[ Camera ] All about the OLYMPUS PEN Lite E-PL5

[talakuchi]

Think the TLK offer is only from getolympus.com. That's what's I observe. The rest are selling the 40-150 for $199.

There is an option when buying epl5 SLK to "buy together" then can choose the 40-150 lens.

The getOlympus.com that one accept only US credit cards, need to use the "buy for me" option if u are using comgateway. Anyone tried using the "buy for me" options before? Can share experience? Because vf-3 at $99 is out of stock in Amazon, adorama and b&h :-(

 

[wackykid]

Hi wacky,
Then which online store did u choose? BH or Adorama?
I actually is trying to find at Amazon for the twin lens kit offer but they do not have it (tell me if I am wrong on this).

i bought from adorama in the end... body only....

There is an option when buying epl5 SLK to "buy together" then can choose the 40-150 lens.

The getOlympus.com that one accept only US credit cards, need to use the "buy for me" option if u are using comgateway. Anyone tried using the "buy for me" options before? Can share experience? Because vf-3 at $99 is out of stock in Amazon, adorama and b&h :-(

think u can still order from adorama for $99 bah... just that u have to wait for stocks to be available again...
Olympus VF-3 Optical Viewfinder, Silver V329110SU000

edit: price is no longer at USD99 liao... the deal is over...!


regards,
wacky

 

[Forsei]

i bought from adorama in the end... body only....



think u can still order from adorama for $99 bah... just that u have to wait for stocks to be available again...
Olympus VF-3 Optical Viewfinder, Silver V329110SU000


regards,
wacky

Tks to Wacky for the lead.
I bit the bullet and ordered the EPL5 with 14-42 at $599, and pwp 40-150 at $99, also order the large grip at %18.95 all usd.

It's true, EPL TLK $698 usd!

Paid with local credit card...accepted.

Signed up for Comgateway...so deliver there then ship to Sg.
Got Discount for Posb/dbs card.

Now can only wait...hope all goes well...

 

[theITguy]

The SLK is like what HK is selling after considering all the shipping and GST.

 

[wackykid]

Tks to Wacky for the lead.
I bit the bullet and ordered the EPL5 with 14-42 at $599, and pwp 40-150 at $99, also order the large grip at %18.95 all usd.

It's true, EPL TLK $698 usd!

Paid with local credit card...accepted.

Signed up for Comgateway...so deliver there then ship to Sg.
Got Discount for Posb/dbs card.

Now can only wait...hope all goes well...

congrats on your hoot...!

as for mine... it has shipped out from adorama... so hopefully by next week i should be able to receive my hoot...!


regards,
wacky

 

[Forsei]

congrats on your hoot...!

as for mine... it has shipped out from adorama... so hopefully by next week i should be able to receive my hoot...!

regards,
wacky

That's great! Think we'll love the cam

 

[talakuchi]

congrats on your hoot...!

as for mine... it has shipped out from adorama... so hopefully by next week i should be able to receive my hoot...!


regards,
wacky

Thanks wacky too. And congrats all!
I also purchased epl5 TLK at $698 USD through Adorama. But too bad I didn't managed to get the vf-3 there due to out of stock.

But I then managed to found the $99 USD vf-3 at eBay. And is already shipping. Heehee a bit faster than Adorama.

Until now, the Adorama only packed my epl5, haven't ship yet. Oh yah I have another purchase from Adorama, it says shipped and gave me a tracking number hyperlink, but when I clicked on the link it's a UPS site and says the tracking number is not available.
Anyone have experience on that?

 

[talakuchi]

Oh yah, the battery charger, the power cable plug in the picture is US plug? Any idea where to buy the Singapore power cable plug for the battery charger?

 

[wackykid]

Until now, the Adorama only packed my epl5, haven't ship yet. Oh yah I have another purchase from Adorama, it says shipped and gave me a tracking number hyperlink, but when I clicked on the link it's a UPS site and says the tracking number is not available.
Anyone have experience on that?

i have exactly that experience... i received email with tracking number but UPS couldn't find it... but later on in the day and UPS shows my shipping progress liao... although when i login to adorama account it still says "pending" instead of shipped... so i think u just check the tracking number from UPS again bah...

