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The image on top shows the new [shoplink 30942 ebay]Kaza E-M5 case (Click here to see them on eBay)[/shoplink]. It’s way cheaper than the [shoplink 30624 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 30625 ebay]Brown (Click here)[/shoplink] Gariz case!
And now it’s time for the next E-M5 review link session:
Trustedreview (Click here) posted a new E-M5 review: “Overall image quality is very good too, with the E-M5 consistently able to produce sharp, detailed and richly toned JPEGs, with the option to record 12-bit Raw image files for more detailed post production.”
Photoreview Australia (Click here) writes: “Despite its convoluted user interface, it’s difficult not to be impressed by the E-M5. Performance-wise, this camera has a lot going for it. Image files straight from the camera appeared sharp with a wide dynamic range in JPEGs and plenty of detail accessible in raw files.” They also tested the 12-50mm lens (Click here): “On the E-M5, the review lens produced a good set of results in our Imatest tests, which proved it capable of matching the performance of the camera’s sensor. The highest resolution figures were recorded between f/5.6 and f/8”
And to finish a review by a declared Micro Four Thirds skeptic at Camerazealot (Click here): “after having it in my hands over the weekend, I am very happy to state that it really was the best choice for my intended use. It is fast, compact and highly customizable. The image quality is improved, and the AF speed has definitely lived up to its advanced billing. The styling and functionality are superb, and even the little clip-on flash unit works well. It is an absolute perfect fit for my needs, with the added bonus of using it with legacy lenses.” ….Skepsis gone I guess? 🙂
E-M5 (Pre)order links (Click on store name): Amazon, Adorama, B&H, Jessops, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Amazon Japan and Digitalrev.
Bestseller list. Check the list (changes hourly!):
USA: E-M5 on position 11/17/20 (Click here)
UK: E-M5 is on position 7/15 (Click here).
Germany: The E-M5 is on position 4/6/14 (Click here).
France: not available (Click here to see rankings anyway).
Japan: E-M5 on position 5/10/13 (Click here).
46 Responses
Ah…thats more like it….back to MORE Olympus OM-D !!!!!!!!!! LOL! Pana-who?
Here’s a Panny review for ya, Bob: http://tinyurl.com/br32of4
Hehehe, I’ve been needing one of those in my camera bag.
Charlie…that is PERFECT..I am going to buy that so I can toast up your new Olympus OM-D! I hope it has a rotisserie so I can evenly brown it!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!
(hmmmm…do I really on a camera and lenses made by a company that makes toasters? WTF?????).
If you’re worried about a camera made by a company that makes electronics and appliances, what about Olympus and their rectal periscopes?
Bend over and say cheese? Ay yi yi! 😉
LOL
Do you really want to buy a digital camera / video camera hybrid from a company that is one of the leaders in high end digital video cameras? The horror! 😉
The EM-5 is nice. That fugly half breed case is not.
We’ll be saying Oly-who when the GH3 comes out. That’s all 43rumors will be about for a while, now is just the E-M5s turn.
If the G5 is supposed to use the same sensor as the G3/GX1, at this point it should be able to be on par with the E-M5 in IQ, right? Because the E-M5 pics look so much better, I know that Olympus JPEG does a nice job, but I didn’t feel so much difference between Panasonic and Olympus when it was the 12MP. In the end I wished the GH3 could finally pull some nice DR.
No, different sensor,electronics, and image processing pipeline.
Why not G5 have new sensor when GF5 have a new also?
is the OMD sensor a Panasonic sensor or a Samsung or a Sony?
E-M5 have a new 16mpx sensor from Panasonic, is 100% safely.
Say no more…
Proof?
are you sure? I thought it is a Samsung or Aptina or something like that but it may well be a bit modified version of the GX1 sensor
We can good say modified GX1 sensor. 🙂
The come two version of 10mpx sensor too, sensor in E-410 and E-510 is not like 10mpx sensor so come later.
I mean if it is the same Panny sensor used in the GX1 , then is it wise of me to buy the Panny GX1 dual lens kitc and save 500USD?
I’m thinking the same. If it’s the GX1 / G3 sensor and I’m very happy with my G3 then I should get pretty similiar results from raw. Would love weather sealing as I mainly use my camera while hiking, but if there is no really good weather sealed lenses then the usefulness diminishes … Waiting for the GH3 🙂
You can buy a lot of tacos for $500!
Agree on the usefulness of weather sealed diminishing with no really good lenses (although 12-50 is good for a kit). The E-M5 needed to be launched with a good (very good) weather sealed standard or wide. I’m holding out on a purchase.
I ordered the 12-50 kit as I wanted weather sealing, and had nothing shorter than 14 when I ordered. Other than testing it once, I haven’t used the kit lens. I think I should have put that money aside to get the 12-35 Pana when it comes out. I’m thinking a weather sealed 12-35 high quality weather sealed lens with body could make an awesome travel combo – even though I am enjoying primes on the m43 system.
