whopping 42 megapixels

PROSbull 2 Housings choice of 6 cameras 12MP 24MP

36MP 42MPbull a7S a7R II amp a7S II are the best low light camera

ever even over SLRbull 4k onboard recording with a7R II amp a7S IIbull Can use Canon L series Wide lenses with Fotodiox

or Metabones adapters

CONSbull Limited native lens selection but more lenses

available keep comingbull Ambient light white balance needs a filter for

accurate color bull No pop up flash for TTL hardwire flash only

This image was taken a few minutes before sunset which required an ISO of 2500 Any hint of noise is virtually undetectable and the transition from bright to dark areas has no banding

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Sony a7S

Pictures from the Sony a7S are very sharp Detail is held very well

NOTES

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Check out our compete article with more details including sample photos and videos from the reviewed cameras at

BACKSCATTERCOMCOMPACT

Mirrorless Camera Vital StatisticsOlympus E-PL7 Olympus E-M5 II Olympus E-M1 Panasonic GH4 Sony a7R II Sony a7S II

Resolution 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 424 MP 122 MP

Image Size 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 795213 x13 5304 424013 x13 2832

43 43 43 43 Full Frame Full Frame(173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (36x24mm) (36x24mm)

ISO Range 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 100-25600 100-102400

Frame Rate (Still Burst)Movie ResolutionMovie Frame Rate in 1080p

3 3 3 3 3 3104M px 104M px 104M px 104M px 123M px 123M px

Max StrobeSync Speed

RAW Format YES YES YES YES YES YES

Camera + Housing $1450 $2245 $2905 $3550

5 fps

$6473

1250125013201250

8 fps 10 fps 9 fps 12 fps

LCD Size

5 fps

1080p 4K4K4K

Sensor Size

$6273

12501250

1080p1080p

120p60p60p30p60p30p

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OLYMPUS

PEN E-PL7

THE OLYMPUS PEN E-PL7 is keeping the PEN series as one of the top cameras on our list We love the PEN series for their quick autofocus snappy performance and great image quality Startup time is quick and shutter lag is non-existent The PEN cameras are equipped with customizable function buttons which can be programmed to be the equivalent of an ldquoAF-Onrdquo button found on many SLRs The PEN is lightweight and easy to travel with so much we often see customers ldquocrossgraderdquo into a mirrorless system just to avoid traveling with the weight of heavier SLR housings With a new smaller front port the new PT-EP12 housing unfortunately only supports the 14-42 EZ lens However new ports from AOI allow use of a full range of lenses rivaling the flexibility of more expensive mirrorless and SLR systems Camera and housing price starts at $1350 With such great low light performance 8 frames per second super fast focus and no shutter lag we feel this camera and housing combination is the best ldquobang for your buckrdquo in underwater photography

PROSbull Sensor provides extremely good low light and high

ISO performancebull 8 frames per second continuous shooting modebull Extremely snappy autofocus performance

compared to any camera compact or SLRbull Full range of lenses and 3rd party ports

available

CONSbull Standard housing port has limited lens

selectionbull Custom white balance deeper than about 40 feet

should be done with a color filterbull Slightly more expensive than the previous

generation model but still a smashing deal

Quick focus and no shutter lag allow capturing the moment easier to do

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Olympus PEN E-PL7

OLYMPUS

OM-D EM-1

THE OLYMPUS OM-D EM-1 has been our favorite mirrorless camera over the past couple of years The E-M1 improves upon our previous favorite the E-M5 by adding a more sophisticated autofocus system and greater customization of all available camera buttons Some of the more notable features carried over from the E-M5 is the 5 axis image stabilization but there have been some significant updates to the E-M1 The biggest change is a max flash sync speed of 1320 Most other mirrorless cameras have max speeds of 1160 Even most SLRs top out at 1250 This is a huge advantage for dialing in the exposure on your background For wide shots you can get darker blue water backgrounds and pull in the exposure on sunball shots easier For macro photography a high sync speed allows one to more easily knock out any ambient light and just have light from the strobes on the subject and also accomplish black backgrounds in the daytime The customization of controls on this camera are insane Almost any button can can be reassigned to another function Images shot with prime lenses look exceptionally sharp Olympus removed the low pass filter on the sensor and added a new image processor in the E-M1 and the results are sharpness that meets or exceeds that from SLRs

