The Extremely Polite Scrum

I was a little curious to see whether or not anyone reads the Camera Electronic email notices that go out separately from this weblog column. I know there are many pathways up the mountain and into your computer - and I have been told that many of you just switch off and ignore them. So I was skeptical of whether people would come in to see Burke Flynn demonstrate the new Olympus OM-D E -M1 MkII for a couple of hours today.

Well, the last time I saw a crowd that thick around a product was at the Rottnest bakery when the fresh bread came out of the oven. The phrase " fight your way in " came  to mind. I'll give our customers credit - they are a patient lot and they stood politely to hear Burke's exposition and to let other people have a go with the new camera and lenses*.

But there were a few twitching eyebrows. Olympus fans are a keen lot under the surface.

I managed to persuade one of them to be a hand model for the new device, and noted as well a 12-100mm lens that looks to be the superzoom of choice. But I cannot say what the camera felt like in the hand - there were too many more enthusiasts ready to leap!

Tomorrow is another matter. I have signed up on the Camera Electronic contact page to go to a Photowalk with the new gear from the Camera Electronic Murray Street store tomorrow at 5:30. You might be able to snag a place on the walk if you try the link right now. I plan to give a more in-depth report on how it feels in the twilight.

Note that Olympus have had an additive light setting in their processor that is particularly suited to dusk and night-time shots. I hope to try it out.

 * They might have been there just to see Burke. He may be a cult star. I left before the autograph books came out.

Register here for the Olympus E-M1 Mark II photowalk on tomorrow, 16th December from 5:30pm. All details on the event page
Plus, ask about our exclusive offer for a complimentary Olympus shoot course if you pre-order the E-M1 Mark II at the event!