EM1X discontinued in Japan, discounted a lot in France

Raist3d · Oct 4, 2022

Looks like the EM1X has been discontinued in Japan (just or recently). IN Europe France it sells for $1399 euros including VAT (per someone who pointed it out), so that's like < $1200 USD.

From m43rds rumors, but checked the links:

https://asobinet.com/info-discon-om-d-e-m1x/

Screenshot of translation in Mac's Safari:

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Olympus France price verified:

https://shop.olympus.eu/fr_FR/promo.html?id=18711

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And apparently BHPhoto / Adorama discounted another $100 USD on the big discount they did a while back.

Either the successor is coming soon (not OM-5) or this line is done.

I really think it's best for the brand to focus the resources on clear smaller and pro bodies. Apparently someone with contacts to OMDS said a successor was coming, still on check of that, well see if the only announcement is an OM-5 at the end of this month or even an EM1X mark II.

I give OMDS until end of next year to call this line gone.

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Danielvr · Oct 4, 2022

I don't know why anyone would expect an E-M1X successor. It was Oly's centennial extravaganza, not the beginning of a new product line.

Raist3d · Oct 4, 2022

Danielvr said:
I don't know why anyone would expect an E-M1X successor. It was Oly's centennial extravaganza, not the beginning of a new product line.

You will have to ask the people here that think it was the beginning of a new tier-line. But I don't think they advertised it as a possible one-off like they did the PenF.

At the special Olympus event I saw at a local dealer they sure seemed to put it as a potential new line though with all these things a company experiments and see if the balloon floats before doing more.

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Messier Object · Oct 4, 2022

it was heavily discounted in Australia for a few months earlier this year but is now back to the full price

In fact, at my local store (usually best prices) it’s $200 more than the OM-1

And looking at the local eBay I can see just one used X on offer at a price higher than the earlier discounted brand new price.

So down here, where everything is upside down, it seems that the X is rare or in demand and owners are not wanting to let them go.

I don’t have one

Peter

mfinley · Oct 4, 2022

Raist3d said:
Either the successor is coming soon (not OM-5) or this line is done.

I've never heard anyone before thinking the EM1X was the beginning of anything, I think the new owners want nothing to do with following up on the idea of wasting millions of dollars and countless hours creating a giant camera for a camera system whose attraction is based on being small.

The EM1X was Olympus' "new Coke", designed as a sports photographer's camera, a nano niche within an already micro niche camera system. If they sold over 1000 of these I would be very surprised. The ROI on the EM1X has to be negative, they had to have lost millions on this Edsel of M43. I think OMDS is going to pretend the EM1X never happened.

Raist3d · Oct 4, 2022

mfinley said:
Raist3d said:

Either the successor is coming soon (not OM-5) or this line is done.

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I've never heard anyone before thinking the EM1X was the beginning of anything,

I was talked about as an addition to the product selection. The PenF was officially by some interviews called as a one off of sorts.

mfinley said:
I think the new owners want nothing to do with following up on the idea of wasting millions of dollars and countless hours creating a giant camera for a camera system whose attraction is based on being small.

Bingo. That's what I think too, but I always though it's for the better.

mfinley said:
The EM1X was Olympus' "new Coke", designed as a sports photographer's camera, a nano niche within an already micro niche camera system. If they sold over 1000 of these I would be very surprised. The ROI on the EM1X has to be negative, they had to have lost millions on this Edsel of M43. I think OMDS is going to pretend the EM1X never happened.

I think if it worked as a marketing statement / halo effect, maybe it could be seen as a marketing expense. But I doubt there's more coming. I still give them until end of next year.

Interceptor121 · Oct 4, 2022

This product was in a way tactical not enough processing power to make their autofocus work meant two processors which in turn meant more space and cooling ended up being wrapped in a battery grip

With faster sensor faster processing in smaller space this form factor is not needed

battery grips are also something hugely user specific and not everyone will want to carry one

as part of overall cost optimisation OM S has to streamline their range and remove all products that have no longer a reason to exist from their supply chain. EM1X EM1MkIII and EM5MKII are all pretty much dead and replaced by OM1 OM5

later they need to look at the Pen and OM10 the first still sells well in Japan and the other is the camera they sell the most units they are going to be more complex to replace perhaps they will just be equipped with new internal electronics with more common parts to drive volumes and reduce components costs

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finnan haddie · Oct 5, 2022

Just like the Concorde.
A bit pricey.
Not for everyone.

But I'll never forget.

