Olympus E-M1X S/H Unboxing and First Impression : OMG !

Today, Wednesday 21 June, UPS delivered the expected package from Asgoodasnew. I felt a little anxious because I hadn’t seen any original photos of the camera, and the shutter count wasn’t mentioned either. However, considering I paid just over €800, I reassured myself that it couldn’t be a bad purchase.

When I opened the outer box and saw an authentic Olympus box, my nervousness increased. After cutting the “Asgoodasnew quality check stickers” and opening the box, I discovered more than I had expected. All the original accessories were still in the box, neatly packaged in their original plastic bags.

Then, I laid eyes on the camera. It was also well-packed, and upon taking it out, it appeared “as good as new” 🙂 at first glance. As I examined it further, I couldn’t find a single scratch or speck; even the LCD screen was completely clean and free from any blemishes. I couldn’t help but think that the previous owner must have handled it with the utmost care, maybe even wearing gloves.

Curiosity led me to check the shutter count using the “secret menu” and I read : MS 251 ….OMG !!!
This camera was practically brand new !
The “A++ (come nuovo)” rating on eBay was certainly not an exaggeration. Perhaps it was a showroom model or leftover stock? Regardless of that, I want to express my gratitude to the people working at Asgoodasnew – Thank you Guy’s !

Now, let’s talk about the camera. It is indeed larger than the E-M1 Mark III with the battery grip, but the difference is not significant. When you place the cameras side by side, you’ll notice a variation in the handgrip on the right side and a difference in the top plate and bigger EVF. The handle provides an excellent grip and feels very comfortable.

One thing I observed is that there is more space for your hand next to the control buttons on the E-M1X, unlike the E-M1 Mark III where your thumb and part of your hand rest directly on top of the buttons. This can sometimes lead to unintentional changes in focus points or other settings on the Mark III due to the proximity of your hand. The control buttons on the E-M1X are slightly different from those on the Mark II & III, but you’ll likely get accustomed to them.

Regarding performance, I haven’t thoroughly tested it yet, but I have already activated the bird recognition feature, and it responded quickly to the birds in my garden. The bird recognition and dual processors were the primary reasons why I decided to upgrade the Mark II to the M1X. Additionally, the cost of the E-M1X combined with the Mark III is still slightly lower than that of a single OM-1, which was also a factor in my purchase decision.

The next step is to test the camera,
and above all : test the Bird recognition !
Bird recognition would be the reason for me to buy an OM-1, but I think it is still much too expensive at the moment, hopefully the E-M1X will also do well, and can at least compete with its slightly smaller brother, the Mark III.
If that’s the case then I got a good upgrade for the Mark II, and a good deal on price.

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