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Olympus OM-DE M5 mark 2/3 question

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50Kal
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So looking to get into a better camera for personal use. Use will be in adverse conditions weather conditions (possible snow, ash, dust/dirt).

The Olympus OM-DE M5 mark 2 with 14-150mm f/4 5.6 lens is going for $999.99 brand new is at the local camera shop.
For a weather resistant sealed camera and lenses it seems like a solid choice.

But here lies my problem, in researching sounds like sooner or later the Mark 3 will be coming out.
I really don't like the idea of dropping a grand on a camera that was released 4 years ago.

But what should one expect the price of the new mark 3 to be? Was looking to keep price total below $1000 but if the cost is not outrageous id consider it waiting.

Or should I be looking for something else all together? I'm not married to any brand just looking to keep under $1000ish.
Local shop also has Sony a6000 with two lenses (16-50, 55-210) for $750.00 (plus new bag and other stuff).

Thought and feelings?
Mar 30 2019 2:46AM
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Dougie_Fresh
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50KalSo looking to get into a better camera for personal use. Use will be in adverse conditions weather conditions (possible snow, ash, dust/dirt).

The Olympus OM-DE M5 mark 2 with 14-150mm f/4 5.6 lens is going for $999.99 brand new is at the local camera shop.
For a weather resistant sealed camera and lenses it seems like a solid choice.

But here lies my problem, in researching sounds like sooner or later the Mark 3 will be coming out.
I really don't like the idea of dropping a grand on a camera that was released 4 years ago.

But what should one expect the price of the new mark 3 to be? Was looking to keep price total below $1000 but if the cost is not outrageous id consider it waiting.

Or should I be looking for something else all together? I'm not married to any brand just looking to keep under $1000ish.
Local shop also has Sony a6000 with two lenses (16-50, 55-210) for $750.00 (plus new bag and other stuff).

Thought and feelings?


Personally, I use a Sony a6300. I think that Sony is the best choice when it comes to video as I've heard from some professionals. Looking at the specs a Sony a6300 has a much better video system that uses AVCHD compared to MOV. AVCHD requires a more expensive SD card but gives you better video with 4k/30 or 1080p/120 capability compared to 1080/60. 1080p/60 isn't bad but the 120 fps gives you room for amazingly smooth slo-mo shots and super buttery smooth video. As for the a6000, it's a great camera but the jump up is definitely worth it if you have the money for it (the a6300 is also newer). Sony cameras also have a better color range and a bigger sensor. Sorry for the wall of text. Also, something to keep in mind is that I am not a professional although I have put much research into cameras seeing as I make some basic edits for Insta and do it as a Hobbyist.
Apr 1 2019 9:41AM
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50Kal
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DMSpencePersonally, I use a Sony a6300. I think that Sony is the best choice when it comes to video as I've heard from some professionals. Looking at the specs a Sony a6300 has a much better video system that uses AVCHD compared to MOV. AVCHD requires a more expensive SD card but gives you better video with 4k/30 or 1080p/120 capability compared to 1080/60. 1080p/60 isn't bad but the 120 fps gives you room for amazingly smooth slo-mo shots and super buttery smooth video. As for the a6000, it's a great camera but the jump up is definitely worth it if you have the money for it (the a6300 is also newer). Sony cameras also have a better color range and a bigger sensor. Sorry for the wall of text. Also, something to keep in mind is that I am not a professional although I have put much research into cameras seeing as I make some basic edits for Insta and do it as a Hobbyist.


Thanks for your opinion!

This camera will not be taking too much video if any which why I was leaning towards the a6000 if any sony. I don't have a need for 4k video.
The a6000 two lense kit fits my budget nicely but where I'm taking it does make me concern about the weather. Hence why I am still considering the Olympus kit.
Apr 1 2019 2:21PM
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CabbyArrant
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50KalThanks for your opinion!

This camera will not be taking too much video if any which why I was leaning towards the a6000 if any sony. I don't have a need for 4k video.
The a6000 two lense kit fits my budget nicely but where I'm taking it does make me concern about the weather. Hence why I am still considering the Olympus kit.



If you're doing mostly stills consider the Fuji XT-30
Apr 2 2019 5:01PM
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50Kal
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Sr_HefeIf you're doing mostly stills consider the Fuji XT-30


X-T30 looks dope but again I run into a non weather sealed camera.

Maybe I'm over worrying about getting a weather sealed camera but when I described where I was gonna take my camera he (camera salesman) highly recommended I get weather resistant camera.

Second opinion on how much weather these mirrorless cameras can take?

And for reference I will be taking this camera out with me for the fire season (ash and dust), then bringing it down to Antarctica (blowing snow, dust, cold temps) as well.

I'm not rolling the camera around in ash and water but I anticipate I will getting shots in some decent shitty weather.
Apr 2 2019 5:29PM
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CabbyArrant
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50KalX-T30 looks dope but again I run into a non weather sealed camera.

Maybe I'm over worrying about getting a weather sealed camera but when I described where I was gonna take my camera he (camera salesman) highly recommended I get weather resistant camera.

Second opinion on how much weather these mirrorless cameras can take?

And for reference I will be taking this camera out with me for the fire season (ash and dust), then bringing it down to Antarctica (blowing snow, dust, cold temps) as well.

I'm not rolling the camera around in ash and water but I anticipate I will getting shots in some decent shitty weather.


Realistically you probably want an SLR if you want the best weather sealing. It's going to be relatively the same in terms of weather sealing between mirrorless cameras. The color science of the fujis are better than sonys and imo are more enjoyable to use.
Apr 2 2019 6:42PM
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