I selected the OM series. I dont know anything about cameras from this era so I enjoyed the link and reading up on them plus the others. I think I liked the look of the OM2 best. Add a hand grip and I'd be a happy bunny (I know the 40 and 707 had one but I didnt like the look of those) - maybe that's a no-no for purists of history but hey, let's have fun here ;-)

I must say, i'm pretty happy with my new e400 body, she's a real beauty, a digital OM1 in all senses, with a few extras, like the digital :) and all the other stuff we are now used to in the E system. I'm only waiting for a couple of main primes to go with this body. Meanwhile i'm using my OM's Zuiko and i must tell you, boy did i miss this OM feeling!!! Loving it!!! Best wishes!!!

I checked the Chrome Six! One commonly heard desire is for a Zuiko Shift lens. Well, a shift is good, but if there were a "retro" design digital camera from Olympus, give me one with bellows and a fold down bed. A camera such as this would be as useful as an old Graphlex. One could be designed with not only a shift, but a rise and fall, and full swings and tilts too. Perhaps the current lenses designed for the 4/3s system would be too bulky and certainly not able to fold into the body of the camera, but I am sure small lenses could be designed, Copal still makes shutters and a small Zuiko lens with a Copal Press Shutter in such a camera would be a dream. Yes indeed, give me bellows!

Even though i own many OMs and they're fine cameras in their days, i had to choose the Pen series, especially the Pen F (http://www.olympus.co.jp/jp/fun/wallpaper/camera/dl/newyear2007_02S.jpg) ; it has the elegance and beauty of the rangefinder design but yet has all the convenience. features and advantages of an SLR; now the viewfinder could be improved since it was rather minuscule compared to the OM series'; it's practically a 4/3rd camera in its heyday so why not resurrect it to be the true digital 4/3rd SLR today (BTW, i love these wallpapers, i update my desktop on a regular basis with different ones once a month so i don't get bored w the same looks every day)... if i can't get a Pen F digital then I don't mind settling for a OM-2 digital ... Cheers ;-))

Of course! That was the reason I bought Olympus in the first place in the mid 70's. Have used different models over the years, but the OM-2n was about glued to my fingers for two decades. Also had a 4Ti, but still liket the 2n more, despite of the muti-spot mering which I loved quite much.

My first choice would be the OM series. That was a classic camera and one of my favorites right next to an F1 Nikon I was given by one of my Dad's photographers.

If I had a second choice, it would be the Flex series if only to echo Edwin - it's that whole bellows mystique thing.

I think I meant to say Chrome Six as my second choice.

My bad.

At the risk of being repetitive I chose the OM series, simply because I love my 2n and 4Ti even though I don't use them any more. The modularity of the OM system gave incredible flexibility that the 'e' series has not yet matched. I still occasionally use the Zuiko lenses with a converter ring when I need longer lenses.

Eugene: the winder or motor drive gives the hand grip on the OM bodies, and up to 5 frames per second!

Hey that sounds really cool!

I suppose I should have voted for the OM series (I used to have OM2sp and an OM4 - multi spot fantastic) but I think the OM series is now being reproduced in the E400 series. I'm nearly tempted with the E400 but might wait and see what's happening next - lots of rumours and the new P&S cameras show the kind of things that might occur. Therefore I went for the Pen series - I would love an Olympus rangefinder using the 4/3rds sensor and some small prime lenses. Not sure whether it can be done or not though.

I am very surprised with João Medeiros due to E-series is supposed to be Maitani OM heart inside a digital body. E-400 is exactly the same as OM-1. Well described!!! Since I was a child I used to see my father taking photographs with that lovely OM-1 It was awesome!!! Then I bought my OM-4T and my favorite lens was Zuiko 180/2,8 and despite of the softness of my Zuiko 50mm at f1,2, I´ve never seen in my life any bokeh like that!!! It was simply awesome. I also tried 50/1,4 50/1,8 135/2,8 100/2,8 and they were also lovely. I also used to work with F280 and Winder 2 with my OM4Ti. Superb equipment!!! I´m still keep some OM stuff at:

Hope you like it!

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Sorry the first link doesn´t work: Try this one.

I'd like them to make an E-1 replacement with 12MP and a larger viewfinder. 4/3 is an OK format, no need to reproduce obsolete designs. However, once it becomes trivially cheap to produce 35mm sensors, I'd like someone to produce digital bodies for all the legacy mounts such as Olympus OM, Canon FD and Minolta MD. I have several good Minolta MD lenses and I'd like a cheap digital body to go with them.

I took my camera to work yesterday, to photograph a send-off for an employee who was leaving... and the naughty little gag we pulled on her. ;)

Two people looked at me and my E-300 and said they could not believe that I was still using an "old fashioned" camera and not a digital camera!

After owning an OM-1; OM-2; OM-G; and OM-4 nothing felt quite as good in the hand as the OM-1. I had misplaced it and recently found it with my 50mm 1.2 on the mount. I think I'm going to go out and get a few rolls of b/w film and play just for the heck of it.

I was stupid enough to sell my Olympus cameras (om1 and om2sp/progr) and bought a Nikon F3. Never had the same pleasure in handling that monster, it is capturing dust now. Miss the simplicity of the OM1 the most i think.

OM1n

Actually bought it after my E1 (I think) from eBay, with a 50 1.4 for £70 as a carry about camera. I had no REAL knowledge of Olympus other than knowing of the Trip cameras (erm...) and my E1 of course.

It is STILL my favourite camera hands down (and I've owned all sorts), cos I love its simplicity and pure manualness, and I use it fairly regularly still, especially for B&W. I took it to a mates wedding recently shot a couple of films and the results were ace! Well the bride and groom said they were, so who am I to disagree ;-)

I can't imagine ever selling it, and if I lost it / it was nicked I would be gutted. When I look at it / use it, it makes me smile.

For that reason, I think the E400 is a beaut and one of these days will probably get one, but in terms of affection for a machine, nothing will ever replace my OM1n.

Andy

I chose the OM because I'm familiar with them and I fervently long for a digital SLR that is as compact as the OM's wir comparble quality. I guess this is just not technologically possible....at least for the time being.

joe