Olympus itself said the new E-M5 successor is coming soon. So there is no wonder the current model is getting huge price drops. It now sells for 448 Euro only in France (via DL) or 479 in [shoplink 49017 ebay]UK (via eBay)[/shoplink].
More EU deals mentioned by 43rumors readers:
E-PL5 with lens for 299 Euro in Holland (via DL).
Panasonic LX100 for 748 in Spain (via DL).
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Need to confirm if the EM5 successor is with new sensor or a refinement sensor before acting on this deal .
Refinement sensor not worth of upgrade cause the most likely improvement is minor .
I have feeling the EM5 successor will equip with Sony’s latest Exmor sensor again .
unknown, but probably refinement of sensor as you say.
But sensor isn’t everything, what also matters is what’s new around the sensor either as brand new tech or high-end tech (em1) transfered to lowered end model (em5 successor).
upgrades in most sensors only affect ISO performance. If that is important depends on taste. I dont think you can expect significant upgrade everty few years, thats wishful thinking, and maybe not even needed.
We need to close the gap as much as possible or even ahead to beat that arrogant SLR beasts & this only can be done with sensor tech revolution .
Current latest m4/3 sensors are very close , another 2 stops light gathering improvement from GX7 sensor definitely deliver what we expect .
Imagine using m4/3 stuffs in your studio works without doubt & fear .
I dont care much about the format comparisons, and I dont like to shoot in a typical studio anyway.
Ok .
No typical studio for you .
I have to add that i am just used to shoot with a single strobe behind me when i go for anything else then natural light
Yes, let’s make the revolution! While you wait, we DSLR folks are taking great pics with our superior equipment. And we also have Zeiss…
To summarize the mirror less tech ( A7r & X Pro ) already overtake DSLR in image quality .
The 4/3 format with latest sensor definitely comparable with those mid range DSLR ( D7100 or EOS 60 D ) in image quality .
In other word , DSLR is no longer relevant in today’s digital photographing world .
Sure, sure, don’t get upset now. Long live the revolution!
I tend to agree. Without a new sensor, I see very little reason in Olympus releasing an E-M5 successor at this point.
That would make it the 9th M4/3 camera to use the same old Sony sensor. 9th!
Cool we will finding some em5 for 250-300€ soon. What is the best evf, gx7 or em5? I don’t want to talk about focus peaking, etc.. But only the evf.
gx7 is higher reolution ofcourse, but no idea about the optics in its EVF. E-M5 is known for its superior optics, somethings which is a bit underrated in many reviews.
Thank you. I use a voigtlander 17.5mm, do you think the em5 evf is better
I only worked with the E-M5 so cant compare, but i guess the GX 7 evf is more pleasant to work with , but not sure though…in case you dont mind bulky add-ons you can try to work with a removable LCD magnifier. I used such on my E-P2 and its like watching a cinema screen, I guess on the E-M5 very nice if you need wide view plus details. It also adds a bit more stable position of the camera as you can press the body against your head.
Resolution aside GX-7 EVF exhibits color tearing or rainbow effect. Meaning if you move your pupil to search corner to corner quickly it will show split colors for a brief time.
For me it was annoying enough not to even consider the camera. Not to mention it is a bit embaresing for Panasonic to use LCD’s like these in todays age.
So what camera with evf do you use? Thanks for your reply
I am with the E-M5 from the start.
I have no real complaints about its EVF or its usability.
Only wishes for a bigger display, more resolution and bigger dynamic range in their next model EVF.
OK thank you very much
Finally a price that puts Olympus back into the market. This cam and a couple of fastish primes (not the absurd superfast, software-corrected things) start to look like a sensible purchase.
uk price fail 605 euros in UK ebay vs 448 euro in France
buy the cheapest ticket to France and buy the camera. Sweden has a much more higher prices. Damn.
Purnima Digital are a somewhat weird outfit, let me explain.
They are a supposedly French company with branches in Slovakia, HK and the UK.
Your order from France to the company in UK, the product is delivered from the UK but with an invoice from HK, they are basically an import company.
All their prices are without VAT and custom duties (add 20% VAT, 4% duties for France).
They send you things as discreetly as possible, – with an invoice not comprising taxes – since they send from the UK, they are not subject to systematic custom checks, if they are checked however you will be asked to pay taxes and duties.
Even if not checked by customs, it is considered as an import and you are legally obligated to make a customs declaration and pay taxes and duties (not doing so is illegal, it’s fraud).
All support (except from products with worlwide service) is done through HK (so it can take a looong time).
For customs purposes (if you want to travel with your hardware with little fuss), the invoice they provide is useless unless 1) it’s gone through customs or 2) you made a declaration yourself (and in both cases, paid taxes and duties).
I would stay away from them, their prices are not that great once your account for taxes, duties, hassles and the risk of never getting it if checked by customs.
Not that I’m buying a camera, but thanks anyway for info. I wish admin of this site would have same cold rational logic like you have…
Note that Purnami is perfectly within the law of the countries from which it operates, however in their target market countries they wouldn’t be and unlike many other UK import/export companies (mostly operating on eBay), they do not make an effort to ensure that the customer understands his legal obligation, putting the customer in a position to unwittingly and unwillingly break the laws of his country (and considering the founders are supposedly citizens of the country they target, it seems to be on purpose rather than out of ignorance, which is my problem with them).
http://www.fotomundus24.de/shop/olympus-gehäuse-silber-einzelstück-p-22024.html
http://www.fotomundus24.de/shop/olympus-gehäuse-schwarz-einzelstück-p-17218.html
I bought one of these for an overseas video shoot last month. Great camera for hand held travel shots. The EVF is good enough to manually pull focus.