Olympus E-XX model anounced

[Atomic2]

Olympus announced a midship model to go between the E-520 and E-3.

Looks serious.
press release: http://www.olympus-europa.com/corporate/1696_2592.htm





Can I just say, FINALLY!

[Atomic2]

oops, I linked to the wrong site, fixed now.

[Greg McCary]

This is really good news from Olympus. I can't wait to see some specs on it.

[Justintoxicated]

anyone want to buy an e520? :P

[Atomic2]

anyone want to buy an e520? :P

If you really intend to get this new guy when its released, make sure to sell the 520 before January. I think if you capitalize on the holidays you can really make the most money back. Everyone will be looking to buy, not as many trying to sell.

[Photo-John]

I gotta teach you guys to check the articles section here. I had an article up on that as soon as it was announced:

http://reviews.photographyreview.com...oncept-camera/

[Justintoxicated]

Well if I did decide to sell it I doubt I would take much of a loss, after selling the 14-42mm, the camera only cost me $430 shipped

I'll probably just stick with the 520 a bit longer until I start getting paid to take pictures (I wish)...

[Sushigaijin]

Rumours say that the e-xx will not have weather sealing, which is the lynchpin for me. I am waiting for the final specs to decide whether this will be my next camera or not.

[Atomic2]

Rumours say that the e-xx will not have weather sealing, which is the lynchpin for me. I am waiting for the final specs to decide whether this will be my next camera or not.

I got this from another forum, the poster said he got it off a chinese website

12 mega pixel Panasonic Live-MOS sensor
11 point auto focus
100% viewfinder (increase Unspecified)
material - plastic
movable LCD screen
Information LCD top

[xwingkiller]

about weathersealing...the info from oly is that it has an improved alternative to the current e3's system. i dont know what the heck that means.

i would be pretty excited about this camera, but i kind of think by the time im ready to buy one...i'll just end up with a used e3 for the same price.

[Atomic2]

I thought the same, about getting a used E3 for similar price, but If this E-XX has a movie mode, Im all for it. The panasonic G1 will have a version that records HD with stereo sound. I hope we will see the same with the Olympus. If not, I might go D90, but I really dont want to.

[Sushigaijin]

I considered a used e3 also, but i'd rather have the smaller size of the e-xx. size and durability are both huge factors for me. if those specs are true, this will be a great camera. sorry for the lack of caps, i cut my pinky on a mandolin at work so i'm avoiding the shift key

[rigel]

Olympus announced a midship model to go between the E-520 and E-3.
Looks serious.
press release: http://www.olympus-europa.com/corporate/1696_2592.htm
Can I just say, FINALLY!

I like the swiveling LCD, but wish for a more front-facing shutter release button like with the E-3. This one looks (and will feel) too much like my E-510 (which I admit needs improvement in the ergonomics department).
http://fourthirds-user.com/2008/09/p...hirds_dslr.php