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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark I Camera (Body Only) $332 JB Hi-Fi Canberra - Save $200

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark I Camera (Body Only) $332 JB Hi-Fi Canberra - Save $200
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mingofmongo on 05/06/2015 - 10:51 files.ozbargain.com.au (2495 clicks)
Last edited 05/06/2015 - 11:12 by 1 other user

I spotted this while visiting Canberra yesterday. Not sure if available nationally. It's no longer listed on the JB-Hifi website as it's presumably clearance stock given the Mark II version is now available (for $1200 or so…)

Cheapest I could find on Static Ice was $550 so I reckon this constitutes a solid bargain. I don't have an OM-D E-M5 myself (I've got the Canon EOS M3) but have friends who do and they love it. It's got built-in image stabilisation, viewfinder, flash, and weather-sealing.

This is for body only, ie you'll need to buy a lens too, but these can be had very cheaply on ebay (particularly the non-weather sealed lenses)

Here's a link to a review: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympusem5

Electrical & Electronics Camera Camera Equipment DSLR Micro Four Thirds Olympus OM System

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  • WatchNerd on 05/06/2015 - 11:00

    How many were there?

    • mingofmongo on 05/06/2015 - 11:30

      not sure - there was one on display

  • lovbargain on 05/06/2015 - 11:31
    +1

    how much petrol to drive there from Sydney?

    • mingofmongo on 05/06/2015 - 11:34
      +7

      290km each way = 580km.

      My Ford Falcon would do that using about $80 worth of fuel if that helps

      So still a bargain! :-)

      (Not a bargain for me anymore - I'm back home in Hobart.)

      • Vladdo on 05/06/2015 - 12:48

        Maybe $35 for me :)

  • qtmai on 05/06/2015 - 12:32
    +2

    I'm running to my local store right now!!

  • EarlyBird on 05/06/2015 - 12:36

    Bargains abound for the discerning photographers who aren't caught up in the crave for the latest and greatest gears.

  • deltakilo on 05/06/2015 - 12:49

    Good price on the body but big fail on the 12-40mm lens in photo which is $98 more than online price?

    • jinxsphinx on 05/06/2015 - 13:43

      The 12-40 is $818 at Teds at the moment

      • deltakilo on 05/06/2015 - 14:13

        Cheaper still at Gerry Gibbs for past few weeks at $799. If my picture snapping abilities mached my ambition I'd definitiley be owning one instead of drooling about em :)

  • smarikoe on 05/06/2015 - 12:54
    +1

    349 at BJ

    • quaddie on 05/06/2015 - 13:01
      +1

      Where?

    • eltito on 05/06/2015 - 13:09
      +7

      bj?

    • bex000 on 05/06/2015 - 13:13
      +2

      Bondi Junction

  • theguru1 on 05/06/2015 - 12:55
    -2

    Should this been listed when you know of only one at this price?

    • theguru1 on 05/06/2015 - 13:03

      So why the down vote? The rules state there should be sufficient quantity, usually 10 or more.

      • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2015 - 13:37

        There is more than one JB Hifi you know

        • theguru1 on 05/06/2015 - 14:27

          Of course there is, but the OP gave no evidence that there was more than one available.
          Fortunately others have made the effort to check. Nice camera deal if you can score one.

        • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2015 - 14:40

          @theguru1: Guess what I mean is I have found in the past even if one store has only one or two products on sale you can post it as a deal cause there will be others in other stores.

        • Agret on 05/06/2015 - 19:27
          +1

          @theguru1: You expect him to drive to another JB just to check if they have stock of an item he already bought? Phone call is not reliable as they often won't bother taking the time to check and this item is not available online. Either upvote or move on, no need to nitpick.

        • theguru1 on 10/06/2015 - 07:38

          @Agret: Well it seems many people called stores to find stock. I never said to drive to stores. I have found JB very helpful and have held stock with a phone call.

