I agree, Chris. I'm feeling much better today. In fact, I just
took a roll of Velvia and one of Provia 100 out of the
refrigerator. As soon as they reach room temp, I'll load and
caress a couple of OMs as penance for yesterday's intemperate
outburst of unjustified and premature enthusiasm.
Walt, returning to as normal as I ever get
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2003 13:51:56 +0100
>Warning, polemic follows:
>
>I suggest that you think of it this way Walt: the E-1 is only 5mp
>and has obsolescence pretty well built-in. Yes, it is a gorgeous
>piece of machinery, and it takes lovely photos, but you would
>surely want its successor within 12 months.
>
>Your OMs have lasted years because they're the top of the pile
>for 35mm photography... the system may be near the top of the
>pile, but the E-1 is for the early adopters who can afford to
>replace it when the next body arrives - within 12 months would be
>my guess.
>
>Chris
>
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