Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 4:34 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 1/24/2012 1:00 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: snip I am a new camera slut. I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. That's Mark-baiting. I admit I was aiming for a MARK. Too bad I couldn't come up with something more subtle. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
That's OK. We're not a particularly subtle group. On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 4:34 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 1/24/2012 1:00 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: snip I am a new camera slut. I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. That's Mark-baiting. I admit I was aiming for a MARK. Too bad I couldn't come up with something more subtle. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
Sure we're subtle. In fact MARK!'s middle name is Subtlety. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Sent: January 26, 2012 1/26/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ? That's OK. We're not a particularly subtle group. On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 4:34 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 1/24/2012 1:00 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: snip I am a new camera slut. I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. That's Mark-baiting. I admit I was aiming for a MARK. Too bad I couldn't come up with something more subtle. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
Body styling is obviously an important part of how a camera works since you have to hold it to use it. I'm not a fan of retro per se as much as I'm not a fan of modern styling for the sake of being different. Body styling also affects compactness as a dove bar will slide in your pocket whereas something with a big grip is easy to hold. I also like manual controls. One person's styling is often another person's function. However, I will put up with a lot if the IQ is really good. On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 1:03 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: An exciting new camera is of more than passing interest to this group because (and this is just my unscientific opinion) many here are photographers first, Pentaxians second. That is evidenced by the fact that so many own other brands along with their Pentaxes; some have even discarded their Pentaxes ~in toto~ and remain on the list for reasons other than their loyalty to the brand. You of all people, Godfrey, who look beyond Pentax to satisfy your photographic needs, will understand that. If there's one thing that I've always liked about this list it's the love/hate relationship that so many seem to have with Pentax. No blindly spewing the company line, no my camera maker right or wrong, it's more like, here's what I want and if you don't make it I'll still love you but I will go elsewhere. There are very few measurebaters compared to other places; we're just people who like taking pictures, on whatever equipment is out there that suits our needs. That, I suppose, is why the latest Oly is of more than passing interest. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com Sent: January 23, 2012 1/23/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net snip I don't know why speculation about an Olympus camera would be of more than just passing interest for the Pentax community, however. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
As for Olympus, I've noticed that many folks who use mu43 are current or former Pentax users. The most obvious overlap is a preference for small SLRs. On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 7:40 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Body styling is obviously an important part of how a camera works since you have to hold it to use it. I'm not a fan of retro per se as much as I'm not a fan of modern styling for the sake of being different. Body styling also affects compactness as a dove bar will slide in your pocket whereas something with a big grip is easy to hold. I also like manual controls. One person's styling is often another person's function. However, I will put up with a lot if the IQ is really good. On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 1:03 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: An exciting new camera is of more than passing interest to this group because (and this is just my unscientific opinion) many here are photographers first, Pentaxians second. That is evidenced by the fact that so many own other brands along with their Pentaxes; some have even discarded their Pentaxes ~in toto~ and remain on the list for reasons other than their loyalty to the brand. You of all people, Godfrey, who look beyond Pentax to satisfy your photographic needs, will understand that. If there's one thing that I've always liked about this list it's the love/hate relationship that so many seem to have with Pentax. No blindly spewing the company line, no my camera maker right or wrong, it's more like, here's what I want and if you don't make it I'll still love you but I will go elsewhere. There are very few measurebaters compared to other places; we're just people who like taking pictures, on whatever equipment is out there that suits our needs. That, I suppose, is why the latest Oly is of more than passing interest. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com Sent: January 23, 2012 1/23/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net snip I don't know why speculation about an Olympus camera would be of more than just passing interest for the Pentax community, however. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
For me the styling is unimportant. Retro that works is controls and ergonomics. Since it's a m43 camera I doubt it will allow the use of legacy lenses better than any other m43 system camera so I'm not particularly excited. I don't own any OM-Zuiko glass anyway, but many were outstanding lenses. I have friends who have OM systems, and they are a bit disappointed that Olympus didn't make as much effort as Pentax did to keep their old lenses compatible. Most have moved on to low to mid level Canons... Using my existing lens kit is much more important than what the camera looks like. Right now I have a system that can use every single bit of legacy gl\ass I own. If you want retro for retro sake, look at the Epson RD-1, now that's retro, even more so than the Leica M-9. On 1/24/2012 7:48 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: As for Olympus, I've noticed that many folks who use mu43 are current or former Pentax users. The most obvious overlap is a preference for small SLRs. On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 7:40 AM, Steven Desjardinsdrd1...