Micro Four Thirds Club

iamwhoiam · 12-07-2014, 08:14 PM

Just ordered a Pentax 10-17 fisheye but see that I can bundle that with a K-3 for a $100 savings on the lens. On the other hand the GX7 body only is now priced at $497 at Adorama and on Amazon. Cancel the fisheye only and order it w/ a K-3 or cancel the fisheye and order the GX7. Too many temptations.

ivoire · 12-07-2014, 09:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by iamwhoiam

Just ordered a Pentax 10-17 fisheye but see that I can bundle that with a K-3 for a $100 savings on the lens. On the other hand the GX7 body only is now priced at $497 at Adorama and on Amazon. Cancel the fisheye only and order it w/ a K-3 or cancel the fisheye and order the GX7. Too many temptations.

Can't really advise you but.... M43 has a huge lens selection and very fast AF. The GX7 with the Samyang/Rokinon 7.5 fisheye would be a great combo. APSC of the K3 offers advantages as well. What to buy these days is often a tuff decision. I sold 99% of my Pentax gear when i went to M43 (just kept a couple lenses for use with an adapter).

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Mr. B · 12-08-2014, 07:20 AM - **2 Likes**

I've been using MFT for 2 years now since I sold the Pentax gear. Very satisfied

Here are some shots with the GF1 and 14/2.5

iamwhoiam · 12-08-2014, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by ivoire

Can't really advise you but.... M43 has a huge lens selection and very fast AF. The GX7 with the Samyang/Rokinon 7.5 fisheye would be a great combo. APSC of the K3 offers advantages as well. What to buy these days is often a tuff decision. I sold 99% of my Pentax gear when i went to M43 (just kept a couple lenses for use with an adapter).

Now the G6 has dropped in price. 429.99 w/ 14-42 ii lens (which I don't need) at Panasonic Direct.
Are all of the prices dropping for the pre-Christmas present purchasing or is Panasonic going to come out with an upgrade, maybe a G7 with several of the GX7 features?? With prices this good on both cameras it makes it hard to choose. Nice photo, btw.

---------- Post added 12-08-14 at 08:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by Mr. B

I've been using MFT for 2 years now since I sold the Pentax gear. Very satisfied

Here are some shots with the GF1 and 14/2.5

I've been very satisfied, too, with the photos from my G3 but then I also like my K cameras. I have more lenses for the Pentax system than my Panasonic, although I know I can use the Pentax ones on the m 4/3rds w/ an adapter. Like your black and white photos.

Last edited by iamwhoiam; 12-14-2014 at 03:21 PM.

ivoire · 12-09-2014, 12:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by iamwhoiam

Now the G6 has dropped in price. 429.99 w/ 14-42 ii lens (which I don't need) at Panasonic Direct.
Are all of the prices dropping for the pre-Christmas present purchasing or is Panasonic going to come out with an upgrade, maybe a G7 with several of the GX7 features?? .

I usually select what meets my needs and buy regardless of the "next latest or greatest" incarnation. The EP5 was dinged to no end in the reviews. I waited until the price was dramatically reduced and purchased one. I've never regretted the purchase and Oly eventually fixed a problem that I never experienced. Choose the features you want, what meets your needs and you can easily afford. Almost any camera on the market today will produce great images. Bodies turn over quickly so i'd recommend getting excellent lenses as your priority.

EdwardConde · 12-10-2014, 12:31 AM - **1 Like**

Great deal right now on the GX7! $497.99

ivoire · 12-10-2014, 11:29 AM - **1 Like**

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iamwhoiam · 12-10-2014, 06:05 PM

I was almost ready to purchase the K-3 but decided to go with the GX7. I know that they are very different cameras but with the current pricing on the GX7 I couldn't resist.

ivoire · 12-10-2014, 10:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by iamwhoiam

I was almost ready to purchase the K-3 but decided to go with the GX7. I know that they are very different cameras but with the current pricing on the GX7 I couldn't resist.

