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How about a 2x EVF so that what we see matches the 35mm equivalent?

If a model appeals to both the American and Japanese markets, it will probably appeal to others as well.

A new camera would have been a good opportunity in which to introduce 21:9, unless there are technical reasons that would have delayed it.

Also, 21:9 video is actually 21.33:9. It’s just market as 21:9.

If the competition starts to release similar cameras with built in EVFs, the Olympus will do so as well. The OM-D line will still have other features (like weather sealing) to distinguish it from the Pen series.

Not just in black, but how about weather sealing it? It seems like a great lens for baseball games where it will occasionally rain.

I’ve been out of consumer electronics retail for 9 years, but the differences were slight. When it came to consumer electronics, the differences between Japanese consumers and most others were that: 1) There was a greater interest in new features 2) They bought (and replaced) more frequently 3) There was a greater interest in more [...]

It looks like Olympus did a very nice job designing the EM-5. Between this camera and the MMF-3, however, there seems to be no improved support for SWD lenses. There are also no μ43 lenses of comparable quality to my 12-60. I’ll sit out a new camera for now. Perhaps next year.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/842931-REG/Olympus_V204040BU000_OM_D_E_M5_Micro_Four.html

You can’t take advantage of the Nikon’s 36MP because of the available glass.

I doubt that they’re losing many sales, especially when 1.33:1 matches up better with what people print on. And if they don’t print, it’s simply a matter of personal preference that most people would never even consider.

8K video, helium filled so that it floats in the air, and it grinds and brews coffee.

Having spent my share of time in darkrooms, I hate the 1.5:1 aspect ratio. It’s too wide for most photography. The amount of photographic paper that I trimmed through the years, because 8×10 paper is a 1.33:1 aspect ratio, must be staggering. Medium format? That’s usually 1.33:1 as well. large format? 1.2:1. 35mm is just [...]

Tom, that’s an interesting article. It’s a different type of photography than what I usually do which is urban landscape. I too an Olympus enthusiast with my 33 year old OM-2n (which I rarely use anymore) and E-1. I don’t really need to upgrade my E-1, but it would me nice to have better high [...]

Exactly who are you calling a troll?

Only one memory card? In a pro model? I’m getting a bad feeling about the EM-5 + MMF-3′s ability to autofocus SWD lenses.

You need to double check your math.

When you shoot with the 25mm, do you wish that it was just a little bit wider? If so, you should get the 17.5mm. Otherwise just enjoy your 25mm.

I was always able to make good use of split screens in low light. Then again, my eyesight is beginning to decline as I get older…

My problem with manual focus is that I need a split screen and microprism ring to be good at in a dimly lit environment, which is where I would use one of these lenses. I’d love to see that kind of focusing aid synthesized in a mirrorless camera.

If you care about what people think about you and your camera, then you are not a real photographer.