I am in terrible stupid troubles 🙂 Should I get the Black or the Silver E-M5? The Silver probably looks better with silver lenses and reminds me more of the [shoplink 28222 ebay]OM film camera tradition[/shoplink]. But the all black version looks very sexy and less….”old”. Looking at Amazon US ranking (Click here) buyers seems to like both equally. So I ask you, which one (and with or without lens) did you preorder?
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If you ask me why I still haven’t preordered the camera yet the answer is easy…I haven’t found any preorder option in Belgium yet.
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Full Preorder list:
1) Black E-M5 body at
Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Warehouse UK, Redcoon Germany and Amazon Japan.
2) Silver E-M5 body at
Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Warehouse UK, Redcoon Germany, and Amazon Japan.
3) Black E-M5 body with 14-42mm lens at
Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon Japan.
4) Black E-M5 body with 12-50mm lens at
Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Jessops, Redcoon Deutschland, Amazon UK, Amazon Deutschland and Amazon Japan.
5) Silver E-M5 body with 12-50mm lens at
Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Jessops, Amazon UK, Amazon Deutschland and Amazon Japan.
6) FL-600R wireless flash at
Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
7) MMF-3 Four Thirds adapter at
Amazon and Adorama.
8.) HLD-6 power battery holder at
Amazon, Adorama and Amazon Japan.
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Same dilemma here admin.
I will wait until it’s available in stores anyway and look at it myself. Maybe the silver of the body is a different shade and the silver prime lenses will look shit on either body, then I’ll just get the black one I guess.
I had a similar worry, but it was put to rest when I looked at the camera in person :). The silvers are slightly different shades, but nothing that looks unpleasant. Some pictures floating around thee internet make the difference look more pronounced than it really is.
Even in Germany there are just a few preorder options.
And Amazon wants 1499€.
Amazon obviously wants no German pre orders, so they can deliver their pre order quotum to their English branch, which probably will have a much greater demand due to the free grip.
Maybe a more interesting poll would be: who would have pre ordered on the continent if Olympus had the grip deal there too?
That would show Olympus the price of discriminating marketing….
yeah 1100 euro for body only, that’s a lot…
Especially compared to US$ price that equals Eur 750…
Silver is great- but with grip attached (i want a grip) black E-M5 looks better 🙂
I would rather an all silver one. The semi-silver one looks cheap compared to the black.
On the silver one, the back is nearly all black anyway. Also the grip is black so the silver one looks even more rubbish with the grip.
So black all the way…
Oh man…looks like the silver is pretty popular. That’s what I got also with the 12-50. Wish the lens was silver too, but it really doesn’t matter to me that much. I’d get it if it’s black, white, silver. Color is not decidiing factor, whatever color they have at the time of purchase is what I get. I don’t wait for the right color. The question is, should I preorder at a couple of places to ensure I get one? Cause right now I only have it on order at BH. I’m thinking I should put in an order at Olympus website. I like the faux leather texture on the silver….else I’d get the black.
the silver 12-50mm lens does not ship with the silver em5 kit? is that a fact?
That is correct, in the US anyway. If you look on BH, it says silver, with black lens. Even on Amazon and elsewhere.
I agree. I’m holding off ordering hoping they’ll add a silver on silver option after the initial rush. (Also to wait for more image samples.) I like the retro look of the silver but it’s hard to tell from the photos. In some light it looks like rubbish and in some it looks beautiful. I have a silver and a black OM-2n sitting next to me on the desk, so I could go either way! 😉
Both. And I may cancel just before ship unless there are some real objective test or may just hold off a few months.
None. I do not like the pre-order business at all.
Let them start the delivery first.
When I would get the grip in Germany as addition, I would order the black one with 14-42. 🙁
Pre-ordered silver body with kit lens on B&H yesterday.
I wish there were all-silver packages, but it looks like 12-50mm lens is always black in either of the kits.
I never pre-order, simple…. you will pay too much.
Wait for half a year or bit more.
I consider the OM-D to be interesting, it realy is, but not at €1099,- for a body.
I learned my lesson in the past with Nikon, the D300 started at € 1950, and threequarter of a year later it was €1349. That was the moment i went to shop to buy it.
Will consider it, when it costs around € 750, and it will come that day…
🙂
whats the lesson to be learned, its obvious a product will become cheaper after a while. So go ahead, if you are willing to wait 6-12 months, the om-d will be available for your budget. For the people who dont want to wait, they realise they have to pay the introduction price…
…and when the E-M5 price drops, the rumor mill for the E-M6 will already be grinding…
so??
