Its a good news to existing OM1 users and also will help to sell the last remaining Om1 (price is dropping). This Om1 mark1 is still an amazing camera especially for wildlife.Good news for Original OM-1 owners:
Its a good news to existing OM1 users and also will help to sell the last remaining Om1 (price is dropping). This Om1 mark1 is still an amazing camera especially for wildlife.Good news for Original OM-1 owners:
Think it's time to really think before purchasing anymore OM-systems stuff.
Remember that OM-1i had a few teething issues when it was launched? Cameras fry when charging? Now without out that charger, the blame can be shifted back to the buyer not using the correct chargers. SO you PAY for any damages.
I think I will agree with @blackmondy.
The best OM-1 is still the mechanical beauty from the film era.Think it's time to really think before purchasing anymore OM-systems stuff.
Remember that OM-1i had a few teething issues when it was launched? Cameras fry when charging? Now without out that charger, the blame can be shifted back to the buyer not using the correct chargers. SO you PAY for any damages.
I think I will agree with @blackmondy.
However, hidden in that (probable) mis-prediction is something that a lot of folk don't quite grok yet. In 2012, the average yen taken in per ILC unit was 37,400 yen. In 2023 it has grown to 106,000 yen. That's correct, the average ILC sold today is about 65% higher in revenue (at the manufacturer) than it was at peak. That outstrips (US) inflation during that period by about double. So yes, one of Japan's responses to your buying fewer cameras is to make more expensive cameras. That, unfortunately for Tokyo, is not a sustainable road to success, so it's a good thing that actual unit volume ticked up a bit this past year.
Feb 5, 2024 at 1:45 PM
BUT OM-Systems do not include a charging cradle for outside of camera charging. Now they don't even include the charging adapter for in camera charging.As a rule, I always charge my camera batteries outside the camera with an external charger, simply because any brand original battery and charger also can catch fire. I use Original Battery charger for my OM-1, but for my Sony cameras, I have been using 3rd party (one that is well reviewed on Amazon) for several years with no issues. Anyway most modern camera original batteries have built in protection and will shut down when it is too hot.
Yes, for any brand of equipment, there is always a fine print that warranty does not cover batteries.
So far, I am very blessed that the OM-1 I was using for 1 year plus have zero issues although I have 2 friends who have issues with the front dial from a particular batch but both got repaired by the local dealer with no further issues. I have not heard of any OM-1 being fried while charging locally.
BUT OM-Systems do not include a charging cradle for outside of camera charging. Now they don't even include the charging adapter for in camera charging.
Just out of curiosity, How much do you have to pay for that Sony A7 battery charging cradle?
At least M'sia, we still get that USB-C adapter. But missing is that tiny flash and cable holder. They throw in the HLD-10 with it but no extra battery.
@Pitachu , I check, the original Sony AC battery cradle is around RM299 while OM-System bundles the spare battery with the cradle at RM400 (only at this promotion PWP) and that cradle needs a USB-C power supply.
Agree. Fuji have hit a formula that's garnered a cult following. Similarly but using a slightly different formula is the Ricoh GR series which has it's own cult following.Fuji X100 is special and no brand can recreate unless a direct copy cat. The Dual OVF/EVF although to me is useless is special in the photo industry. The film simulations coming from Fuji past films experience and the leaf shutter sound it made when a photo is shot are unique to X100.
People including myself try to use a 35mm lens (or equivalent focal) on a mirrorless body just cannot make it or feel the same.