PROSbull Performance sharpness and image quality on par

with or exceeds SLRsbull Best control set of any camera in this review beats

out most other higher end camerasbull 1320 flash sync speed

CONSbull Larger body design leads to larger housingsbull Custom white balance canrsquot be executed in video

modebull Still waiting for longer focal length macro lenses

for more working distance

Images from the Olympus E-M1 are exceptionally sharp Shot with the Olympus 60mm macro and a Subsee +10 focus was easy to see on the screen and through the viewfinder ISO 200 1320 F8

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Olympus OM-D EM-1

PANASONIC GH4

THE PANASONIC GH4 is the first mirrorless camera that offers internal 4k recording making it a top pick for photo and 4k video enthusiasts on a budget or travelers that prefer a compact system Standard HD resolution is only editing As a reference point the wildly popular Canon 5D Mark II also shot in the IPB format but only at 42 Mbps All this talk about 4K video would make you think this camera isnrsquot set up to do stills but you would be wrong There are a number of improvements over the previous model the GH3 Autofocus is faster Shooting speed is up to 12 frames per second ISO range noise and dynamic range have been improved

PROSbull Shoots 4k at a respectable 100 mbps data rate amp

will hold up to some color correctionbull Shoots 1080p 60p movies at 200 mbpsbull Easy to forget it takes great still images too

CONSbull Control set not as nice as E-M1bull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull Needs a color filter to have ambient light white

balance look correct

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Panasonic GH4

The Panasonic GH4 has great dynamic range and reserves plenty of detail in both the bright areas of the sponge and dark areas of the surface

THE OLYMPUS OM-D EM-5 MKII is arguably the best mirrorless camera Olympus has put out With great still features a vastly improved movie mode and a price of $300 less than the E-M1 makes the E-M5 Mk II one of the top mirrorless out today The control set very closely resembles that of the EM-1 which we thought was one of the best control sets of any camera period The sensor is all new with a faster readout to support faster live view refresh and 1080 60p video This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1 The faster sensor readout also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1

PROSbull 1080 60p movies in a higher bit rate codecbull Housing now includes a standard portbull Best screen display yet from Olympus

CONSbull No 4k movie modebull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull 40MP hi res shot mode not practical for

underwater

The image quality in the EM-5 MKII allows nice and smooth gradations from light to dark

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercom All images on page shot with Olympus OM-D EM-5 MKII

OLYMPUS

OM-D EM-5 MKII

Super macro shots are not a problem with the EM-5 Mark II The LCD screen has increased resolution and dynamic range making it easier to see critical focus For those whose vision might not be the best to see a LCD screen the higher resolution electronic view finder can be used with a magnifying viewfinder like an SLR to get the best critical focus view

SONY

a7R IIa7S II

THE SONYrsquoS A7 SERIES are mirrorless marvels offering the superb image quality of the NEX cameras we all grew to love and you can still use your interchangeable E-Mount lenses on the lsquoAlpharsquo cameras or your Canon lenses with an adapter The Sony a7 offers six different models all full frame sensors in a compact camera body fitting into two different same housing the a7 II for 24 megapixels of full frame shooting better or equal to many DSLRs the a7S II optimized for the video shooter to capture 4K ultra high resolution and the a7R II which boasts a whopping 42 megapixels

PROSbull 2 Housings choice of 6 cameras 12MP 24MP

36MP 42MPbull a7S a7R II amp a7S II are the best low light camera

ever even over SLRbull 4k onboard recording with a7R II amp a7S IIbull Can use Canon L series Wide lenses with Fotodiox

or Metabones adapters

CONSbull Limited native lens selection but more lenses

available keep comingbull Ambient light white balance needs a filter for

accurate color bull No pop up flash for TTL hardwire flash only

This image was taken a few minutes before sunset which required an ISO of 2500 Any hint of noise is virtually undetectable and the transition from bright to dark areas has no banding

