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Re: [OM] New E-1

Subject: Re: [OM] New E-1
From: christian <fischerchristian@xxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2003 21:16:10 +0200
Le Dimanche 5 Octobre 2003 01:02, Julian Davies a écrit :
> I believe that the major problem Olympus are having with the adaptor is
> their positioning of the new mount as an industry standard.
> Releasing an OM adaptor will reinforce a proprietary message which is
> already out there. To do this properly, they would need to adapt multiple
> fittings to the 4/3, but of course they don't have the licenses. Or do
> they, bearing in mind the old PEN F adaptors....?
> Remember that the goal is to get enough N*k*n and C*n*n switchers to make
> other manufacturers come into line, rather than to foster interest in the
> OM community. After all, if every active OM user went and bought an E1 and
> an adaptor, the system would be a commercial failure. It is utterly
> dependent on getting people across from other brands.

As N*k*n and C*n*n users could buy the new E-1..., OMers have just one way 
mount Zuikos on a digital back; They have to buy an EOS 300D with the adapter 
from Kindaï... ;-) 

Christian


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