Here are a couple of deals related news sent by 43rumors readers or found via DealsRunner:
Henrys (found via DL) lowered the price of the E-P5 down to $750.
The E-M1 J.B. Grip Base will ship next week says Amazon US (Click here).
The new Nocticron can now be preordered at Adorama (Click here).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 for $99 at BHphoto (Click here).
Olympus E-PM2 with 14-42mm and 40-150mm Two Lens Kit for $429 at Amazon US (Click here).
Still running: $200 off on Olympus Cameras+Lens combos at Amazon US (Click here).
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I have the JB Grip base on my E-M1, and it is excellent. Fits perfectly, and makes the E-M1 just the right size for my hands. Also, the battery compartment can be accessed from the bottom. And, it is at a great price. Recommended.
$750 is the price the EP-5 should’ve started out at. Talk about overpriced.
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Nice camera, but way overpriced.
If it had had a built-in EVF, well…
Yup, no EVF was a debacle with this camera. This camera would have sold much more if it had one.
I wonder about that, I have the impression that the GX7 sells less then expected, it should have become and instant hit, the moment it was released. Not that is is doing badly, but considering all the faux RF addicts here dreaming about such concept,it should have been.
So exactly how many units is the GX7 selling, Ulli? Since it’s been a failure, what was its target number of units sold?
The problem with Panasonic is that most people don’t perceive them as a camera company. They think TVs and toasters. I’ve seen it firsthand. I have tried to recommend Panasonic, and people literally say, “Panasonic, really? Ehh, I’ll just get a Canon”. Sad but true. I’ve even said many times before, Sony would probably do better if they used the Minolta name.
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Well, not exactly so simple. Overpriced, but also lacking a built-in EVF. Lowering the price alone is not enough. There are cameras like the NEX6 and GX7 with everything built in and this is not just about value, but also convenience.
Funny! I made a lot of derogatory remarks about no EVF and the need for one when the E-P5 came out. I even compared to the original Pen FT (which I have) having a viewfinder. Also suggested it would not be a great seller because of no EVF. I got rubbished for my comments. Times change?
That’s surprising. I’ve been saying it from day 1, and I thought most would agree.
I even think ALL of the m43 cameras should have one. I get grief about that a lot, though.
I will be brave (foolish?) and go against the flow here. I agree…the body-only should have been sold at this price from day one…
That being said I sold my E-M5 and bought the E-P5 Kit w/17mm & VF-4 which was a pretty cost-effective way to go. This is a great camera (not withstanding some of the bodies that suffered from shutter shock. ..Mine does not exhibit this phenomenon)…For me, the new features and controls and the handling of the body make it a much more fluid and intuitive body for a “photograper” to use. I prefer this camera with it’s centered, detachable VF (best MFT VF) to the VF of the GX7. I can break down the VF for travel and when I connect it, the centered position, the large view and clarity are a joy to use. The camera is just fluid., great in the hands, solidly built and a lot of fun to shoot with.
I just love mine.
I am sure I would love this camera too, as i used the EP2 with VF2 before i switched to the EM5. I had an E300 before and I disliked the RF layout already in 2005 since I am a left eye shooter and prefer to have the other eye free for overseeing the situation while busy.Center EVF, detachable or not is more practical for me. I can easily adapt to using LCD only too.
The problem is, I try to use flash where necessary. I don’t jack up ISO like most people do. With the VF taking up the hotshoe, it prevents me from using flash. Composing like a point and shoot with a camera of this size is cumbersome, and annoying. It’s a major FAIL that the viewfinder was left out on a camera at this level.
The camera has a pop-up flash that works just fine with the VF on the camera. The VF was not “left out” . You can attach the best MFT VF available to this camera. Having it detachable allows for more choices…and if you buy the discounted kit, the VF is no additional cost.
On the GM1 the VF was left out…..there is no option for one at all on a $700 camera? The GX7 (which is a very decent camera) does have a VF, but it is lackluster compared to the VF4. That is a significant compromise of the GX7 for me, plus I like a centrally located, easy to access VF…..but again…it all boils down to personal choices…the E-P5 was a fail for you….for me it is an incredible camera.
I got the RRS grip base (without the L-Plate) its really, really nice. The materials/build is a lot nicer than the J&B grip I had for the EM5(though I haven’t tried the EM1 version). Gives you an arca swiss mount as well and does not block the battery compartment. Adds the perfect amount of extension so my pinky isn’t hanging off the camera.
There’s another interesting Canadian deal for this camera directly from Olympus through their website. If you buy the ep5 body for $799 you can then get the vf4 for $99.
I will surely buy one EP5 to add to my collection of Olympus when It reaches to $300.
I still think it’s overpriced. It should be cheaper than an OMD EM5. I can’t see any reason to buy this camera compared to competitors unless it is cheap, and it still isn’t.
I don’t know if it should be cheaper than E-M5. While i really liked the OMD, i decided to sell it for the EP5 and have to say, i love that camera. Well, it doesn’t have a built in evf or weather sealing(which i miss). In it’s favour the PEN E-P5 has amazing premium build quality, better buttons and overall ergonomics imo, better screen, wifi, iso 100, 1/8000th shutter speed, focus peaking and is slightly faster in speed. Also the attachable evf is much better than the one used in EM-5.
I think the EP-5 is a classy highend premium rangefinder style camera and is priced accordingly. There is always the E-PL5 if you don’t want to splurge.
+100…I liked my E-P5 setup so much I bought another VF-4 and bought an E-PL6 to go with it as a second, smaller body. I go out with both cameras with primes. Both setups have great build quality and are fantastic cameras. I do not miss my E-M5 at all.
Wish these prices were available in Europe.
If anybody knows a better price than 999euro body only, please link me up?
Or perhaps submit it on dealsrunner?
Thanks! 🙂
Price is even better on the E-P5 at Vistek in Toronto which has lowered the price to 729 CAN or $670 USD.
http://vistek.ca/store/DigitalSLRs/269401/olympus-pen-ep5-body-black.aspx