Olympus OM-D E-M1 topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Pricing

OM-D E-M1 Body - $1,399.00
OM-D E-M1 with 12-40mm kit - $2,199.00
12-40mm M. Zuiko Digital ED f/2.8 PRO Lens - $999.00

via: 43rumors

ntsan

That combo price is cheaper than what I paid for my GH3 + 12-35mm

Vitaliy_Kiselev

I updated first post.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

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Vitaliy_Kiselev

About 43 lenses. magic didn't happened:

We spent some time shooting with a selection of Four Thirds lenses, including the 14-54mm F3.5-5.6 II and 12-60mm F2.8-4, to get a feel for how well the E-M1 is able to really support Four Thirds users. Our experiences were fairly positive, but only when seen from a 'DSLR trying to do live view' perspective, since the situation is comparable (a camera trying to focus a PDAF-optimized lens, without a standalone PDAF sensor). Focus is usually acceptably fast, though anyone coming from an E-3 or E-5 is likely to find themselves disappointed, in comparison.

The way see it is this: if you're a Four Thirds lens owner and you're expecting full DSLR performance, you're going to be disappointed. However, if you want a camera that offers a considerable step up in image quality, that allows you to continue to take great images with your existing lenses and welcomes you into an impressive and growing new system, then you'll be delighted.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Renovatio

Time for everyone to get the e-m5.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Euro price seems to be 1499 EUR.

Renovatio

With a free hld-7 battery grip if taken within 30 september. Still simply too much.

kurth

Beautiful camera , but it's almost the same price as a 6d ! For video, olympus had a chance and blew it.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Via: http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5406&news=sample+image+gallery+Olympus+om-d+e-m1+professional+MFT+camera

Vitaliy_Kiselev

More samples

http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/olympus_om_d_e_m1_photos/

brudney

Extremely interesting samples... o_0

Anyway, seems like a great stills camera, but the price is crazy. Should've cost 1500euro WITH the damn lens.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Via: http://cameralabs.com/reviews/Olympus_OMD_EM1/sample_images.shtml

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Some more samples and previews links:

act

http://robinwong.blogspot.co.il/ 2 second's handheld night still shot it's crazy!

sidecar

I would reserve judgement on the pdAF system. DPReview have already had to post an update (if a little suspiciously worded) due to howls of insanity from the userbase that other reviews exist with a rather more positive view.

you could check this out http://fourthirds-user.com/2013/09/olympus_omd_em1_new_features_explained_.php/b

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52138754

added by VK:

Having gone back and spent some more time with an Olympus E-5, I'm inclined to be more positive about the E-M1's behavior with Four Thirds lenses - not because it's better than I originally stated, but because the E-5 isn't as good as I'd previously thought. Consequently, E-5 users expectations are probably lower than I originally believed. It's also easy to under-appreciate the camera's performance with Four Thirds lenses because it's so fast when using Micro Four Thirds lenses.

However, side-by-side use suggests that, while the E-M1 focuses at a similar speed to the E-5 in good light, it is more prone to occasionally slowing down and juddering the lens into focus than the E-5. This behavior is particularly apparent when switching focus from distant to near objects or when shooting in moderate-to-good lighting levels (inside a well-lit office with large windows).

Via: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/olympus-om-d-e-m1/7