Thanks for shareing that. Yes 12-35 a good idea. I am still holding out hope for an olympus 17mm or 25mm weather sealed. Will it ever come? There was nothing like that for 4/3.
thanks for that idea, I think I will like the 12-35f2.8 also if it is really as well sealed as the Oly kit zoom.
All reports seem to indicate that it’s not the same Pany sensor as the G3/GX1, or if it is then Oly is doing some pretty amazing things, because the OMD has notably better output in BOTH jpeg and raw.
Whether or not the GX1 is ‘good enough’ for you, well, that’s your call…
You Still believe its the GX1 sensor after so many reviews? Com’mon how daft do you have to be?
I think this case is very ugly.
Yes, lite for rough. 😉
I’d love to write a review of my O-MD but I’ve only owned it for about twenty days and it’s been with Olympus for repair for the last eight of those. I’ll be glad to see it back. On the positive side – my free battery grip arrived this week. Looks lovely!
What happened to yoru OM-D? 🙁 After just bying it, can’t get it replaced at shop? I had an issue with a hot pixel on the sensor when I got an E-PM1 – shop not only replaced it, but let me order in a new colour.
That could depend on circumstances.
Maybe they didn’y have the colour of your current one in stock? 😛
Screen broke and the eyepiece rubber fell off. Being repaired for free but I’d rather it hadn’t broken to begin with! Shop couldn’t replace it because they couldn’t get another one.
Another E-M5 leather case. Over $130and also in a very ugly color option! 🙂 http://www.ebay.com/itm/HADE-MADE-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-Leather-Half-Case-NEW-4-color-/330734564127?pt=US_Camera_Cases_Bags&hash=item4d0150f31f
Seeing all the half-cases I really start wondering whether they are a good investment.
So my question to all of you (especially Mr.Reeee :D) who have used half-cases with similar cameras… are they worth it?
Would you share your experience with these?
Half-cases? Why me? What did I do? 😉
Sure, I had 35mm cameras (Konica rangefinders, Konica and Nikon SLRs) with full cases for the kit lenses. The bottom half of the case always stayed on, except when using long lenses (135mm wow!), changing film or using a tripod. I suppose the cases made them easier to handle, but I never really thought about it. My last SLR (Nikon FM2n) didn’t have a case and there was no issue about handling it without one.
It really boils down to personal preference and taste.
The case shown here is really ugly, not to mention the Frankenstein quality stitching (GRRRR… sewing… BAD!) and the cheesy stamped logo. The EM5 is quite a refined looking camera, this thing adds nothing aesthetically.
Well… you… because you seem like quite the experienced and knowledgeable person. And your posts here are pretty sensible.
Anyhow… I was asking because I
a) have no exp. whatsoever with cases like these… and they look somehow strange to me (better/worse grip and usability
b) I really pamper my gadgets and like the idea of added protection, i.e. you can place the camera on rocky wall w/o scratching it w/ a half-case…etc.
c) I need opinions on this matter, because I cannot try one of these in person, other than simply BUYING one, which pretty much defeats the purpose…
Oh and… I was rather thinking of the limited edition black Gariz case…
this one here… is plain hideous.
The micro four thirds promise is starting to be fulfilled.
The people saying they’ll buy the G3 because it’s the same sensor aren’t buying it for the right reasons.
It’s like saying they’ll buy a different car because it uses the same steering wheel. You have to look at the engine, performance, results and handling.
And if you prefer the G3 in those respects (well, engine in this case is the processor and programming/software together), then by all means grab it!
BTW, it’s only made by Panasonic. Doesn’t mean it’s the same as the G3/GX1.
And he’s hardly a sceptic if It had been on back-order so long, I had almost forgotten about it. Pretty good sign he really wanted it.
Did I miss something? I thought there was still no definite proof it was made by Panasonic, although a lot of reviewers are saying likely same one as GX1?
There’s no proof of anyone making it.
But I’m gonna guess Panasonic. Who cares, anyway? I still stand by my comment of judging a camera because of it’s sensor and who made it is a bit of a poor decision.
Samsung makes the processors in some Apple products. Shock horror!! (Yet Apple sue them…)
I think a lot of people judge by the sensor because it’s the thing you see and it senses the photons but it’s mearly but that. The results have more to do with the software and processor capabilities.
But there are decent proofs of it not being overhyped G3/GX1 sensor whose dynamic range is just little better than in that ancient 12MP sensor.
GH serie sensor would be more likely basis for design if it’s Panasonic sensor.
Okay, I think it’s safe to assume that the E-M5 is well received. Any more reviews would be pointless at this point.
Shame about the stitching on this case – should have been black or maybe white. But what is good is that they give option of longer or shorter cover – all manufacturers should take note of that – we don’t all want a long cover for the long kit lens.
They just need an option without red stitching.
Where is the top half of the case. Aki asahi cases come up to the top of the leatherette. This looks like it needs to grow some more and the stitching!!!! If one is going to have real grotty stitching, make it the same colour as the rest.
yuck, yuck. One would have to have no sense of style or quality to purchase one of those half, half covers.
The finishing of the leather case is really ugly.
considering how much better the camera handles with the first half of th hld6 battery grip, I think the interest of such case is VERY limited
Harold