It's actually very close to the size of the OM2n with 50/1.8 -
5.1x3.6x2.1 inches vs 5.3x3.2x1.9 (for OM2n). The 50/1.8 is 1.2 inches
deep vs 0.9 for the new 25mm. It's great news.
James
On 5 Mar 2008, at 07:02, Tom Fenwick wrote:
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> Check it out - it's tiny!
>
> http://fourthirdsphoto.com/preview/e-420_10.php
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> Tom
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> On 04/03/2008, Andrew Fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> Just received the Press Release.
>> There's a not so fast mini-fifty for you!
>> "Single focus" ??? - they mean 'focal length' I hope!
>> Andrew Fildes
>> afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>> Olympus Imaging Corporation has today announced the upcoming launch
>> of the world's thinnest, smallest1 interchangeable lens digital SLR
>> camera, the E-420. The camera is scheduled for launch in May 2008.
>>
>> With its outstanding picture quality, advanced functionality and
>> convenient portability, the E-420 is not only an ideal choice for
>> beginners who want to experience the world of digital SLR
>> photography, it is also the perfect choice for experienced
>> photographers looking for a handy, reliable, go-anywhere digital SLR.
>>
>> In addition to the E-420, Olympus has also launched the Olympus ZUIKO
>> DIGITAL 25mm f2.8 lens. A lightweight single-focus standard focal-
>> length snapshot lens, the ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm f2.8 is fully compliant
>> with the Four Thirds System DSLR design standard. The lens is
>> scheduled for release in Australia in May 2008, for RRP$349.
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