I have been waiting for a very long time for a new OM/OLY camera that would offer competitive state of the art technology and feature upgrades to replace its aging/dying/out of date sensors and processors. When I saw the pre-release marketing hype from OM Systems, I got excited and was expecting a true "WOW" camera that would make me not even think about the newer full frame camera mirrorless offerings from Sony and Nikon. I also expected not to consider the up coming GH6 from Panasonic for I thought that OM System will really live up to its promise and bring out a true "WOW" camera.
After reading the specs and watching MANY reviews on YouTube and other platforms, I see no earth shattering specs or features about this camera at all, not even close. This camera will keep OM Systems in the market for a while longer, that's all. I'll have to wait for the upcoming Panasonic gh6 to compare to make up my mind on which way to go to replace my very old OMD-E5 Mark I camera. The new OM-1 camera offers nothing that is truly exciting so far, just an upgrade and definitely not a "WOW" camera in my book especially in the still photography realm and in particular in underwater photography.
Yes, perhaps this camera is a big upgrade since the last flagship camera, the M1x and M1 III, were too far behind in technology that any new camera with current features will be a substantial upgrade but the OM-1 still isn't a "WOW" camera.
Don't get me wrong, I have invested lots of $$ and time into OLY M4/3 products and I really want to see them be at the top of their game and offer products that keep me in their camp. I am looking to buy something new that represents state of the Art technology with "WOW" factor and I prefer very much to stay with OLY and M4/3 but so far, it hasn't grabbed me.
I know that my opinion is going to ruffle some feathers here within the "believers" squad but it is my opinion based on my experience and my countless hours of reading and watching and educating myself over the last couple of years.
After reading the specs and watching MANY reviews on YouTube and other platforms, I see no earth shattering specs or features about this camera at all, not even close. This camera will keep OM Systems in the market for a while longer, that's all. I'll have to wait for the upcoming Panasonic gh6 to compare to make up my mind on which way to go to replace my very old OMD-E5 Mark I camera. The new OM-1 camera offers nothing that is truly exciting so far, just an upgrade and definitely not a "WOW" camera in my book especially in the still photography realm and in particular in underwater photography.
Yes, perhaps this camera is a big upgrade since the last flagship camera, the M1x and M1 III, were too far behind in technology that any new camera with current features will be a substantial upgrade but the OM-1 still isn't a "WOW" camera.
Don't get me wrong, I have invested lots of $$ and time into OLY M4/3 products and I really want to see them be at the top of their game and offer products that keep me in their camp. I am looking to buy something new that represents state of the Art technology with "WOW" factor and I prefer very much to stay with OLY and M4/3 but so far, it hasn't grabbed me.
I know that my opinion is going to ruffle some feathers here within the "believers" squad but it is my opinion based on my experience and my countless hours of reading and watching and educating myself over the last couple of years.
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