Here's a response from Olympus. I asked if the OM series was doomed.
Foxy
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> From: Vincent Marino <VMARINO@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: OLYMPUS Question -Reply
> Date: Wednesday, 28 January 1998 5:29:am
>
> Thank you for your inquiry.
> There are no current plans to discontinue the production of the OM
> system !
> In fact, we recently introduced two new manual exposure slr cameras
> and a number of lenses.
> The first was the OM -3Ti camera, which as a mechanical camera,
> does not require batteries for operation. With batteries, however, the OM
> - 3Ti becomes the only slr that will allow full flash control. This includes
> TTL - OTF, All Speed Sync ( to 1 / 2000 th of a second when used with
> the Olympus F- 280 Flash ) and flash auto.
> This fall we introduced the OM -2000. It offers two meters, an average
> as well as a spot meter (,which has become an Olympus tradition),
> shutter speeds from B, 1 sec. - 1 / 2000 th; flash sync speed of 1 / 125
> th; optional dioptric correction; self timer and of course, use of all other
> Olympus flash units and most all of our Zuiko lenses, ( use of the Zuiko
> 600 and 1000mm lenses are recommended ).
> Our new 35 - 80mm f 2.8 zoom lens has also been receiving rave
> reviews from the pros and advanced amateurs who have been shooting
> with it these past few years. In addition, we have added two consumer
> grade lenses, the 35 -70mm f3.5 - 4.8 and 70 -210mm f 4.5 - 5.6 and a
> new flash , the S -20 ( guide number of 46 with ISO 100 speed film ).
> We have also expended our accessory line, adding two new ultra
> bright focusing screens, the 2 - 4n and the 2 - 13. These will fit to any
> OM -4 or OM -3 model camera.
> Olympus is committed to providing high end, OM system products for the
> serious amateur and professional. The current market conditions,
> however, are not favorable introduction of low end slr cameras and the
> stores are already over stocked with low cost , off brand lenses.
> We feel, and sales have proven us correct, that for the lower price point
> slr, our " IS " series of ZLR cameras meet the needs of most consumers
> and the average photo hobbyist. Of course, should these conditions
> change, Olympus will be in a position to rapidly respond.
> If you have any specific questions regarding these our any of our
> other OM system products, please feel free to contact us either through
> the Internet or at our Customer Support line ( 1 800 622 6372 ).
>
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