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Just purchased Olympus E-PL6 coming from Sony? Tips?

Started Jul 19, 2016 | Discussions thread
AlphaPhotography
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Re: Just purchased Olympus E-PL6 coming from Sony? Tips?

BostonC wrote:

IMO the (refurbished) EPL7 is a much better buy than the cheaper EPL6, better build and handling aside, you get the 3-axis IBIS and importantly EFCS (0-sec delay) to reduce/eliminate shutter-shock.

Perhaps, but it is over $100 more and still lacks a viewfinder. I've been having such a hard time deciding on the best value Olympus camera. I've been looking at the EM10, EPL7, and EP5, all about $100-150 more than the EPL6. The problem is there aren't any camera stores nearby that stock these units. The closest means an expensive 2+ hour trip to the city. If I were to go for the EPL7 it is only $350 new from B&H (no tax) where it is $272 reconditioned with tax from Olympus. I went with the EPL6 because it was by far the cheapest and should offer the same IQ as the others which will give me a chance to test Olympus lenses and sensor quality. I figure if I love the quality, size, and weight, I can certainly find a better body that suits my handling/feature needs, perhaps even a flagship model. If not, I can sell everything at a very slight loss.

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