> It depends on how they consider the AF SLR market. A glance at sales
> figures may put Olympus off dipping a pricey toe in this sector, when other
> areas are successful (compacts/bridge cameras) and the way forward
> (digital). If, as someone else pointed out, that 800f pro's (and
> countless amateurs) have already invested in EOS, then how can Olympus hope
> to catch up and secure a significant portion of the market? Remember, Canon
> have been the innovators in this field, which suggests that they are already
> a step or two ahead of some of their competitors.
Olympus isn't going after the pro digital market either, at least not yet.
Their top cameras don't even qualify as advanced amateur models yet.
>
> If they chose to use the mechanics of an IS camera, would its capabilities,
> while acceptable in a 35-135 zoom or whatever, be sufficient for a pro-spec
> SLR costing over £1000 and controlling superfast telephotos etc.?
>
> Simon E.
Paul Farrar
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