If the MA-1 is available SOMEWHERE, you KNOW it will end up the US, no
matter how it has to be imported.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "W Shumaker" <om4t@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Digi adventures
> At 10:39 PM 12/7/2003, I wrote:
> >Also, I could not find a way to switch seamlessly from auto-focus
> >to manual focus without flipping a switch.
>
> I was wrong, you can set the E-1 camera to allow manual tweaking in
> autofocus mode. The camera is highly customizable. While looking
> at the E1 with an Olympus rep, (the ma-1 will be available, but not
> in usa), I also handled the new C5060 camera. Those who lament
> the slower lens, it's not that much loss to get the wider 4x zoom.
> Also, the auto focus is considerably faster. The lens assembly is
> actually larger than the C5050. I was very tempted to get one, even
> though I already have the C5050. The speed performance increase
> more than offsets any other drawbacks. Also, the display fully
> rotates to all positions. It's a nice camera. Some of the other
> stylus like digitals were nice feeling. Clearly this the market
> Olympus will make its money in.
>
> After spending a bit of time with the E-1, I'm still uncertain it is
> the camera to be. The rep said Olympus intends to produce
> a nearly complete OM-like lenses and accessories. The camera
> will do well for certain types of photography. I personally think
> the 4/3 sensor size is optimal at the 5mp size for noise and dynamic
> range, but hopefully I will be proved wrong. It did feel weird to look
> at the body size compared to the mirror box. There may also be
> an eyepiece magnifier - reps speculation. I tried to imagine what
> the grip was like in light of Ag's comments on the Canon grips.
> I fear the E1 and Canon may be similar. You'll have to get your
> hands on one and let us know.
>
> Image stabilization is locked up in patents, so it is unlikely there
> will be IS for the E1.
>
> I think the 1.4x adapter may be most useful with the 50mm macro
> lens, making it a 100mm macro. There is also a 25mm extension
> tube. 10 years from now, prices on used E-system gear will be
> reasonable in price.
>
> Wayne
>
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