I saw this Beast in some Camera Magazines and the first thing in my mind was ” OMG HOW MUCH IS THE CASING GONNA COST”, still a mystery as the camera is not in my Market yet. Estimated if i compared with its cousin GF3, GH2 it should be approximately RM 7,500 …. The camera is about RM 3000 when it hits our shore.
To fund my interest, i am Selling my LX5 together with Casing, arms and Strobe Just to be able to afford that Camera alone. Which brings me in deep thought, SHOULD i go for another Compact OR Just tighten my belt and get a DSLR. Of course the latter will need more funding and i am seriously running out of stuff at home to sell.
Some friends suggested i go Olympus since their in-house casing is pretty ok, like this
PT-EP06L or PT-EP03
worth a thought since the casing cost less than the camera and most of my Ultra Light accessories are usable. If i were to go DSLR, the entry level (i’m always a Lumix/Panasonic fan) i’ll be using GH2 with Nauticam Casing. Deep cut into my savings and i’ll have to eat seaweeds for the next 5 years, which is actually quite healthy 
with
Nauticam Casing.
so, Unless I strike Lottery, this is still a far fetched dream but dream is what kept us going….. …. IF any of you kind souls would like to sponsor me, I’ll thank you for an eternity, or two
still think the oly is a better value for sure, casing about 1.8k, cam another 2k+ leaving plenty for strobes & other lenses
which you recommend ? i don’t want compact anymore
upgrade to 4third or DSLR …