[Solved] OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Cyber Monday deals 2025?

Hello, OM-1 Mark II is currently on sale now:

• $400 off at Amazon
• $400 off at B&H Photo Video
• $400 off at Adorama

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Honestly, it’s been really helpful reading through all the different ways you guys look at this. Basically, it sounds like waiting for a *huge* price drop late next year isn't a sure thing, and you might miss out on a lot of shots while you wait. I've been poking around trying to learn the ropes, and here are two quick things I noticed that might help:
- **Check the official OM System Outlet.** Tbh, they sometimes do 'extra 20% off' sales on refurbished gear. That might be the best way to snag the OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II if you don't mind it being pre-owned.
- **Keep an eye out for trade-in bonuses.** I’ve seen some shops offer extra cash on top of your old gear’s value specifically for flagship upgrades, which could help cover a lens like the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II. Yeah, I'm still pretty new to the system myself, so I'm not 100% sure if those outlet deals happen every year. Does anyone know if they usually stock the newer models like the Mark II there yet?

Hey, I was in almost the exact same spot with my OM-1 (original) last year, watching prices like a hawk and hoping for a big holiday drop… and it honestly never came. IMO on higher‑end OM bodies you usually see small rebates or lens/bundle perks, not crazy Cyber Monday blowouts. If you know you’ll actually use the OM‑1 Mark II for wildlife/travel a lot in 2025, I’d just grab it when you see a modest rebate + maybe a bonus battery or kit at B&H/Adorama rather than waiting specifically for Cyber Monday 2025 and expecting a huge discount that probably won’t happen.

Hey,

I’m kinda in a similar boat, just a bit more on the cautious side about big purchases, so I’ve been watching OM / Olympus pricing patterns pretty closely too.

From what I’ve seen the last few years (OM‑1, E‑M1 III, etc.), you usually don’t get crazy Cyber Monday **price slashes** on the newer flagship bodies. It’s more like:

- **$200–$400 off body-only** once it’s been out a while
- Or **bundles**: free battery, grip, or a cheaper kit with the 12‑40 Pro / 12‑45 f/4
- Sometimes **instant rebates on lenses** instead of a huge cut on the body

The OM‑1 (original) tended to sit at its MSRP for a while, then you’d see short promo windows where it dropped a bit or came with extras. Nothing like 40% off or anything wild.

Technically speaking, the OM‑1 Mark II is already pretty “maxed out” in terms of features (stacked sensor, AF, IBIS), so OM System doesn’t really *need* to discount hard to move units yet. If nothing big replaces it before late 2025, I’d **expect maybe 10–15% off plus a bundle**, not more.

On dealers: B&H / Adorama / Wex often match the official price but:

- They sometimes throw in **store bundles** (cards, bags, extra battery).
- Return policies and support are usually better than buying direct, which I personally value a lot for an expensive body.

One slightly boring but safe approach: if you’re serious about wildlife/travel **this year**, I’d honestly consider:

- Grabbing the **OM‑1 (original)** if it gets a good sale – AF + stacked sensor is already really solid, and you save cash for a lens.
- Or buying earlier if there’s a smaller promo and just start shooting. A whole extra season of photos is worth more than an extra $100–150 off (IMO).

If you share what you’re shooting more (birds? safaris? hiking?), people here can probably suggest the safer body + lens combo that gives you the best value without waiting forever.

Hope this helps! Feel free to ask more if you’re comparing OM‑1 vs OM‑1 II specifically.

Hey,

One angle I don’t see mentioned yet is the “safety/reliability” side of waiting vs buying now.

In my experience, with a body like the OM-1 Mark II that you’ll probably keep for years, the biggest *hidden* cost isn’t paying $100–300 more now… it’s losing a full season of shooting, or rushing a big trip with a brand‑new, untested camera because you waited for a sale.

