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My guess with that sensor size is... No.


On the surface, that is what one would expect, but the first time DSLR
owner might not be as concerned about that. Look at how many people are
buying these 8MP cameras like the Pro1 ... with a 2/3 sensor. If the price
is right, Oly might actually have something here.

Sure, but how long until Canon packs the 20D sensor in an updated Rebel
body for $899? Olys high noise glory will be short lived.

I still plan to buy my 20D very soon. My EOS bag is pretty decent, and this
now Oly model can't touch the 20D. I'll also be keeping the 10D.
Nonetheless, I still like to see competition among the manufacturers, and
it will be interesting to see how this affects the entry-level DSLR market
... if it has any effect at all.

I'd expect more competition out of Minolta or Pentax than Oly. At least
they (Minny and Penny) haven't tied themselves down to a nowhere format.
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