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[OM] Re: OM series / Digital interface

Subject: [OM] Re: OM series / Digital interface
From: iwert <iwert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 06 May 2004 22:12:56 +0200
>> 
>> I've just been skimming messages for the last year or two, so I'm
>> hoping something slipped by me.
>> 
>> Is there a body or adapter out  that will let me use my substantial
>> investment in OM-series glass on a digital platform?
> 
> Barry, there is a third party adaptor that will allow you to use your
> OM lenses on Canon digital cameras. Olympus makes an adaptor that will
> let you use your OM glass on an E-1.
> 
> The Oly gives a 2x multiplication factor and the Canon gives a
> multiplication factor of 1.6, which would make a difference in how
> useful your lenses are. For instance a 21mm lens would be equivalent to
> a 42mm on the Oly and a 34mm on the Canon.

Or you opt for the C*non 1Ds, where the 21mm stays a 21mm, I'ld love to try
that out... 

Iwert. 


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