>My E-10 is at least two years old and is still a top notch
>performer. I know what you do mean with regard to the digital
>world, but I wouldn't say it has been rendered obsolete; after
>all, has an OM-4 been rendered obsolete by a Nikon F100?
Depends on the usage. For 900f the pro photographers out
there, the OM-4Ti is obsolete. For film cameras, the OM-4Ti
really is "current" or even "superior" in OTF metering and flash
control, and of course, macro. In no other category would you
consider the OM-4Ti to be superior to the F100. Well, maybe the
viewfinder metering display...
Olympus remained current until the late '80s. By the time the
F4 and EOS-1V came around the Olympus line did actually become
obsolete for "no-excuses" professional photography.
Now, what about digital and when does something become obsolete?
All depends on the end-use. In professional photography, it is
the client that dictates what we shoot with. I've got one major
client that has forced my hand. I either shoot their projects
digital or I lose the account. This one account has
requirements that dictate a system with more capabilities than
the E10 or E20 is able to provide.
So yes, a camera like the E10/E20 is absolutely obsolete for me.
But, if your primary use is personal photography, I'd be hard
pressed to say that the E20 is obsolete. My IS-3 does a very
fine job for home use and the E20 is a digital version of it.
AG Schnozz
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