In a message dated 01/24/2000 11:27:44 AM Eastern Standard Time,
sfsttj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Did OM invent FP ? I thought
> they did not.
Oly was the first to implement it, with the OM-4T(i) and OM-77/707. Whether
they invented it is less important, IMO (although probably not in the opinion
of the lawyers and accountants). It's a similar situation to OTF metering. I
believe Minolta holds (held) the patent, but Oly was first out of the box
with it. In both cases Oly rested on their laurels and let others continue
with development.
Paul Schings
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