|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
In Reply to: digital backs for classic slr cameras posted by nigelbetts on February 04, 2004 at 03:48:02:
The one you heard about died from lack of interest. It offered too little too late (only 1 MP, no screen for viewing image, overpriced, etc.)
I would not hold my breath waiting for one. If one were to be developed, it would probably be for Nikon or Canon, the major players in the pro arena, not for Olympus, which is regarded as more of a minor player (not to say Olympus didnt make great film cameras, which they did).
Something like this would have to have the promise of paying back the development costs, so thats why I dont expect to see one.
Follow Ups:
For that $$$ you can buy any digi camera. Look here for a review on some fine Olympus digi's, E-1 changes lenes also.
Unfortunately, I feel the E-1 is also destined for the history books. Its just too pricey for what it offers, now that both Canon and Nikon have digital SLR's out under 1k, and with higher resolution to boot. It has nice features, but the competition is going to kill it.
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: