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I want value, not salesmanship Is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value for my dollar?

Started 6 months ago | Question thread
Ulfric M Douglas
Ulfric M Douglas
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Re: I want BACKYARD BIRDS
In reply to Pikme, 6 months ago

Pikme wrote:

Ulfric M Douglas wrote:

Go find backyard bird photos that impress you from any and all forums,

find out which lens was used to get most of the pictures and if it falls into your affordable range.

Buy a used copy of THAT EXACT LENS and a new up to date body which fits the lens well.

I can guarantee doing it this way will NOT lead you to an e-M5,

but it is still the best way to get what you really really want.

Sorry, but I totally disagree with that approach. All it does is show you which particular lens and camera is the most popular as used by skilled enthusiasts.

'Most popular' doesn't mean anything other than 'most popular'. It could be cheapest, most available, easiest to use, been around the longest, best company distribution, smallest, lightest, most waterproof, newest, oldest, etc. ...

I disagree with your disagreement.

Most popular : always for a reason. Use it to your advantage.

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I want value, not salesmanship Is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value for my dollar?
paper1p
6 months ago
Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a MICRO four-thirds camera - Pls post Q in Micro four-thirds forum
aja2
6 months ago
For birds and telephoto Olympus OM-D E-M5 isn't the best camera
dave gaines
6 months ago
E-M5 perfect for backyard birds!
Everdog
6 months ago
Re: Is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value for my dollar?
Roger Engelken
6 months ago
Re: I want value, not salesmanship
OpticsEngineer
6 months ago
the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value for my dollar?
YouDidntDidYou
6 months ago
Re: the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value for my dollar?
OM User
6 months ago
My experience
Art_P
6 months ago
Re: the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value for my dollar?
baxters
6 months ago
A few things to consider...
Art_P
6 months ago
Re: I want value, not salesmanship
jim stirling
6 months ago
Re: I want value, not salesmanship...
goblin
6 months ago
Buying now vs waiting
TrapperJohn
6 months ago
Re: I want BACKYARD BIRDS
Ulfric M Douglas
6 months ago
Re: I want BACKYARD BIRDS
Pikme
6 months ago
Re: I want BACKYARD BIRDS
Ulfric M Douglas
6 months ago
We can agree
Pikme
6 months ago
Re: We can agree
jim stirling
6 months ago
Crazy answers here!
Pikme
6 months ago
Ditto Roberto
SirSeth
5 months ago
Re: I want value, not salesmanship Is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value for my dollar?
AllBrands
6 months ago
Re: I want value, not salesmanship Is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value for my dollar?
goblin
6 months ago
Re: I want value, not salesmanship Is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value for my dollar?
AllBrands
6 months ago
Re: I want value, not salesmanship Is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value for my dollar?
goblin
6 months ago
No, it isn't
Marty4650
6 months ago
Re: I want value, not salesmanship?
OpticsEngineer
6 months ago
Ok now for the flame proofs.
CollBaxter
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
goblin
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
jim stirling
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
goblin
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
jim stirling
6 months ago
4/3 70-300 BIFS.
CollBaxter
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
goblin
6 months ago
How about these then?
rovingtim
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
goblin
6 months ago
Re: How about these then?
FrankyM
6 months ago
Re: How about these then?
Trevor Carpenter
6 months ago
Re: How about these then?
FrankyM
6 months ago
Re: How about these then?
Trevor Carpenter
6 months ago
Re: How about these then?
CollBaxter
6 months ago
Re: How about these then?
jim stirling
6 months ago
Re: How about these then?
FrankyM
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
CollBaxter
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
FrankyM
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
CollBaxter
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
FrankyM
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
Trevor Carpenter
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
FrankyM
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
CollBaxter
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
FrankyM
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
CollBaxter
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
Trevor Carpenter
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
jim stirling
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
Trevor Carpenter
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
drj3
6 months ago
Re: Ok now for the flame proofs.
Ulfric M Douglas
6 months ago
What you are forgetting
Pikme
6 months ago
Re: What you are forgetting
Trevor Carpenter
6 months ago
Re: What you are forgetting
CollBaxter
6 months ago
I'd potentially look at the lens first....
MoreorLess
6 months ago
Well, even if the OP doesn't come back...
aja2
6 months ago
Live behind the curve
Marty4650
6 months ago
Re: I want value, not salesmanship Is the ??? possibly the best value for my dollar?
SonyForNow
6 months ago
Consider factory reconditioned for the best bang for the buck
OpticsEngineer
6 months ago
IMO it's overpriced.
Barry Fitzgerald
6 months ago
I would dispute
Art_P
6 months ago
Re: I would dispute
CollBaxter
6 months ago
That I would not dispute
Art_P
6 months ago
Does this count as OK quality for E-M5 bird photos?
daddyo
6 months ago
Re: I want value, not salesmanship Is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 possibly the best value
Craig from Nevada
5 months ago
My condolences to the family
SirSeth
5 months ago
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