  • Perete on 05/06/2015 - 13:16

    That price is really good! Had this camera before and thinking of getting one again if there are some in my area.

  • qtmai on 05/06/2015 - 13:19

    I bought the last one in Brisbane city store

    • br3ttles on 05/06/2015 - 13:26
      +7

      It was you! I was just there and they said they had 1 in stock but he couldn't find it :( you were probably buying it at the time

      • qtmai on 05/06/2015 - 16:54

        yeah, sorry bud. I think I got there just before you

  • financialwar on 05/06/2015 - 13:39

    Bought the last one from Merrylands store. Ahaha.

  • mavericksroom on 05/06/2015 - 13:47
    +3

    I believe it's nation wide. Called a few stores around Victoria for stock at $322. :)

    • cycleri3 on 05/06/2015 - 14:25

      do you know who have stock? :P

      • mavericksroom on 05/06/2015 - 15:09

        I checked around the western suburbs, most of them had 1 left on display and some said they MIGHT have 1 brand new. It's just a matter of calling the store. I just picked up a brand new one for 322 with extra 2 years warranty for $64. :)

  • edfoo on 05/06/2015 - 14:01

    Still a very good mirrorless camera. Love mine :)

  • 1Dollar on 05/06/2015 - 14:40

    this or the Sony a6000?

    • nadan on 05/06/2015 - 14:49

      Sony a6000, much better camera in every aspect.

      • 1Dollar on 05/06/2015 - 14:54

        thanks mate. I can't find a good deal on the Sony, any idea when the a7000 (possibly) is coming out?

        • digi79 on 05/06/2015 - 15:23

          rumour is that the replacement will be more expensive than the current A6000 (positioned more like the old NEX7) so I'm going to assume that there wont be a huge price drop on clearance.

          If I could find the A6000 at this price I'd snap it up to use alongside my A7 :)

  • subydooby on 05/06/2015 - 14:56
    +1

    Very helpful chap at Bourke St found me one at another store (Hoppers Crossing). Good service.

  • cyrax83 on 05/06/2015 - 15:00
    +1

    Oh man I have an E-M1, i'd love this as a second/backup body. Calling!

  • tntman on 05/06/2015 - 15:04

    Any in Sydney city?

    • cyrax83 on 05/06/2015 - 15:05

      Sold out - they only had display models which sold in the morning

  • Seymore on 05/06/2015 - 15:20

    Couldn't find any in 2 of the Perth stores (Enex and Piccadilly Arcade).
    Didn't look n the underground one

    • eve on 05/06/2015 - 15:40
      +2

      Called JB Hifi Cannington - they said no stock in whole of WA =(

  • cyrax83 on 05/06/2015 - 15:30

    None in sydney

  • robzta on 05/06/2015 - 15:48

    Picked up last new in box at castle hill JB Home store, it was a misplaced box they found after I enquired.. They had already sold ex-display (",) Thanks OP!!!!

  • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2015 - 17:27

    One has just been returned to Blacktown. Unopened.

    • Perete on 06/06/2015 - 12:43

      I just picked up that one. As far as I know batteries should hold a bit of charge but the camera wouldn't switch on. Will see when I get home.

    • Vladdo on 05/06/2015 - 18:25
      +3

      lmao.. funny post of the day..

    • Agret on 05/06/2015 - 19:28
      +2

      Clearly states body only in the title.

      • AlanHB on 05/06/2015 - 20:31

        Yeah and when you were buying it…

    • holdenmg on 06/06/2015 - 09:52
      +1

      How disappointed are you that the iPhone didn't include an eye?

  • quaddie on 05/06/2015 - 19:39
    +2

    Picked up an ex-display from Melbourne Bourke Street today, staff were great about it. Perfect timing before my holiday tomorrow - hello TRS! They also matched Ted's on the 45mm f1.8 lens.

