ok i have 950usd, convince me, should i get the ep1 and why?

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<p>Amazon had a special over the holidays for $695 for 3 pieces. I deicded not to go with E-P1 due to low-res lcd and no EVF</p>

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<p>The 45-200 is selling for about $300 on its own. Lets say that the 14-45 can be had in the future for $100. Thus the real cost to the camera is about $300? I hope they will soon offer GH1 at that price.</p>

<p>If money were no consideration, I would already have a GH-1 on pre order. Making video is seductive. I could see it for that purpose alone. I can live with f 4-5.6 if I can see to focus electronically (not as in the old videocams which were black and white and tiny.) And I like the idea of a high resolution LCD screen with a swivel. Yes , 1500.00 is a piece of change. Not incredible though, as some choose to call it. Remember it is a video designed instrument that happens to take good still images. (Drop it by USD 300. Matsushita-san and we can talk tofu.:-))</p>