In view that there seem to be a few ep3 users over here, just wanted to draw ur attention to something I have to offer to "pimp" up the retro look of ur PEN slightly further.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=227&t=2053987

hi guys.... anyone know where i can go in Penang to get my hands on the M Zuiko 45mm f1.8? Do PM me if anyone knows. Thanks!

Hi guys, any recommendation on a pro light weight tripod that is convenient to bring about with them m43 system but also is able to handle DLSR like the d90?

Im banking of a carbon fiber leg with maybe a custom ball head but would appreciate some feedback or advice on it. Thanks!

Those will not suffice for my DSLR usage when i need to use my D90. Thata y i was considering a Carbon Fibre unit which will be light weight but the length is abit long to lug it around with just a m43 system. Seen those semi foldable ones too but they r quite heavy. Lol, so do u see my dilemma now? =)

Cool, thanks... will look into it. =_)

Hi, thanks for ur feedback. I've looked up on gorilla pod but what I need is something that's alil more height adjustable. Yea, I know, I sound like Godilocks wanting this and that from a tripod but basically, what I want is a conventional tripod that's versatile enough for dslr usage but compact n light weight enough for m4/3 system. :/

Yup, I guess the search is still on. Lol.

OM-D.... looks promising and sexy. Hope the current lenses will be compatible with it but the estimated price is MAD.

Woh woh woh! The concept of m43 is for it to be smaller n more convenient than lugging a DSLR but the OM-D looks like the size of the Nikon D4?!

Looks sexy nonetheless. SIlver without the battery pack would b the ultimate retro look.

Nevertheless, if the IQ is good enough, it may be able to bridge the m34 & DSLR gap.

Whatever way it turns out... looks like the next few months will be a pretty exciting n interesting time for photographers...

*sweat* Cant wait.

Adoi, read properly before posting la. Lol
Shashinki taking pre-order - Deposit RM1000 which is refundable if u decide later u dont wan the deal.

Anyone know how soon OM-D will b reaching our shores?

Anyone attending the Penang Olympus OM-D Event on the 25th?

I know I am. =) Apparently they allow for us to test our lenses on the OM-D. *excited*

What's important is how good the new 16mp sensor is. The EP3 is one fine camera of its own but IMHO, its greatest flaw is the low ISO noise tolerance. I expected far better ISO performance from it.

The OM-D looks promising in filling out EP3's flaws while integrating alot of very useful features found in their EPL-series. ie, the Flip LCD display although I hope Olympus found a way to deal with the OLED's color inaccuracy.

As mentioned, the EVF is also a major crowd pleaser as not only do we get a very sharp n accurate viewfinder in it, it also helps stabilise the camera while we shoot. This again I found slightly problematic on the EP3 as it is alil too light and when I take photos on it, the cam tend to shake alil. More over, the new 5 axis IBIS will add more steadiness to the OM-D.

All in all, for me, as a EP3 user, the OMD (EM5) is really Olympus way of saying "Look! We've heard all ur most eager request and demands. Threw them mostly into our cauldron of magic and waaalaaa! We give u the OM-D." At least that's how it looks like at the moment on paper. We'll only truly know how great it is upon pratical n real time testing!

*excited* *excited*

Alamak, why the Silver OM-D comes with Silver Kit Lens.... Was so hoping it was black. Way nicer. *sigh*

OM-D OM-D. When will u end up at our shores?

Anyone going for the Pre-Order offer?

Ultimately, whoever who goes for it will be the first few to get their hands on the EM-5 in Malaysia. So tempting. *sweat*

Buy the kitlens edition and sell the lens to me la. =)

Anyone tried contacting their local favourite cam store to ask for a quote? I heard SG stores r already doing their own pre-order street price wise.

So u mean they r offering a discount of sgd100 but the mmf-3 is not included?

Wah Wah Wah. End up with Em5 after all. Did u preorder fr Olympus Malaysia or from YL? YL's site states rm4380 for silver with black kit lens but no mention of the free gifts. But if u got the offer from them with free gift, that's quite cheap.

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Added on March 25, 2012, 9:53 amBtw, anyone seen any offers for the OMD EM5 in photo shops yet? Any street price quotations?

This post has been edited by sioe: Mar 25 2012, 09:53 AM