Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/06/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, there is an E1 redux in the works - but, sadly, a ways off. But from what I've been told, the feature set is definitely worth the wait for anyone who's bought into the system. As to the talk about the OM and the size of the Oly digi lenses. The digi lenses, which are mostly zooms, are quite small for delivered magnification. But complaining that the E1 isn't an Om is really pretty pointless. I'd rather have the self-cleaning sensor than a digi E1. I have literally never had to clean a sensor on my Olympus DSLRs. ...... Original Message ....... On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 11:19:37 -0700 Richard <richard-lists@imagecraft.com> wrote: >The key to this puzzle is, "is Olympus continuing with the PRO dSLR line?" >I hope it does, I still have a drawer full of OM lens and a OM-4T. The >whole marketing blurb was that by design a digital system from the ground >up, they can optimize everything. Well, reality isn't quite like that. The >4/3 lens are not noticeably smaller, and they from what I read, aren't >really true telecentric design. > >What Olympus does right though, is continue to innovate just a bit more >than others big guys. Ultrasonic vibration to clean the sensor, water >sealing on the E-1, live VF on the E-330 etc. > >Now if they can throw a coup with a digital OM: imagine something the size >of the Pentax dSLR (e.g. small), with live View, image stabilization a la >Minolta/Sony, FAST prime lens in wide to normal range, 10MP.... Now that >would be quite interesting. > >At 10:16 AM 6/17/2006, Phil Swango wrote: > >>BD, or anyone else: I seem to be missing the point of the 4/3 concept. I >>can get several makes of DSLRs in the 6-8 mp range (APS-size sensor) for >>$600-800. Most will take some lenses I already have. Since the better 4/3 >>cameras cost that much or more, what's the advantage? Not trolling -- I'm >>actually trying to learn something. > >// richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please >use richard at imagecraft.com) > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information ___ Sent from handheld device. Please forgive any typos or spelling errors.