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Sony a7S

Pictures from the Sony a7S are very sharp Detail is held very well

NOTES

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Check out our compete article with more details including sample photos and videos from the reviewed cameras at

BACKSCATTERCOMCOMPACT

Mirrorless Camera Vital StatisticsOlympus E-PL7 Olympus E-M5 II Olympus E-M1 Panasonic GH4 Sony a7R II Sony a7S II

Resolution 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 424 MP 122 MP

Image Size 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 795213 x13 5304 424013 x13 2832

43 43 43 43 Full Frame Full Frame(173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (36x24mm) (36x24mm)

ISO Range 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 100-25600 100-102400

Frame Rate (Still Burst)Movie ResolutionMovie Frame Rate in 1080p

3 3 3 3 3 3104M px 104M px 104M px 104M px 123M px 123M px

Max StrobeSync Speed

RAW Format YES YES YES YES YES YES

Camera + Housing $1450 $2245 $2905 $3550

5 fps

$6473

1250125013201250

8 fps 10 fps 9 fps 12 fps

LCD Size

5 fps

1080p 4K4K4K

Sensor Size

$6273

12501250

1080p1080p

120p60p60p30p60p30p

Page 4: BEST UNDERWATER MIRRORLESS CAMERAS · 1080 60p video. This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1. The faster sensor readout also helps the

OLYMPUS

OM-D EM-1

THE OLYMPUS OM-D EM-1 has been our favorite mirrorless camera over the past couple of years The E-M1 improves upon our previous favorite the E-M5 by adding a more sophisticated autofocus system and greater customization of all available camera buttons Some of the more notable features carried over from the E-M5 is the 5 axis image stabilization but there have been some significant updates to the E-M1 The biggest change is a max flash sync speed of 1320 Most other mirrorless cameras have max speeds of 1160 Even most SLRs top out at 1250 This is a huge advantage for dialing in the exposure on your background For wide shots you can get darker blue water backgrounds and pull in the exposure on sunball shots easier For macro photography a high sync speed allows one to more easily knock out any ambient light and just have light from the strobes on the subject and also accomplish black backgrounds in the daytime The customization of controls on this camera are insane Almost any button can can be reassigned to another function Images shot with prime lenses look exceptionally sharp Olympus removed the low pass filter on the sensor and added a new image processor in the E-M1 and the results are sharpness that meets or exceeds that from SLRs

PROSbull Performance sharpness and image quality on par

with or exceeds SLRsbull Best control set of any camera in this review beats

out most other higher end camerasbull 1320 flash sync speed

CONSbull Larger body design leads to larger housingsbull Custom white balance canrsquot be executed in video

modebull Still waiting for longer focal length macro lenses

for more working distance

Images from the Olympus E-M1 are exceptionally sharp Shot with the Olympus 60mm macro and a Subsee +10 focus was easy to see on the screen and through the viewfinder ISO 200 1320 F8

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PANASONIC GH4

THE PANASONIC GH4 is the first mirrorless camera that offers internal 4k recording making it a top pick for photo and 4k video enthusiasts on a budget or travelers that prefer a compact system Standard HD resolution is only editing As a reference point the wildly popular Canon 5D Mark II also shot in the IPB format but only at 42 Mbps All this talk about 4K video would make you think this camera isnrsquot set up to do stills but you would be wrong There are a number of improvements over the previous model the GH3 Autofocus is faster Shooting speed is up to 12 frames per second ISO range noise and dynamic range have been improved

PROSbull Shoots 4k at a respectable 100 mbps data rate amp

will hold up to some color correctionbull Shoots 1080p 60p movies at 200 mbpsbull Easy to forget it takes great still images too

