andit Posted February 27, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Guys, Found this interesting article on the web today. This is the competition to the G1. Will be able to mount M lenses via the normal adaptor. Looks interesting. Andreas --- It's a rumor, but it's a good one. According to Russian website Photogenius, Olympus has a couple of chunky compact digicams lined up for launch, most probably at the PMA tradeshow in Las Vegas this coming March. Both will be based on the Micro Four Thirds standard, the Panasonic/Olympus double-team which promises tiny SLR cameras. The "leaked" specs say that there will be the M-1, with a 3.2" LCD, a 12-45 ƒ2.4-3.5 lens that can shoot hi-def video up to 1080p, joined by the M-100 with a 14-70 ƒ3.5-5.6 lens. Interestingly, the M-100 is supposed to look just like the concept camera which Olympus showed at Photokina last September, the hot looking number pictured above. From what we can tell, the cameras will have, despite their compact camera looks, interchangeable lenses, and there may be another lens announced soon after the cams -- a 45-150 ƒ2.8-4 with the reassuringly accurate weight of 550 grams (19 Oz). As usual, we'll have to wait and see, but if this thing works as good as it looks, Olympus could have a hit. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/77950-olympus-to-release-m-compatible-micro-43rds-at-pma/?do=findComment&comment=822167'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Hi andit, Take a look here Olympus To Release M Compatible Micro 4/3rds At PMA. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
bill Posted February 27, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 27, 2009 Thanks for the heads-up. As a happy Olympus 4/3rds user since the days of the E-1 this is particularly interesting and encouraging. I would love to see a practical convergence. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 27, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 27, 2009 Still with a 2x crop factor though, presumably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 27, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 27, 2009 Still with a 2x crop factor though, presumably. For M lenses, yes, but native 4/3 is 1:1 Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 27, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 27, 2009 Still no viewfinder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 27, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 27, 2009 I'll use my SBOOI Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andit Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted February 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) The micro 4/3rds standard makes use of the same sensor size as normal 4/3rds. The difference is that they have done away with the mirror box, rapid return mirror, pentaprism and focusing screen. This means that the distance from the last lens element to the sensor has been reduced to virtually nothing - thus the ability to use M lenses. Focusing will be done via the LCD screen, or EVF viewfinder as on the Panasonic G1. Looking a bit more closely at those leaked specs, a 3.2" LCD screen is huge!!! Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnastovall Posted February 27, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 27, 2009 No EVF, Still DOA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 27, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 27, 2009 No EVF, Still DOA. I suspect others may disagree... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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