A few practical points:

- **Reliability shake‑down:** If you’ve got any important wildlife/travel trips in late 2025, I’d want the body in hand at least a few months before. Gives you time to find any defects, deal with warranty, and learn the AF quirks so you’re not missing shots when it matters.
- **Holiday shipping chaos:** Cyber Monday orders sometimes get delayed, lost, or arrive DOA. That’s extra stress if you’re counting on it for a trip.
- **Authorized dealer safety:** If you *do* wait, absolutely stick to B&H / Adorama / Wex / OM direct. Better return policies, legit warranties, and safer packing. Don’t gamble on gray market just to save a bit.

So: if you’ve got big plans in 2025, I’d lean toward buying a bit earlier even if the discount isn’t amazing. If your schedule’s flexible and you’re just casually upgrading, then yeah, waiting for Cyber Monday as a bonus is fine.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

If you’re mainly worried about budget, I’d treat Cyber Monday 2025 as a *nice bonus* rather than a guarantee.

From what I’ve tracked with OM/Olympus over the years (E-M1 II/III, original OM-1, etc.), the big price drops usually come from:

- **Instant rebates a few times a year** (often spring/summer + Black Friday/Cyber Monday), usually in the **$200–$400** range on bodies.
- **Bundles**: body + lens with a small extra discount vs buying separate, or freebies like extra battery, small bag, maybe a grip promo. Not huge, but it adds up.

For a current-gen flagship like the OM-1 Mark II by late 2025, I’d *guess*:
- Maybe **$200–$300 off body-only**, or
- A kit with the 12–40 or 40–150 f/4 that effectively saves you ~10–15% vs normal.

Practical, cost-conscious approach I’d use:
1. **Set a walk‑away price now.** e.g. “I’ll buy if body hits $X or kit hits $Y”.
2. **Watch for earlier promos** (Olympus/OM loves random seasonal rebates). If your target price shows up before Cyber Monday, I’d just buy and enjoy the camera.
3. **Factor in what waiting costs you.** If you’ve got wildlife trips or big travel planned in 2025, I personally wouldn’t delay 6–9 months just to maybe save $200–300. I’ve done that before and ended up “saving” money but missing an entire season of shots… wasn’t worth it.
4. **Check used / refurb from reputable dealers.** I’m seriously happy with my used OM gear from MPB / KEH / B&H used. A lightly used OM-1 (original) or a Mark II in good shape could beat any Cyber Monday deal in pure value and still be very reliable.

Between OM direct vs B&H/Adorama/Wex:
- OM direct sometimes does **accessory bundles or extended warranty**.
- Big retailers more often do **slightly better kit pricing or instant gift cards**.

If your current body is really holding you back for wildlife AF/IBIS, I’d lean toward buying when a solid rebate hits in 2025 rather than waiting specifically for Cyber Monday and hoping for something magical.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

I’d look at this a bit more from a **market / brand** angle than just “will OM discount or not.”

Tip: treat Cyber Monday 2025 as a *ceiling* on OM-1 Mark II value, and compare that to what other brands are likely to do in the same window.

Right now:
- **OM System**: historically modest instant rebates (5–15%) or lens/bundle promos, especially through B&H/Adorama/Wex rather than direct. Don’t expect Sony-level fire sales.
- **Sony/Canon/Nikon**: bodies at this price point (R6 II, A7 IV, Z6 II successor, etc.) often see deeper seasonal rebates or aggressive kit deals once they’re ~1.5–2 years old.

So if you’re budget‑sensitive and not 100% locked into Micro Four Thirds, I’d:
1. **Define a hard budget** for “body + main wildlife lens” and see what that buys you in OM vs Sony/Canon/Nikon on *last* year’s Cyber Monday.
2. Assume OM-1 Mark II might drop roughly one pricing tier (small rebate + free battery/grip or lens discount), while FF competitors could cut more.