CONSbull Control set not as nice as E-M1bull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull Needs a color filter to have ambient light white

balance look correct

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The Panasonic GH4 has great dynamic range and reserves plenty of detail in both the bright areas of the sponge and dark areas of the surface

THE OLYMPUS OM-D EM-5 MKII is arguably the best mirrorless camera Olympus has put out With great still features a vastly improved movie mode and a price of $300 less than the E-M1 makes the E-M5 Mk II one of the top mirrorless out today The control set very closely resembles that of the EM-1 which we thought was one of the best control sets of any camera period The sensor is all new with a faster readout to support faster live view refresh and 1080 60p video This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1 The faster sensor readout also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1

PROSbull 1080 60p movies in a higher bit rate codecbull Housing now includes a standard portbull Best screen display yet from Olympus

CONSbull No 4k movie modebull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull 40MP hi res shot mode not practical for

underwater

The image quality in the EM-5 MKII allows nice and smooth gradations from light to dark

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OLYMPUS

OM-D EM-5 MKII

Super macro shots are not a problem with the EM-5 Mark II The LCD screen has increased resolution and dynamic range making it easier to see critical focus For those whose vision might not be the best to see a LCD screen the higher resolution electronic view finder can be used with a magnifying viewfinder like an SLR to get the best critical focus view

SONY

a7R IIa7S II

THE SONYrsquoS A7 SERIES are mirrorless marvels offering the superb image quality of the NEX cameras we all grew to love and you can still use your interchangeable E-Mount lenses on the lsquoAlpharsquo cameras or your Canon lenses with an adapter The Sony a7 offers six different models all full frame sensors in a compact camera body fitting into two different same housing the a7 II for 24 megapixels of full frame shooting better or equal to many DSLRs the a7S II optimized for the video shooter to capture 4K ultra high resolution and the a7R II which boasts a whopping 42 megapixels

PROSbull 2 Housings choice of 6 cameras 12MP 24MP

36MP 42MPbull a7S a7R II amp a7S II are the best low light camera

ever even over SLRbull 4k onboard recording with a7R II amp a7S IIbull Can use Canon L series Wide lenses with Fotodiox

or Metabones adapters

CONSbull Limited native lens selection but more lenses

available keep comingbull Ambient light white balance needs a filter for

accurate color bull No pop up flash for TTL hardwire flash only

This image was taken a few minutes before sunset which required an ISO of 2500 Any hint of noise is virtually undetectable and the transition from bright to dark areas has no banding

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Pictures from the Sony a7S are very sharp Detail is held very well

NOTES

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BACKSCATTERCOMCOMPACT

Mirrorless Camera Vital StatisticsOlympus E-PL7 Olympus E-M5 II Olympus E-M1 Panasonic GH4 Sony a7R II Sony a7S II

Resolution 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 424 MP 122 MP

Image Size 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 795213 x13 5304 424013 x13 2832

43 43 43 43 Full Frame Full Frame(173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (36x24mm) (36x24mm)

ISO Range 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 100-25600 100-102400

Frame Rate (Still Burst)Movie ResolutionMovie Frame Rate in 1080p

3 3 3 3 3 3104M px 104M px 104M px 104M px 123M px 123M px

Max StrobeSync Speed

RAW Format YES YES YES YES YES YES

Camera + Housing $1450 $2245 $2905 $3550

5 fps

$6473

1250125013201250

8 fps 10 fps 9 fps 12 fps

LCD Size

5 fps

1080p 4K4K4K

Sensor Size

$6273

12501250

1080p1080p

120p60p60p30p60p30p

Page 5: BEST UNDERWATER MIRRORLESS CAMERAS · 1080 60p video. This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1. The faster sensor readout also helps the

PANASONIC GH4

THE PANASONIC GH4 is the first mirrorless camera that offers internal 4k recording making it a top pick for photo and 4k video enthusiasts on a budget or travelers that prefer a compact system Standard HD resolution is only editing As a reference point the wildly popular Canon 5D Mark II also shot in the IPB format but only at 42 Mbps All this talk about 4K video would make you think this camera isnrsquot set up to do stills but you would be wrong There are a number of improvements over the previous model the GH3 Autofocus is faster Shooting speed is up to 12 frames per second ISO range noise and dynamic range have been improved

