Sony upgraded the A7Riv to A7Rv with the same sensor and adding AI, which could be done with firmware update.
Same for Nikon on the Z6 and Z6ii, Z7 and Z7ii. Both model upgrades with the same resolution, likely same sensor.
Same for iPhone, Samsung. Nowadays, we cannot export we big jump in every new model.
We should be contented with Minor upgrades. Would you rather have a Pentax or Sigma camera where there are no upgrades for years?
The OM System 150-600 F5-6.3 (FF equilvalent 1200mm @ 6.3) is US$2399
Plenty of much better alternative brands at the price?
Can you name any lenses with full frame equivalent of 1200mm @F6.3?
With image stabilization of 8.5 stops?
Otherwise, @ricohflex don't be so fast to shoot down OM System.
You may have no use for 1200mm @F6.3 but I got a Birding Enthusiast Friend who is now selling her 300mm F4 (which use use with TC2) to get 1200mm @F8 now selling it to get the OM System 150-600. And I am sure there is enough market for this lenses. I am not sure why you keep thinking OM Systems never did any market survey before they jump into pumping money to manufacture a camera or lenses. OM Systems would probably have talked to hundreds of Photographers and ask them what they want.
By the way, I do agree it is expensive compared to Sigma 150-600 but bear in mind that OM System has a much smaller userbase to cover the fixed cost to setup the tooling and programming of the IS. I understand that there were already users able to use the Sigma 150-600 with an adapter, at the expense of slower IS.
Same for Nikon on the Z6 and Z6ii, Z7 and Z7ii. Both model upgrades with the same resolution, likely same sensor.
Same for iPhone, Samsung. Nowadays, we cannot export we big jump in every new model.
We should be contented with Minor upgrades. Would you rather have a Pentax or Sigma camera where there are no upgrades for years?
The OM System 150-600 F5-6.3 (FF equilvalent 1200mm @ 6.3) is US$2399
Plenty of much better alternative brands at the price?
Can you name any lenses with full frame equivalent of 1200mm @F6.3?
With image stabilization of 8.5 stops?
Otherwise, @ricohflex don't be so fast to shoot down OM System.
You may have no use for 1200mm @F6.3 but I got a Birding Enthusiast Friend who is now selling her 300mm F4 (which use use with TC2) to get 1200mm @F8 now selling it to get the OM System 150-600. And I am sure there is enough market for this lenses. I am not sure why you keep thinking OM Systems never did any market survey before they jump into pumping money to manufacture a camera or lenses. OM Systems would probably have talked to hundreds of Photographers and ask them what they want.
By the way, I do agree it is expensive compared to Sigma 150-600 but bear in mind that OM System has a much smaller userbase to cover the fixed cost to setup the tooling and programming of the IS. I understand that there were already users able to use the Sigma 150-600 with an adapter, at the expense of slower IS.
Sure die.
Minor changes sold as a new model.
Taking a Sigma and selling as an OMDS lens. How sad is that?
US$2399?
This useless thing is aimed at those with Sunken Costs.
Have to forgive Red35 - he is forced to say it is good as an ambassador. Or else he will be FIRED.
Who is going to buy a camera branded OM System?
New buyers who can spend US$2399 have plenty of much better alternative brands.
At 11:39 Tony Northrup asks " OM, U OK?"
Meaning to say - Are you guys Freaking Insane?