Denton, you wrote:
> I think it's more likely that Olympus decided to create a first-class
> camera system to fully compete with Nikon F2 and Canon F1. The Oly system
> would have the depth of both, but would be considerably smaller and lighter,
> which should appeal to just about every kind of pro.
It appeals to me, and every other Oly fan. . . .but my gut feeling is
that compactness is secondary these days for most working pros. There
are even--a few--times for me where an OM body is just too small.
Adding a winder can make for a better fit, especially with a big lens.
And pro lenses have gotten bigger over the years. Also the size of
one's hands can dertermine what kind of camera feels comfortable. If I
had really big hands I might get cramps with an OM, but an EOS-1n with
power pack might fit nicely.
I think the OM design is a good reflection of the Japanese aesthetic
sense of the small, precious package. This is a theme that runs
throughout Japanese culture, but not so strongly among Westerners.
Americans in particular are fond of all things big and clunky. (Search
previous thread: "Suburbans") The OM kits I see among pros are those
that travel in the wild (small size and weight) and those used for macro
work. These are the remaining Olympus pro niches. I hope the draw of
OM is still strong enough among this group that the system will enjoy a
long twilight.
Morgan Sparks
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