Gary Schloss wrote:
>
> Jim Loudon wrote:
>
> [snip]
> >There's no question that the OM system represents a
> >unique, and in some ways, brilliant point of view as
> >to what a 35mm SLR system should be. Unfortunately,
> >Olympus seems to have placed the OM system on a remote
> >island, so to speak, and islands are evolutionary dead
> >ends.
>
> Great analogy, Jim. However, islands are also perfect
> habitats for preserving "endangered species", and as far
> as I'm concerned, the OM system is uniquely qualified
> to represent a photogear species defined as: "high-quality,
> comprehensive, and affordable modular 35mm SLR cameras".
>
> Sadly, this fabled category is nearing extinction, and
> in the last 2-3 years, Olympus (The Mother Ship!) managed
> to eliminate the word "affordable" from the above definition.
>
> Best,
>
> /Gary Schloss.
> Studio City, CA
> schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
To continue the analogy, over time the OM system has/will continue to
evolve in a different way than any other system because of its'
island-like insularity. So perhaps the Galapagos Turtle is an
appropriate mascot/symbol?
george :>)
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