If you’re committed to MFT (size, existing lenses), waiting for Cyber Monday is a decent option. If not, I’d seriously compare what a discounted R7/R6 II/A7 IV setup might cost instead and decide *before* fall 2025.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

I’m coming at this from the long‑term ownership side rather than the pure deal‑hunting angle.

I’ve been on Olympus/OM for a while (E-M1 → E-M1 II → OM-1 → OM-1 Mark II now), and in my experience the **bigger “cost” isn’t the extra $100–200 you might save on Cyber Monday**, it’s the time you *don’t* have the camera in your hands.

### 1. Long‑term use vs. short‑term savings
Over the years I’ve definitely seen OM/Olympus do holiday promos, but when I look back a few years later, I never think “man, I should’ve waited for an extra $150 off.”
What I *do* think is:
- “I could’ve had another migration season with better AF.”
- “I missed a couple trips where the better IBIS would’ve helped.”

If you’re serious about wildlife & travel, those missed keepers add up way more than a small rebate, especially with the stacked sensor and subject detection. The AF jump from older Olympus bodies to the OM-1 series is honestly substantial in real use.

### 2. How the discounts actually feel over time
From what I’ve seen:
- Body-only rebates are usually modest (couple hundred max, often less).
- Bundles (extra battery, grip, maybe a simple bag) are nice but not life‑changing.
- The *real* value sometimes comes from dealer freebies like extended warranty or store credit.

Spread over 3–5 years of ownership, that Cyber Monday discount basically disappears into the noise. You’re still using the same body, just either **a year earlier or a year later**.

### 3. Practical, cautious approach
Since you’re budget‑conscious, I’d do this:
- **Decide your hard ceiling** (body + *one* lens, e.g. 40–150 f/4).
- Watch for **any legit rebate between now and late 2025**, not just Cyber Monday.
- If you see a solid promo **and** you’ve got a big wildlife/travel opportunity coming up (trip, migration season, safari, whatever), I’d pull the trigger then instead of gambling on one specific sale day.

If you don’t have any major shoots until 2026, then yeah, waiting for Cyber Monday 2025 is safer. But if you’ve got good shooting chances before then, in my opinion you’re sacrificing real‑world images for a discount that might only be “nice, not huge.”

FWIW, with the OM-1 Mark II I *don’t* regret buying earlier. The AF and IBIS gains over my older body paid for themselves in keepers within the first year.

Hope this helps! Feel free to ask if you want thoughts on the 40–150 f/4 vs 12–40 Pro II for travel/wildlife balance.

Hey,

One angle I haven’t really seen in the replies yet is the **DIY / self-service side** of making the OM-1 Mark II more affordable, instead of just waiting for Cyber Monday magic.

**Background:**
With OM bodies, the “real” cost is body + lens + extras (batteries, cards, maybe a grip). OM/OMDS promos help, but they’re usually like modest rebates or bundles, not 40% fire sales.

**Why it matters:**
If you’re even a bit handy / organized, you can kinda “build your own discount” over the year instead of depending on one sale weekend.

**What I’d do (DIY style):**
- **Buy the body when there’s a small rebate** (even $200 off) instead of waiting a whole year. That stacked sensor + AF is useful *now* for wildlife.
- **Grab lenses used or refurbished**: the 40–150 f/4 and 12–40 Pro II show up used at decent prices. I’m honestly happy with my used 12–40 Pro I – optically great, much cheaper.
- **Part-out your old kit yourself**: sell your old Olympus body and any overlap lenses on forums / local, not trade-in. You usually get noticeably more cash.
- **DIY accessories**: 3rd‑party batteries, straps, even a cheap DIY L‑plate instead of the official grip can save a surprising chunk.

So in my opinion, I’d *plan* as if Cyber Monday 2025 is just a small bonus (maybe a mild rebate or freebie) and start piecing things together sooner. You might end up effectively beating the future “deal” by doing the DIY route plus catching smaller promos along the way.

Hope this helps!