Hi,
I hate to destroy dreams but due to MY knowledge, there is no plan nor a
technical possibility to do such a digital back for the OM series.
Please read this as MY personal information, this is not an official
statement. I am for my private leisure (love my OM equipment) on this
list.....
Regards,
Carsten Esch - OLYMPUS Digital Imaging Support Group
serviced by OLYMPUS Software Europe GmbH
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William Sommerwerck wrote:
>
> "They are probably developing a digital back."
>
> I posted this before, but it can't hurt to repeat it. A rep from Olympus
> recently told me that it is no secret that all companies (including
> Olympus) are developing digital backs. Whether they will be affordable
> -- indeed, whether we will ever see an Olympus model -- are open
> questions.
>
> My feeling is "yes." Olympus is a leader in digital photography. The
> OM-4T is the standard body for Olympus photomicrographic systems.
> Clinical photomicrography is a field in which "instant" results and
> image manipulation are highly desirable. Ergo...
>
> >>>>>
>
> There is no question that the OM system is one of the very best pro 35mm
> systems. As to whether it has been superior to Nikon is debatable.
>
> For example, Nikon produced several Polaroid backs, which no one else
> has ever fully duplicated. They also had a 200mm macro lens with
> built-in electronic ring flash, designed specifically for medical
> photography. It was made for many years, and apparently sold well.
>
> It's unlikely that any one system will ever have "everything you could
> ever want." But Olympus and Nikon both come pretty close.
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