@gmail.com wrote: Body styling is obviously an important part of how a camera works since you have to hold it to use it. I'm not a fan of retro per se as much as I'm not a fan of modern styling for the sake of being different. Body styling also affects compactness as a dove bar will slide in your pocket whereas something with a big grip is easy to hold. I also like manual controls. One person's styling is often another person's function. However, I will put up with a lot if the IQ is really good. On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 1:03 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: An exciting new camera is of more than passing interest to this group because (and this is just my unscientific opinion) many here are photographers first, Pentaxians second. That is evidenced by the fact that so many own other brands along with their Pentaxes; some have even discarded their Pentaxes ~in toto~ and remain on the list for reasons other than their loyalty to the brand. You of all people, Godfrey, who look beyond Pentax to satisfy your photographic needs, will understand that. If there's one thing that I've always liked about this list it's the love/hate relationship that so many seem to have with Pentax. No blindly spewing the company line, no my camera maker right or wrong, it's more like, here's what I want and if you don't make it I'll still love you but I will go elsewhere. There are very few measurebaters compared to other places; we're just people who like taking pictures, on whatever equipment is out there that suits our needs. That, I suppose, is why the latest Oly is of more than passing interest. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgigdigio...@gmail.com Sent: January 23, 2012 1/23/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net snip I don't know why speculation about an Olympus camera would be of more than just passing interest for the Pentax community, however. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
Agreed. I like my old cameras because the controls worked so well. The presence of automatic modes makes these controls an afterthought, and this becomes clear when you use the camera. Most shots work fine on auto but that actually makes it worse. You don't' use the manual controls as often, and when needed it's hard to react quickly. On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 1:29 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: For me the styling is unimportant. Retro that works is controls and ergonomics. Since it's a m43 camera I doubt it will allow the use of legacy lenses better than any other m43 system camera so I'm not particularly excited. I don't own any OM-Zuiko glass anyway, but many were outstanding lenses. I have friends who have OM systems, and they are a bit disappointed that Olympus didn't make as much effort as Pentax did to keep their old lenses compatible. Most have moved on to low to mid level Canons... Using my existing lens kit is much more important than what the camera looks like. Right now I have a system that can use every single bit of legacy gl\ass I own. If you want retro for retro sake, look at the Epson RD-1, now that's retro, even more so than the Leica M-9. On 1/24/2012 7:48 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: As for Olympus, I've noticed that many folks who use mu43 are current or former Pentax users. The most obvious overlap is a preference for small SLRs. On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 7:40 AM, Steven Desjardinsdrd1...@gmail.com wrote: Body styling is obviously an important part of how a camera works since you have to hold it to use it. I'm not a fan of retro per se as much as I'm not a fan of modern styling for the sake of being different. Body styling also affects compactness as a dove bar will slide in your pocket whereas something with a big grip is easy to hold. I also like manual controls. One person's styling is often another person's function. However, I will put up with a lot if the IQ is really good. On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 1:03 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: An exciting new camera is of more than passing interest to this group because (and this is just my unscientific opinion) many here are photographers first, Pentaxians second. That is evidenced by the fact that so many own other brands along with their Pentaxes; some have even discarded their Pentaxes ~in toto~ and remain on the list for reasons other than their loyalty to the brand. You of all people, Godfrey, who look beyond Pentax to satisfy your photographic needs, will understand that. If there's one thing that I've always liked about this list it's the love/hate relationship that so many seem to have with Pentax. No blindly spewing the company line, no my camera maker right or wrong, it's more like, here's what I want and if you don't make it I'll still love you but I will go elsewhere. There are very few measurebaters compared to other places; we're just people who like taking pictures, on whatever equipment is out there that suits our needs. That, I suppose, is why the latest Oly is of more than passing interest. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgigdigio...@gmail.com Sent: January 23, 2012 1/23/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net snip I don't know why speculation about an Olympus camera would be of more than just passing interest for the Pentax community, however. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed. I like my old cameras because the controls worked so well. The presence of automatic modes makes these controls an afterthought, and this becomes clear when you use the camera. Most shots work fine on auto but that actually makes it worse. You don't' use the manual controls as often, and when needed it's hard to react quickly. One of the reasons I fell in love all over again with the M4-2, which led to my buying the M9, is that I find I get better results, more consistently, with all manual controls on cameras that are designed with manual control as a priority. Using manual controls on cameras primarily designed to be used with automation invariably presents some awkwardness in use, which makes using manual control less effective and obtaining top notch results less consistent. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling If you want retro for retro sake, look at the Epson RD-1, now that's retro, even more so than the Leica M-9. The Epson RD-1's not retro, it's steampunk. The M9 is not retro either, any more than the M7 was retro, it's simply the continuation of a successful design. If it was retro it would be more like the recent MP, which was styled to look like the M3. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 5:48 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Given this groups propensity to enjoy retro, i'm a bit surprised that no one has yet said anything about the upcoming Olympus OM-D (or did I just miss it?). http://www.digphoto.org/content/olympus-om-d-camera-leaked-photo-revealed/71710031 http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57360493-264/olympus-going-even-more-retro-with-om-d-camera/ http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-oh-my-goodness-olympus-is-coming-big/ I'm not into 4/3, but something tells me that his could be a home run in attention-getting for Olympus. Will probably be headline competition for whatever it is that Pentax announces around the same timeframe. Link #2 mentions the expectation that the new OM-D camera will have a weather sealed body. That is one area that will cause a more direct competition with Pentax. I am a new camera slut. I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: snip I am a new camera slut. I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. Well - that's a MARK. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