PROSbull Shoots 4k at a respectable 100 mbps data rate amp

will hold up to some color correctionbull Shoots 1080p 60p movies at 200 mbpsbull Easy to forget it takes great still images too

CONSbull Control set not as nice as E-M1bull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull Needs a color filter to have ambient light white

balance look correct

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The Panasonic GH4 has great dynamic range and reserves plenty of detail in both the bright areas of the sponge and dark areas of the surface

THE OLYMPUS OM-D EM-5 MKII is arguably the best mirrorless camera Olympus has put out With great still features a vastly improved movie mode and a price of $300 less than the E-M1 makes the E-M5 Mk II one of the top mirrorless out today The control set very closely resembles that of the EM-1 which we thought was one of the best control sets of any camera period The sensor is all new with a faster readout to support faster live view refresh and 1080 60p video This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1 The faster sensor readout also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1

PROSbull 1080 60p movies in a higher bit rate codecbull Housing now includes a standard portbull Best screen display yet from Olympus

CONSbull No 4k movie modebull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull 40MP hi res shot mode not practical for

underwater

The image quality in the EM-5 MKII allows nice and smooth gradations from light to dark

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Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercom All images on page shot with Olympus OM-D EM-5 MKII

OLYMPUS

OM-D EM-5 MKII

Super macro shots are not a problem with the EM-5 Mark II The LCD screen has increased resolution and dynamic range making it easier to see critical focus For those whose vision might not be the best to see a LCD screen the higher resolution electronic view finder can be used with a magnifying viewfinder like an SLR to get the best critical focus view

SONY

a7R IIa7S II

THE SONYrsquoS A7 SERIES are mirrorless marvels offering the superb image quality of the NEX cameras we all grew to love and you can still use your interchangeable E-Mount lenses on the lsquoAlpharsquo cameras or your Canon lenses with an adapter The Sony a7 offers six different models all full frame sensors in a compact camera body fitting into two different same housing the a7 II for 24 megapixels of full frame shooting better or equal to many DSLRs the a7S II optimized for the video shooter to capture 4K ultra high resolution and the a7R II which boasts a whopping 42 megapixels

PROSbull 2 Housings choice of 6 cameras 12MP 24MP

36MP 42MPbull a7S a7R II amp a7S II are the best low light camera

ever even over SLRbull 4k onboard recording with a7R II amp a7S IIbull Can use Canon L series Wide lenses with Fotodiox

or Metabones adapters

CONSbull Limited native lens selection but more lenses

available keep comingbull Ambient light white balance needs a filter for

accurate color bull No pop up flash for TTL hardwire flash only

This image was taken a few minutes before sunset which required an ISO of 2500 Any hint of noise is virtually undetectable and the transition from bright to dark areas has no banding

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Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Sony a7S

Pictures from the Sony a7S are very sharp Detail is held very well

NOTES

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Check out our compete article with more details including sample photos and videos from the reviewed cameras at

BACKSCATTERCOMCOMPACT

Mirrorless Camera Vital StatisticsOlympus E-PL7 Olympus E-M5 II Olympus E-M1 Panasonic GH4 Sony a7R II Sony a7S II

Resolution 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 424 MP 122 MP

Image Size 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 795213 x13 5304 424013 x13 2832

43 43 43 43 Full Frame Full Frame(173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (36x24mm) (36x24mm)

ISO Range 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 100-25600 100-102400

