Olympus Revives OM with E-M5 Discussion

[Allison Johnson]

Olympus reveals a new generation of OM digital Micro Four Thirds cameras with the OM-D E-M5. It offers a built-in EVF, splashproof and dustproof design, new 16 megapixel Live MOS sensor and a retro styling that's unlike anything we've seen in digital before.

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[KCook]

I have very fond memories of my 35mm OM cameras (we had a husband and wife pair). Really luv the chrome finish on this lens and top deck. Solid black cameras get sooo boring after a while.

But I am a picky cuss:

The contours of the front grip don't seem quite right.

I wish they had left out the accessory port above the EVF, so that housing could have a lower profile. Maybe a later "economy" model in this line will give me that?

The blank command dials on top are a wasted opportunity. They should have markings for whatever their default functions are. Blank controls on a "classic" design just look out of place.

But my most earnest nit-pick is the big 3" OLED. Really looks out of place for this svelte design. Let small cameras have small LCDs, please!

Kelly