On 1/24/2012 3:41 PM, Sam L wrote: I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. Mark!! -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
On 1/24/2012 4:00 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: snip I am a new camera slut. I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. Well - that's a MARK. Not enough editing. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
Quoting P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: On 1/24/2012 4:00 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: snip I am a new camera slut. I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. Well - that's a MARK. Not enough editing. True. But this being a photography list. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Sam L Link #2 mentions the expectation that the new OM-D camera will have a weather sealed body. That is one area that will cause a more direct competition with Pentax. I am a new camera slut. I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. the top-end 4/3rds bodies (E-1, E-3, E-5) and the medium- and top-end lenses have always been weather-sealed. They've been ahead of Pentax for years in that respect. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 1/24/2012 1:00 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: snip I am a new camera slut. I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. Well - that's a MARK. That's Mark-baiting. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
Given this groups propensity to enjoy retro, i'm a bit surprised that no one has yet said anything about the upcoming Olympus OM-D (or did I just miss it?). http://www.digphoto.org/content/olympus-om-d-camera-leaked-photo-revealed/71710031 http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57360493-264/olympus-going-even-more-retro-with-om-d-camera/ http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-oh-my-goodness-olympus-is-coming-big/ I'm not into 4/3, but something tells me that his could be a home run in attention-getting for Olympus. Will probably be headline competition for whatever it is that Pentax announces around the same timeframe. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
Is Olympus going to survive as a camera maker? They sure don't inspire much confidence as a public company. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 4:48 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Given this groups propensity to enjoy retro, i'm a bit surprised that no one has yet said anything about the upcoming Olympus OM-D (or did I just miss it?). http://www.digphoto.org/content/olympus-om-d-camera-leaked-photo-revealed/71710031 http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57360493-264/olympus-going-even-more-retro-with-om-d-camera/ http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-oh-my-goodness-olympus-is-coming-big/ I'm not into 4/3, but something tells me that his could be a home run in attention-getting for Olympus. Will probably be headline competition for whatever it is that Pentax announces around the same timeframe. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
The only way I'd particularly care would be if it accepted OM lenses natively. Otherwise it's just another m43 camera. Nice but nothing special, except possibly for the pretty face. On 1/23/2012 5:48 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Given this groups propensity to enjoy retro, i'm a bit surprised that no one has yet said anything about the upcoming Olympus OM-D (or did I just miss it?). http://www.digphoto.org/content/olympus-om-d-camera-leaked-photo-revealed/71710031 http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57360493-264/olympus-going-even-more-retro-with-om-d-camera/ http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-oh-my-goodness-olympus-is-coming-big/ I'm not into 4/3, but something tells me that his could be a home run in attention-getting for Olympus. Will probably be headline competition for whatever it is that Pentax announces around the same timeframe. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
I don't think there's any particular propensity for this group of people to enjoy retro. I dislike retro, personally. Retro implies styling things to make appear a particular way for the sake of selling them on the fantasy of those looks. I dislike things that are false this way. I love cameras that work. Many older cameras are dear to me simply because they work very well. Build me a camera that works well and I'm all for it. Olympus has produced many excellent cameras. I hope this one proves to be an excellent camera too. I don't know why speculation about an Olympus camera would be of more than just passing interest for the Pentax community, however. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
I don't know why speculation about an Olympus camera would be of more than just passing interest for the Pentax community, however. ALL interest is passing interest, for we mere mortals, Godfrey. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska - - - Nothing is sure but Death and Pentaxes -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?
An exciting new camera is of more than passing interest to this group because (and this is just my unscientific opinion) many here are photographers first, Pentaxians second. That is evidenced by the fact that so many own other brands along with their Pentaxes; some have even discarded their Pentaxes ~in toto~ and remain on the list for reasons other than their loyalty to the brand. You of all people, Godfrey, who look beyond Pentax to satisfy your photographic needs, will understand that. If there's one thing that I've always liked about this list it's the love/hate relationship that so many seem to have with Pentax. No blindly spewing the company line, no my camera maker right or wrong, it's more like, here's what I want and if you don't make it I'll still love you but I will go elsewhere. There are very few measurebaters compared to other places; we're just people who like taking pictures, on whatever equipment is out there that suits our needs. That, I suppose, is why the latest Oly is of more than passing interest. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com Sent: January 23, 2012 1/23/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net snip I don't know why speculation about an Olympus camera would be of more than just passing interest for the Pentax community, however. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