Frame Rate (Still Burst)Movie ResolutionMovie Frame Rate in 1080p

3 3 3 3 3 3104M px 104M px 104M px 104M px 123M px 123M px

Max StrobeSync Speed

RAW Format YES YES YES YES YES YES

Camera + Housing $1450 $2245 $2905 $3550

5 fps

$6473

1250125013201250

8 fps 10 fps 9 fps 12 fps

LCD Size

5 fps

1080p 4K4K4K

Sensor Size

$6273

12501250

1080p1080p

120p60p60p30p60p30p

Page 6: BEST UNDERWATER MIRRORLESS CAMERAS · 1080 60p video. This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1. The faster sensor readout also helps the

THE OLYMPUS OM-D EM-5 MKII is arguably the best mirrorless camera Olympus has put out With great still features a vastly improved movie mode and a price of $300 less than the E-M1 makes the E-M5 Mk II one of the top mirrorless out today The control set very closely resembles that of the EM-1 which we thought was one of the best control sets of any camera period The sensor is all new with a faster readout to support faster live view refresh and 1080 60p video This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1 The faster sensor readout also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1

PROSbull 1080 60p movies in a higher bit rate codecbull Housing now includes a standard portbull Best screen display yet from Olympus

CONSbull No 4k movie modebull 1250 flash sync speed compared to 1320 with

E-M1bull 40MP hi res shot mode not practical for

underwater

The image quality in the EM-5 MKII allows nice and smooth gradations from light to dark

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Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercom All images on page shot with Olympus OM-D EM-5 MKII

OLYMPUS

OM-D EM-5 MKII

Super macro shots are not a problem with the EM-5 Mark II The LCD screen has increased resolution and dynamic range making it easier to see critical focus For those whose vision might not be the best to see a LCD screen the higher resolution electronic view finder can be used with a magnifying viewfinder like an SLR to get the best critical focus view

SONY

a7R IIa7S II

THE SONYrsquoS A7 SERIES are mirrorless marvels offering the superb image quality of the NEX cameras we all grew to love and you can still use your interchangeable E-Mount lenses on the lsquoAlpharsquo cameras or your Canon lenses with an adapter The Sony a7 offers six different models all full frame sensors in a compact camera body fitting into two different same housing the a7 II for 24 megapixels of full frame shooting better or equal to many DSLRs the a7S II optimized for the video shooter to capture 4K ultra high resolution and the a7R II which boasts a whopping 42 megapixels

PROSbull 2 Housings choice of 6 cameras 12MP 24MP

36MP 42MPbull a7S a7R II amp a7S II are the best low light camera

ever even over SLRbull 4k onboard recording with a7R II amp a7S IIbull Can use Canon L series Wide lenses with Fotodiox

or Metabones adapters

CONSbull Limited native lens selection but more lenses

available keep comingbull Ambient light white balance needs a filter for

accurate color bull No pop up flash for TTL hardwire flash only

This image was taken a few minutes before sunset which required an ISO of 2500 Any hint of noise is virtually undetectable and the transition from bright to dark areas has no banding

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Sony a7S

Pictures from the Sony a7S are very sharp Detail is held very well

NOTES

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Check out our compete article with more details including sample photos and videos from the reviewed cameras at

BACKSCATTERCOMCOMPACT

Mirrorless Camera Vital StatisticsOlympus E-PL7 Olympus E-M5 II Olympus E-M1 Panasonic GH4 Sony a7R II Sony a7S II

Resolution 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 424 MP 122 MP

Image Size 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 795213 x13 5304 424013 x13 2832

43 43 43 43 Full Frame Full Frame(173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (36x24mm) (36x24mm)

ISO Range 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 100-25600 100-102400

Frame Rate (Still Burst)Movie ResolutionMovie Frame Rate in 1080p

3 3 3 3 3 3104M px 104M px 104M px 104M px 123M px 123M px

Max StrobeSync Speed

RAW Format YES YES YES YES YES YES

Camera + Housing $1450 $2245 $2905 $3550

5 fps

$6473

1250125013201250

8 fps 10 fps 9 fps 12 fps

LCD Size

5 fps

1080p 4K4K4K

Sensor Size

$6273

12501250

1080p1080p

120p60p60p30p60p30p

Page 7: BEST UNDERWATER MIRRORLESS CAMERAS · 1080 60p video. This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1. The faster sensor readout also helps the