Makes a new model the old obsolete?
Naaahh.
@ Ulli, over a year i have one too and i payed less for it.
If you wanna pay to be the first, be my guest.
I have my E-P1 and GF-2 still up and running….so i can wait.
The 45/1.8 and 7-14 pana also works on those…
And i am afraid that my D300 needs the update more…. D800 will be the one to engage first, love at first sight, you know heheheh.
And same procedure on that one
I waited a year for my E30 & then got it second hand. I did OK out of that one but I had paid full price for the ZD14-54 II lens soon after it was available. This time I will probably have to wait again & maybe there might be something else to choose from too.
€ 750 is a fair price for the body alone. Not more.
I would pay another € 100 or so for the grip.
would be a great price, but not realistic, as the e-p3 goes for around 700 euro
It is not that unrealistic, i paid for the E-P1 with 14-42 mark I €695.
After a few months it was 495 with lens.
When E-P2 was introduced the price dropped even more.
http://www.kamera-express.nl/product/olympus-pen-e-p1-zilver-body/
follow that link, and you see what i mean.
I agree we are two years further now… but 750 euro is not unrealistic.
( 800 also will be fine to me…. but 1100 is too much for a going light camera )
With the E-M5 in mind the E-P3 is too expensive, a price equal to the GX1 is more realistic.
i was just saying you can’t expect such price right now, ofcourse it will drop to that level in time. Right now it seems quite some people mistake the E-M5 for a lower class camera then it actually is…
Silver body, like my om10, but i don’t pre-order it. The price is a little off my budget and more important, there is no affordable fast zoom, like a 28-80 f2.8 on aps-c. The 25-100 may be a nice kit lenses, but it’s really too slow at the end.
This is a legitimate question.
I was sponsored by Olympus back in the day and I had an Om2 an OM3. They were all black. So the black has more nostalgia for me.
Moreover, and more significantly, I like the black because it is a contemporary design that retains the OM styling. Whereas, as you indicate, the silver just looks like it is based on a 70s design – rather than pay homage to the original design the silver just looks like a copy of the original (even though my OMs are all-black). The silver design is a little to “literal” in other words.
I see the black as more elegant.
@Tobias W. raises a good point in that the “silver” body and lenses are unlikely to match.
It is difficult though. The Nikon 1 white camera looked great in the ads but handling it in the store it looked very cheap.
Olympus Switzerland wrote me today that the E-M5 is on sale at the end of May, no at the beginning of April…
I would not preorder if I wouldn’t go to holidays in June, then I want to have my E-M5 🙂
Sorry, it’s the wrong place for my answer 😉
@ Matthias will you have the free grip like in UK?
No 🙁
Is there such a thing as a Silver Body + 14-42 Lens preorder option?
I have not been able to find a silver body with 14-42, I don’t think it is available.
In some Asian countries only, eg Taiwan
I’m a bit old fashioned, so no pre-ordering for me. Being old- fashioned, no surprise that I will get the silver one with black grips! Besides, it will suit the 45/1.8 better.
Yep, good comment. I am still torn. The black textured grip is very nice indeed.
Yeah, the modern texture on the black model put me off. It’s a retro camera, no need to be shy and buy the “modern” version.
That aside, I am so looking forward to mounting my (silver) VF2 on it. I wonder if I will get binocular vision with it?
same one here…no pre-order…silver body + 45/1.8 + grips
I would like a silver, but it looks kind of cheap (in pictures) 🙁 Black is the safe bet, so I will go with that.
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All Black–It Just Looks More Classy And Understated. Also black looks much better with the battery grip (which I’ll use most of the time).
Pre-ordered two black body only. One from Amazon and one from Henrys. Probably will end up cancelling the Amazon one as Henrys comes from within Canada.
Black is very common in serious camera gear, and since the silver one looks much more special to me, i ordered that one.
yeah man, I was looking all over town (amsterdam) for a black GH2, then eventually I gave up and bought a silver one, and would you believe it I like it more than I ever liked the black one. Here is one person who will only be buying silver cams from here on out. Also the pleather on the silver model looks way better than the textile on the black model.
Special is right. I’m buying with my heart ^^;. Silver stands out more though, without a doubt. Great for conversation starters! Not so great for keeping a low profile. My original silver E-P1 was stolen :(.
