I agree. Isn't the main intent of extensive automation, such as
auto focus and matrix metering, to improve the chances of getting an
image of a "moment" with good technical characteristics?
Most of the photographs I have seen that I really like and
enjoy looking at have had a window of opportunity for their taking
greater than 5 seconds.
I have even managed to snag a few of the momentary type of photos
myself through anticipation. A far superior tool to AF IMO. Does AF
teach you to anticipate or encourage you to practice it?
Olympus is never going to rise from the ashes through adoption of AF
and 3D colour matrix metering and go on to conqour Canon and Nikon in
the PRO end of the business. Would we want to use Olympus gear if
they did, given the features which would inevitably be compromised to
achive such an end?
I do think Olympus could well afford to throw us a few scraps from
the table of their appreciable earnings. A Powerful F type flash and
a couple of new lenses would do. It might not be commercially viable
or profitable to do so but I think a little cross subsidisation would
not hurt the company in the least.
I believe there would be a negative impact for Olympus in terms of
public perceptions and prestige if they do allow their 35mm SLR
business to cease completely.
I see a parallel to how Fiat pulled out of the Australian car market
some years ago for some then expediency. Since then the size of the
Australian market has increased quite a bit through population growth.
I bet Fiat would love to be sharing in the spoils of the Australian
market nowadays but that the cost of starting from scratch is too
high.
Giles
> From: "John Petrush" <petrush@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> I'm not sure if "talent" is the fair meaning here, but rather "skill". Nor
> is it my intent to wordsmith, but I believe the distinction is important.
> To my thinking, talent is the ability to "see", to express an idea, thought
> or feeling.
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