Interesting read.

[flamin lib]

2. They're all fine pieces of equipment, can't buy a bad one today.

Having been on the inside at Oly and knowing the philosophy of Mr. Maitani made the brand very personal to me. Maitani quit active design work in 1979 and died in July 2009 at the age of 76.

The OM concept was so innovative that the Museum of Modern Art displayed the OM1 as a blend of industry and art.

What amazed me was that the OM system was conceived as a complete system from the very beginning right down to the last accessory. Technology didn't exist to complete the system when the OM1 was introduced but as it progressed Miataini was able to work toward completing his vision.

The list of innovations that came from and continue to come from Olympus is too long to fit in a single post.

I don't understand why the photographic press has such little regard for the company.