Olympus XZ-1 with FAST f1.8 lens


That is a really good deal, congratulations
 

think that is the cheapest so far...
 

what time was the hourly special?

might want to get one for my trip to Bangkok soon..
 

what time was the hourly special?

might want to get one for my trip to Bangkok soon..

well my receipt says 1848 and the salesguy said something like they had only lowered the price on this model twice before so they don't discount it *every* hour i guess. they also only made 5 units available - burt they didn't exactly fly off the shelves ;)
 

after auditioning both the samsung ex1 and xz1, i had decided on the oly - and wandered back to the oly booth just in time for the 'hourly special' :D

$599 w/ 8gb sdhc+16gb sdhc (sandisk class 4)+screen protector+card reader+mini tripod+extra battery (original)+case

anyone know where is a good place to buy the EVF?

Went on Saturday around 5pm plus after reading this thread..... Told the salesperson if they can give a discount to match canon S95 @ $599?? The salesperson went to his boss and came back within 1 minute to Onz my deal... Nice person indeed!
 

Went on Saturday around 5pm plus after reading this thread..... Told the salesperson if they can give a discount to match canon S95 @ $599?? The salesperson went to his boss and came back within 1 minute to Onz my deal... Nice person indeed!

Congrats!!
 

can someone advise how to take double exposure shots in xz-1? thks
 

Bought my xz-1 at Comex too and loving it! Some thoughts to share with all having played with it for the past week

Fast 1.8 lens which is 2 full f-stops from yr typical 3.5 at 28mm. In practical terms, instead of setting sensitivity at iso800, we can do with iso200 on the xz1; or a shot requiring 1/30s exp can now be achieved at 1/120s exp, which is simply amazing!

Pairs perfectly with my Lumix fl220. Under auto iso mode, the iso selected hardly goes beyond 200, which means noise free shots!

It appears that Oly purposely sets the flash to underfire so as not to overexpose near objects/faces. Personally, for objects/faces further than 2 meters away, I find myself setting the flash compensation to about +0.7 / +1.0 for slightly more radiant shots :)

I suspect for most instances, because of the fast lens, xz1 users will have greater chances of getting sharp, noise free shots than intro DSLR users with standard kit lens. The only drawback is the discernibly longer shutter lag.

Happy shooting!

Happy shooting!
 

Pardon my ignorance.
Just realised the present of XZ-1 today.....
Parisilk quote me $628 on phone, with 8 GB SD, case, and 2nd original battery.
Black.
 

hi, just wonder, as we can charge xz 1 with our pc, can be connect the charger cable with the usb head into a iphone or ipad switch head instead of the provide switch head? thanks
 

hi, just wonder, as we can charge xz 1 with our pc, can be connect the charger cable with the usb head into a iphone or ipad switch head instead of the provide switch head? thanks

yes and yes, usb car charger also can
 

Hi all,

just to check with you all, how's the warranty card for XZ1 looks like?
Is it a white colour one?
Also, is it one year local warranty?

Many thanks
 

Hi all,

just to check with you all, how's the warranty card for XZ1 looks like?
Is it a white colour one?
Also, is it one year local warranty?

Many thanks

olympus warranty card is white colour, 12+3 months warranty.
 

Tried the XZ1 in a dinner.
under tungsten dim light, the photos seems grainy on the LCD (ISO640 or ISO500, shutter at least 1/20 no zoom iirc). Haven't download to PC.
But in bright light very nice photo.

Maybe I did not set something?
Rushing for work and soon an overseas trip thus not much time to explore.
Anybody can shed some light?

Many thanks
 

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Tried the XZ1 in a dinner.
under tungsten dim light, the photos seems grainy on the LCD (ISO640 or ISO500, shutter at least 1/20 no zoom iirc). Haven't download to PC.
But in bright light very nice photo.

Maybe I did not set something?
Rushing for work and soon an overseas trip thus not much time to explore.
Anybody can shed some light?

Many thanks

Post the photo here so we can help.
 

just got mine today, used and white. took some initial shots, the menu really resembles the EPL-2 which I sold a few weeks ago to downgrade to a true point and shoot (its a problem for mrs to fit in her bag and for me to deal w something swinging around my neck all the time, heheheh)

I must say that I am very impressed w the pic quality so far.
 

got my during the pc show last month. like the aft filter very much. all long playing with it. last sat found that when i dail to art , it does not show it in art, the rest is ok. ;-( have sent to oly. first time getting oly product.
 

got my during the pc show last month. like the aft filter very much. all long playing with it. last sat found that when i dail to art , it does not show it in art, the rest is ok. ;-( have sent to oly. first time getting oly product.

got it back, was told some dust inside which result some setting area. like , as i got a half leather case for ny xz1, any small size bag recommend that can hold my xz1 and same time with my iphone and wallet?

thanks
 

help guys! just joined the xz1 gang today.

Any idea where can i get the one sided strap for the xz1? seems like they give us the neck strap which is redundant since they also free casing with strap. I want the one to wrap around the wrist.
 

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