  • Perete on 05/06/2015 - 20:00

    Almost bought the display model at Macquarie Centre though it's the kit one. $480 including the 12-50mm. Staff said the body was showing as 1 left in stock but couldnt find it. Oh well, $332 saved.

    • qtmai on 05/06/2015 - 21:08

      how much did they charged you for the 12-50mm?

      • Perete on 05/06/2015 - 21:21

        It was part of the kit. $480 for the body + 12-50mm lens. Apparently this was the old first model. The one on clearance the OP posted is the Elite version.

  • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2015 - 20:54
    +1

    Called Camberwell Vic and was advised of stock there.

  • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2015 - 20:56

    Holmesglen also have 2 in stock, one display, one BNIB

  • amuthan on 05/06/2015 - 23:33

    Olympus is a nice camera.. This one is a great one to start off with.

    Some of the photos I shot are on an Olympus DSLR.
    The ones in the album.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/amuthan

  • Fizza on 06/06/2015 - 00:58

    Went into Thomastown store(VIC) a few minutes away from my house and picked up a BNIB for $332 :)

  • Grado on 06/06/2015 - 03:44

    No stock at Garden City in WA but found that Digidirect have this Olympus OM-D E-M5 Elite with 14-42mm II R kit for $499 + $15.90 postage

    http://www.digidirect.com.au/slr_cameras/olympus/olympus_om-…

    • eve on 06/06/2015 - 11:08

      Do you know if it's gray?

      • Grado on 06/06/2015 - 12:54

        The Sony I bought from them previously was Aussie stock, and this from the website FAQ:

        "12 month back-to-base official Australian warranty. We are among the few online suppliers with direct accounts with the Australian distributors of leading digital brands, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax just to name a few!"

  • limafoxtrot on 06/06/2015 - 10:05

    For those in the Newcastle region, just went to Kotara JB and there was no stock there.
    The bloke there checked stock for me, Tuggerah had two, and he was happy to transfer one in for me.
    So - possibly one left at Tuggerah!
    Big thanks to OP!

    • Perete on 06/06/2015 - 15:49
      +1

      Why not just return it so someone can get it for $332. So much for ozbargain spirit..

      • cyrax83 on 07/06/2015 - 18:31

        I gave him an extra $18 for his troubles :P

  • kottbullar on 06/06/2015 - 19:24

    Anyone having buyers remorse ? Looking to get one.

    • bling on 09/06/2015 - 14:34

      I just returned the body back to Bourke st Store at 1pm today so should be available for your to pick up.

      • cycleri3 on 09/06/2015 - 15:20
        +1

        Why!?

        • bling on 10/06/2015 - 18:24

          it was an impulse purchase and I didn't do the research. It didn't have wifi or full swivel screen lcd (only a tilt one) so not as useful for me as I have another camera that meets my needs without these additional features. Need to wait for the Mark 2 (which has these features) to go down in price before I take my plunge with Olympus.

  • Dan83 on 07/06/2015 - 08:00

    Got the last one at Tweed Heads for $299! :)

  • cyrax83 on 07/06/2015 - 17:31

    Picked up a BNIb with receipt for $350 from user above who had no lenses. Happy days. Should go well as a second body with my E-M1. Changing lenses between macro / zoom / prime was getting a bit annoying

  • Perete on 16/06/2015 - 11:11

    Gerry Gibbs Camera House has the HLD-6 + battery(Hahnel brand) bundle for $149 for anyone interested. Thay have 5 left in stock as of today. I bought one and recommend it if you have big hands.

  • Fluffyduck77 on 23/06/2015 - 09:55

    I know this deal was posted a couple of weeks ago now but! I just picked one up boxed from JB Strathpine (Brisbane North). I was there looking to pick up a different camera but couldn't pass up this deal.

  • Todes Angst on 03/07/2015 - 10:34

    I was at joondalup lakeside mall (Perth) yesterday and they still have stock at the jbhifi there.

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