The availability of any advanced sensor technology may be equally
available to all sensor manufacturers. Why would you ever suspect that
4/3 sensors will fully compete with any larger sensor? It's simple
physics. Bigger sensors catch more light. But, if an existing 4/3
sensor gives you the quality you need then buy it. If not, get
something bigger.
Chuck Norcutt
On 9/16/2010 11:51 AM, David Irisarri wrote:
> Dear Ken,
>
> I fully agree with you. I remember reading this news
> http://www.43rumors.com/olympus-digital-camera-sales-down-by-18/ and I think
> they have realized they cannot manufacture professional bodies as they
> aren´t profitable at all. Fourthirds sensor needs a very advanced technology
> to get the same results of an APS-C sensor and full-frame sensor. It seems
> to be OK for amateur users and that´s why FF will disappear. I still can
> remember when E-1 was launched. I was so excited with the FT concept. I
> really enjoyed with E-1 too much. Olympus is a great company, it has really
> smart engineers but no one is able to manufacture sensors for them at a
> reasonable price.
>
> I am also really disappointed. I feel really bad with all this. I have being
> using my E-1 since 2003. One month ago I bought an E-P1, it´s a nice camera
> but I have quickly realized that dynamic range is under KODAK KAF-5101
> sensor. This is the main drawback of FT.
>
>
> Dave
>
>
> 2010/9/16 Ken Norton<ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>> Khen wrote about Olympus making two major misteps with FourThirds.
>> This third one is a full-blown face-plant.
>>
>> Leica recovered from the M8's IR fiasco. Apple is recovering from
>> Antenna-Gate. Olympus probably won't from this. This mistep is a
>> public-relations disaster second only to BP's mishandling of the gulf
>> oil well blowout.
>>
>> It's sad to say this, but Olympus will become a study point for MBA
>> students around the world.
>>
>> On a personal note, I am greatly saddened by all this. As you know,
>> I've been a loyal Olympus "fanboy" to a fault. I have no intentions of
>> ever giving up on the OM gear, that's for sure, but as far as anything
>> digital? When it comes time for me to buy my next camera(s), they'll
>> be compatible with my OM Zuikos, but the brandname won't say Olympus.
>> I've been abandoned twice. m43? Not a chance. I won't be abandoned by
>> this company again. Once converted to Brand-X (I think it's pretty
>> easy to figure out which one that is going to be), there is no turning
>> back.
>>
>> AG
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