Wu Jiaqiu · Oct 5, 2022

it got rid of some bits in the parts bin, it never made any sense

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VI KING · Oct 5, 2022

Promotion only offered in the EU and when I tried to purchase it is out of stock. Retailers in UK are still selling for £2,800.00 but have in stock. In the USA it is the usual price of $1900.00.

I will order from USA and deal with import tariffs. I want to have a backup body ready before winter.

mfinley · Oct 5, 2022

VI KING said:
Promotion only offered in the EU and when I tried to purchase it is out of stock. Retailers in UK are still selling for £2,800.00 but have in stock. In the USA it is the usual price of $1900.00.

I will order from USA and deal with import tariffs. I want to have a backup body ready before winter.

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MacroDonata · Oct 5, 2022

At just over one third the price of the OM-1, the X is a phenomenal value for people who don't prioritize birds in flight. You can get good BiF shots with the X, but it is much easier with the OM-1.

While relatively large and heavy, it is quite rugged and the ergonomics are superb.

As much as I like the OM-1, the tactile feel from the dials and buttons on the X is generally better.

Especially given the new management regime, I'd be very surprised to see OMDS spend the money to update the X.

Raist3d · Oct 5, 2022

If you want a backup They will go exiting I still remember buying a second gm5 as they were closing it out

VI KING · Oct 5, 2022

mfinley said:
VI KING said:

Promotion only offered in the EU and when I tried to purchase it is out of stock. Retailers in UK are still selling for £2,800.00 but have in stock. In the USA it is the usual price of $1900.00.

I will order from USA and deal with import tariffs. I want to have a backup body ready before winter.

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I have no idea what this means. I already have a well used EM1X though. Thanks anyhow.

VI KING · Oct 5, 2022

Raist3d said:
If you want a backup They will go exiting I still remember buying a second gm5 as they were closing it out

Broken English!

I am looking for an EM1X with warranty. I spoke with my local retailer, and they have several in stock so I think I am in good shape.

antpitta · Oct 5, 2022

VI KING said:
Promotion only offered in the EU and when I tried to purchase it is out of stock. Retailers in UK are still selling for £2,800.00 but have in stock. In the USA it is the usual price of $1900.00.

I will order from USA and deal with import tariffs. I want to have a backup body ready before winter.

Currently HDEW have them on at £1169 & presume comes with their regular 3 year warranty. OK, grey import but more UK-presence than most similar sites & never had any problems with Canon or Oly stuff from them (& despite what their website may say, MPB have never picked them up as grey when I've p/ex'd or sold on later).

Chris.

Raist3d · Oct 5, 2022

VI KING said:
Raist3d said:

If you want a backup They will go exiting I still remember buying a second gm5 as they were closing it out

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Broken English!

lol sorry typing on mobile

What I meant to say is if you want a backup - buy it now before they go extinct I bought an extra gm5 under same circumstances back then.

VI KING said:
I am looking for an EM1X with warranty. I spoke with my local retailer, and they have several in stock so I think I am in good shape.

ahaslett · Oct 5, 2022

VI KING said:
Raist3d said:

If you want a backup They will go exiting I still remember buying a second gm5 as they were closing it out

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Broken English!

I am looking for an EM1X with warranty. I spoke with my local retailer, and they have several in stock so I think I am in good shape.

Wex have them on sale for £1,499, but awaiting stock. Lots of used ones at LCE from £800 to £1100.

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Tom Caldwell · Oct 5, 2022

I have only seen one in the flesh - owned by a newbie off in search of a few birds. Looked quite respectable and just another faux-dslr body. I don't really know what all the fuss was about its physical size.

If it were the only M4/3 body on the shelf then there might have been some reason to be controversial. But for some it was the perfect body for their purpose.

Raist3d · Oct 5, 2022

Tom Caldwell said:
I have only seen one in the flesh - owned by a newbie off in search of a few birds. Looked quite respectable and just another faux-dslr body. I don't really know what all the fuss was about its physical size.

that it was a big heavy body in the context of m43 from a company that had to prioritize resources, which doesn’t seem to say “small and light”

Tom Caldwell said:
If it were the only M4/3 body on the shelf then there might have been some reason to be controversial.

but that’s the problem the smaller cameras in m43 particularly when em1x came out (or before em5.3) wee all and still are to some degree using outdated technologies within the system

so basically you have a new camera body that gets released at $3k Msrp in USA that doesn’t speak on first pass small and light - the points of m43

The second problem it had is that arguably a lens designed for it - the pro high end telephoto was delayed (didn’t come out at same time)

Tom Caldwell said:
But for some it was the perfect body for their purpose.

EM1X discontinued in Japan, discounted a lot in France

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