Possible Olympus FF dilemma....what will they do?

Ben Herrmann wrote:

Hello all...

..., this begs the question, "If it occurs, will Olympus still maintain the micro 4/3 format in addition to FF, or will they do as they've always done before, and move on solely to the new format?"

What'ya think?

Well, it could be they are planning a large sensor compact.

They could be trying to sell a lens or two to Sony

They might delve into FF as a limited production, high value line (hand crafted in Japan and not affecting production of m43.

Or they could just be patenting ideas they don't have any current plans to put into production.  Maybe getting ready just in case the micro market dries up?

I think abandoning m43, now that they've established the niche, is one of the less likely possibilites.