Olympus Global just confirmed that the new Olympus E-PL2 camera will start to be delivered from January 28th. A wonder how it is possible that a few cameras are already for sale on eBay. For example the well known [shoplink 19172 ebay]Digitalrev store has three fo them in Stock (Click here)[/shoplink]!
One more news: You didn’t forget that Olympus announced the all-black E-PL2 kit at Photokina? It comes with the a “new” black 17mm lens (You can get that kit right now on Amazon). Now Olympus Global announced that the black lens will be sold separately starting from January 28th. This is an interesting enws for those of you that want to buy the black E-PL2.
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I bought the E-P2 17mm black kit with EVF in November and I hereby announce that Olympus have robbed me blind. Of course Olympus is no Leica to actually sell *limited* limited editions, so I guess it’s my own fault, I did see it coming. I wonder though when they start selling the 14-42 II lens, probably pretty soon, so if you want to get it, this is the time to sell the first generation 14-42 if you still want to get some money back.
They need to redesign that 17mm lens to bring it up to par with their current offerings. The slow focusing was largely due to the design of that lens. They have to go to their MSC mechanism with single element focusing. At the same time, they should opt for a bigger aperture to make it worthwhile, otherwise, I don’t see the point of getting it just because it is black.
frank
Maybe you should spend a little more time taking photographs with that nice little camera you now own, and a little less time complaining that you didn’t get the best deal.
hmmmm… Where did that come from? If you know anything about the 17mm lens, it is this lens that gave the Pen series the reputation that it had a slow focusing system. In comparison with the 20mm panasonic, the design of the 17 mm was clearly to blame. I have used the Oly 17 and I can clearly say that the moving mass used to focus is large in comparison to the Panasonic 20mm. I believe that this is the reason that Olympus developed their MSC mechanism. This is the reason that i suggest that a redesign of the lens be made because this is a very popular focal length for street photography and it being a prime lens, it will most likely be purchased by enthusiast who will be more likely to recommend a type of camera or lens. Thus, what is at stake here is really Olympus’ reputation in the m4/3 field. I feel that they should avoid doing a rehash of old ineffective 17mm design and raise the bar with a lens that is worthy of their design philosophy. I would also suggest that responses like yours be limited or refuted because they add nothing to the intelligent discussion. I suggest that maybe you go out and use equipment so that you can have something constructive to contribute to the discourse. A Good day to you.
Frank
I am not so sure this is a EP2 bargain at all as doesn’t appear to have the EVF included and a bulky flash instead? Also this supplier indicates only 1 available? A couple months ago the EP2 w/o EVF was being advertised reportedly as low as $500-$600 so how would this be a bargain in comparison?
This rumor is more than a little confusing announcing when the EPL2 will become available and then showing picture of discontinued EP2 instead?
Hi,
i don’t know if it’s an error or not but you can find the e-pl2 with 14-150mm at 591.89€ on this site : http://www.digit-photo.com/Appareils_photo_reflex_numeriques-aFA0047/OLYMPUS_Pen_E_PL2_Noir_14_150mm_Noir-rOLYMPUSN4289192.html
I guess it’s an error, since the description lists under “Contenu du carton” the 14-42 and the 40-150. That would be a bargain as well but probably they mixed up product descriptions.
It’s a mistake with the title.
The contents of the box are listed further down on the page: an E-PL2 and both 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses.
The E-PL2 has just become available in Germany (e.g. amazon.de). Actually, the first specimens of the new 14-42 II kit lens have already appeared in the appropriate sales forums.
odd that the only color available with the 14-42ii is champagne … if you want the other colors it’s twin zoom or pancake kit only.
I though this was only going to be out with 14-42 ii zoom initially – but that press release shows it with the pancake or as body only too (good news for the upgraders who don’t want the zoom)
My feeling with DigitalRev is they still have 3 available on backorder & you won’t recieve it till they get it in at the end of the month. That’s my guess anyhow.
many shops in Holland already have the E-PL2 in stock, even at discounted prices as low as €515 for the standard kit. I don’t understand the Jan 28 release news…
Please note: I’m talking brick and mortar shops here, as well as reputable internet outlets. Please see here for several links:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1041&message=37483689
Reply: ‘I wonder how it is possible that a few cameras are already for sale on eBay.’
Because EPL-2 is already on sale in Hong Kong for 2 weeks already! Digitalrev EPL-2 all shipped from Hong Kong.
I know that digitalrev are a very popular eBay seller … but take it from me: ask them if they have this is stock before buying, I bought something from them to find out in an email 4 days later that they didn’t actually have the item and couldn’t get it