Olympus goes retro with Micro Four Thirds concept camera
Leonard Goh | Sep 22, 2008
Bearing a striking resemblance to its ancestors, the unnamed camera would strike a chord with those who have a penchant for retro designs or who have owned a Pen camera before.
Without the prism hump on the top and losing the handgrip, the unconventional design (by today's standard) of Olympus' new shooter deviates from Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G1 which looks more like a dSLR.
However, this gizmo is currently still a concept piece, so the actual product look may not be the same. But we like this design and hope to see Olympus continue developing the camera along this line.
Talkback
GoGadgets says...
I think this a great concept. I am always waiting for interchangable lens system without the weight of dslr.
Sep 25, 2008 11:57
I think this a great concept. I am always waiting for interchangable lens system without the weight of dslr.
Sep 25, 2008 11:57
creamydrink says...
Fusion of classic styling and modern minimalist look, coupled with Olympus optics and if they deliver the right mix of lens and customised bad holding 1-2 lens, it will be a killer package.
Goodbye Canon G9, 10, Gx or any bulky dslr, and hello to the new world of micro format!
Oct 01, 2008 16:00
Fusion of classic styling and modern minimalist look, coupled with Olympus optics and if they deliver the right mix of lens and customised bad holding 1-2 lens, it will be a killer package.
Goodbye Canon G9, 10, Gx or any bulky dslr, and hello to the new world of micro format!
Oct 01, 2008 16:00
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hla8610
yuck !!! what are they thinking ????
Sep 25, 2008 10:06
rigelstuff
Pay attention. It's a "concept piece."
Besides, I agree that the retro design would fare well with those in the know (I myself think it's quite classy).
Sep 25, 2008 16:16