Good choice... I think you will be very happy with it.

EP5 w/P45-175mm

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iamwhoiam · 12-11-2014, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by ivoire

Good choice... I think you will be very happy with it.

EP5 w/P45-175mm

Thanks. I'm looking forward to getting it.

Pablom · 12-14-2014, 02:48 PM

Monastery of Filerimos in Rhodes island, Greece.

Oly E-PL2 + 14-42II

Holy Passage by Pablo Margulies, on Flickr

eddie1960 · 12-14-2014, 04:04 PM

Not micro 4/3rds but 4/3rds - same sensor size different mount my old now stolen Olympus E300 grand daddy to the format

3 shots of Rome at night - raws I recovered from a crashed drive to replace the stolen drive ones. Processed today shot in 2008 . My pp skills and software have improved somewhat

Pablom · 12-15-2014, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

Not micro 4/3rds but 4/3rds - same sensor size different mount my old now stolen Olympus E300 grand daddy to the format

3 shots of Rome at night - raws I recovered from a crashed drive to replace the stolen drive ones. Processed today shot in 2008 . My pp skills and software have improved somewhat

Very nice processing indeed, lovely set

eddie1960 · 12-15-2014, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

Very nice processing indeed, lovely set

thanks they barely resemble the originals which i uploaded but didn't touch. The E300 is a surprisingly good little 8mp camera (and an SLR with a VF in the spot traditionally associated with a rangefinder - I really liked that despite the smallish finder. I think the big thing for me was moving up to better software, back then I used CS2 and poorly (self taught)

ivoire · 12-18-2014, 08:25 PM - **1 Like**

This guy is my room-mate in Goa India. He's quiet, keeps to himself and does a great job of keeping the insects away from me

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12-07-2014, 09:14 PM - 1 Like	#797
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by iamwhoiam Just ordered a Pentax 10-17 fisheye but see that I can bundle that with a K-3 for a $100 savings on the lens. On the other hand the GX7 body only is now priced at $497 at Adorama and on Amazon. Cancel the fisheye only and order it w/ a K-3 or cancel the fisheye and order the GX7. Too many temptations. Can't really advise you but.... M43 has a huge lens selection and very fast AF. The GX7 with the Samyang/Rokinon 7.5 fisheye would be a great combo. APSC of the K3 offers advantages as well. What to buy these days is often a tuff decision. I sold 99% of my Pentax gear when i went to M43 (just kept a couple lenses for use with an adapter). [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by ivoire; 12-08-2014 at 09:39 PM.

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12-10-2014, 10:52 PM - 1 Like	#804
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by iamwhoiam I was almost ready to purchase the K-3 but decided to go with the GX7. I know that they are very different cameras but with the current pricing on the GX7 I couldn't resist. Good choice... I think you will be very happy with it. EP5 w/P45-175mm [IMG][/IMG]

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12-07-2014, 08:14 PM	#796
iamwhoiam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So. California Posts: 153	Just ordered a Pentax 10-17 fisheye but see that I can bundle that with a K-3 for a $100 savings on the lens. On the other hand the GX7 body only is now priced at $497 at Adorama and on Amazon. Cancel the fisheye only and order it w/ a K-3 or cancel the fisheye and order the GX7. Too many temptations.