Not sure why Olympus decided to put the leather texture on the silver only?
I prefer the silver body anyways, but that “carbon-fiber” look on the black body is kind of a turn-off. I think the silver Oly primes, especially the upcoming 75mm, is going to look awesome on the silver body!
yeah and black lenses look great on silver bodies as well, especially if the detail is black, and it almost always is. to me the black model looks cheaper because of the grip.
I actually ordered the black one due to the fact that it had that special carbon fiber-like texture. Thought it made it look a bit more modern, yet still plenty classic enough. I figure if I get tired of it there’s always cameraleather-dot-com.
It’s funny how one thing works for one and not for another.
In my case, I like (and ordered) silver, but prefer the texture of the black leatherette.
I would have preferred the silver with all silver dials and brushed stainless steel on the grip, like the EP3. Bling-bling! But it may have been too much.
I like the idea that silver looks more like a film camera. It was a real pleasant change going from the E5 and big lenses to the silver EP3 and a pancake. People are much less likely to look at you funny on the streets, restaurants, etc.
Can’t wait though. Sold my EP3 and now Im back to shooting film till the OM-D arrives!
Perhaps it’s a benefit that silver-colored body/lenses stay a little cooler from the sun when outdoors?
I want one, but don’t need the weather sealing. I’ll stick with my E-PL2 until the next PEN (with EVF!) is released, and decide then whether to go for the OM-D or the new PEN.
By then, it’ll be $1000 or less.
Black looks more tech and low profile. The silver is very retro and passed for a filmcamera at a glance.
Hope the silver is real paint or powder coated because my “black” E-P2 is flaking bad around the grip.
The black material on the black model looks like 1980’s Minolta, i’d rather have faux leather, so silver for me. If it weren’t for the texture I could go either way.
I have done as I always did before. Have pre-ordered at “my” photo shop the silver one and hope that it will be similar like as the 5d MKII got released – being one of the 1st to receive it – patience is a virtue and I’m running out of it 😉
None
I just put all my money into a new business so for the time being I’ll keep using my E-1.
thats still a great camera man
Seen them both. Held them both. They both look great. I wouldn’t worry either way.
It is sad that Oly does not have a good normal prime to go with this camera. Why buy it with any of the Oly lenses?They should have launched it with a 17/1.4 of 2.0 prime, that would have been nice.
Yeah you need the Panasonic 25mm.
While I love the Panny, if Olympus came out with a 25mm f/1.4 that matched image quality and look in a smaller, silver package, I would probably switch. The 25mm is just a tad too chunky for me to love it completely. It stays on my E-P3 almost all the time though!
I totally agree, Frank. Should have been launched with a weather sealed prime.
Silver looks better for “retro” styling. And works with both black and silver lenses.
But I’m not pre-ordering before I see 1)E-M5 vs G3 reviews 2)GH3 specs
Part of the reason for getting the E-M5 is because of its retro styling. Everyone has a black camera, but if you get a silver and black one, people will instantly associate it with classic rangefinder cameras and it will be a great conversation piece that will make you stick out in the crowd. Black cameras are nothing special, all DSLRs are black. I would never get a black camera if it came in another color option.
Persuasive, point. Thank you.
Not all DSLRs are black. I can recall some Pentax bodies in crazy colors and special “metrosexual white” edition (damn ugly). And ..oh yeah.. the Pinkon!! 😉
Not all dslr, pentax kr come in silver, white, red, chocolate, army green, yellow, blue 🙂
My favourite thing about the GH2 is that it doesn’t look retro at all. It looks pretty hi-tech actually, especially in silver. Some people don’t give two f*cks about the sign exchange value of what they buy, and that’s why I am not going to be getting an EM-5. The sign exchange value is all you’re buying.
As I’m no retro fan I ordered the black one – including the 12-50. I think it looks more modern than the silver one. In addition, the grip suits the black version far better.
But I have to admit: Had it been available I’d ordered it in metallic red as my E-PL3. I know that there are the less-reflection advantages of black bodies but nonetheless, the days of Henry Ford I should be over when it comes to serious camera, too.
So, now you may start making jokes about me.
Yes, red like my E-PL2 would be great 🙂
And I’d love a white and silver one, like the E-P1 and E-P3 I had/have… Since they didn’t issue a white one, it is easier to resist to temptation.
Plus Canon has just announced a 5D MK3.. So I’ll see whether I update my 5D or get he OM-D.
