Author Topic: More on the Olympus OM-D (Read 1118 times)

voyager · « **on:** January 17, 2012, 05:52:46 PM »

- The sensor has been designed for high dynamic range
- ISO goes up to 25,800
- It has an OM look
- Built-in 1.44 dots integrated viewfinder
- New in body stabilization and AF system
- Comes in Black and Silver
- Weather sealed magnesium body
- 16 megapixel sensor
- Width 121mm, weighs 425g
- Worldwide shipment in late March

What do you think of the specs so far?

NaturalWoman · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2012, 06:46:31 PM »

i'd trade in my ep3 IF everything including a lens was 1100. i paid 900 for the ep3, what's another 2 for more mp, viewfinder, weather, dR. do i need it. no. do i want it. heeeeeeellllz yeah.

RT_Panther · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:35:40 PM »

Quote from: voyager on January 17, 2012, 05:52:46 PM

What do you think of the specs so far?

Specs look great!
My guess is that it will be packaged with the weatherized 12-50

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:38:20 PM »

Specks look real good!
I might have to sell everything, and start over!

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count_zero · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2012, 09:00:27 PM »

I'm curious about the HDR feature, that's about it. I suspect it's just bracketing relabeled HDR with some preset art filters that give it that blown out HDR psychedelic look. Maybe the built in EVF will drive down the prices on the external EVFs available today. I don't see how they can accomplish true HDR without bracketing since they are not using multiple sensors side by side.

Gillymaru · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2012, 10:18:18 PM »

"New in body stabilisation and auto focus" has me intrigued. Can't wait to see if this is going to be the real deal or just a pretty G3, time will tell.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2012, 10:30:36 PM »

looks good to me too

Agent00soul · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2012, 12:28:30 AM »

This looks more and more like my next camera.

voyager · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2012, 01:17:11 AM »

Quote from: RT_Panther on January 17, 2012, 07:35:40 PM

Quote from: voyager on January 17, 2012, 05:52:46 PM
What do you think of the specs so far?

Specs look great!
My guess is that it will be packaged with the weatherized 12-50

That is a fact.

delhaye · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2012, 02:19:03 AM »

Seeing from the reactions from 43rumours, people are never happy, always something to complain about: everybody wanted a weather sealed, 16MP sensor, internal EVF, stylish body design camera. Now that Olympus seems to have taking every "need" into account, there still some folks who complain about the specs.

I bought the E-P3 a couple months ago, but I can't wait to see the new OM-D. Stop complaining and start enjoying!

adash · « **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2012, 02:54:53 AM »

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Stop complaining and start enjoying!

+1

As long as the camera works properly and the spec. are true, it has got to be the ultimate m4/3 camera! I am expecting a huge WOW factor too!

voyager · « **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2012, 03:04:10 AM »

It's what people do, they are never happy with what they are offered. I still use the original E-P1, and it works great for me.

adash · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2012, 04:34:21 AM »

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I still use the original E-P1, and it works great for me.

It isn't dieing any more?

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It's what people do, they are never happy with what they are offered.

Marketing gurus exploit this feature in order to sell the newer "improved" products. iPhone being the most recent example.

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2012, 06:07:46 AM »

I just want more thumb rest room, and a slightly longer body than the G3.
The G3 is a great camera, but it is tad too short length wise. And I have stubby fingers!

I am waiting myself for the styling leaks.
If the G3 just had a thumb rest!, or more space above the 4-way! That is my biggest gripe. The lack of the auto-eye is not a big deal.

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voyager · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:02:32 PM »

It may be dying, but it still takes great photos!

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