runakid Loc: Shelbyville, TN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4PBrH63R68
Review is from Pangolin tours in Botswana. Thought I would post FYI

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Yup. You clearly get it.

Not only is the SLR tostadas, likewise the full frame systems. Yes, I’m very involved in FF, but that’s due to my legacy film era gear that anchors me to a fading past. Everything about my extensive involvement in mini formats is fresh and unencumbered by legacy dinosaur gear. Everything works and is truly just great.

David Martin Loc: Cary, NC

My apologies. No harm intended. I relied on sources such as CNN, BBC, CNET, Techradar and the like. Further research however shows that the camera line will live on under JIP.

Hip Coyote

Lets hope it stays alive...a great system for some of us.

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Unlike international affairs, something like the Olympus tale will get an early-on report but no sustained follow up.

The world is warring and starving amidst fire, flood, and earthquakes. The fate of a second string camera maker ? Just a blip, move on and no checking back in.

That’s the news biz ... no mass murder, no Kardashians, so no big deal.

Beenthere

Not exactly exit the camera business, but rather tun it over to a company that will run it more efficiently. They're still here.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Canisdirus

I don't know if JIP is going to keep it all going. No one does really.
Corps say all kinds of things.
I do know that Oly had a major sensor problem. Overstocked and never selling enough to replace.
JIP surely inherited that problem.
I'm pretty sure JIP will finish developing anything that was already in the pipeline...at least those products where capital was already spent to a higher degree (good for their books).
After that...well...it's a fog.
They are placing bigger and bigger sensors into cellphones all the time, and at higher MP's than JIP's.
The 4/3'ds format seems ...untenable... sales-wise.

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

I’ve owned and continue to own OMDem-5,m-1,ep-5. Great image quality, lotsa lenses. Not impressed with dependability, battery life and menus. 2/3 cameras have needed shutter or sensor replacements out of warranty. Battery life sucks, my Nikons always work, not so much the Olympus. But for travel they’re great

Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England

The Olympus M43 is a brilliant system. I own the professional EM1X and an EM1 mark III. In the past I have owned 2 x EM1 bodies and an EM1 mark II. From those three, I move to Sony full frame mirrorless - an A7III, A9 and A7R4 - all fantastic cameras; but I swithced back to Olympus due to the weight/size difference. The EM1X is the top of the range model and has the best IBIS on the market, the fabulous ProCapture, in camera focus bracketting and stacking, in camera neutral density filters (digital) and 50MP handheld HiRes and tripod 80MP HiRes modes. It also has bird, plane, train and automobile recognition AI - the bird option is particularly good for BIF. The EM1.3 has many, but not all of the above options with the addition of an Astro photography option. The EM1X handles like a dream and is an ergonimic delight. The EM1.3 is quite a bit smaller, but is still very comfortable to hold - even with the 300mm f4. Olympus Pro lenses are optically stunning, and most are small and light: but even the normal Zuiko lenses are really good optically and very well priced. I own an Olympus Pro 300mm f4 + MC14 and MC20 teleconverters, a PanasonicLeica 200mm f2.8 + TC14, an Olympus 60mm f2.8 macro and an Olympus Zuiko 14 - 150mm f3.5 - 5.6mm. Even the latter lens, which is relatively cheap, still offers great performance for such a compact, light weight lens. I will not be changing camera systems and look forward to the release of the Pro 100mm f2.8 macro lens and the teased replacement(?) for the EM1X - which the new company, OM Digital Solutions, suggest will have a WOW factor. Anyway, that's my personal view of Olympus gear.

HallwoedHill Loc: Chattanooga,TN

Back in the day(1970's ) I had an OM-1 and several lens and loved them. In the late 1990's i used a Nikon D50 and had several of their lens. In 2027 an upgrade was needed and I went with the OM D Mark1 and the Olympus and Panasonic lens. It suits my needs.

ResonancePhotographer and Canisdirus are on point. The OM D cameras produce great image quality, the Olympus lens are exceptional. The lighter weight and stabilization system are excellent , which are important to me as I am now in my 70's. I am holding off on new purchases as I want to see where the new owners actually take the company, and eventually, like it or not, cell phone cameras will eventually decrease the market for DSLR cameras to the point only pros and serious very serious armatures are will constitute the market.

HeyYou Loc: SE Michigan

Jason - that rooftop picture is gorgeous.
And, welcome to this community.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I have used Nikon exclusively for the past 55 years. I am almost 85 years young now and I do not have the stamina I had when I was younger. A day in the mountains of North Carolina-Tennessee with a dSLR and lenses takes all my energy. It is a breeze using my Olympus system.
Olympus cameras are small and very well made. The optics are excellent. Because Olympus and Panasonic lenses can be used in both cameras there are plenty of lenses available for both systems. I am sure you know that Panasonic makes some lenses for Leica and those lenses fit the micro fourth third system.

At present I am shooting with three Olympus bodies, the OM-1, the EM-10 Mk II and the Pen EP-5. Using the same lens I see no difference in quality among the three of them. The optics are excellent, especially the professional ones. I can say the same of those Panasonic lenses I have used with my Olympus bodies.

We all know that early this year Olympus started a new life , already discussed by Linda, as Olympus Digital Solution. The new company has kept its visionaries and ambassadors and all of their repair facilities. Indeed nothing has changed so far. New cameras are been developed along with new lenses. They are committed to keep the M43 format that is now so successfully used by professional photographers.

If you are interested in Olympus expect superior technology to those of a dSLR camera, lighter bodies, smaller lenses and great quality. It is a totally different experience than using a dSLR body. Because the cameras are small they fit anywhere and are a godsend when traveling and shooting the whole day.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

I made the move from Nikon gear to Olympus and only wish I’d done it sooner, I’ve never regretted my decision. I use the camera more and have become a better photographer as a result. I don’t need a tripod unless I’m doing long exposures at night. I adore my my Olympus m5 III and the m5 II before it.

tropics68 Loc: Georgia

I have two Olympus Cameras an M5 and a M1 MKII. I would have to admit the Olympus is an easier camera to tote around and has somewhat better IS than my Pentax K-70 or full frame Canon along with features like focus bracketing which my other cameras do not have. The image quality however is no better the DSLR's. The #1 reason the Olympus is not my go to camera is their menu system. A real handful to master especially for an old coot such as me. I do not need to carry a manual with the big guys.