12-08-2014, 07:20 AM - 2 Likes	#798
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295	I've been using MFT for 2 years now since I sold the Pentax gear. Very satisfied Here are some shots with the GF1 and 14/2.5

12-08-2014, 09:51 PM	#799
iamwhoiam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So. California Posts: 153	Originally posted by ivoire Can't really advise you but.... M43 has a huge lens selection and very fast AF. The GX7 with the Samyang/Rokinon 7.5 fisheye would be a great combo. APSC of the K3 offers advantages as well. What to buy these days is often a tuff decision. I sold 99% of my Pentax gear when i went to M43 (just kept a couple lenses for use with an adapter). Now the G6 has dropped in price. 429.99 w/ 14-42 ii lens (which I don't need) at Panasonic Direct. Are all of the prices dropping for the pre-Christmas present purchasing or is Panasonic going to come out with an upgrade, maybe a G7 with several of the GX7 features?? With prices this good on both cameras it makes it hard to choose. Nice photo, btw. ---------- Post added 12-08-14 at 08:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by Mr. B I've been using MFT for 2 years now since I sold the Pentax gear. Very satisfied Here are some shots with the GF1 and 14/2.5 I've been very satisfied, too, with the photos from my G3 but then I also like my K cameras. I have more lenses for the Pentax system than my Panasonic, although I know I can use the Pentax ones on the m 4/3rds w/ an adapter. Like your black and white photos. Last edited by iamwhoiam; 12-14-2014 at 03:21 PM.

12-09-2014, 12:11 PM - 1 Like	#800
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by iamwhoiam Now the G6 has dropped in price. 429.99 w/ 14-42 ii lens (which I don't need) at Panasonic Direct. Are all of the prices dropping for the pre-Christmas present purchasing or is Panasonic going to come out with an upgrade, maybe a G7 with several of the GX7 features?? . I usually select what meets my needs and buy regardless of the "next latest or greatest" incarnation. The EP5 was dinged to no end in the reviews. I waited until the price was dramatically reduced and purchased one. I've never regretted the purchase and Oly eventually fixed a problem that I never experienced. Choose the features you want, what meets your needs and you can easily afford. Almost any camera on the market today will produce great images. Bodies turn over quickly so i'd recommend getting excellent lenses as your priority.

12-10-2014, 12:31 AM - 1 Like	#801
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Great deal right now on the GX7! $497.99

12-10-2014, 06:05 PM	#803
iamwhoiam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So. California Posts: 153	I was almost ready to purchase the K-3 but decided to go with the GX7. I know that they are very different cameras but with the current pricing on the GX7 I couldn't resist.

12-11-2014, 01:22 PM	#805
iamwhoiam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So. California Posts: 153	Originally posted by ivoire Good choice... I think you will be very happy with it. EP5 w/P45-175mm Thanks. I'm looking forward to getting it.

12-14-2014, 02:48 PM	#806
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Monastery of Filerimos in Rhodes island, Greece. Oly E-PL2 + 14-42II Holy Passage by Pablo Margulies, on Flickr

12-14-2014, 04:04 PM	#807
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Not micro 4/3rds but 4/3rds - same sensor size different mount my old now stolen Olympus E300 grand daddy to the format 3 shots of Rome at night - raws I recovered from a crashed drive to replace the stolen drive ones. Processed today shot in 2008 . My pp skills and software have improved somewhat

12-15-2014, 12:36 PM	#808
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by eddie1960 Not micro 4/3rds but 4/3rds - same sensor size different mount my old now stolen Olympus E300 grand daddy to the format 3 shots of Rome at night - raws I recovered from a crashed drive to replace the stolen drive ones. Processed today shot in 2008 . My pp skills and software have improved somewhat Very nice processing indeed, lovely set

12-15-2014, 12:40 PM	#809
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Pablom Very nice processing indeed, lovely set thanks they barely resemble the originals which i uploaded but didn't touch. The E300 is a surprisingly good little 8mp camera (and an SLR with a VF in the spot traditionally associated with a rangefinder - I really liked that despite the smallish finder. I think the big thing for me was moving up to better software, back then I used CS2 and poorly (self taught)

12-18-2014, 08:25 PM - 1 Like	#810
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	This guy is my room-mate in Goa India. He's quiet, keeps to himself and does a great job of keeping the insects away from me [/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/pvqeke]PC180014[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people/10082024@N06/]2Deye[/url], on Flickr" target="_blank">

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