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Buying used EM-5 II vs EM-1

Started Nov 21, 2018 | Discussions thread
Sam in Hawaii Contributing Member • Posts: 500
Re: Buying used EM-5 II vs EM-1
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You can get a used EM1 cheaper than an EM5 ii. The difference is significant. The rear dial and strap lug failures are "yets" that might or might not happen. Basically, you're gambling the possibility of one of these failures, neither of which automatically takes the camera out of action (you might adjust your style to not use the rear dial, or you might catch the camera before it hits the ground or notice the loose lug), against a substantially lower price and 100% instant usability in that you won't have to remember which camera you are using, plus whatever advantages, real or perceived the EM1 might have.

I'd go with the second EM1, unless you REALLY want the EM5 ii and are looking for an excuse.

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