The E-M5 with kit lens now sells for $499 only at BHphoto (Click here).
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Kind of makes the $1100 mk2 body seem ridiculously overpriced in comparison.
I’d be inclined to say that it is. Given the performance specs- outside of IQ- it’s about as good as it gets..but yes, overpriced.
Hard to dog on it, it’s the probably the best MFT stills camera by a slim margin. If I broke my Gx7 it would be at the top of my list. But at $1100 I’d surly come to my senses and buy another Gx7 or E-M5 mki if I really needed a replacement.
Don’t break your GX7, it doesn’t make sense 🙂
The unfortunate facts of progress in electronics. Even where little changes, the old models lose value so fast. Just look at the GX7, one of the absolute best Lumix models around and now available for UK £350 – less than half price compared to when it came out, and all because rumors say a GX8 is coming.
Well, it’s never been a better time to pick up a cheapy cheap EM5. I refuse to budge from my EP5 because frankly- it’s kick assss. If these cameras keep dropping in price like this- in a few years I’ll own them all for peanuts.
I just got a new EP5 body for $420 lol.
I’d buy another one for that. It’s quickly becoming a legend amongst the fog of cameras I own. Hope it delivers some awesome pics for ya.
Is that the one with the built in viewfinder? I always get confused with the Oly numbering system. Which IBIS does it use? That might be worth buying at that price is it has all the goodies.
The E-P5 has 5-axis IBIS, but it lacks the weather sealing and EVF of the E-M5. It works excellently with the VF4, though, if you don’t mind using (and buying) an external EVF.
Also, unlike the original E-M5, the E-P5 has a 1/8000s shutter and the 2×2 dial control.
It’s still my main digital camera. Apart from an Epson RD-1, it’s my only digital camera.
I just can’t see any reason to buy another model, tech specs move along, but the photos look the same.
The thing is, if a camera is obsolete, then it’s obsolete. No matter what the price tag says.
$499 is $499 too much for a camera that can no longer be used for photographic purposes. The relentless march of technological progress means that what passes for a camera today becomes a paper weight in 2-3 years. The single most important thing for a serious photographer is to keep up with technology. These are objective facts that no one can deny.
My satire alarm just went off. Weird.
Or is marketing really doing just fine? No, can’t be.
moron – the 12 mp Oly cameras still give some of the best images ever.
Listen wannabe, the guy’s an acclaimed pro photographer. I think he knows what he’s talking about.
Just like the lady parts are the best parts of a lady, so the sensor is the best part of a camera. And we prefer young ladies, don’t we?
Nice price drop, it’s cheaper than a refurbished E-M5 body only sell on GetOlympus.
Fantastic deal! It’s just as good as any of the newest M43 cameras in image quality.
I had share this deal because as it happens sometimes you can have access to a last very good opportunity to buy a very good product at low cost. We have seen that before with other models from various makers. Usually it is available from one specific source such as BH Photo or Adorama or even from Get Olympus.
When you are buying a brand new model a good part of the initial selling price is devoted to the RD and Marketing department to recover as fast as possible the basic investment. After that you observe a price stabilisation floor until the model become obsolete by another new model such as the OM-D E-M5 Mk II. At this point inventory deals are often offered to big retailers.
For sure it is not all the phased out products deals that are really interesting since the technology change at a very fast rate and many suppliers don’t support their past products for a long period. So you have to be aware of these limitations.
In the case of the E-M5 first version, I have found that this US $499 deal compared to camera of the same price point was a fine winner for people looking for a high quality model in M4/3 format.
I think E-M5 is a still one of most competitive model in the whole ILC market, especially for this price. Actually I’m considering to get one as second hand.
So tempting! is it worth the upgrade from e-pl5?
You won’t see any improvement of IQ, but if a built-in EVF, 5-axis IBIS, weather sealing and improved ergonomics ticks any boxes for you, it’s definitely worth it!
Already grab one. For that price I can almost sell my used epl5 in my country, but 50% taxes an shipping cost still apply, but it is well spended money. ibis and weather sealling will make a big difference for me, evf ans extra control weels a big plus too. I need a weather sealed lens now…