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Buying used EM-5 II vs EM-1

Started Nov 21, 2018 | Discussions thread
OP averacpa Regular Member • Posts: 219
Re: Buying used EM-5 II vs EM-1

Cheshire-Chris wrote:

Do you think m43 cameras are any more prone to failure than other formats? I used Nikon APS-C kit for years and had the occasional failure with that; eg the LCD screen died on my D7200. Cameras are complex electromechanical devices and can and do fail. I travel with two camera bodies on important trips as a precaution after that Nikon LCD failure led to me being unable to see my pictures. Touch wood I've had no failures with my Olympus kit, but I'm prepared for it to happen!

Cheers,

Chris

Hi Chris,

I agree, I always travel with 2 camera bodies and redundant lenses.  Perhaps I have been lucky or spared.  I have been with buying digital cameras since they first started, but always with the basic models with Nikon D40 and Canon 10/30D.  Neither cameras ever gave me a problem.  I have had them for years until I replaced them with my first m4/3 the LX-5 then the GX-1 followed by Oly EM-1 (my first true professional level digital camera) then the GX7 (backup replacement to the GX-1).

The first issue with m4/3 was with the Oly EM-1 with its rear dial.  Since serviced by Olympus, its been working very well. Repairs and maintenance is par for the course with photography, its only when things break down way too soon (< 3-5 years for occasional to moderate use) is when I start having concerns over reliability.

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