Author Topic: Would you buy a digital OM-1? (Read 1774 times)

Pete · « **on:** October 14, 2011, 06:25:28 PM »

If Olympus came out with a m4/3 that looked like an OM-1, would you buy it.

Obviously this would be a camera with built-in EVF

RT_Panther · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2011, 06:37:22 PM »

No but I would buy a digital 35-RD

Pete · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2011, 06:44:45 PM »

I saw a 35SP sell for over $200 on eBay last week. It was claimed to have a full service done.

You'd like a the compact RF look.

RT_Panther · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2011, 07:03:24 PM »

Yeah...
I'm still waiting for a true digital rangefinder that's "slightly cheaper" than an M9.....

adash · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2011, 10:10:44 PM »

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If Olympus came out with a m4/3 that looked like an OM-1, would you buy it.

Sure!
I guess you're speculating about the appearance of the rumored Oly's X100-like camera, but yes, if it looks like an OM-1 and if it works like it, I will buy it!

voyager · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2011, 05:15:38 PM »

Depends on how much it costs...

cosinaphile · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2011, 08:05:46 PM »

id like the rf form factor over an slr one

adash · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2011, 03:32:10 AM »

Quote from: cosinaphile on October 16, 2011, 08:05:46 PM

id like the rf form factor over an slr one

The OM1 was so small, that if it wasn't for the pentaprism on top, you could easily be fooled that it was an RF camera....

jap · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2011, 03:36:55 AM »

I would prefer a digital OM4. I employed (multi-) spot metering for all non-flash exposures, and it impressed me as the best overall exposure metering system for the "thinking" photographer.

Pete · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2011, 05:21:57 AM »

I had a OM-4' I Also used the multi-spot meter,
Too bad none of the digital cameras have that feature.

The Q. was more on the body design as a start. The features can include anything.

adash · « **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2011, 05:25:27 AM »

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The Q. was more on the body design as a start. The features can include anything.

Forget about the features, it must have the reliability, durability and predictability of the original OM. Yes, the body design is extremely important too, and the small size and elegant lines and easy handling are an important factor too.

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Would you buy a digital OM-1?