That’s it, now that they have begun with colors, we all want these colors for all bodies ! I guess that they don’t offer other choices because they want the semi-pro look ! Too bad : in their mind, women are probably not supposed to use pro-summer gear ! Or they are supposed to give up their fashion love …
I really like the silver, however, I’m swayed to black because the battery grip looks waaaay better on the black.
I’ve gone for black with 12-50. I wanted a weatherproof lens so that was easy and I think black is less conspicuous in the street. Like a couple of other people though, I’d rather it had come with the leather-look finish, then it would have reminded me of my old Leica RE (which, despite their poor reputation amongst Leica snobs, was a very good camera indeed).
The black one sounds: bling, bling, bling.
The silver one: BLING, BLING, BLING.
😉
I ordered the silver, the black is too fugly with a silver lens on it. If the new oly primes were black I would have went black. And even at that the silvers dont match!! What the??? I might change my mind again but for now its silver.
Always bet on black.
Lol. Snipes!
Didn’t pre-order (yet) but will definitely get the silver body.
The black with 12-50mm. I was considering the silver one but that leather-ish rubberized grip is unsettling visually to me. The black’s grip definitely looks more stylish and modern. Plus with the black heavy exra grip color, the black is the way to go. IMO Silver if you don’t want the grip EVAR or the Black with or without the grip. Haha
Silver & grip.
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Hmmmmm… Interesting.
I suppose that almost all folks from here already have at least one m43 body.
And ~62% still need to preorder a new one? It’s very bad for our environment if people usually upgrade their cameras every year. A camera is rather a photographic tool than a gadget and/or a fashion accessory, isn’t it?
Don’t worry, we people here are gearheads. Normal people don’t even know what a m43 is.
no, that is not what the survey is saying. It only means that among the people who have responded to the survey, a bit over 60% placed a pre-order. Those who did not place a pre-order are more likely not to respond. And people who come to visit this website are much more likely to pre-order a new camera than the general consumers already, so this is not an accurate reflection of general consumers at all. The only thing that is relatively meaningful as statistics is probably the relative percentages of black versus silver because it is quite unlikely that those who ordered black are more likely to respond to the survey than those who ordered silver, or vice versa.
In reality, it is probably more like this: of all visitors of this website, 25% responded to the survey, and 75% did not. Of those responded, 60% placed a pre-order, while of those who did not respond, 10% placed a pre-order.
If I do the math correct, that would mean that about 22.5% of all visitors of this website have placed a pre-order. Just some rough estimate to make some sense.
But frankly, 22.5% is still awfully high rate for pre-orders.
That remark is precisely no fun whatsoever.
unfortunately they get more and more gadget/fashion status now 🙂
The 12-50mm doesn’t interest me much, so I’m just going to get the Black body. But I’m not pre-ordering.
I can see it dropping price, unfortunately… :/
Silver. I like the “old” look.
Hi admin, I’m sure you know these already:
both in belgium, online.
fotokonijnenberg.be
you can preorder here at ~list price
body only for 1119€, black w lens: 1329€ no silver body with kit lens 🙁
digicamshop.be : body only for 1299€ – just listed, they dont do preorder afaik. at that price, they can forget about it.
I can understand that this camera is anticipated – but damn, it’s expensive at list price, why price it even higher?
I dont think we’ll see prices drop anyway near as fast as on pany cameras.
Back in the 70s and 80s I always favored the black. But I’m not really feeling either. The camera’s specs look great, but the styling is rather awkward, tall, and chunky compared to the cameras they’re trying to evoke. Maybe holding one will convince me it’s in the service of better ergonomics.
Nice tie.
I want mossy oak cammo
I want mossy oak cammo and desert cammo
All silver would be sweet
Question is whether the black rubs off after some use, with the metal underneath beginning to shine through (that’s how it used to be with many of the black bodies back in the 80s and 90′, with the exception of Leica which anodized their bodies).
Never happened to me on the Om2 or OM3 (1970/80s)
Can someone tell me when they think some of the technology in the E-M5 will trickle down into an entry level model. There are really only two things on this camera that I really want. The new 5 axis image stabilization and the fact that live view can be used with the bulb function- whoever at Olympus came up with that, that is genius. I’d rather spend money on lenses, not camera bodies. But I really want those two features in my next camera. Frankly, in my opinion every other camera pales in comparison to the E-M5. I mean, I know there are much more professional cameras out there but for me, the new image stabilization and the live view in bulb are awesome. Plus I prefer the Olympus colors. The only thing missing is an audio jack.
