E-m5 pro kit ?

[razumoff]

Hi Everybody,
I was wandering after some researches into this forum, if someone has an experience of the E-M5 PRO KIT ? http://www.olympus-global.com/en/news/2014a/nr140129em5e.jsp
Any significant update built and fonctions ? I'm not very fond of the form factor of the E-M1 so I was looking for this model.
Many thanks

 

[jnewell]

The changes seem essentially cosmetic, but I'd beinterested to hear opinions from owners.

1.A traditional camera feel is portrayed with black leather-tone coating
2.A leather-like design is also used on the grip for excellent texture
3.The main dial and sub-dial have been refined for improved design and operability

 

[Grinch]

I think the only pro part is the 12-40 it's paired with, otherwise cosmetics seem to be the only difference.

 

[Danny_SWE]

I also think they have tougher paint (flakes)

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Ok, but I have a solution. You take my E-M5 and give me your E-M1

(I just put on a grip on it to make it feel like the E-M1)


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How come you don't like the form factor, the grip?

 

[razumoff]

Danny,
I don't have E-M1 (not yet) :smile:
I tried the E-M1 and I'm not convinced, so...

 

[letsgofishing]

The 2 are exactly the same spec beside the cosmetic changes....

 

[Danny_SWE]

Danny,
I don't have E-M1 (not yet) :smile:
I tried the E-M1 and I'm not convinced, so...

Aha ok. I realized a benefit having the grip. On travelling I can remove it to make it small again but at home it's nice with grip on.

Take a look at the E-M10 also, almost like the E-M5 but cheaper

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[Mikefellh]

Sounds like a black E-M5 with the silver's grip wrapping...the one on the original black one has a scratchy feeling. I have both, and I prefer the feel of the silver grip.