compact digital SLR camera in the market

I wonder if anyone still remember about the Olympus OM-1 and OM-2 when
they were introduced in the market in the early and mid 1970s? It was a
small and compact size that it fit easily in my hand. I must say that I
have relatively small size hand, and this topic may not interest those
who have big hands.
What is the most compact or small digital SLR which available in the
general market today. General means that it is available at your local
photo stores, without special order.
I notice that the Samsung and entry level Pentax were small (and also
heard that they are identical technology, as they share the development
of the SLR). Does Olympus come up with a small/compact digital SLR? I
see the Samsung SLR and they are nice and compact. However, is other
rivals such as Canon, Nikon, Fuji, etc made similar small size digital
SLR?

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What is the most compact or small digital SLR which available in the
general market today. General means that it is available at your local
photo stores, without special order.

The Nikon D40 has been well-received if you don't mind the limitation
to AFS lenses. It's quite small and probably weighs less than your
old OM1/OM2 due to its plastic construction. It might even be smaller
than the OM's, plus it has a built-in flash and the equivalent of
motorized film advance, without needing an accessory motor drive.

for £400 inc 2 zoom lenses the Samsung gx-1l is a brilliant digi slr - just
got one and yes I do remember the Om1 etc BUT got Minoltas instead. Very
happy with the Samsung, better lenses that the canon and better balanced
than the Nikon we looked at too.


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I wonder if anyone still remember about the Olympus OM-1 and OM-2 when
they were introduced in the market in the early and mid 1970s? It was a
small and compact size that it fit easily in my hand. I must say that I
have relatively small size hand, and this topic may not interest those
who have big hands.
What is the most compact or small digital SLR which available in the
general market today. General means that it is available at your local
photo stores, without special order.
I notice that the Samsung and entry level Pentax were small (and also
heard that they are identical technology, as they share the development
of the SLR). Does Olympus come up with a small/compact digital SLR? I
see the Samsung SLR and they are nice and compact. However, is other
rivals such as Canon, Nikon, Fuji, etc made similar small size digital
SLR?

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I wonder if anyone still remember about the Olympus OM-1 and OM-2 when
they were introduced in the market in the early and mid 1970s? It was a
small and compact size that it fit easily in my hand. I must say that I
have relatively small size hand, and this topic may not interest those
who have big hands.
What is the most compact or small digital SLR which available in the
general market today. General means that it is available at your local
photo stores, without special order.
I notice that the Samsung and entry level Pentax were small (and also
heard that they are identical technology, as they share the development
of the SLR). Does Olympus come up with a small/compact digital SLR? I
see the Samsung SLR and they are nice and compact. However, is other
rivals such as Canon, Nikon, Fuji, etc made similar small size digital
SLR?

Sure. All the major digital camera companies have several compact
cameras that might meet your needs. For example, my Sony DSC-W100 is
very small and loaded with useful features. Check the web site at
http://www.dpreview.com for information on digital cameras of any type.

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I wonder if anyone still remember about the Olympus OM-1 and OM-2 when
they were introduced in the market in the early and mid 1970s? It was a
small and compact size that it fit easily in my hand. I must say that I
have relatively small size hand, and this topic may not interest those
who have big hands.
What is the most compact or small digital SLR which available in the
general market today. General means that it is available at your local
photo stores, without special order.
I notice that the Samsung and entry level Pentax were small (and also
heard that they are identical technology, as they share the development
of the SLR). Does Olympus come up with a small/compact digital SLR? I
see the Samsung SLR and they are nice and compact. However, is other
rivals such as Canon, Nikon, Fuji, etc made similar small size digital
SLR?


Still have my OM-1 http://www.pbase.com/rkircher/image/57007091

The canon XT (350D) / XTi (400D) is a nice small compact DSLR. Bought my
wife one for xmas.

Here are some size comparison photos comparing my 20D her Élan 7NE and the
new XTi
http://www.pbase.com/rkircher/xti

In any event, the XTi is an nice little camera. Very functional for its
cost.
--

Rob
"A disturbing new study finds that studies are disturbing"

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Does Olympus come up with a small/compact digital SLR?

They have launched the E400 DSLR 3 months ago, a 10MP camera which is
about the size of an OM4. It is available in a kit with two incredibly
small lenses. The downside is that it is only available in Europe.

some info:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/digita...1/24/Olympus-E
-400/p1

http://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/...fm?test_id=490

http://www.quesabesde.com/camaras-di...s-e-400-videos,
2203.html

;-)
Lourens