Next Big E Mock up set

Last edited by bariq on Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:24 pm; edited 1 time in total

As the embargo period has ended, here are the pics of the next big E system (mock up set). This model will be displayed in photokina tomorrow.

Olympus also announced their interest in using wood as building material for their cameras. Check the message posted by ykok.

enjoy.

You have posted in this forum: Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:24 am Post subject:

I am speechless.

i am speechless too, the battery grip look EXTREMELY ugly. the worst I ever seen.

Hi There,

From what I understand, usually a mockup is not indicative of the final look & shape of the camera.

As someone who's particular about ergonomics, I hope the controls, & sculpting of the grips, placement of buttons are user friendly. We can observe a departure from the well liked control layout of E1 which many I know of wishes to see preserved.

The front control dial seems to me to be actuatable by the middle finger reserving the index finder to release the shutter. The button & dial layout of the grip seems to be undetermined at this point in time. However it appears that the battery grip is removable, & if so, that means one has the option to travel lighter.

I'm hoping that the two buttons may be tied to Olympus' famed multi-spot meter :-)

Anyway, all speculation and personally, the design is starting to grow on me :-)

Thanks for the post bariq :-)

Cheers,

You have posted in this forum: Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:58 am Post subject:

Well I believe we would have to really use and touch the camera itself to really understand and appreciate why those experts in Olympus design it in this way.

Remember? Nobody say the E-1 was looking good and we can't really judge a book by its cover. But when get hold of one, ahh.... that's it... it fits nicely!

What really puzzles me is, why there's no dial knob on the battery grip? Or may be it's still an early prototype?

But frankly, I like the clean and handsome look, at least it's got it's own style.

You have posted in this forum: Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:30 am Post subject:

my view... the design is perfect...not in relation to the looks...but look at the way the buttons have been placed.... ... A perfect fit for my Hands .. Smile

better than making it look like a video game during navigation ... Smile

You have posted in this forum: Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:20 am Post subject:

i like it....but skill not reach yet

Hi There,

The following thread on DPR has a hands-on mockup & shows the relative size of the new E body in hand and a 50mm mounted macro. IMO The camera's organic lines does appear to look much better in hand.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1022&thread=20186541

Cheers