Olympus M4/3 OM soon?

If it is a simple camera like the OM-1 and about the same body size, and the viewfinder works well for manual focusing of old Zuiko lenses, I may have found my next camera.

But, I doubt it will have that simplicity or even that of the OM-2. Today, most people feel they need all the bells and whistles when most good photos only require good film/sensor, good lens and proper use of aperture, shutter speed and a good "eye."

And, what's the deal with the author describing the OM-2 in the picture as a "photocamera?" Is there any other kind? :D
 
I don't think English is the author's native language. I would be interested in using old olympus lenses with it (except maybe pen half frame lenses) since the crop factor is too high, but what i find intriguing is that maybe someone will start making DSLRs that are retro in design (not that this article is saying that).
 
jsrockit said:
I don't think English is the author's native language. I would be interested in using old olympus lenses with it (except maybe pen half frame lenses) since the crop factor is too high, but what i find intriguing is that maybe someone will start making DSLRs that are retro in design (not that this article is saying that).
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Retro in controls is more important than retro in design. A good looking retro camera can still end up being the E-P1. Not a simple beast to use.
 
Ack, you beat me to it.
Seriously, if they do come up with a good digital OM, I'm going to sell my E-620 and pre-order it.

I'm happy with the current lens lineup.
 
JSU said:
But why M4/3? Why not 24 x 36 mm sensor or at least APS (H or C) format?

Why ask why?

Don't refer to it as "OM" if it is Micro 4/3.
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Producation issue. Oly is tied to 4/3 and m4/3 as their sensor size. Some how all lenses they make most likely will work on the new camera. No R&D cost to produce a FF system. Interchangable components, overall lower production costs.

This is about profit, not product, for all companies.
 
The rumor site posted on Friday that there would be no replacement to the E-P3 soon because Oly is having part supply issues. I thought that meant this camera was on hold, but I guess this will be a new product line to run along side the Pens.
 
shadowfox said:
Ack, you beat me to it.
Seriously, if they do come up with a good digital OM, I'm going to sell my E-620 and pre-order it.

I'm happy with the current lens lineup.
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+1millions

sevres_babylone said:
If only Maitani were around to tell us which sensor size he had in mind when he designed the OM:)
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Yes. I have a few more questions for him, as well ... :D
 
i'm very interested in this camera, but i highly doubt it will be anything like an OM beyond looks. it'll probably be what the E-P1, E-P2 & E-P3 are to the original Pen line of cameras-- vaguely similar in looks and not much else.

that said, that is perfectly fine with me as long as they build a camera that's at least on par with Fuji's new X-Pro 1. i really love my E-P2 and want to stick with Olympus, but GOD is that X-Pro 1 tempting....
 
Curious, but almost too little too late for Olympus (for me anyway). They should have been onto this camera first up, not after 3-4 years of half baked consumer cameras.
 
JSU said:
Don't refer to it as "OM" if it is Micro 4/3.
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Unlike so many people here, I have zero problems with m4/3rd as a system.

I will always have my "real" OM cameras and film to use; but to be able to use a digital camera that was designed to be the spiritual successor of the OM legacy, I consider that a treat, just like the digital Pen cameras.
 
Interesting, I always miss not having bought many years ago the OM 1 ...now this could be an interesting camera not to miss...but I'm getting confused, a new Fuji, a new Olympus, the announced Leica mirrorless sytem (not sure when), the small nikon ... my budget is not unlimited and next choice must be appropriate...
robert
PS: of course if the market is alive with new developments it's a good sign and we can all benefit of it...
 
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