OMG - It's the OM-D by Olympus
Announcement expected Wednesday for Olympus's new weather sealed Micro Four Thirds Camera, with a nod towards the professional market. Looking at the lenses in the photo, the camera isn't a great deal bigger than the Pens.
Image from 43rumors.com.
Regards,
J
Image from 43rumors.com.
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J
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Whose cuisine will reign supreme?!
I'd say it's Olympus/Panasonic's market to lose; ultimately. However, Fuji is interesting. They've priced themselves at a niche level at the moment. But, whereas Olympus and Panasonic would struggle to produce something compelling at the X-Pro's price point, there's nothing to stop Fujifilm from producing a consumer grade camera and cheaper lenses with the X-Pro's sensor.
Ok I know it's mirrorless, but still, seeing this design, and an EVF? It's just wrong somehow. I don't think I will ever want an SLR with an EVF. Am I old fashioned?
Technically, it's not an SLR (Single Lens Reflex) because it lacks a "reflex" mirror design. It is certainly an SLR body style, but I do like the "E.V.I.L" (Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable Lens) moniker for these cameras.
Ultimately, mirror based camera designs will go away, but for now there is still too much extra delay (lag) in the image data path for some applications, especially sports/action categories.
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What a fantastic offering. This and the recent Fuji's are the most interesting cameras to be released in recent memory, for this hobbyist anyway.
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Posted my opinion here: http://www.slrlounge.com/news-a-classic-film-camera-gone-digital-the-olympus-om-d-dslr-series-cameratalk-w-matthew-saville
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That's exactly right, Mark. I'm not abandoning my Canon gear...but I haven't added any new lenses to it in years. I love my little EP-1...and the lenses are the best part. So far I have two beautiful lenses (and one okay one)...and I have at least two more on my wish list. Can't wait until the Sigma and Tamron lenses start coming. It is a great system...and, for my purposes, it produces great images. Now if I can pair those lenses with a small camera that comes even closer to matching my DSLR, why all the better!! Whew, though...that money will take me some time to save up!
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Thanks for this, Matt! You highlighted the things I'm really interested in. I haven't had a chance to try the new, faster autofocus system, so I'm glad to hear that you are impressed with it.
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