That E-2/3/whatever was just a hunk of painted balsa wood. What worries me far more than the form of the E-2/3 is whether there will ever be an E-2/3. I have NO inside information of any kind, but I do keep wondering if Olympus bought the farm when they went with the 4/3 sensor size, and have discovered that they simply can't cram 10-12 mgp - which are required now for a pro camera - onto that small a sensor and still get the low noise levels that are required today. I sure hope I'm wrong, because the lenses are terrific, and the current body form - and construction - are wonderful. But it is now Feb. of 2007, and the E-1 is for all intents and purposes four years old. And in that time Canon and Nikon have brought out how many generations of pro and semi-pro cameras?
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Rob: For me, the darkroom is a Zen place, a refuge. It's not all enlightenment, of course, but I enjoy it. Lots of folks don't, and all the issues you mention are real; I've had my share of stellar prints that are hard to repeat, screw-ups, etc. But still, it's a place I like. A really good silver print is hard to beat.
BD: If I didn't know better I'd swear you have some sort of financial interest in me buying an E-1.
But yeah, I should probably do that, though I'd require the MA-1 or similar adapter. I just can't go cold turkey ...
All: I too am concerned (worried?) about the E-1 successor and what I feel is the 4/3s corner. It's starting to feel like the Pen ... but without the short and mid-term success. I dunno.
BD: If I didn't know better I'd swear you have some sort of financial interest in me buying an E-1.
All: I too am concerned (worried?) about the E-1 successor and what I feel is the 4/3s corner. It's starting to feel like the Pen ... but without the short and mid-term success. I dunno.
Earl, I have a lot of respect for where you're coming from. If the wet darkroom is your Zen place, good for you.
Re: the future of E system and the E-1 successor....I'm pinning my hopes on this...
http://www.4-3system.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=78
If Oly don't come through for me at PMA I'm an abandoned follower.
Re: the future of E system and the E-1 successor....I'm pinning my hopes on this...
http://www.4-3system.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=78
If Oly don't come through for me at PMA I'm an abandoned follower.
Rob: Thanks for the link to that article...
"OLY: In the sense of overall planning, we’d always had high hopes of introducing a smaller model separate from the orientation of the E-1 professional model"
This raises a concern ... will smaller mean not "professional"? Will a pro series (single digit E system, a la single digit OM) be separate from smaller, amateur/prosumer bodies? The statement later about E-400 innovations being the foundation of next generation E system single digit body, etc., isn't totally reassuring. That's a wait-and-see for me.
There's lots else there that is interesting....
"With respect to E-1 users, we have heard some pretty severe criticisms regarding making them wait for too long, but the E-1 successor to be announced next year we will be able to deliver it without making people wait for very long."
"At PMA, the impression will be so clear that anyone will be able to say with conviction, “THIS IS FOUR THIRDS!†"
Show me the money!
"OLY: In the sense of overall planning, we’d always had high hopes of introducing a smaller model separate from the orientation of the E-1 professional model"
This raises a concern ... will smaller mean not "professional"? Will a pro series (single digit E system, a la single digit OM) be separate from smaller, amateur/prosumer bodies? The statement later about E-400 innovations being the foundation of next generation E system single digit body, etc., isn't totally reassuring. That's a wait-and-see for me.
There's lots else there that is interesting....
"With respect to E-1 users, we have heard some pretty severe criticisms regarding making them wait for too long, but the E-1 successor to be announced next year we will be able to deliver it without making people wait for very long."
"At PMA, the impression will be so clear that anyone will be able to say with conviction, “THIS IS FOUR THIRDS!†"
Show me the money!
> Earl, if you ever require an MF-1 adapter, I'd be happy to supply one. John www.zuiko.com
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To BDColen and Rob Smith:
I may be a "boring" "kid" to you guys, but I love taking pictures just like you guys do. And since we are in the Olympus-user forum, we share a passion for their wonderful cameras.
I apologize if whatever I've said tickled you guys the wrong way. I'll move on and I will disagree with you guys on some issues, but let's discuss things that are more fun.
Will
I may be a "boring" "kid" to you guys, but I love taking pictures just like you guys do. And since we are in the Olympus-user forum, we share a passion for their wonderful cameras.
I apologize if whatever I've said tickled you guys the wrong way. I'll move on and I will disagree with you guys on some issues, but let's discuss things that are more fun.
Will
Everyone: B.D. and I agree!!!
Seriously, that little teaser over on the Olympus Europe site showed two bodies with a form factor that is more reminiscent of an OM in size and design. Of course, we can't really tell anything from shadowy images. Luckily March 5 is not far away.
Seriously, that little teaser over on the Olympus Europe site showed two bodies with a form factor that is more reminiscent of an OM in size and design. Of course, we can't really tell anything from shadowy images. Luckily March 5 is not far away.