Found this while scouring Amazon.
Ryda has the body only for $1272
Black version at 38% off for $1401.75
I believe these two is the cheapest of any store
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For owners, what's the AF like? I have an old E-M10 II. I like the size of the E-M10 and E-M5 but would like the focus performance of E-M1.
I also have an old E-M10, and have been waiting on something like this since the Kogan E-M1/12-40 2.8 deal fell through.
I think the E-M5 III has the autofocus from the E-M1 II which uses phase detect.
E-M5 III and 12-45 F4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGXozpyD1CY
Focus test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=274ye9erA4Q
I had an E-M5iii before jumping to Fujifilm, and I had an E-M10ii before that plus E-PL5 and 8. The 5 is significantly faster and more confident focusing especially in video and continuous AF cos it uses hybrid phase detect and contrast detect. It has the same AF system as the E-M1ii basically
What a massivev original price hike for the black! Different materials?
Olympus Promotion currently running for this camera (includes the kit with 12-45 lens), get a bonus 25mm f/1.8 or 40-150 f/4-5.6. Needs to be from an authorised retailer, so might need to price match if they don't accept Amazon. https://shop.olympus.com.au/promotion/chooseyouradventure
It looks expired though.
"when you purchase an OM-D E-M5 Mark III from an authorised retailer between 1 July – 31 July 2022"
Oh yeh, didn't catch that :(
No idea about the implications in camera or lens quality, but Olympus sold its camera arm to JIP last year. I currently have an Olympus and it makes me curious about switching to Panasonic 4/3rds or even go full frame with a Sony for my next purchase.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/7826718438/olympus-has-complet…
JIP rebranded it to OM Systems and seem to be going full steal ahead. They announced an OM-1 - basically an upgrade to the EM1-III - and some new lenses. So looks like they're pretty committed.
The 43rumours site suggests we will see a new OM5 released next month, but it's definitely just a rumour.
Yep looks like it'll be around for a while, I think I read OM Systems is 3rd in terms of total retail camera sales, and I only hear good things about their new models.
Even if the company did go belly it, it's a good deal for what it is and should last a long time, and Panasonic still seems committed to m43.
I would have jump on this if I have not jump ship to iPhone 13 pro🤣🤣
This or LUMIX G9? In term of photo and video quality
Of course G9, a Panasonic legend!!
Just the Panasonic menu system will save your day…..
Another vote for the G9. It is such a solid well featured camera and the best bang for buck around when it comes to m43. The EM-5 MKIII does feel cheap with its all plastic body, a far cry from how well built the MKII version was. Hopefully the rumoured OM-5 will correct that.
Yeah tried to hold the olympus the other day, it was a bit plasticky for me. Wish it got magnesium body like the rest.
G9 is similar price but without lens
This is sale that trying to get rip of old stock.
Buyer who understand what G9 can do and pull the trigger are likely to hand-pick the lens they want.
G9 is older than e-m5
I'm just a beginner, is the kit Lens good enough or any suggestions for a good one but not too expensive for beginners like me? Cheers
@kodoq: This is a great lens. Small, light and good range with great optics - don't even think of it as a kit lens
The G9 autofocus may not be as good as the EM-5 III
Great price for that combo