I was wondering what Olympus might announce before Photo Expo. I expect some updated models for the Four Thirds cameras. I couldn't guess what they would do for the popular PEN series. Lenses for sure but another body? They're pretty well covered with the E-PL1, E-P1 and E-P2. I'm very happy with the E-P1. It's an incredible camera. Anything "up" from here wold be evolutionary. The all black E-P2 is a beautiful kit, though.
What I do miss, compared to my E-510, is the 40-150mm lens. Sometimes I like a bit more reach. Olympus came out with the 14-150mm and I was seriously considering it. A MFT 40-150mm was more of what I had in mind. It's the lens that's attached to my E-510 most often so I have that focal range mindset. I tend to shoot "long". So, the MFT 40-150mm is now on my must have list.
What I'm really hoping for is a price drop on the FL-14 flash unit. That's a pricey thing for the power and features it has. I can get a Metz 48 with more features for not much more and a Metz 36 for far less. Maybe that will be the next surprise.
Coming from Olympus OM's all I can say is "thank you" to Olympus for the PEN and E series. There was nothing quite like the OM cameras and lenses. They were beautiful to look at and great to use. The same holds true for the PEN's and the E's.
Olympus announces all-black E-P2 kit, two new Micro Four Thirds lenses | Digital Camera Resource Page News
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