I had posted a question on dp-now.com on whether the new system
was going to be compatible with Zuiko lenses. Ian, the rep, was
inviting questions yesterday as he was personally going to meet with
the Olympus folks at Photokina this morning. Here was my question,
and the reply from Ian. :
(The full transcript is available at
http://www.dp-now.com/cgi-bin/forum/photokina2002.pl/read/5 )
Posted By: Ian Burley <info@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2002, at 8:54 a.m.
In Response To: Zuiko lens compatibility ?? (Tim Chakravorty)
I can confirm there will be a lens mount adapter for OM system lenses, but I
don'yet know if there will be any aperture setting
connectivity.
The Four Thirds system is supposed to offer a lens profile system, so when
you mount a new lens the camera will download a profile
from the lens and adapt its shooting characteristics to suit.
Ian
> Hi,
> is all hope lost for compatiblity with existing OM
> system
> Zuiko lenses? This may be the deciding factor for a
> large majority of OM-holics. Please make sure they
> give
> a clear and definite answer.
> Thanks,
> Tim
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