Thanks Chuck - she won't be residing in NY :-)
Amities
Philippe
Le 6 déc. 2014 à 15:16, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> a écrit :
> Listen to the Moose as regards camera and lenses. I too have never seen an
> E-M10 and have paid it little attention since my attention is more to an
> E-M1. (but after reading Moose's comments about EVF and shutter maybe I
> should pay it more attention)
>
> On the other hand, I'll chime in and say all of the same good things about
> B&H. B&H is my preferred supplier. I haven't used them extensively for the
> past 8 years since, as a New York State resident, I was subjected to New York
> City sales taxes (adds almost 10%). Now that I'm in South Carolina I was
> certain to buy my two new m.Zuiko lenses (9-18, 70-300) from B&H. I should
> also note that, despite the taxes, if I was spending a large sum of money I
> might still have bought from B&H because of the trust I have in them.
>
> Just make sure her new address is not in New York State or go to the store
> and buy in person. In those cases you'll still pay the tax.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 12/6/2014 5:43 AM, Moose wrote:
>> On 12/6/2014 1:24 AM, Philippe wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> My Goddaughter is spending a term at an American university starting
>>> early January and would like to take a camera along with her that the
>>> family is offering to her for Xmas.
>>> We went to the shops yesterday after some questionning by your
>>> servant, and she looked fairly attracted by the OMD M10.
>>> Back home I checked on the prices at B&H and found they compare very
>>> favorably with EU prices - you read dollars when it was euros … and
>>> you get a free lens into the bargain.
>>> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1026114-REG/olympus_v207021su000_om_d_e_m10_mirrorless_micro.html
>>>
>>> The idea would be, ordering the camera and having it delivered at her
>>> new address in the US.
>>>
>>> So here are some questions:
>>>
>>> 1) About the CAMERA:
>>>
>>> Has anyone on the list been actually using the OMD M10?
>>>
>>> If so, what is the user's feedback?
>>
>> I've never even seen one. BUT, it's in essence a slightly simplified
>> E-M5, which I find an admirable camera. Had I not already bought a GX7
>> before it came out, I would almost certainly be using one for my second
>> body. Between a revised shutter and EFC (hidden in an obscure menu
>> place), it appears to eliminate the E-M5's major drawback, the need to
>> use a 1/8 sec. shutter delay to avoid shutter shock blurring in part of
>> the speed range.
>>
>> My question would be more about the Goddaughter's personality. My
>> question is mostly about the kit lens in the B&H deal. Is she the kind
>> of person who won't mind twisting the lens out to take a shot, and
>> releasing a little latch to twist it closed?
>>
>> Of course, I make a big deal about the lens because people get it and
>> don't expect it to work that way, perhaps especially young people used
>> to compact cameras with auto extending and collapsing lenses, cell
>> phones and tablets. AND, it would drive me crazy as my primary lens.
>>
>> If her personality fits the lens, and this sort of camera, you are fine.
>> The camera has very good Auto options if that's the way she chooses to
>> use it. But it's also very capable as a serious camera with it's other
>> ways of operating.
>>
>> Oly does make a lens of the same focal length range and speed that
>> extends when the camera turns on and the reverse. I understand it is
>> available in a kit in Europe, but not as yet in the US. Here, they are
>> only selling it separately for $350 or so. For another $30, you can get
>> a lens cap that is left on all the time, and opens and closes like a
>> compact camera lens cover.
>>
>>> What's cool in it that you like?
>>
>> Small, light, good controls, capable of competent fully automatic
>> operation or complete control. Capable of making really first quality
>> images. Highly flexible, if you release the semi-hidden serious user's
>> menu.
>>
>> Better EVF and LCD than the M5.
>>
>>> What's not so cool with this camera?
>>
>> Hmmm. My older granddaughter wants something much bigger, and all black,
>> with a big lens, 'cause apparently kids that age (15) are stuck in the
>> past about what a serious camera is - or looks like - if only to impress
>> her contemporaries. :-)
>>
>> For me, the three axis IBIS isn't as cool as the five in the M5 and M1,
>> but the difference in use isn't much for anything but macro(ish).
>> --------------------------
>>
>> If I were buying, and it were for a kid who is not a viewfinder user,
>> which is most of them, used to composing on the screen of phone, tablet
>> and/or compact camera, I'd be looking at an E-PM2, same sensor and IBIS
>> in a much more compact body, with a power zoom, either the older Panny
>> 14-42 X lens or the new Oly EZ lens. Or maybe E-PL5/6, if I thought she
>> would really use the Mode dial and tilt screen for selfies.
>>
>> 2) About the SHOP
>>
>> Has anyone over there in the US encountered problems buying from B&H?
>>
>>
>> B&H has got to be one of the very most reliable sellers in the US, if
>> not the world. Like Nathan, I've bought from them what seems like forever.
>>
>>> Has anyone had to use their after-sales / repair service?
>>
>> I've had to return a couple of things that didn't work correctly out of
>> the box, and their service was first rate. Their Olys are all covered by
>> OlyAmerica's warranty, not B&H. I've only had one use for repair of an E
>> Oly. It was a refurb bought from Cameta (another reliable shop), who
>> extend Oly's 90 day warranty on refurbs to a year. Somewhere out around
>> 11 months, a relatively minor function failed. I sent it off to them,
>> they sent it on to Oly and it came back properly repaired fairly promptly.
>>
>> Moose D'Opinion
>>
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