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Weather Sealing is a Gimmick.

Started Feb 19, 2015 | Discussions thread
Photo Pete Veteran Member • Posts: 5,430
You buy as advertised. You are protected

The Olympus UK site has this to say about its pro series m4/3 lenses and OMD cameras.

The OM-D and M.Zuiko PRO lenses are tactically built to withstand harsh conditions like sand, dust, rain and snow. No matter what environment you’re in, you can concentrate on the shot without being distracted by possible damage to your gear.

Forget the warranty. Your consumer rights mean you can get a repair if the camera is damaged in the environments of sand, dust, rain and snow... unless Olympus can demonstrate that you have abused the seals on the camera or lens.

Anything less than a free repair for damage incurred as a direct result of using the camera in the environments Olympus advertise the camera as being suitable for would be a case of misrepresentation at the point of sale. In the UK at least, you should be protected by your consumer rights even when the warranty period expires.

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