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Re: [OM] E-PL1 infor needed

Subject: Re: [OM] E-PL1 infor needed
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 20:06:57 -0400
Wow!  And to think I figured all of that out without even thinking about 
it.  :-)

Chuck Norcutt


On 5/22/2012 1:11 PM, Frank Wijsmuller wrote:
> Actually, Chuck's advise *will* save you money:
>
> You buy a e-pl1 ($150). You 'need' an electronic viewfinder otherwise you
> can't use it in the sun...(+$200=$350). Your wife likes it and wants one
> too, you buy an e-pl2 with finder for her because she likes a red one
> (+$450=$800). You both buy 32Gb SD cards 'so that you have enough space for
> movies' (+$50=$850). You discover that the newer 14-42mm mk II as sold with
> the e-pl2 increases focussing speed on your e-pl1considerably
> (+$150=$1000), or she wants an all in one solution and you buy the 14-150mm
> and take the 14-42mm mk II yourself (+$400=$1250). They share the battery
> with your e-620 but you'll need several more because those screens need
> much juice, so you buy four aftermarket batteries extra (+$50=$1300). You
> get tired of the button only interface of the e-pl1 and want faster
> focussing speed, so you decide on an used e-p(l)3 (since at any stage
> you'll find the e-m5 to expensive to ad ;-) (+$400 = $ 1700). So, without
> too much stretching (we haven't covered any additional lenses here, you or
> your wife won't touch the 4/3 lenses anymore after getting used to the
> portability of micro 4/3 ;-), you spend *much* more then immidiately buying
> an e-m5. And in the end you *will* buy the e-m5, when it comes down to
> $500, ending with around $2200...
>
> So, a better scenario would be: you buy an e-m5 with 12-50mm, $1399. It
> will be about as big and heavy as your wifes e-620 with 14-42mm, and uses
> different batteries. She will never crave something smaller. You buy two
> additional aftermarket batteries and you're set. And you will have this
> better camera all the time that the above scenario costs to unfold...
>
> Now, you think I have a rich fantasy. I have not:<
> https://plus.google.com/photos/103726771172069534440/albums/5745404730876524673?authkey=CK7MlJ7N_cP2ZQ>
> ;-)
>
> Best, Frank.
>
>
>
>
> 2012/5/21 Scott Gomez
>
>> You're not helping, Chuck (re: bite the bullet...) I *was* hoping to save a
>> bit of money. :-)
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