Looking for a camera to ride with on my back and trying to look past the Fuji lineup. A PEN would be pretty amazing and it seems a new rumor on YouTube every other week.
Seems like a new Pen might be an upgrade to the Pen EP7, which wasn’t available in the US. Or one of the earlier Pen lifestyle bodies. The OM-3 is more likely the the Pen-F replacement.
But what do I know, just guessing.
They claim they plan to keep PEN around, though talk is cheap. Have you looked at the new Lumix L10? Seems like it might be up your alley for that use case.
The Lumix is actually a great idea given I won't be affording a Leica any time soon. I should see if I can find one to try. Occasionally I take my work body out but I am not a huge fan of an r5ii bouncing on my back.
I still don't understand why they haven't made the PEN available in USA.
The OM-5 Mkll is a very compact, lightweight body with a lot of 'bells and whistles'. A friend of mine just bought the 'Sand Beige' body version and it actually looks pretty cool. He's pretty happy with the size and performance.
Just a consideration.
Looks like an E-P7ish with an EVF. Likely means plastic fantastic and no weather sealing. Was hoping for something with a little nicer build. Disappointed that OM went with SLR style for the OM-3 and now this plastic fantastic. I really want a high quality small RF design.
bedwardk wrote:
Looks like an E-P7ish with an EVF. Likely means plastic fantastic and no weather sealing. Was hoping for something with a little nicer build. Disappointed that OM went with SLR style for the OM-3 and now this plastic fantastic. I really want a high quality small RF design.
Guess I gotta wait some more.
Might be a little early to pass judgement on build quality aspects, could be more like the EP5 (which it looks like to me)...hopefully not 'cheap' feeling or cost-cutting in specs
leolab wrote:
Might be a little early to pass judgement on build quality aspects, could be more like the EP5 (which it looks like to me)...hopefully not 'cheap' feeling or cost-cutting in specs
I suppose that's true but it doesn't look at all like metal build. Looks like plastic. Keeps cost down but that wasn't what I was hoping for. I also really don't like that it's missing an exposure compensation dial. That to me screams consumer camera and lower build. But we shall see on the 9th.
I'm excited, whether it's Pen-F2 or E-P8 it's huge news to M43 community, I think it may be around the $999 range which I will consider after selling my E-P7.
Sexymaru wrote:
I'm excited, whether it's Pen-F2 or E-P8 it's huge news to M43 community, I think it may be around the $999 range which I will consider after selling my E-P7.
If it is a PEN E-P or E-PL like update, then OM probably really isn't listening to a lot of people that have been hoping and asking for at least 8 years...
I am glad it's sealed. If the top and bottom plate is aluminum and it has an ability to quickly adjust exposure compensation, I'll consider it. Otherwise I'd probably just get a used OM-3.
