The staunch supporter of m43 system, admirer of the awesomeness of pany for their 20mm pancake and easy installation of firmware update.

Just wish that pany will realise what the m43's enthusiasts want, and not to succumb to pressure from Sony to create bonsai dslr ><

Just found out the 70-300 M.zuiko cost about 800-900USD ......

WHAT A RIP OFF. When compared other models placed the 70-300 as a budget lens. Oly and Pana sure are exploiting their core customers >.<. I'm considering jumping the bandwagon to Canon or Nikon now that I have a pancake with my EP1 aka my P&S replacement.

On the other hand, the 40-150 with MMF-2  is quite a steal, getting it from USA for a measly sum of 179USD

To exploit the 2X crop, making it cheaper than buying the equivalent lens on other, less smaller sensor size DSLR. Of course its not practically on a range finder camera, I'm talking about telephoto lens options in general for the m4/3 which after a year only start to surface.

But shouldn't small=less material=less cost?

Judging by the line up and past products, almost all the prices had remain consistent with a minor drop of price. Furthermore some of them are mostly plastic body, but can cost as much as the medium grade lens on the 4/3 system. Best examples are the primes, with prices fetching at least 1k and beyond.

That's sure alot to pay for downsizing stuff.

In my mind, casual means something approachable. But the lenses that comes out besides the body are fetching quite high. As far as I can see, the only budget lens is the 14-42 kit lens. The rest are almost near the 1k mark and above. There is no budget prime like canon and nikon, or even olympus has like the 50mm for the m43.

Not something like a college kid who just graduated from P&S can afford. I can only see young working adults buying this stuff on the long term.

I actually have a mid size bag for my camera stuff, unless I just hang it on my neck, I don't think m43 is any where consider as small. 550D also small lor.
Since it's a 2x crop factor it would be better for extra reach right? Just get a 200mm or 300mm u get a 400mm or 600mm equivalent for 35mm.
It's much lighter compared with a DSLR of the same reach right?

BTW, is there anyone playing manual focus lenses with their m43 ??

I bought GF1 because I dun like DSLR's bulkness, but it's not small overall also. What I dun like about m43 is that it really lacks m43 lenses and they are pricey. Currently I'm looking at some MF prime lenses now, wonder how practical would it be. Anyone playing with C/M mount lenses or any of Canon FD or Nikon lenses?

I've tried MF on the 20mm it's different I think. I had to turn the ring a few cycles before I can get in focus. Maybe it's the focus by wire thing on the pancake

I think the manual focus lenses are easier right, not more than 360 degrees since it's mechanical MF ring? Correct me if I'm wrong

E-PL2+new kitlens+20mm pancake looks like it will gonna be my new gf. LOL

but the RRP is quite a turn off... ...

Maybe current owners don't find the E-PL2 a feasible upgrade.

Yeah. Olympus did admit that the earlier PENs AF speed is due to the lens.

As for the display, I don't know why their XZ-1 got the better display than the E-PL2.

I hope the future pro PEN will get enough upgrades to justify me to upgrade. Haha.

EDIT: From 43rumors, G3 is coming soon. And if you read the comments, the admin said "I can say is that the G3 is a major step forward"

Now this excites me though I'm no Panasonic bodu user. Not yet.

http://shashinki.com/shop/olympus-epl2-dig...ard-p-6742.html

W00t....same price with the E-PL1 when it was launched. Definitely a good buy!

anyone using gf2?
izzit worth to upgrade from gf1?

Ya lor ... I'm thinking of getting a E-PL2 body liao too hahaha ...

What is kupang ?

I dunno ler ... I feel GF2 is more for video taking rather than photo shooting. A bit disappointed with it actually lol. I prefer the E-PL2 offerings.

sifu...need help...
looking to get a pancake lens for my epl-1 for better control for night potrait. i read thru some forum and get to know pana f1.7 20mm and m.zuiko f2.8 17mm. any reviews on these two? =D

thanks sifusss

Can you justify why do you "need" a camera between 550D and S90 ?

guys... wanna see my new oly? 

Mine already at 9060!