So we
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>I think the 4/3 format works pretty well for digital because until recently
>most computer monitors were also 4/3 aspect ratio, so the display could be
>'full monitor' quite efficiently... this changes now as the HDTV aspect
>ratio is more like 16:9, or 'widescreen'. I think the 4/3 ratio also
>matches
>to 'standard' paper sizes more efficiently, like 6x7 fits onto 8" x 10"
>paper more efficiently.
So as things move from 4:3 to 16:9, Olympus introduces a 4:3
picture-taking-machine. Hmmm.
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>Jim Brokaw
>OM-'s of all sorts, and no OM-oney...
Same here, more so after buying an Olympus SP off that awful place.
That's it, no more cameras. Nope, not gonna buy any more. I swear...
Earl
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