Author Topic: OM-D will get a 16 megapixel sensor (Pany's G3/GX1 ?) (Read 1940 times)

Em5 Pete · « **on:** January 16, 2012, 11:19:48 AM »

(FT5) A 16 megapixel m43 sensor for the new digital OM camera!

And, the Olympus 2000 (made by Cosina may be the Body used)

Or an Olympus made OM Body Style

Or just a statement of the last Olympus camera in 35mm SLR

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And this is going ot be the name of the future”Oh My Goodness” camera

Olympus registered the name “Olympus OM-D” on January 3 (Source: trademark.markify). The”D” is for “digital”. And that camera will be the follow up of the last of all OM cameras, the OM-2000 (film camera). The camera will be announced arounf February 8th.

mynameisjonas · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2012, 12:14:34 PM »

I think he just meant that the new camera will be the successor to the OM 2000 in the OM line. Olympus must have noticed that people love the classic/retro design (which I'm certain was a huge factor in the success of the digital PENs), so it would be a weird move to base the new camera on one of the least "classic" of all the OMs.

lisandra · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:29:33 PM »

is it me or is that camera an amazingly beautiful thing?

voyager · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:30:13 PM »

It looks close to the E-420. If there was a smaller version of the E-420, I would love it.

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:36:56 PM »

I liked the E-510 I had, just the right size with a good mix of dials and buttons. But, I am still hoping for a more Classic OM look, or close relative anyway.

lisandra · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:38:45 PM »

im also 200% certain the sensor will be the G3/GX1 sensor. Which is a good thing to say the least, but somehow i still would have preferred a brand new sensor.

voyager · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:39:33 PM »

If it's weather sealed, it can't have an entirely metal body, but it will probably have a magnesium alloy shell.

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:44:30 PM »

Quote from: lisandra on January 16, 2012, 02:38:45 PM

im also 200% certain the sensor will be the G3/GX1 sensor. Which is a good thing to say the least, but somehow i still would have preferred a brand new sensor.

That's what I was hoping also, with the Rumored New Sensor news

cosinaphile · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2012, 04:52:24 PM »

it will look like an om4 offered in black or chrome thats my guess

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:01:54 PM »

Quote from: cosinaphile on January 16, 2012, 04:52:24 PM

it will look like an om4 offered in black or chrome thats my guess

I hope you're right.

peterb666 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:23:08 PM »

Please, NO hump on the top. Not another pseudo dSLR body.

voyager · « **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:24:14 PM »

What if it looked exactly like this?

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:45:32 PM »

I'd figure out a way to buy one..

KEEP it the same body dimensions,
The Rewind can be the P/S/A/M dial
The ISO dial can be the Shutter Speed dial
Drop the Shutter winder
Keep the Self-timer as a self-timer, for nostalgic looks
Keep the On/Off as an On/Off switch, for nostalgic looks
Keep the PC Sync outlet
Drop the Rewind lever
Drop the Shutter Speed ring on the mount
No Flash (Pro models don't have an on-board flash, Typically)

RT_Panther · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2012, 09:18:10 PM »

Interesting about the OM-2000 I say this because of the following:

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The OM2000 was the last OM body released by Olympus, in 1997. It was a body made by Cosina with an OM lens mount. For that reason, many Olympus fans do not consider it a true OM body.

--> http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Olympus_OM2000

mynameisjonas · « **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2012, 01:41:26 AM »

The 43rumors admin has changed the picture to an OM-4 now

adash · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2012, 05:51:10 AM »

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Please, NO hump on the top. Not another pseudo dSLR body.

The Hump on top of OM1/2 was very discrete and even quite pleasant. And if this body has a built-in EVF, at least something should house it and the associated optics:

lisandra · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2012, 06:44:12 AM »

I don't think it'll be pseudo slr, but it'll definitely have a hump. Corner vf cameras are discriminative of lefties

adash · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:25:31 AM »

I hope that it will NOT have a built-in flash. That sort of fill light distorts the user's ability to judge and control ambient light.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:35:35 AM »

what will this camera be?

??

mynameisjonas · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:07:01 AM »

Sensor has “High Dynamic Range” and ISO up to 25.800

Interesting...

cosinaphile · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:42:42 AM »

olympus played games with the truth about ep3 s sensor...... this is gonna be a warmed over g 3 sensor , i hope they can squeeze some better performance out of it .....fujis x 100 sensor is incredible , but that because of fujis implimentation of it

i would be impressed if ~~fuji~~ , correction olympus....offered a 8 mp mode with double the iso performance , similar to the fuji x10s exr 6mp mode

its just a plain jane 12mp sensor not the newest either , but it shines at high iso due to fuji magic pixie dust at low isos the detail
and resolution are stunning

lisandra · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:49:28 AM »

Hmmmmm...ISO 25k could mean a couple of things...if the dynamic range thing is true then that's really exiting.

lisandra · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:57:09 AM »

The high dynamic range will come at ISO 50...

adash · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2012, 11:22:01 AM »

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i would be impressed if fuji offered a 8 mp mode with double the iso performance , similar to the fuji x10s exr 6mp mode

You can do that in PP.

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The high dynamic range will come at ISO 50...

Quite impressed by the value "50" itself. Now I hope that it will be a single exposure and a really High Dynamic range.

javarob75 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2012, 12:12:37 PM »

Quote from: lisandra on January 17, 2012, 06:44:12 AM

I don't think it'll be pseudo slr, but it'll definitely have a hump. Corner vf cameras are discriminative of lefties

As a lefty, I have to agree...

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