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Some (positive) thoughts about the E-PL7

Started Nov 3, 2014 | Discussions thread
M43 Dude
M43 Dude Senior Member • Posts: 1,464
Re: Will an E-P5 upgrade happen? I wonder

Spudmuncher wrote:

M43 Dude wrote:

Yeah I really like the PEN form factor, but the things I want are actually in the OM-D E-M1. I guess I'll have to wait for the real replacement for the PEN E-P5.

I was amazed when the E-P5 came out without an EVF. maybe a new version will have a built-in EVF. But given ai would be surrpsied if ti comes out at all, given Olympus's apparent trajectory into the pseudo-DSLR shape.

Thanks, Murph

I'm in the process of correcting some of those issues with my E-PL5. I have a bid on a more serious flash I can remote trigger and I'm also looking into getting an EVF. I've been a bit stubborn with my E-PL5 and have been using it in available light, but I've finally decided to buy a proper flash and an EVF.

The other things I'd like in an ideal EP-7 upgrade would be a truly functional touch screen, see the Olympus XZ2 video here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlhtP0QebWw

And of course a faster sensor again/on chip PDAF so as I can finally get rid of my DSLR, although I'm not holding my breath on that one. The truepic VII upgrade would be well worth it also.

I'm holding off on getting an EVF in case the next full sized PEN has one though.

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