[ Shopping ] - Price of E-PL1

[transylvania]

That is a dilemma. But too much add on accessories to the camera can be troublesome. At least for me since my idea is to replace my fallen PnS camera. I don't want to lug another "SLR" type of bulky system.

On the move, full gear SLR and another "SLR" system.... siong....

i nearly upgraded from PnS cam to a LX3 but i wanted to have more control adding filter or change lens. Plus the noise on Lumix is rather disturbing for me. The E-PL1 is a great buy if you're not greedy like me(want this want that). the EVF is not a must but helps to see when the LCD fails in bright daylight condition, so i'm contemplating...

have you seen the micro 4/3 camera or not.

trust me, even with viewfinder, it will not be too big until reach dslr standards.

you will need a flash to make it reach dslr standards.

even then, i suspect the weight will be less.

yup night86mare is right, it'll never be as bulky and heavy like a standard DSLR
the only thing about m4/3 is the priccceeee. for that price actually can get a semi-good DSLR if you don't mind the bulk. likewise to desktop and laptops, the compact one cost more even though with lower specs ):

 

[marky]

it is the same price as slr revolution then.

Erm.. nope.. I went to SLR revolution and asked on the price, they quoted me about $20 lesser only. And it was before i went to HN. Maybe they have increased the price slightly?

 

[MachIII]

have you seen the micro 4/3 camera or not.

trust me, even with viewfinder, it will not be too big until reach dslr standards.

you will need a flash to make it reach dslr standards.

even then, i suspect the weight will be less.

That is highly probable but it is not so pocketable anymore which the accessories. The 20mm f1.7 looks ideal for ultra mobility. ;p

i nearly upgraded from PnS cam to a LX3 but i wanted to have more control adding filter or change lens. Plus the noise on Lumix is rather disturbing for me. The E-PL1 is a great buy if you're not greedy like me(want this want that). the EVF is not a must but helps to see when the LCD fails in bright daylight condition, so i'm contemplating...



yup night86mare is right, it'll never be as bulky and heavy like a standard DSLR
the only thing about m4/3 is the priccceeee. for that price actually can get a semi-good DSLR if you don't mind the bulk. likewise to desktop and laptops, the compact one cost more even though with lower specs ):

I did consider EP2 due to the built and higher configurations but the size and lack of flash made me hold my horses. :think:

I guess things can be resolve with, at least Olympus integrate the same E-PL1 capable flash in the EP2. :lovegrin:

 

[spidey89]

Well... you win some, you lose some, you get a more compact camera than a DSLR,but not as compact as actual compacts,but your image quality is far better but at a higher price, nothing is perfect in this world,besides,if you have cargo pants or can fit into them, you can actually put it in, I can't fit into cargo pants so I have to carry it in a bag

 

[powergoo]

Hi guys,

got my epl-1 from mustafa.
$949 with kit lens + free FL-14 flash.
So I sold my flash for $1xx.

Final price is $8xx !

Best that I seen so far! Mine's a white...

 

[morganoh]

Hi guys,

got my epl-1 from mustafa.
$949 with kit lens + free FL-14 flash.
So I sold my flash for $1xx.

Final price is $8xx !

Best that I seen so far! Mine's a white...

Do they have the Twin lens kit?
if yes, how much? pls advice?

thanks

 

[clubgrit]

Hi guys,

got my epl-1 from mustafa.
$949 with kit lens + free FL-14 flash.
So I sold my flash for $1xx.

Final price is $8xx !

Best that I seen so far! Mine's a white...

That is the best price so far

 

[boliaocomein]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Hi guys,

got my epl-1 from mustafa.
$949 with kit lens + free FL-14 flash.
So I sold my flash for $1xx.

Final price is $8xx !

Best that I seen so far! Mine's a white...

 

[powergoo]

Do they have the Twin lens kit?
if yes, how much? pls advice?

thanks

\\yes, they have 1 0r 2.

but black or chrome only. was comtemplating between the 2.

price is $12xx cant rmb excatly with free flash as well

 

[powergoo]

That is the best price so far

tat why sold my gf-1 still get cash back! haha. new cam some more!

 

[morganoh]

\\yes, they have 1 0r 2.

but black or chrome only. was comtemplating between the 2.

price is $12xx cant rmb excatly with free flash as well

Thanks
MUSTAFA here I come

 

[Alan Ang]

good price indeed!

 

[MachIII]

\\yes, they have 1 0r 2.

but black or chrome only. was comtemplating between the 2.

price is $12xx cant rmb excatly with free flash as well

Hi, am i right to believe that is cash payment, only?

 

[powergoo]

Hi, am i right to believe that is cash payment, only?

oh yeah! best part, i paid by VISA.....man! Deal of the century!
Frankly i was surprised, made a on-the-spot decision to buy it NOW! ")

also hv 8GB card

Let me know if u guys got it! ok

 

[electron]

I got mine at the airport Terminal 2 (Sprint-Cass). White dual lens kit $1260 + 8GB SD card + very nice dark brown Olympus bag that can fit two lenses, flash, etc. Not the cheapest around but the bag got me hooked!

 

[voong]

I got the following e-quote. It seems a lot lesser than what others here are quoted. Should I be worried?

EPL-1 white with 14-42 kit @S$858.00
Free: 8 GB memory

EPL-1 white with 14-42 & 40-150 dual lens kit and MMF2 Four third adapter @S$1158.00
Free: 8 GB memory

Supplied with charger, rechargeable battery, strap, USB cable and software.

 

[centurion]

who quoted you that price?

anyways went down to mustafa, who ever bought yesterday got a good deal. sales person made an error haha. the supervisor asked me to tell you guys to return the free gift hahahaha joke man....

 

[MachIII]

who quoted you that price?

anyways went down to mustafa, who ever bought yesterday got a good deal. sales person made an error haha. the supervisor asked me to tell you guys to return the free gift hahahaha joke man....

I guess the salesman must have mistaken E-P1 with E-PL1 instead. Because E-P1 promotion now comes with FL-14 flash. :bigeyes:

Good buy for the early birds.

 

[voong]

who quoted you that price?

anyways went down to mustafa, who ever bought yesterday got a good deal. sales person made an error haha. the supervisor asked me to tell you guys to return the free gift hahahaha joke man....

Cathay Photo

 

[clubgrit]

I got the following e-quote. It seems a lot lesser than what others here are quoted. Should I be worried?

Wow, another good one. Since it's Cathay, no need to worry, I guess. This E-PL1 is probably treated by dealers as just another compact that doesn't need to hold the price, just clear as fast as possible.

For those who paid higher, like me, go shoot more outstanding photographs. The pictures will pay for the difference, and more :thumbsup:. Not applicable of course to those who just use it once in a blue moon.


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