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Nov 6, 2021 16:33:41   #
OhD Loc: West Richland, WA
 
I thought I'd offer my retired OMD-EM1 here first. See the attached pdf for details. $350 would send this good starter kit to a good home. You'll want a better lens soon, and there are plenty to choose from.

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Nov 11, 2021 17:30:21   #
theupcman
 
Hello. I am interested in your camera, but, I have a few questions first.

1. I saw that you had 2 repairs done by Olympus. I assume those issues have been resolved satisfactorily. Is the camera updated to the latest firmware (ver. 4.6)?

2. What is the shutter count, and, is there a reason why you use the electronic shutter exclusively over the mechanical shutter?

3. Is the lens included with the camera one of the "pro" series?

4. Which sample pictures in your .pdf were taken with the included lens?

5. If I decide to purchase this bundle, do you accept PayPal? That is my preferred method of payment.

Thank you for your time.

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Nov 12, 2021 14:38:53   #
OhD Loc: West Richland, WA
 
theupcman wrote:
Hello. I am interested in your camera, but, I have a few questions first.

1. I saw that you had 2 repairs done by Olympus. I assume those issues have been resolved satisfactorily. Is the camera updated to the latest firmware (ver. 4.6)? Correct, and yes, 4.6.

2. What is the shutter count, and, is there a reason why you use the electronic shutter exclusively over the mechanical shutter? As shown in the attachment, Electronic shutter is silent, no moving parts, doesn't get counted and can operate with higher shutter speed (1/16000 vs 1/8000 s, not that I shoot much at such speeds...).

3. Is the lens included with the camera one of the "pro" series? No. It's a decent lens, and very lightweight, but not in the same league as the f 1:2.8 40-150mm PRO (which can be found for a little under $1k used). See a thorough review at https://www.imaging-resource.com/lenses/olympus/40-150mm-f4-5.6-ed-m.zuiko-digital/review/

4. Which sample pictures in your .pdf were taken with the included lens? I couldn't say for sure. I carried the f 1:2.8 12-40 PRO, the M Zuiko 75-300 f 1:4.8-6.7 and the offered lens most of the time and the Exif data I have doesn't report the lens ID, just the focal length used.I could go back to the files I included in the info and see what were shot as <40mm or >150mm if it's real important to you, but we're quibbling over a lens that commands about $50 in good condition from photo equipment e-tailers. The M Zuiko 75-300 f 1:4.8-6.7 isn't for sale yet - it's worth about $350 and makes a lightweight alternative to the 40-150 PRO and 2x converter, though not as good optically.
5. If I decide to purchase this bundle, do you accept PayPal? That is my preferred method of payment. I believe I can - I would need your email address to send the invoice and would ship as soon as I can get the stuff packed and run it to the post office or UPS. I'm kind of fussy about packaging, but I could get it out same-day or next, depending on what time I get the payment and what other commitments I might have (being retired, that's not usually an issue).

Thank you for your time.
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Nov 13, 2021 10:17:26   #
theupcman
 
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.

The reason I asked if the included lens was from the pro series was because I read that a firmware update included focus stacking. The review mentioned that this feature would only work with 3 specific pro lenses.

If the price is still firm at $350, I would like to go ahead and purchase this camera bundle from you.

Regarding your earlier reply, I would prefer that you take your time to make sure everything is securely packaged. I would rather wait a couple extra days for arrival than to receive a box of damaged goods.

My e-mail address for PayPal:

theupcman@yahoo.com


My mailing address:

Gary Frobish
109 East 23rd St.
Pittsburg, KS 66762

If you need any further information, please let me know.

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Nov 17, 2021 13:06:08   #
User ID
 
Focus stacking: the 30 macro sometimes goes on sale at verrrry affordable pricing (mine was $99), and it’s fully compatible with in-camera focus stacking.

All the other lenses cost real money :-(

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Nov 17, 2021 13:24:28   #
OhD Loc: West Richland, WA
 
The 60mm macro is worth every penny, IMHO. Haven't tried the 30. The 40-150 f 1:2.8 PRO is excellent for tele-macro and a great walking-around lens.

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