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Olympus OM-1 20MP MOS Micro 4/3 Mirrorless Camera (body) $1544.95 + Free S/H

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Newegg has Olympus OM SYSTEM OM-1 20MP MOS MFT Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) on sale from $1629.95 1544.95 (price dropped again on 12/22), Shipping is free. (best price I have ever seen)

https://www.newegg.com/p/1A9-0003...BMTJKH5270
the successor of the E-M1 Mark II and III, packed with top-notch features​.
  • in-body Stabilization: Enjoy top-notch in-body stabilization with any lens for a steady shot.
  • Future-Ready Compatibility: Best-in-class mirrorless technology for a seamless shooting experience.,
  • Advantage of MFT sensor, almost 50% less size (and weight) of equal range lens compares other full frame or APS-c size sensor.
  • Built to Endure: Weather and dust seals ensure durability in any environment.
  • Micro Marvel: Unleash creativity with unparalleled multi-shot stacking for micro photography.
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Created 11-27-2023 at 12:42 PM by radiumfu
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kambeix
11-27-2023 at 02:24 PM.
11-27-2023 at 02:24 PM.
3rd party seller with no warranty
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agressiv
11-28-2023 at 06:39 PM.
11-28-2023 at 06:39 PM.
Yep 6th Avenue eletronics was a (shady) New York retailer that folded. Someone bought the name for some reason, renamed it to "6ave" and created an online presence for them, selling grey market items.

The deals tend to be decent, but it's a huge roll of the dice whether or not you get what you ordered and in the condition it is advertised in.

Buyer beware.
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radiumfu
11-28-2023 at 10:45 PM.
11-28-2023 at 10:45 PM.
I received the camera today (3 days from NY to LA, not bad), but I have to wait lens arrive to test (also ordered through newegg.com - Adorama store 60mm micro) will see how things come out.
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annoyingconquer
11-28-2023 at 11:40 PM.
11-28-2023 at 11:40 PM.
I'm surprised this MFT is nearly as expensive as a full-frame Panasonic S5II as a recent BF deal I saw. Will the performance be comparable?
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duckduckbin
11-29-2023 at 07:06 AM.
11-29-2023 at 07:06 AM.
Quote from annoyingconquer :
I'm surprised this MFT is nearly as expensive as a full-frame Panasonic S5II as a recent BF deal I saw. Will the performance be comparable?
Ya, most people me included would value sensor size more than the other features this m43 provides. S5ii will always have better potential on image quality.
However, sometimes size matters. I find myself hesitant to bring my big full frame with me on trips that may or may not have a lot of shooting opportunities. And I'll be more likely to bring it if it's just half the size and weight.
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11-29-2023 at 07:19 PM.
11-29-2023 at 07:19 PM.
Quote from duckduckbin :
Ya, most people me included would value sensor size more than the other features this m43 provides. S5ii will always have better potential on image quality.
However, sometimes size matters. I find myself hesitant to bring my big full frame with me on trips that may or may not have a lot of shooting opportunities. And I'll be more likely to bring it if it's just half the size and weight.
agree.
I have the Canon 5D Mark II, coupled with the 24-105 L lens, a hefty investment that set me back over $3,000. Picture this—it was a whopping 15 years ago when this technological marvel first graced the market. The camera boasted stellar image quality and a plethora of features, but as time marched on, I found myself reaching for it less and less.

Fast forward to late last year, a time when I decided to rekindle my passion for digital photography with a new set of requirements in mind. The need for network features, particularly for online meetings on my PC, led me to explore a more contemporary option. Enter the Canon EOS SL2, joined by the DO 70-300 lens, a combination totaling around $600(2nd hand from eBay). Notably, the SL2 body is approximately 60% less weight than its 5D Mark II counterpart, and the DO lens, though smaller and lighter, to the 70-200 L4 or the 75-300 lens.,still manages to pack a punch considering the balance of cost and quality, portability

It's worth noting that the SL2 features a smaller APS-C size sensor, unlike the full-frame sensor of the 5D Mark II. Interestingly, I've found myself reaching for the SL2 more frequently, capturing a significant number of pictures within just one year—about 30% of the total shots the 5D managed in the past 15 years. The reason? A delicate balance between portability and image quality.

