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Is this kit a bargain

Discussion in 'Olympus Cameras' started by klythawk, Feb 26, 2010.

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  1. klythawk

    klythawk Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jan 28, 2010
    Nottingham U.K.
    John
    Not really up on Olympus prices but fancy a EP-1 for the IBIS.

    Made an offer of £610incRMSD for this kit.....said to be as new, just a few weeks old.

    Olympus E-P1 Body (White/Brown version)
    Olympus 14-42 Lens
    Olympus 17mm Pancake Lens
    Olympus Optical Viewfinder (for 17mm lens)
    Gordy Leather Hand Strap (imported from USA)
    4GB Sandisk Ultra II SDHC Card
    Spare Battery (Energiser)

    Is this a good price, or would you recommend looking elsewhere. Thanks for any comments, and sorry if posted in the wrong place.

    John.
     
    klythawk, Feb 26, 2010
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  2. Brian Mosley

    Brian Mosley Administrator Emeritus

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    Dec 15, 2009
    Hi John, is the warranty is transferrable?

    The cheapest price I can find for the E-P1 + 14-42 is here... £529.99

    Cheers

    Brian
     
    Brian Mosley, Feb 26, 2010
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  3. klythawk

    klythawk Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jan 28, 2010
    Nottingham U.K.
    John
    Hi Brian.

    Need to find out about the warranty, is it transferable with Olympus cams ?

    John.
     
    klythawk, Feb 26, 2010
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  4. Brian Mosley

    Brian Mosley Administrator Emeritus

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    Dec 15, 2009
    You'll just need the original purchase receipt for the camera from the UK retailer.

    Cheers

    Brian
     
    Brian Mosley, Feb 26, 2010
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  5. Iansky

    Iansky Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Dec 26, 2009
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    Hi John,

    I guess if you tot up the price for all the items individually and it comes to a lot more than that (bearing in mind EP1 prices have dropped a fair bit since the EP2 become readily available) and it is something you want, then yes it is a good price.

    If you are hesitating then don't get it because it is not worth the price to you.

    This is the logic I use otherwise you will never buy kit and spend all your time searching for a price a few pounds less!
     
    Iansky, Feb 26, 2010
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  6. klythawk

    klythawk Mu-43 Veteran

    348
    Jan 28, 2010
    Nottingham U.K.
    John
    Hi Ian.

    Thanks for the reply.

    My problem is making a decision, but most of the time i'm happy when i go through with a deal. Never been 100% happy with the GF1 though and like the appeal of the IBIS of the E-P1. Having both gives me the chance to see which i like best and then get rid of one. Thought the lenses might be worth about £150 each or is that wishful thinking.

    John.

    John.
     
    klythawk, Feb 26, 2010
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  7. Iansky

    Iansky Mu-43 All-Pro

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    I would say that is a little low, if the kit is only a few weeks old then you need to consider what you pay new for those lenses, the battery must be getting up around £40+ and the viewfinder around £60+ so already you have almost half the purchase price in those objects alone.

    Quite a few places are selling the EP1 +14-42 for around £450 - £550 and the 17mm for about £200 - £280
     
    Iansky, Feb 26, 2010
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  8. klythawk

    klythawk Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jan 28, 2010
    Nottingham U.K.
    John
    Hi

    Took the plunge and bought it, the kit and lens was purchased new on Jan 16th, so barely 6 weeks old. Looking forward to the E-P1 early next week. :smile:

    Thanks for the reply's.

    John.
     
    klythawk, Feb 26, 2010
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  9. f6cvalkyrie

    f6cvalkyrie Mu-43 All-Pro

    1,166
    Feb 12, 2010
    Brussels, Belgium
    Congrats, John ! and some us some pics when you get it !

    C U
    Rafael
     
    f6cvalkyrie, Feb 27, 2010
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  10. Brian Mosley

    Brian Mosley Administrator Emeritus

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    Dec 15, 2009
    John, will they give you the original purchase receipt?

    Congratulations, it's a great camera.

    Cheers

    Brian
     
    Brian Mosley, Feb 27, 2010
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  11. BillN

    BillN Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Jan 19, 2010
    SW France
    John

    comments deleted as you had bought it and I only realised after I had posted

    Good luck
     
    BillN, Feb 27, 2010
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  12. Iansky

    Iansky Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Dec 26, 2009
    The Cotswolds, UK
    John,

    Good luck with the new kit and as Brian and others have said, make sure they either give you the original receipt or a full guarantee.

    Looking forward to seeing your images.

    Ian
     
    Iansky, Feb 27, 2010
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  13. klythawk

    klythawk Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jan 28, 2010
    Nottingham U.K.
    John
    Hi.

    Thanks everyone, confirmed with seller over the phone to supply original receipt, which according to him is no problem, it is still unregistered. Getting a bit impatient now, must be a boys toy thing. :biggrin:

    John.
     
    klythawk, Feb 27, 2010
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  14. BillN

    BillN Mu-43 All-Pro

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    If I remember correctly it's called GAS
     
    BillN, Feb 27, 2010
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