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Rumored GH5 price....."same as EM1 II"

Started Nov 12, 2016 | Discussions thread
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Marty4650
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Rumored GH5 price....."same as EM1 II"
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Four Thirds Rumors has an FT5 rumor that the upcoming GH5 flagship will be priced between 1800 € and 2000 € . This means it will be approximately the same price as the Olympus EM1 II. Frankly, I expected it to be little higher, given the current pressure both manufacturers are under to be profitable.

When they list a rumor at FT5 it means there is an 81-99% chance the rumor is correct.

Interesting that the camera is shown with the 12-60mm lens rather than the 12-35mm lens. This tells me that either Panasonic considers the lens high grade, or the photo is one of a GH4 that was photo-shopped into a GH5.

It will be interesting to see what new features and capabilities Panasonic will bring to the table with this new model. They have a history of delivering class leading cameras, even at much lower price points than this one will be. So I am really looking forward to having another wonderful camera that I can't afford!

If the price really is that high, I hope we won't end up with 35 threads complaining about the price, calling for boycotts and telling us how we were betrayed by Panasonic. Its just a camera, and pricing it is just a business decision.

I know I won't be buying one, but I don't begrudge Panasonic's right to be a viable business.

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