Author Topic: Will Olympus keep making digital PEN cameras? (Read 1072 times)

voyager · « **on:** February 01, 2012, 03:31:25 PM »

With the release of the OM-D E-M5, it seems like Olympus may do what they've done in the past and abandon the system entirely. Could we all soon have collectors items?

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2012, 03:49:07 PM »

Uhhh !

You mean the E 4/3 System?

5000 post is done

RT_Panther · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2012, 04:47:40 PM »

Quote from: voyager on February 01, 2012, 03:31:25 PM

With the release of the OM-D E-M5, it seems like Olympus may do what they've done in the past and abandon the system entirely. Could we all soon have collectors items?

It's a distinct possibility depending on what happens with their Fuji or Sony situations

mynameisjonas · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2012, 03:07:26 AM »

I don't think they'll stop making PENs. They may focus more on the E-PL and E-PM models though, since many E-P users will be switching to the new line. Even if they did drop the entire PEN line, they would introduce equivalent OM-D models, so I don't think we have anything to fear either way. The OM-D line isn't a new system, just a new body style.

asterinex · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2012, 03:13:32 AM »

What is the difference between the PEN en OM-D line ?

The only difference to me are looks and weather sealed.
The other features are just upgrades.

So for me the OM-D is actually the PEN E-P4

javarob75 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2012, 03:50:42 AM »

I think Olympus will retain the e-plx and e-pmx lines, while the em-5 may replace the e-px. Both the e-px line and the new om-d line are aimed at enthusiasts.

f64 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2012, 12:18:40 PM »

Quote from: mynameisjonas on February 02, 2012, 03:07:26 AM

... many E-P users will be switching to the new line...

Blasphemy!

adash · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2012, 12:29:38 PM »

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it seems like Olympus may do what they've done in the past and abandon the system entirely.

What are you talking about? The system just got what no mirrorless system had so far - it went weatherproof. They will not only keep the system, but keep it as their <only> system. As long as nobody buys them out, of course

If you mean the PEN line, it should remain available, but maybe not as advanced as the new E-Mx cameras. Remember that by definition the PEN is "a camera that is very easy and natural to use, just like writing down with a pen".

voyager · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2012, 01:27:14 PM »

I hope they don't get rid of the E-Px line! That's the best one!

Will Olympus keep making digital PEN cameras?