I really don't like posting negative stuff but...

[bredman]

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Huw, apologies for this small tangent, but what strap/attachment are you using there?

[Greytop]

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Huw, apologies for this small tangent, but what strap/attachment are you using there?

No problem Pete, it's the stock strap that comes with the body.

[Ulfric M Douglas]

Re: USB compartment edge paint loss.

I need to answer a couple of questions.

Hi Ulfric, wouldn't you open the flap to transfer images to your PC? I tend to use this method rather than ejecting the card.

I take my card out to transfer stuff.
The USB method risks certain rare problems which aren't worth getting into here, and is limited to computers that know what's on the other end of the cable.

... Does that mean you've never updated your camera or lenses? ....

Yes it does.

Now I'm guessing I'm in the idiosyncratic minority.

[Chevvyf1]

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Thanks Stephen, yes disappointed is a fair summary

Just so that everyone is clear, the defective paint work on mine is on the USB and HDMI connector side as opposed to the SD card door side of the camera.

I'll also add it is good to hear that most peoples cameras are OK which if develops into a trend would suggest it may be QA issue. One thing is for sure though the paint finish is not same robust crinkle black found on the E-5.
Just a shame it seems that I may have picked the short straw twice

Huw, I just looked at my E-5 which has 40,000 shutter actuation's and I take the card out each time to download to the PC. The E-5 card door area has similar "sharp edge" but mine is like new and I am not over careful with it !

I feel sad for your disappointment - I would be GUTTED and I would report this, it is maybe a batch problem. Maybe it was a "batch check" taken of the production line and it got dust on it so the paint/finish did not stick hard to the case!

[Greytop]

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Huw, I just looked at my E-5 which has 40,000 shutter actuation's and I take the card out each time to download to the PC. The E-5 card door area has similar "sharp edge" but mine is like new and I am not over careful with it !

I feel sad for your disappointment - I would be GUTTED and I would report this, it is maybe a batch problem. Maybe it was a "batch check" taken of the production line and it got dust on it so the paint/finish did not stick hard to the case!

Thanks Chevvy, a few plausible theories there
It could well be the pick up of contamination prior to being treated with paint.
To me it actually looks like a significant lack of paint thickness (in paint depth terms).

[Maranatha]

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i would contact olympus c what they say ?

[Greytop]

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An update for any interested.
Chris at SRS has forwarded this thread onto his contact at Olympus to see what can be done. He will be in touch as soon as they get back to him.

[Phill D]

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Sounds like SRS are a pretty good retailer from this service. This thread is a pretty good advert for them so far. It seems a bit strange to me that the edge wasn't rounded a bit more in manufacture anyway. Even if the paint usually sticks to it why run the risk. It's got to be more durable with a bit larger radius on it. Mind you looking on the bright side it definitely confirms it's a metal body. Oh and Ulfric I'll join your idiosyncratic minority as I've never updated my camera or lenses either. Never been brave enough, wonder what we are missing?

[Chevvyf1]

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Sounds like SRS are a pretty good retailer from this service. This thread is a pretty good advert for them so far. It seems a bit strange to me that the edge wasn't rounded a bit more in manufacture anyway. Even if the paint usually sticks to it why run the risk. It's got to be more durable with a bit larger radius on it. Mind you looking on the bright side it definitely confirms it's a metal body. Oh and Ulfric I'll join your idiosyncratic minority as I've never updated my camera or lenses either. Never been brave enough, wonder what we are missing?

But for THIS website - I would have saved a fortune ... but not known of, nor bought the E-5; or all the Zuiko glass I have I think its the BEST Advert Olympus could ever get!

[Zuiko]

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Given that the E-M5 body is supposed to be built to the same high standards as the E-3/E-5 I'm surprised that Olympus didn't use the same high quality paint finish. No sign of any scratching, peeling, flaking or rubbing on my E-3 despite years of use - some of it quite hard!

[Ian]

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OK - have flagged this thread with Olympus. I'll let you know what they have to say.

Ian

[Greytop]

Re: I really don't like posting negative stuff but...

Sounds like SRS are a pretty good retailer from this service. This thread is a pretty good advert for them so far. It seems a bit strange to me that the edge wasn't rounded a bit more in manufacture anyway. Even if the paint usually sticks to it why run the risk. It's got to be more durable with a bit larger radius on it. Mind you looking on the bright side it definitely confirms it's a metal body. Oh and Ulfric I'll join your idiosyncratic minority as I've never updated my camera or lenses either. Never been brave enough, wonder what we are missing?

SRS are an excellent camera equipment retailer, there is no doubt that customer satisfaction is at the top of Chris Harland's list.

But for THIS website - I would have saved a fortune ... but not known of, nor bought the E-5; or all the Zuiko glass I have I think its the BEST Advert Olympus could ever get!

Yes E-System User group is great but not so sure about my recent experiences with Olympus gear

Given that the E-M5 body is supposed to be built to the same high standards as the E-3/E-5 I'm surprised that Olympus didn't use the same high quality paint finish. No sign of any scratching, peeling, flaking or rubbing on my E-3 despite years of use - some of it quite hard!

Couldn't agree more John, my 'still up for sale E-5' is similarly spotless.

[Greytop]

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OK - have flagged this thread with Olympus. I'll let you know what they have to say.

Ian

Thanks Ian much appreciated, Chris at SRS has also registered the problem with his Olympus contact.

[Barr1e]

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A happy outcome Huw, one hopes.

Regards. Barr1e

[Greytop]

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A happy outcome Huw, one hopes.

Regards. Barr1e

Fingers crossed Barr1e