Wow, meaning instead if 12-40 lens, you got a kit instead?
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Wow, meaning instead if 12-40 lens, you got a kit instead?
Haha no la, had only tried the EM1 like many of u did. It's out if my league level and price wise.
The 12-40 lens is a worthy should get though
iise7en
Senior Member
Yeah.. "See,see, blink,see and think whether I shall buy it or not" approach.
maybe when i collect mine , can let u have fun with it. Let's get poisoned together !
iise7en
Senior Member
Sure.just call me man!
hmmm, they quote me a loose batt in a plastic bag for $69...just ask a few days back. how did u get it at $49
He forgoed the plastic bag
But honestly yours and his prices are really good at 69 and 49.
widget
New Member
At first the SA quoted me $69, but when we went to the counter to pay, the cashier told us that it is further discounted to $49.
The price tag on the plastic bag also shown $49.
Other shops quoted me the retail pack battery at $8x.
widget
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$2830 is what I paid for my pre-order kit, with freebies from Olympus some more....
Maybe can give a call to the usual shops at AMK or Holland V?
microcosm
Senior Member
Asian Stock availability report :
For those who have not pre-ordered and wants to get the camera before Christmas or school holidays season, Hong Kong stockists have them in stock, and the best news is, there are two free gift packs to choose from if you are ordering kit sets. Either a free (set 1) 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 or (set 2) MMF3+Battery+500GB WD 2.5" portable harddisk. Easily redeemable at the Olympus office with original invoice and the freebies card.
Shall not mention prices as it varies greatly. Call your fav HK dealer for more details in pricing, though surprisingly, the "regular" guys Tin Cheung, Wing Sheng, have no stock. So don't bother to look at Mongkok area. Sells like hot cakes. Met a couple of guys shooting the E-M1 with ZD lens. They were all happy with the performance of the E-M1.
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E-M1 is also available at three shops in Taipei (Bo Ai Road). Checked for stock and their prices are similar to Singapore, but no further mention of the freebies (easily Googled) but you don't have to wait until Jan when Singapore replenishes stock.
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China
Availability in Guangzhou (best prices) and Shanghai (direct from Japan). Prices are lower than in Singapore. BUT... no freebies to date.
Beijing : Prices are similar to Singapore, So far freebies are MMF3 + battery + some accessories, no mention of free HLD-7 or 40-150mm. (Needs to be updated, no further details).
HLD-7 available as accessory. Prices average at about ¥1500. (SGD300).
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Happy shopping.
For those who have not pre-ordered and wants to get the camera before Christmas or school holidays season, Hong Kong stockists have them in stock, and the best news is, there are two free gift packs to choose from if you are ordering kit sets. Either a free (set 1) 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 or (set 2) MMF3+Battery+500GB WD 2.5" portable harddisk. Easily redeemable at the Olympus office with original invoice and the freebies card.
Shall not mention prices as it varies greatly. Call your fav HK dealer for more details in pricing, though surprisingly, the "regular" guys Tin Cheung, Wing Sheng, have no stock. So don't bother to look at Mongkok area. Sells like hot cakes. Met a couple of guys shooting the E-M1 with ZD lens. They were all happy with the performance of the E-M1.
- - -
E-M1 is also available at three shops in Taipei (Bo Ai Road). Checked for stock and their prices are similar to Singapore, but no further mention of the freebies (easily Googled) but you don't have to wait until Jan when Singapore replenishes stock.
- - -
China
Availability in Guangzhou (best prices) and Shanghai (direct from Japan). Prices are lower than in Singapore. BUT... no freebies to date.
Beijing : Prices are similar to Singapore, So far freebies are MMF3 + battery + some accessories, no mention of free HLD-7 or 40-150mm. (Needs to be updated, no further details).
HLD-7 available as accessory. Prices average at about ¥1500. (SGD300).
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Happy shopping.
Reasons to do a weekend HK quickie haha.
I am going HK next week. Any idea if the freebie can be redeemed at the shop or must go to the olympus office in HK? Also, does olympus offer international warranty for both lens and body?
By all rights should be at the Oly office in HK according to my dealer.
Oly provides international warranty for body and lenses unlike Pana.
Thanks Keith! Will go and try my luck then!
Bought the EM1 from Cathay yesterday. The lens is heavy and I think the only Oly body that can hold it is the EM1. You won't be able to hold it with the EP5 or even the EM5 and the lens will also tilt forward. First impression wasn't good as the size and weight reminds me of the reason why I ditch the DSLR. No choice as that's the only fast Oly zoom lens now. EVF and IQ are of course no horse run. Just wondering whether I will end up using a compact with a fast lens instead of this if I'm going on a trip......haha
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