when I realised that I've been wanting this for over 2 years now. 365 is there to help this poor memory we rely on so wrongly.
I watched the price of this camera for over 2 years now. Back then, I decided that it was unreasonable for me to spend a month's income on it. So I set a threshold and waited for the price to go down, and in the meantime I've been saving a bit. It was not an emergency.
It is an OM-D5 Mark III. It cost around EUR 600 (today's rough conversion). When I started watching its price, full price at the conversion rate of that time, it cost about EUR 1300. (count in the inflation in these past 2 years).
A couple of weeks ago, the price went even lower than the mental threshold I have set. And there I sat, wondering if I should spend all that money or not. It is obvious what I decided. Not that I needed it, but I really wanted it.
Oh my! I'm so boring with all these details...
Take advantage of the features of this camera. Good photos do not depend only on good cameras, but a top camera requires new challenges and learning. It's like buying a Ferrari, it can't be just to go to the supermarket.
@johnfalconer Holy smokes, John! Thanks for pointing that out!!!!! I can't believe that either! it's in the stars... I was really considering taking a break from photography. Then the price was cut, now this is my 1000th photo... Thank you so much!
Sweeeet! Congratulations on your new camera. You deserve it Moni. I'm sure you will get many years of pleasure from it and I am looking forward to seeing the images you create with it.
Congratulations on a good choice.If ts as good as EM5ii that I have had for a while you won't be disappointed.Its good to buy yoprself a prsent now and then.Keep the EPL9 thought that fits into a pocket better
@delboy207 Thank you! EPL9 is not going anywhere. Except on trips with me :D I wanted 2 cameras also for the comfort of not changing the lenses in the field. When I go on vacation, I try to limit my lenses to the one on the camera. But often I find on location that I would so badly need another lens (macro, for instance). And I started taking the lens along, as it is not heavy. But then, changing the lens on the street or in the forest or who knows where, is quite risky for the camera. I'll see where this goes.
Congratulations on your new camera, may it bring you much joy !
I've been shooting with SLRs for a long time, but lately the MILCs are getting better. Last year I was thinking about a replacement and looked for a suitable camera. I figured I'd wait a while until the price dropped below a psychological threshold. But with inflation it has gone up 22% in a year. So much for waiting patiently. I'm stuck with the DSLR.
@borof Thank you!
Well, maybe settle a price you are willing to pay and then search for a camera that has the most acceptable 'faults' for that price. And wait for black friday sales or for a new model of that brand to be launched.
While I was watching this olympus, the first OM model was launched and back then this Oly was on sale at a very good price, but 10% more than I was willing to pay. One year later (more or less) i bought it 10% below my psychological threshold.
Nice still life too!
I am very much obliged! I am overwhelmed by your kind and sweet comments and wishes! I hope to do this camera justice and put it to proper use.
I've been shooting with SLRs for a long time, but lately the MILCs are getting better. Last year I was thinking about a replacement and looked for a suitable camera. I figured I'd wait a while until the price dropped below a psychological threshold. But with inflation it has gone up 22% in a year. So much for waiting patiently. I'm stuck with the DSLR.
Well, maybe settle a price you are willing to pay and then search for a camera that has the most acceptable 'faults' for that price. And wait for black friday sales or for a new model of that brand to be launched.
While I was watching this olympus, the first OM model was launched and back then this Oly was on sale at a very good price, but 10% more than I was willing to pay. One year later (more or less) i bought it 10% below my psychological threshold.