I personally think live view bulb will trickle down to entry level models. It’s exactly the sort of creative feature that is simple to understand and will appeal to entry-level users. As for the 5-axis IBIS, yes, if Olympus can further minify it.
You can get an adaptor: http://www.olympus.com.au/Products/Accessories/PEN—Creator-Accessory-Port-Options/SEMA-1-Stereo-Microphone-Adapter-Set.aspx
The SEMA-1 adaptor. I know it’s another expense but still, it’s doable.
Thanks for the replies Michael and bb!
Sensor itself and processing related things will surely trickle to other cameras.
But that stabilization needs space both for itself and its movement detection sensor unit (have to detect movement+rotation in lot more directions than old IBIS) and probably doesn’t fit to smaller bodies.
One way to cut some millimeters from size would be by crippling its performance with smaller sensor movement distances. (like apparently already done in PENs compared to IBIS in higher end 4/3 bodies)
All these pre-orders are good news for Olympus. I will be attending the Focus on Imaging show in about a week’s time and hope to have a look at the E-M5 there. However, I have a feeling that the price will drop a few months after launch, not long after the first reviews are published. If the camera and 12-50 lens were available for under £1000, I could be tempted.
The price will drop after a few months. Just take a look at E-P3 prices now to get an idea of how much you’ll save, and then decide if the wait will be worth the savings.
Not if the demand is strong. It will be a while before we see lower prices. At least I hope so – I pre-ordered (smile) .
I’m not convinced that the price will fall that quickly. Olympus’s history with their higher-end gear is for the list price to hold until the next model is announced, then prices drop.
For example, look at the E-5 for 4/3. Almost a year and a half after release, it is still selling at full retail price except when they have those small “instant rebate” promotions.
The only reason you’re seeing E-P3 prices falling is because the E-M5 was announced. Until then, it wasn’t sold at much of a discount.
Fair points. You could be right about that, assuming the E-M5 is the top of the range model and not the ‘in-between’ model some have been talking about.
Adorama currently is offering the XZ1 with a $100 mail in rebate- the offer is good till March 10. Anyone think we might see an XZ1 replacement announced in April? Is there any chance it might have the new image stabilization and live view bulb mode found in the E-M5? Would it even be possible to fit the 5-axis stabilization in an XZ2? Keep in mind this is their premium compact- a $500 camera.
I’m just trying to figure out what is the next decent camera Olympus might offer that will have these two features. But I don’t really want an XZ2. I’d really prefer these two things were available in the EPM2. But who knows how long it will take for that to come out. Oly is still trying to get rid of new EPL1.
sort of off topic, but does anybody know if the dial on the horizontal grip can be programmed to control something different from the dial around the regular shutter release? i know this is possible with function buttons on the battery grip and those on the body, but i’d love to just use the landscape grip and control aperture, shutter speed and iso with the three dials. maybe i’m dreaming…
Silver is one stop better than black with the fabric inserts.
I have to admit the silver looks good – reminds me of my OM-1 cameras. But black is just too cool.
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lol
Thanks to our beloved Admin (I say that with respect) we may find ourselves in two camps and really butting heads over Silver vs. Black. Actually, it’s already happening. Should be interesting (GRIN).
I did not preorder. I like to hold the camera etc.
If they offered me a freebe like the grip, or even an lens adapter I would have preordered it.
It more then likely will be the silver for me, the more pictures I see of it the more I like it. I think it will be conversational when I use it.
The survey asks about the Silver E-M5 with 14-42mm lens, I did not know it was available that way.
Then is the question should I get the 12-50 lens, it might be good when it rains, maybe video, maybe good enough for web images. Is it worth 300 dollars us? I do not know.
I want the black model, but with the faux leather from the silver model.
I did’nt. But since a couple of days I’m a happy owner of a GX1 😉
Waiting for that E-7…
/Per
Me too, I am buying a GX1. I think I will get the body plus the 20mm f/1.7 instead of a kit zoom, but I have not made a decision yet. I hope I will be a happy owner too.
Hah, so true. I just bought a GX1 as well. And I LOVE it. I didn’t want to leave Oly, but I got mine used in perfect condition for more than $400 less than the price of the E-M5. Since they probably use the same sensor, I think that’s a good deal.
