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[Khun Hans]

Lots of interesting points epixx. But I don't think that C and N are waiting for Sony's solution. Even Sony will be/is the first offering a suitable EVF means not that that's  is the best quality solution. 
Interesting also your point reg. the mechanical shutter. I personally would miss the 'click clack'. When Porsche switched their engines from air to water cooling 10 years ago they technically managed to have the same typically Porsche sound as before.
Hans

[epixx]

Ah, but even my Nokia makes a shutter sound  :)

It's important to remember that, while most photographers, myself included, have argued that an EVF can never compete with an OVF from a quality point of view, that may not necessarily be an eternal truth. What is important for bean counters and engineers, is what gives the best quality for the same amount of money. Add to that the practical sides; the view through an optical viewfinder may be the most beautiful in the world, but if the electronic variety resolves enough, has good enough colours, is fast enough and then offers a list of advantages, many professional photographers will probably prefer the electronic variety, at least for work.

I too will prefer that one can choose, but I won't bet on that option in 10 years from now.