This 'abandonment' didn't happen overnight. It's been a long time coming,
and comes as no surprise. So why feel so poorly about the company that is
finally making a first again? If they apply their legendary skills and
knowledge to the lens and functional design of the new system with all
they're worth, the result will be wonderful. I think that's exciting. The
speed at which the digital age is overtaking the film cameras is
accelerating. I'm glad (and sad too) Olympus is making the move forward.
There are always some sour grapes after the harvest. However, I'm looking
forward to the wine.
Mickey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry" <Halpert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] New Olys (digital interchangeable lens SLR)
> Since they're so eager, and loving of the fact that they're completely
> abandoning their own OM 35mm line, the current management probably would
> abandon all this new digital system they are setting up, as soon as a
> new idea comes out. Even though Nikon is concerned also with making
> money, and their bottom line, the lenses are not allowed to become
> obsolete.
>
> Oly can care only about profit and money all they want, but other
> companies are showing that it is possible to do that without chucking an
> entire line & its following.
>
> Larry
>
> ClassicVW@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > Let's face facts, people. Olympus has for years virtually ignored
> > their film SLR line, so this should not be a surprise. (Don't bother
> > to tell me about the "OM" 2000, puhleeeze!)
> >
> > Olympus has (right now at least) a very good reputaion with their
> > digital P&S line.
> > I see this as an attempt to parlay that good reputaion and brand
> > recognition into something even bigger. I predict Olympus will market
> > this to their existing digi P&S customers- something along the line
> > of... "When you're ready to take the next step in your photographic
> > pursuits." (Get it?) " The future of the SLR..."
> > Face it, if film ain't dead yet, it certainly has a bleak future.
> >
> > George S.
>
>
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