>> Jim Loudon wrote:
>>
>> [snip]
>> >Olympus seems to have placed the OM system on a remote
>> >island, so to speak, and islands are evolutionary dead
>> >ends.
>>
>Gary Schloss wrote:
>>
>> 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.
George Anderson wrote:
>To continue the analogy, over time the OM system has/will
>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?
Hmm, I'd rather choose the kangaroo to represent the camera's
unique and ingeneous design, as well as handling speed, or the
koala bear -- to represent the OM system "cuteness", combined
with the bad temper of its owners. :-)
Cheers,
/Gary Schloss.
Studio City, CA
schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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