As they have used the name OM, they should have at least put the shutter
speed ring on the right position. The viewfinder is also too small!
C.H.Ling
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From: "Dawid Loubser" <dawid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> You know, the more I think about it, the retro homage to the OM system
> (without it being properly compatible with the OM system) really,
> really bothers me. The "OM" name on this camera bothers me. Kinda like
> Olympus Marketing department rubbing salt into the wounds of the
> abandonment of the OM (and 35mm-capture-area) system.
>
> Very nice looking camera, no doubt. Looking forward to try one out.
> But riding on Maitani's (and OM's) name like that for a different
> product bugs me a bit. I guess it is theirs to ride on, but still...?
>
> Dawid
>
>
> On 08 Feb 2012, at 6:40 AM, Peter Gilbert wrote:
>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Just received this info from olympus - OM-D is now avail for pre-
>> order at
>> US$999.99
>>
>> Black or Silver
>>
>> http://olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1583
>>
>> Enjoy
>>
>> Peter
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