Now, my curiosity has led me to consider the Olympus four-thirds sensor camera for a new photographic adventure. Here's why:
  1. It's the flagship model of the brand, boasting all the latest and greatest features.
  2. The body and paired lens offer a much more compact alternative compared to full-frame counterparts.
  3. Given my penchant for capturing sports, activity, wildlife, often in challenging conditions (either distant - telephoto or minuscule-micro for bugs), the m43 sensor presents a significant advantage over larger sensor cameras on size, quality, and cost.
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redcloudmkii
11-30-2023 at 08:25 AM.
11-30-2023 at 08:25 AM.
Quote from annoyingconquer :
I'm surprised this MFT is nearly as expensive as a full-frame Panasonic S5II as a recent BF deal I saw. Will the performance be comparable?
If you're not pixel-peeping, just about any modern camera will give you good results. Heck, even the latest phone cameras do really well. The biggest upside is size/weight of lenses, even if the prices approach full-frame/pro prices still. A quality 70-300 m43 lens might cost as much as a 70-300 full-frame, but on m43 it's actually a field of view more like 140-600, with a 20mp sensor instead of cropping from, say, a 24mp full-frame sensor. Useful in some cases, like bird shots or taking pictures of the moon.

Having traveled with my Pentax K-1, I can firmly say getting a smaller camera to fly overseas and walk around the city is strongly recommended, even if you still want the flexibility of changing some lenses.
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shrimpsiumai
11-30-2023 at 08:45 AM.
11-30-2023 at 08:45 AM.
Anywhere not gray market with this price?
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radiumfu
11-30-2023 at 01:16 PM.
11-30-2023 at 01:16 PM.
Quote from shrimpsiumai :
Anywhere not gray market with this price?
If don't want to wait few more years, maybe buy it from Japan, where most of these top players homed.
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kambeix
12-07-2023 at 01:42 PM.
12-07-2023 at 01:42 PM.
Yeah, not saying you shouldn't buy a grey market item, but you need to know the risks and manage your expectations.

I was considering this deal too, but ultimately decided to go for a EM1 Mk2 from Map Camera (Japan) used for about $450 (in a near-mint state though it said Excellent), and spend the difference on lenses. OM-1 will be a great update, but since I'm switching systems (from Pentax), lenses are highest on the list.
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12-11-2023 at 11:43 PM.
12-11-2023 at 11:43 PM.
Quote from kambeix :
Yeah, not saying you shouldn't buy a grey market item, but you need to know the risks and manage your expectations.

I was considering this deal too, but ultimately decided to go for a EM1 Mk2 from Map Camera (Japan) used for about $450 (in a near-mint state though it said Excellent), and spend the difference on lenses. OM-1 will be a great update, but since I'm switching systems (from Pentax), lenses are highest on the list.

I was considering the same thing as you did, I missed a great offer from them of the mark ii, guess you were the lucky one ( joke). i heard lots good words regarding use this m43 system doing micro and super telescope shooting, i was considering 3 lens, 60mm micro(also from newegg), 12-200mm(bought from japan), 100-400mm is (may wait before next trip), i'm still want keep some Canon gear for now, at least Canon battery management are much better than Olympus.
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12-12-2023 at 06:45 AM.
12-12-2023 at 06:45 AM.
Quote from radiumfu :
I was considering the same thing as you did, I missed a great offer from them of the mark ii, guess you were the lucky one ( joke). i heard lots good words regarding use this m43 system doing micro and super telescope shooting, i was considering 3 lens, 60mm micro(also from newegg), 12-200mm(bought from japan), 100-400mm is (may wait before next trip), i'm still want keep some Canon gear for now, at least Canon battery management are much better than Olympus.
60mm seems great for macro shots. 12-200 seems versatile, but 12-100 has constant aperture and IS, plus weather sealing. I also got the Oly 100-400 and will try it soon on the field.
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