And the GX1 is, for me, ergonomically perfect. Simply the best street camera there is. I can palm it and shoot one-handed all day long. AF is extremely fast, quality is excellent. It’s a wonderful camera.
Me too not order as I have owned a GX & quite satisfied with it . I’m waiting for Pana’s very highend camera . Hopefully it’ll be in rangefinder style .
The incoming 75mm F1.8 from Olympus looks very tempting to me too .
Silver I guess. Because it will look nicely with both silver and black lenses. Black body does not go well with silver lens.
And I will wait till someone goes to the US, where it’s $999 (EUR 750) + sales tax.
Interested in body only as I have already Pana 20/1.7 and Oly 45/1.8 + Manual Canon 50/1.4.
I don’t like the kit zoom (I have the first 14-42 from my E-P2). Will look forward to smth like 12-50 but with an f/2.8. Then will get an Oly 9-18 and some super telezoom, and my system will seem complete.
By the way do you know if the silver version will be painted or bare metal?
The E-P1 is bare metal, so I’m sure this one will be too.
placed a 2nd pre-order at a different site, just to see which supplier will have the camera in stock first.
Hi,
I am a big Olympus and 43rumors enthusiast – great job!
On this polish website
http://www.fotopolis.pl/index.php?n=14430
I have read that silver is much better in terms of handling, I mean it has a much better grip!
My vote is … definitely SILVER (even for esthetic reasons)
Check this thread by yourself: ” Faktura uchwytu “
Things would be easier when all cameras and lenses were black. The reason why cameras are called “professional black” is quit simple: If you are shooting through glass or other mirroring surfaces, then your black camera is nearly invisible on the resulting photo.
Olympus should not imitate Leica in offering silver-coloured equipment. “Less would have been more”.
well thats just an opinion ofcourse
Silver w/ 12mm/2 — see http://photography-trends.com/2012/02/olympus-om-d-e-m5-review-with-olympus-om-d-e-m5-video-review/
* there seems to be a slight color difference between body and lens — the lens appears as more “goldish”. Or is it reflection from the table?
* is the difference ugly? Not necessarily.
* is the silver with (black) grip ugly? Not necessarily.
* ok — does the silver have a better grip? Some say so (see above Polish report), others say they feel exactly the same when being held.
* initial reports indicated that most had ordered the silver version –> greater chance of getting the black version early *if* they are produced at the same rate…
Experience with 12mm/2 — anyone?
* if I get the 12-50, does it still make sense to buy the 12/2?
* how much/often do you *really* use the 12mm?
* is the 12/2 really worth twice the price of the Pana 14/2.5?
* I’d use a wide angle for for indoor pictures (cafes, buildings, etc), group pictures in small rooms, and occationally landscape…
An alternative to the 12-50 is the 14-54 (ok — I’m aware of the price difference). Two advantages of the 12-50 are:
– smaller/lighter — half the weight?
– inner focusing/zooming
Ok — perhaps also power zoom (but I don’t do much video) and perhaps faster AF?
What do you say?
mFT 14-42 II R is also a nice lens, and it doesn’t weight so much as the 14-54. Some people say it’s lightly sharper then the 14-54.
But both the 12-50 and the 14-54 are weather sealed, and both have a macro facility.
A silver one for daylight photography and a black one for night photography.
To be honest I’m shocked. 39% didn’t order the E-M5, that means 61% did. Even considering this a 43s centric site, assuming 50% are pro-panasonic, 50% are pro-olympus and normally not everyone with a camera would upgrade those are impressive numbers!
Yep, i am also impressed althaugh i suspect not all did REALLY preorder it. Maybe they wanted to share what color they like more!
This numbers are biased by definition. It is not a random sample of m43 users that has been asked.
Exactly. I think it’s fair to assume that the type of person to regularly visit a site like this, is the type of person who would be more inclined to get on a pre-order.
Well, I would not preorder anything. Personally I wait 6 month to have all problems resolved and i TEST with my hands and my eyes before I buy.
Tripod socket is off axis, no tethering of the camera, too “fashion” and poor appeal for real shooting. And as form factor I’d go for EPL3. Vitaliy hack made the GH2 an unbeatable workhorse videocamera. Canon 5DII is still my choice if I have to go along with something it is not pocketable.
Yes, it is sexy. I will buy an eM5 2nd hand, within next 5years. It will gather dust on the shelf next to a shiny OM4 that is still in use as external-meter-with-film-inside. Even coz Ishare the same lenses on the 5DII.
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