SONY

a7R IIa7S II

THE SONYrsquoS A7 SERIES are mirrorless marvels offering the superb image quality of the NEX cameras we all grew to love and you can still use your interchangeable E-Mount lenses on the lsquoAlpharsquo cameras or your Canon lenses with an adapter The Sony a7 offers six different models all full frame sensors in a compact camera body fitting into two different same housing the a7 II for 24 megapixels of full frame shooting better or equal to many DSLRs the a7S II optimized for the video shooter to capture 4K ultra high resolution and the a7R II which boasts a whopping 42 megapixels

PROSbull 2 Housings choice of 6 cameras 12MP 24MP

36MP 42MPbull a7S a7R II amp a7S II are the best low light camera

ever even over SLRbull 4k onboard recording with a7R II amp a7S IIbull Can use Canon L series Wide lenses with Fotodiox

or Metabones adapters

CONSbull Limited native lens selection but more lenses

available keep comingbull Ambient light white balance needs a filter for

accurate color bull No pop up flash for TTL hardwire flash only

This image was taken a few minutes before sunset which required an ISO of 2500 Any hint of noise is virtually undetectable and the transition from bright to dark areas has no banding

BACKSCATTER +1-831-645-1082 salesbackscattercom wwwbackscattercom

Read full review with photos and video at wwwbackscattercomcompacts All images on page shot with Sony a7S

Pictures from the Sony a7S are very sharp Detail is held very well

NOTES

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Check out our compete article with more details including sample photos and videos from the reviewed cameras at

BACKSCATTERCOMCOMPACT

Mirrorless Camera Vital StatisticsOlympus E-PL7 Olympus E-M5 II Olympus E-M1 Panasonic GH4 Sony a7R II Sony a7S II

Resolution 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 424 MP 122 MP

Image Size 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 795213 x13 5304 424013 x13 2832

43 43 43 43 Full Frame Full Frame(173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (36x24mm) (36x24mm)

ISO Range 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 100-25600 100-102400

Frame Rate (Still Burst)Movie ResolutionMovie Frame Rate in 1080p

3 3 3 3 3 3104M px 104M px 104M px 104M px 123M px 123M px

Max StrobeSync Speed

RAW Format YES YES YES YES YES YES

Camera + Housing $1450 $2245 $2905 $3550

5 fps

$6473

1250125013201250

8 fps 10 fps 9 fps 12 fps

LCD Size

5 fps

1080p 4K4K4K

Sensor Size

$6273

12501250

1080p1080p

120p60p60p30p60p30p

Page 8: BEST UNDERWATER MIRRORLESS CAMERAS · 1080 60p video. This also helps the E-M5 Mk II have a slight increase in AF performance over the E-M1. The faster sensor readout also helps the

NOTES

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Check out our compete article with more details including sample photos and videos from the reviewed cameras at

BACKSCATTERCOMCOMPACT

Mirrorless Camera Vital StatisticsOlympus E-PL7 Olympus E-M5 II Olympus E-M1 Panasonic GH4 Sony a7R II Sony a7S II

Resolution 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 161 MP 424 MP 122 MP

Image Size 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 460813 x13 3456 795213 x13 5304 424013 x13 2832

43 43 43 43 Full Frame Full Frame(173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (173x13mm) (36x24mm) (36x24mm)

ISO Range 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 200-25600 100-25600 100-102400

Frame Rate (Still Burst)Movie ResolutionMovie Frame Rate in 1080p

3 3 3 3 3 3104M px 104M px 104M px 104M px 123M px 123M px

Max StrobeSync Speed

RAW Format YES YES YES YES YES YES

Camera + Housing $1450 $2245 $2905 $3550

5 fps

$6473

1250125013201250

8 fps 10 fps 9 fps 12 fps

LCD Size

5 fps

1080p 4K4K4K

Sensor Size

$6273

12501250

1080p1080p

120p60p60p30p60p30p