Olympus @ Focus on Imaging - NOT

[Grumpy Hec]

Just had a look at the web site for Focus on Imaging at the NEC in March.

Disappointed to see that Olympus are not on the exhibitors list.

Seems an odd marketing strategy.




Hec

[Guest]

Re: Olympus @ Focus on Imaging - NOT

Yes and it's such a shame. They were last there 2 years ago with the E3, E30 and the E620 was released at the show: it generated a real buzz too.

Focus is the UK's premier photography equipment show so you would have thought that they would want to show their wares.

[Grumpy Hec]

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I'm now questioning if I should follow up on my plan to start buying SWD lenses and the 50MM macro in case Olympus simply stop actively developing 4/3.

Being absent from a show such as this does make you question if it's time to buy into Cannon/Nikon but for the wrong reason of course. I'd much sooner stay with Olympus now I've got going with them.

Does nybody from Olympus read this forum I wonder ?

If so perhaps they would care to comment.

ttfn

hec

[StephenL]

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It does make you wonder about Olympus' marketing strategy (if they've got one). All you see in the magazine adverts are pictures of wet cameras. They have so much more to offer than just weatherproofing.

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[Grumpy Hec]

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All very sad.

I've come to the conclusion that the silence and lack of real marketing for 4/3, E5 apart, along with not being at Focus points to the eventual demise of said format.

As you say Pentax looks a good bet having some of the good aspects of the E system.

curses

Hec

[cinders]

Re: Olympus @ Focus on Imaging - NOT

If Olympus do abandon 4/3rd then I will have enough trouble selling what I've got.

I shouldn't worry too much about that! From what I've seen there are plenty of people on this forum happy to snap up good second-hand lenses - me included!
I'm sure many folks will want to stick with, and add too, the kit they already have rather than swap to another brand.

[stevednp3]

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I'm with Cindy, I wouldn't worry either, the kit we have is paid for and working just fine, I don't see any reason to jump ship. One thing I can tell you is that I did a lot of testing and comparing with the likes of Canon 7d and nikon 7000 before Christmas before I bought the e5 and I didn't think the quality was any better than my e30 (apart from noise) and when comparing with the e5, the e5 iq was better in my eyes.

I don't think Olympus really know what they are doing or where they are going at the moment, I think they thought micro 4/3 was going to change the world, but its clearly not going to happen for a few years. I'm sure they will sort themselves out soon, hang in there

[Grumpy Hec]

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Interesting comments about various comparisons with the E5. The less biased reviews I've seen agree with that view albeit not too overtly.

I feel the "I wants" illness building again. Still financial reality is a cure for that

Getting back to start of this thread is the Ficus on Imaging event worth trundling up to the celestial city for

Hec

[Dick Bowman]

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Getting back to start of this thread is the Ficus on Imaging event worth trundling up to the celestial city for

Hec

I went once (three or four years ago) - it was a day out, but I couldn't be bothered to go again.

[steverh]

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I have been to Focus a couple of times (around 5 years ago) and they weren't there on either occasion so I wouldn't read too much into it.

[David M]

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I have been to Focus a couple of times (around 5 years ago) and they weren't there on either occasion so I wouldn't read too much into it.

I used to go in the '90s when you had to be a pro to get in and in those days I don't recall any 35mm makers being there.

It appears the show is now amateur biased but maybe some companies that didn't go in the old days never got into the habit of going.

[Ross the fiddler]

Re: Olympus @ Focus on Imaging - NOT

Interesting comments about various comparisons with the E5. The less biased reviews I've seen agree with that view albeit not too overtly.

I feel the "I wants" illness building again. Still financial reality is a cure for that

Getting back to start of this thread is the Ficus on Imaging event worth trundling up to the celestial city for

Hec

And dragging you back away from the start of the thread, the reviewers probably have too much to lose if they step on the toes of the big giant companies too much. I'm still amused how the Canon 60D is getting such a plug for features that were on the E3 & E30 (as the E5 came along) & back then, they were talked down & comments came like, "why would you want that on a DSLR.?".

Anyhow, havanicewon.

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Re: Olympus @ Focus on Imaging - NOT

Interesting comments about various comparisons with the E5. The less biased reviews I've seen agree with that view albeit not too overtly.

I feel the "I wants" illness building again. Still financial reality is a cure for that

Getting back to start of this thread is the Ficus on Imaging event worth trundling up to the celestial city for

Hec

There is no known cure for the devastating "I want's illness" and a trip to Focus will probably make it worse. I've long been a sufferer (camera's & guitars mainly). Financial reality will only help you manage it.

That said, I have been to focus on several occasions, it's always a good day out. There is always something new to look at (read I want) whether Olympus are there or not. This year the new Fuji X100 should definitely be worth a look (rangefinder style camera with APC sensor, 35 mm equivalent F2 lens, hybrid viewfinder etc). Apparently the Fuji stand is next to Pentax's but I've mentioned them in a earlier post!

[cinders]

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I'm still tempted to go on the Monday as I have a free day then and I need a day out!

Not that I am buying ANYTHING at the moment...