WTF! You people sure aren't seeing what I'm seeing (and vice versa):
- the lack of grip (as opposed to having a glued-on something on the E-P1);
- the wheel;
- the way the fake leather covers the front;
- the relief of the top plate (not the dials and buttons, mind you, but the actual relief is a pretty direct copy; the E-P1 is similar but slightly less so);
- now that you mentioned it, the similar use of metal (as opposed to the E-P1).
Now, the Canon sure does look similar as well but that was probably a standard of camera design back in the day?
Again, I'm not defending the new Olympus - why would I? Just pointing out my observations.
P.S. I think there have been worse examples of retro-worship: Nikon DF, I summon thee, demanding the sacred right to burn in Hell.
- the lack of grip (as opposed to having a glued-on something on the E-P1);
- the wheel;
- the way the fake leather covers the front;
- the relief of the top plate (not the dials and buttons, mind you, but the actual relief is a pretty direct copy; the E-P1 is similar but slightly less so);
- now that you mentioned it, the similar use of metal (as opposed to the E-P1).
Now, the Canon sure does look similar as well but that was probably a standard of camera design back in the day?
Again, I'm not defending the new Olympus - why would I? Just pointing out my observations.
P.S. I think there have been worse examples of retro-worship: Nikon DF, I summon thee, demanding the sacred right to burn in Hell.