What has been posted publicly, I will repeat. Which is pretty much the majority of my info.

double digit MP
blazing fast AF even in low light
No noise at 800ISO at 200% magnification, Very good at 1600 ISO
Same build quality as the E-1, if not better


There are a couple of other things that are slotted for it that weren't mentioned publicly. The prototype that was handled had a feature that OLY users are really hoping for. That one other DSLR company has. So, that should give a pretty good guess. I think that was the one feature that was being a bit tricky. Of course, what has been seen is prototypes, not finished products.

It will be announced Jan 26th and shown at PMA. It will be the E-1 replacement, not a mid grade camera.

I have to decide if I want to get really serious with photography. My husband really wants my E-1 and I really wouldn't mind upgrading. It has to be financially worth it. I can't imagine I would need a new camera for a few years. If I can justify it, I will buy it. I think the price point will be around 3k. Not sure though

Julie, have you ever seen Yannar Thusbertrand's work? He uses a big backdrop and a couple of strobes in giant softboxes, I think...Check this out:
http://www.yannarthusbertrand.com/yann2/affichage_bestiaux.php?reference=BCH-253&pais=

Hey Chris,

This is a great link. Thanks for sending it.

-JM

Fascinating work, isn't it? Also, makes me want to throw my camera in the garbage and take up knitting.

That's an amazing collection of pics!

I love how he uses the actual setup as a focal point - don't just shoot the subject with a backdrop, shoot the backdrop as part of the shot.

Clearly gets to travel, too - could you imagine being able to travel to Mongolia to take shots liek those? That's a dream.

"Hello, Duane? Yes - I'd like you to photograph my horse. . . how much?....yes, that's fine...yes, I'll arrange for two first-class tickets and Hilton rooms in Morocco for you and your assistant....yes...see you on the 19th....great."

As I type this from Morocco, I reminded to make good images is to capture life as it happens for that one moment.

Perhaps another tea and a ride through the bazaar will clear my mind before we begin a day of falconry on the dunes...

*snaps back to reality*

Yeah, if you haven't seen that collection, go now - it's well worth it.

Thanks for the dream Chris...

Wwwwwowwww....gosh that raises the bar a few hundred high rises,doesn't it? So what kind of camera does one use to get 4 ft plus high photos? And I'm guessing you don't develope those at Rite Aid...;)

Thanks for the link, what a trip. And Duane, can you come photograph my dog when you get back from Morocco? LOL!