I got my hands on an OMD E-M5 today.Thanks to IaianMacD

[PeterBirder]

[Barr1e]

Re: I got my hands on an OMD E-M5 today.Thanks to IaianMacD

Ann1e and I also had the pleasure of handling one at SRS Watford this morning.
I think it has great appeal and its weight with both packs on was perfect for Anne. It seems in both landscape and portrait position to have the dials etc just where they should be.
I have rather large hands and will wait until Anne's arrives in a couple of weeks time before considering whether to purchase one - I have to confess I love my E-5 and wouldn't want to desert it.

I'm pleased you liked it Peter.

Regards. Barr1e

[Bill Gordon]

Re: I got my hands on an OMD E-M5 today.Thanks to IaianMacD

I attended a session at Henrys' Camera Store in Toronto today to view the new camera. There were two reps their one from Olympus USA and one from Canada. My comments are that it is a beautiful camera, feels good in the hands , is fast and it is small. For me I am afraid I will stick with the Pen 3 as the new camera is complete with the extra battery and handle far to heavy for me. If I were 10 years younger I would have one but not now. It is the E-5 miniaturized with a lot of extra goodies!

[Ozont]

Re: I got my hands on an OMD E-M5 today.Thanks to IaianMacD

I attended the session at Henrys' Camera Store in Toronto today as well, musta missed ya Bill.
I'm totally stoked, I can't wait to get the E-M5 in my hands. It's nice and compact, feels very nice in the hands. I was also very happy when someone asked "...so if I pre-order today, when will I get it?"
and the rep responded " We have a very long standing relationship with Henry's, and therefore they get priority shipments, and large shipments at that, in fact the first shipment allocated to Henrys hasn't all been spoken for yet...." so looks like I shouldn't have wait long considering I ordered 3 or 4 days after Henry's announced it.

[maccabeej]

Re: I got my hands on an OMD E-M5 today.Thanks to IaianMacD

Hi Peter
I was at Park Camera yesterday as well, pity I missed you. Just went to have a look but ended up putting my name down. Doubt if I will ever shoot 9fps from Live View but it was impressive! Also I fell in love with the 12mm and 45mm. This could turn out to be an expensive summer.
Jim

[PeterBirder]

Re: I got my hands on an OMD E-M5 today.Thanks to IaianMacD

Hi Peter
I was at Park Camera yesterday as well, pity I missed you. Just went to have a look but ended up putting my name down. Doubt if I will ever shoot 9fps from Live View but it was impressive! Also I fell in love with the 12mm and 45mm. This could turn out to be an expensive summer.
Jim

Hi Jim.
Sorry I missed you, it would have been good to meet up again.
All we have to do now is wait for them to arrive, agony.

Regards.

[Chevvyf1]

Re: I got my hands on an OMD E-M5 today.Thanks to IaianMacD

WoW ! I pre ordered with Park but did not get an invite ... could not go anyway as Autism training day @ Holiday Inn ...

But thanks for everyones real experiences ...