Hi all
You may recall that some weeks ago I asked Olympus Australia (supplies H
E Perry, the NZ agent) about the Four thirds adapter.
And I had a pretty negative reply.
More recently, news came to hand that the Olympus Imaging agency might
possibly be having trading problems, so a couple of days ago I decided to
test both possibilities by sending an e-mail asking if their attitude to the
Four
Thirds adapter was the same as previously.
The reply came from another person at the same e-mail address, and here it
is. ... At least it answers one question. Brian
> From: "Imaging Help" <help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Manual adapter for E-1 and E-300 (Evolt)
> Date sent: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 08:51:18 +1000
>
> Hello Brian,
>
> Thank you for contacting Olympus Imaging Australia.
>
> We can now confirm that the OM adapter will be released in Australia at
> the end of 2005. At this stage we are unable to confirm a recommended
> retail price.
>
> If you have any further inquiries please do not hesitate to contact us.
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Rachelle Matthews
> Customer Service Representative
> Consumer Products Group
> Olympus Imaging
> 1300 659 678
>
> "Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 28/07/2005 09:55 PM
> Please respond to bj
> To: "Imaging Help" <help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Manual adapter for E-1 and E-300 (Evolt)
>
> Hello Laila Balloot
>
> I wonder if there has been any change (from what is given below) in the
> approach of Olympus Imaging Australia, to the supply of the Four Thirds
> manual adapter to purchasers of E-1 and Evolt cameras?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Brian Swale
>
> From: "Imaging Help"
> <help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Manual adapter for E-1 and E-300
> (Evolt) ( + 3 files)
> Date sent: Fri, 27 May 2005 10:40:36 +1000
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Thank you for contacting Olympus Imaging Australia consumer products
> > group.
> > Many Thanks for your feedback on Olympus products. Your feedback has
> been passed to all relevant departments.
> >
> > Some old film based lenses may be able to attach to Olympus professional
> > digital SLR cameras through the use of a lens adapter mount. However such
> > products are not compatible with the digital camera body in that they will
> > not
> > conform to or achieve the quality expected by the E-System in many
> photographic situations. Indeed there may be a number of technical problems
> associated with using such an adapter. As such, Olympus Australia has no
> plans to
> introduce and supply such a mount adapter. If such a product is purchased and
> used
> with the E series then Olympus Australia may review its position regarding
> warranty
> on the camera used. In addition a number of other technical reasons exist
> that
> might hamper the camera's performance using such an adapter
> >
> > -AF not available
> > -Only pre-set aperture metering may be available
> > -Only A mode (Aperture priority mode) is available, but AE is not accurate.
> > - No f indication on the body.
> > -Distance indicator on the lens may not be accurate
> >
> > If you have any further inquiries please do not hesitate to contact us.
> >
> > Kind Regards,
> >
> > Laila Balloot
> > Customer Service Representative
> > Consumer Products Group
> > Olympus Imaging
> > 1300 659 678
> >
> > "Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > 26/05/2005 09:36 AM > Please respond to bj
> >
> > To: Imaging Help <help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Manual adapter for E-1 and E-300 (Evolt) ( + 3
> > files)
> > Dear Olympus Imaging Help,
> >
> > I have been an enthusiastic user of Olympus OM cameras since prior to
> > 1980, and still am.
> >
> > I have been following the international discussions about the introduction
> > to
> > the marketplace of the Olympus DSLR cameras, in particular the E-1 and
> > the E-300.
> >
> > One of the exciting aspects of these cameras is the possibility of using
> > OM Zuiko lenses with these bodies.
> >
> > In this regard it has been wonderful to see that Olympus Corp in the USA,
> > in Japan,
> > in Germany
> > and in the UK
> > are providing FREE to owners of the E-1 etc, official Olympus adapters
> > that enable users of these DSLRs to use the great range of MF Zuikos they
> > own.
> >
> > In case you are not familiar with these adapters, I attach two jpeg images
> > from Olympus web-sites that illustrate
> > (a) the first version called the MA-1, and
> > (b) the second version called the Three Fourths adapter.
> >
> > Olympus also provides a printed sheet written in Japanese and in English,
> > which explains in nice detail how users can get the best out of their
> > Zuikos on these digital bodies. Really helpful information on that sheet.
> >
> > Please see the attached pdf file for an illustration of what it is like.
> >
> > I understand, from discussions I have had with Olympus retailers here in
> > New Zealand that Olympus Australia controls supply of Oly material to New
> > Zealand, and that there currently are no plans to make this wonderful
> > Olympus camera part available to New Zealand customers.
> >
> > It so happens that I belong to the 600+ member world-wide Olympus
> > photography forum, and I have heard from it that you also do not make it
> > available in Australia either.
> >
> > Assuming that what I have heard in this regard is correct, and I have no
> > reason to think otherwise, I am writing this letter to strongly recommend
> > that Olympus Australia take a more positive and helpful approach to its
> > customers, in this matter of supplying the three-fourths adapter, and
> > adopt the Japanese and USA policy of free supply to verified E-1 and E-300
> > etc
> > owners..
> >
> > To do so would lift the public image of Olympus perceptibly, I feel sure,
> > and help create a body of stronger and more enthusiastic Olympus customers,
> > users, and fans. You can make this a win-win situation for all concerned.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Brian Swale
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