Did you make same inquiry to Olympus Headquarter in Japan ?
Jim Terazawa
>
> 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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