OMG! Look at the EM-1 aka the now official E-M1 Thread
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thanks for the sharing.
the guys at mu-43 are really good at analyzing stuff from their replies:
'based on the picture it failed from a bending moment, and not in shear. The fracture surface does not appear to have any area reduction or necking so was probably not a ductile failure. It does appear to initiate at the end of the threaded section where the self-tapping screw terminates and the maximum stress would be applied to the post molding in its' thinnest wall section.'
hmm, i'm still not particularly worried but as I'll be dropping Oly Svc Ctr later i'll let them know about this.
at the very least so far from what I read Oly is going to replace/repair at no cost for the user. What perplexes me is that this guy claims there were no drops and he was just carrying the lens mounted in his bag. I haven't seen any lens falling apart from being carried - even the budget $25 CCTV lenses so I'm definitely interested to find out more about this.
I've generally been using the 12-40 mounted on the EP5 and carrying it in my bag when not shooting (of course) and so far so good.
the guys at mu-43 are really good at analyzing stuff from their replies:
'based on the picture it failed from a bending moment, and not in shear. The fracture surface does not appear to have any area reduction or necking so was probably not a ductile failure. It does appear to initiate at the end of the threaded section where the self-tapping screw terminates and the maximum stress would be applied to the post molding in its' thinnest wall section.'
hmm, i'm still not particularly worried but as I'll be dropping Oly Svc Ctr later i'll let them know about this.
at the very least so far from what I read Oly is going to replace/repair at no cost for the user. What perplexes me is that this guy claims there were no drops and he was just carrying the lens mounted in his bag. I haven't seen any lens falling apart from being carried - even the budget $25 CCTV lenses so I'm definitely interested to find out more about this.
I've generally been using the 12-40 mounted on the EP5 and carrying it in my bag when not shooting (of course) and so far so good.
The only time I ever had a lens break in my bag was a terrible old Sigma walkaround lens many years ago. Cheap crap so wasn't heartbroken when it broke due to lousy plastic mount.
mortpenguin
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Thanks everyone for your comments! I shall work towards saving up for the EM1 next year, hopefully when construction of the 12-40mm lens has been improved too.
How you want it to be improved? :dunno:
mortpenguin
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I was referring to the cases of the lens breaking on its own. I know it's probably a rare lemon case, but was hoping maybe Olympus would look into it?
Windballad
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Despite having bought the em1 and still holding on to em5, I still find use for my em5.. somehow the videos from the em5 isn't as 'robotic' as the em1 when moving.. might be just me or due to the new ibis.. of course panny is a better choice for videos still I'd agree..
Other than that my girlfriend uses the em5 while I use the em1 when we're traveling.. so far I've yet to commit to getting a wide prime as I've a Ricoh GRDIV with me at all times..
Em5 still see some time out of my cabinet on my lazy days that I wish to travel light.. and also when I need 2 bodies for some shoots.. essentially my backup should I put the em1 under my own scheduled cleaning..
But then for those looking at a total replacement or only can have 1 body at any 1 point in time (minister of home finance at work) the em1 would be no doubt the one to get over em5.. if not when the day comes that u hold a em1, you'd be bashing yourself.. haha
Other than that my girlfriend uses the em5 while I use the em1 when we're traveling.. so far I've yet to commit to getting a wide prime as I've a Ricoh GRDIV with me at all times..
Em5 still see some time out of my cabinet on my lazy days that I wish to travel light.. and also when I need 2 bodies for some shoots.. essentially my backup should I put the em1 under my own scheduled cleaning..
But then for those looking at a total replacement or only can have 1 body at any 1 point in time (minister of home finance at work) the em1 would be no doubt the one to get over em5.. if not when the day comes that u hold a em1, you'd be bashing yourself.. haha
dannylau44
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Now I offically EM-1 with 12-40mm sucker…….
First Shot and Love it! Of course…. need more practice on my photography!
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First Shot and Love it! Of course…. need more practice on my photography!
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Windballad
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Now I offically EM-1 with 12-40mm sucker…….
First Shot and Love it! Of course…. need more practice on my photography!
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Wait till u go close up with the lens
Now I offically EM-1 with 12-40mm sucker .
First Shot and Love it! Of course . need more practice on my photography!
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Waaaa.. Your Ridley can buy how many em1?
ageha
Senior Member
Yeah, nice bike!
not acquainted with bikes but for u to place it at home this way, it must be one bike u cherish a lot
enjoy the EM-1 !Now I offically EM-1 with 12-40mm sucker…….
First Shot and Love it! Of course…. need more practice on my photography!
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Haa very nice bike..... we have same hobby..... bike and photography.... but I not as deep pocket as you.....
dannylau44
New Member
We can always meet to ride .. Can learn some photography skill from you! cheers!
Haaaa I wrong person to learn from.... I still in infant stage.... lots of Master here u can learn from.....
dannylau44
New Member
Any meetup anytime soon?
microcosm
Senior Member
Tomorrow at Funan Center TCC cafe 1:30pm.
dannylau44
New Member
Waoh..... tat is very soon! Will see if I can make it. Who to contact when reach there?
Just go into TCC and look for the table full of cameras on it
don't go wrong place , Fuji group also meeting at the food court tmr.
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