Author Topic: POLL: Should I Sell G3/14/20 to get the OM-D EM-1? (Read 1188 times)

Em5 Pete · « **on:** January 31, 2012, 10:49:41 AM »

I would be left with the Oly 14-42, 24mm Nikkor, 50mm f/1.4 Canon FL, 55mm f/3.5 Micro Nikkor, 105mm f/2.8 Soligar, 135mm f/2.8 Nikkor

IF, the body only is around $1000 to $1100, my sell off would just about match it.

Eureka · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:03:58 AM »

I myself will wait some month and see what it is and also hope for price drop

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:21:07 AM »

My biggest like, is the that my fingers won't press buttons by mistake. I hope the 4way is fairly low, but, that thumb rest is a God Send.
IQ wise, I am sure it be plenty and more for me.
I always liked the OM-4 I owned, it was well made and the controls where just where they should be for "Blind" adjusting. I think the OM-D will be similar in design as far of what we have seen via the leaks.

adash · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2012, 12:22:07 PM »

G3 is a nice camera. I don't believe that OM-D is going to be THAT good in order to justify you selling great lenses in order to buy it.

asterinex · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2012, 12:54:45 PM »

Quote from: adash on January 31, 2012, 12:22:07 PM

G3 is a nice camera. I don't believe that OM-D is going to be THAT good in order to justify you selling great lenses in order to buy it.

A good lens will always be a good lens.
A body on the contrary is outdated within a year.

I would not sell those lenses.
A G3 with a quality lens will be better than an OM-D with a kitlens.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2012, 03:03:12 PM »

asternix said about what i would have i voted no

on the other hand sell the g3 sell the 17 and keep the 20 if it turnsout the om is a must have put the last 300and change the selling of the 20 wouldhave netted and voila

voyager · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2012, 04:40:00 PM »

Since when was it called the E-M1? I'd wait until it comes out to decide whether or not you're going to get it.

lisandra · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2012, 06:42:11 PM »

If the om d has a new sensor it might be worth it BUT....dont sell the 20mm. do whatever it takes except sell that 20. Theres not ONE single person Ive met that hast sold the 20 and at some point regretted it. Think about how incredibly sexy the OM D will look with the 20 pancake attached, and how good the photos are gonna be.

Jason C · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:42:49 PM »

I cannot vote because I want a G3, and that taints a vote from me with anterior motives...

@ Lisandra; I do not regret selling my 20/1.7, it's a fine lens but it never held a spell over me.

M-5, whatever decision you make, it will be the correct one.

Jason C

javarob75 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2012, 03:37:31 AM »

After the most recent rumor, I'm actually considering keeping my e-p1 and investing in lens (possibly to include the Oly 45mm and the Panny 14mm & 20mm). So I have to agree with those who say keep the G3 and the lenses.

lisandra · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2012, 05:45:27 AM »

The gx1 sensor is plenty good, the em 5 is gonna be one of those cameras you don't sell for years if ever, but... If you don't need it and the sacrifice will be too great the g3 will serve you fine.

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:01:17 AM »

I will have to see the size, If the EM-5 is better in control placement, and has enough girth that my fingers don't feel cramped holding the camera, in fear of activating buttons while taking pictures. Then I may go for it. That is the biggest problem with the G3 > my fingers are cramped holding the camera, and activate buttons while taking picture.. Mainly the ISO or FN1
Controls are JUST too close to where my thumb rests! Fn1, although Flush, doesn't take much pressure to activate it.
The G3 as far as IQ is great. The Body is just too small. Now that the MP is slowed down, the Miniaturization race is on!
Hopefully, the EM-5 will be sized and the controls spaced for the REAL hand, not a purse or large pocket!

lisandra · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:11:37 AM »

So far the wideness is the same as the ep3, which isn't uncomfortable at all. Well have to.see about grip and thickness.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2012, 08:00:37 AM »

does this sensor have a a two stop advantage over the ep1s?

POLL: Should I Sell G3/14/20 to get the OM-D EM-1?

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Should I Sell G3/14/20 to get the OM-D EM-1?