Oh yah, the battery charger, the power cable plug in the picture is US plug? Any idea where to buy the Singapore power cable plug for the battery charger?

hmm i supposed it'll be US plug... anyway why not just buy an converter...?


regards,
wacky

 

[Forsei]

Thanks wacky too. And congrats all!
I also purchased epl5 TLK at $698 USD through Adorama. But too bad I didn't managed to get the vf-3 there due to out of stock.

But I then managed to found the $99 USD vf-3 at eBay. And is already shipping. Heehee a bit faster than Adorama.

Until now, the Adorama only packed my epl5, haven't ship yet. Oh yah I have another purchase from Adorama, it says shipped and gave me a tracking number hyperlink, but when I clicked on the link it's a UPS site and says the tracking number is not available.
Anyone have experience on that?

Excellent bro.
I'm wondering abt the use of the vf3. Bright sunlight conditions?
Otherwise the tilt screen already enough.

 

[N-user]

Oh yah I have another purchase from Adorama, it says shipped and gave me a tracking number hyperlink, but when I clicked on the link it's a UPS site and says the tracking number is not available.
Anyone have experience on that?

Its normal bro.... the tracking number will take a while to show up..... give it a while and check back again.... if supplier shipped via UPS/DHL/FEDEX is quite safe since you can track the progress....

 

[talakuchi]

i have exactly that experience... i received email with tracking number but UPS couldn't find it... but later on in the day and UPS shows my shipping progress liao... although when i login to adorama account it still says "pending" instead of shipped... so i think u just check the tracking number from UPS again bah...



hmm i supposed it'll be US plug... anyway why not just buy an converter...?


regards,
wacky

Its normal bro.... the tracking number will take a while to show up..... give it a while and check back again.... if supplier shipped via UPS/DHL/FEDEX is quite safe since you can track the progress....

Its true~! i just now go click on the link to track it, it is on its way to the destination already~! great~!

Excellent bro.
I'm wondering abt the use of the vf3. Bright sunlight conditions?
Otherwise the tilt screen already enough.

yah loh under bright sunlight conditions. and also i heard ppl mentioned eye-level shooting using viewfinder also minimise handshake when taking photos.


Olympus warranty is Worldwide one correct? Which means i buy from USA, ship to Singapore, if anything wrong, i still get to go to a local Olympus service centre to get it fixed?
Because i just get a reply from the ebay seller, telling me that the vf-3 i bought is USA warranty. a bit sian half... lol hope it doesnt spoilt...

 

[shellshox]

Bros, quoted by MSC $980 for the 14-42 lens set. Good price for local?

 

[Agrivar]

Bros, quoted by MSC $980 for the 14-42 lens set. Good price for local?

Sounds good. I bought it at 999 from TK Foto a few weeks back...

 

[heavenkid]

One forumer who I know here bought $910 at one shop, from funan level 1. He never provide me the shop name but the price is good. Those who are interested can go check it out.

 

[ageha]

One forumer who I know here bought $910 at one shop, from funan level 1. He never provide me the shop name but the price is good. Those who are interested can go check it out.

Isn't there only one shop, the one next to Pasta Mania? :-D

 

[wonglp]

Isn't there only one shop, the one next to Pasta Mania? :-D

haha, ya, one & only, and they always looks to have a sharpened knife behind ;p never enquire from them before though, just a gut feel.

 

[ahyoo2002]

Tks to Wacky for the lead.
I bit the bullet and ordered the EPL5 with 14-42 at $599, and pwp 40-150 at $99, also order the large grip at %18.95 all usd.

It's true, EPL TLK $698 usd!

Paid with local credit card...accepted.

Signed up for Comgateway...so deliver there then ship to Sg.
Got Discount for Posb/dbs card.

Now can only wait...hope all goes well...

The pwp 40-150 is at $99? I thought I saw it at Amazon for $199 when I checked the black friday deals. So I thought the EPL TLK is $798 usd. If it is $698, I would have bought liao!:angry::cry:

 

[heavenkid]

haha, ya, one & only, and they always looks to have a sharpened knife behind ;p never enquire from them before though, just a gut feel.

Only one camera shop at level 1? keke, i never really go funan see see before. Me newbie. But thank for the warning about this shop, i wonder why they are selling so cheap. hmm...

 

[heavenkid]

Anyone bought their Epl-5 from USA side and have already received their camera, just to check do you received the camera in good condition? I'm thinking of ordering from B&H too. Dual len kit, if including shipment, the price is much cheaper than local. Just worry, when i received the items, is it in good condition..