Lotusm50 wrote:
As disappointing as this might be (Yes, I've said it again), there is a high probability that this is all it will be. The question then is, what differentiates this particular camera as an "OM" as opposed to the "Pen" cameras, or even the E-series DSLRs (if it has a pentaprism and an OVF)? What does being an "OM" camera mean? "Pen" cameras were always half frame camera, and the m43 sensor is essentially half-frame (full frame being by convention 36x24mm). What makes this camera an "OM" if it is just a re-packaged "Pen"? Or will this product just ignore and erase the meaning of the "OM" brand? ...Show more →
Built-in EVF: OM
No EVF: Pen
OM being the enthusiast/pro line of m43. That doesn't exactly "ignore and erase" the meaning of the OM brand - it unites the enthusiast element.
This makes me very excited. I am an old OM fan, and have been very close to buying an E-P3 for quite a while now, but have hesitated because of the older sensor. If this new OM-D looks like an OM-1, has a newer sensor, and IBIS, I am buying.
I'm on a waiting list for the new Fuji, but if it has a EVF on the left-hand side and an improved sensor I could definitely see going OM-D+12/2+25/1.4 instead.
Latest news is that the sensor will be a high dynamic range sensor that goes up to ISO 25,800. This just might be a new sensor compared to the Panasonic 16 Mpx one or perhaps significantly optimized by Olympus.
Early test indicate that the Fuji X-Pro1 has pretty hit & miss AF, something Olympus has already nailed down with the blazing fast AF on the E-P3 so that should also be carried over to the new OM-D.
miloz wrote:
I'm on a waiting list for the new Fuji, but if it has a EVF on the left-hand side and an improved sensor I could definitely see going OM-D+12/2+25/1.4 instead.
MFT glass is strangely exciting.
Don't forget the Olympus 45/1.8, which might just be the best of them all.
Spyro P. wrote:
.... Lastly, a FF OM wouldnt even cannibalise their current range (the AF range), it would most likely grab a share of CaSoNikon's FF users who are there just for the sensor. The ones who are tired of carrying a big DSLR around, those who never really used AF eg landscape shooters, those who shop legacy lenses from KEH and own every adapter known to man, those who shoot film on the side and are used to MF. It's a healthy market share that's begging for a clever camera maker to take their cash.....
That's exactly my thinking. I'm still lugging around my 6 year old Canon 5d brick despite recently owning a NEX 5N, Panasonic G3 and a Canon 550D. I just love the FF especially with MF glass.
This is a substantial market for this type of camera. FF mirrorless would be a big hit, if priced reasonably.
Qwerty64 wrote:
Latest news is that the sensor will be a high dynamic range sensor that goes up to ISO 25,800. This just might be a new sensor compared to the Panasonic 16 Mpx one or perhaps significantly optimized by Olympus.
They said nearly the same thing about the E-P3 - which in the end proved to be the same old ancient 12MP sensor with no RAW improvement at all.
We'll have to wait and see, but I'd say it is almost certainly just the G3/GX1 sensor they are using perhaps with a slightly different CFA and AA on top of it.
I've been waiting for this camera. Finally I will have a reason to upgrade my trusty old EP1.
I'm hoping since the new camera will be weather sealed Olympus will introduce some quality long glass (preferably prime) with it or soon after.
I'd love to have a 250/2.8 lightweight super tele. I used to have a Canon 500mm lens and loved everything about it except the weight. A 250mm f/2.8 would give me the same reach, one incredibly valuable stop of light and of course light weight for handholdability and hiking at the expense of one stop of bokeh compared to the classic 500/4 lenses on a FF camera. I'd easily pay $3000 for such a lens if properly constructed and (super) sharp. ...and the OM-D would of course have to be able to focus on fast moving objects.
carstenw wrote:
I am happy with a G3/GX1 sensor. It is the E-P3 sensor which makes me pause. It is just one generation too old.
Seems like this one is a 16MP sensor though which rules out the E-P3 possibility (hopefully!). Looks like it could be a pretty neat camera, something like this + a good prime (25/1.4?) would make a fine combo.
hauxon wrote:
I'd love to have a 250/2.8 lightweight super tele.
This lens size class (~90 mm entrance pupil) is really missing for all sensor sizes from u43 to 135. A 500 5.6 for example has also been asked for since long ago.
It turns out that if we combine focal lengths in steps of 100 mm from 200 to 600, and apertures in full stops from 2.0 to 5.6, there is good coverage for pupil dimensions from 70 mm to 150 mm except for that gap between 75 and 100 mm. In lens weight it corresponds roughly to 1.2 and 2.4 kg (not counting Diffractive Optics). Quite a difference. I too hope that the market for this gap will be recognized, and not only for u43 sensor coverage.
