Well done, Ed.
george
EdMall@xxxxxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 98-09-24 14:00:00 EDT, you write:
>
> << <<I think it's more likely that Olympus decided to create a first-class
> camera system to fully compete with Nikon F2 and Canon F1. The Oly system
> would have the depth of both, but would be considerably smaller and
> lighter, which should appeal to just about every kind of pro. At some point
> though Oly realized they were not going to join the ranks of C&N, and, with
> amateur SLR sales also plunging, threw in the towel.
> Regards,
> Denton Taylor>>
>
> Wouldn't it be nice to hear from Olympus on all the issues we speculate
> about on this list? I wonder out loud if it is possible to get them to
> respond.
>
> Charlie Loeven
>
> >>
>
> I, for one, am very happy that Olympus has NOT joined the ranks of Nikon and
> Canon. Would you really like a do everything concrete block of a camera?
> They did (do!), IMHO, make a world class camera system. What I don't
> understand is the attitude of this group that Oly has "thrown in the towel."
> Guess these people think that Lamborgini and Ferrari have "thrown in the
> towel" since they didn't try to make a Pinto.
> Look at the facts:
> Olympus SLR support is fantastic. Better than Canon, much better than Nikon.
> I asked about obtaining 625 batteries for my OM1. They sent me two.
> I've gotten manuals for half a dozen used OM items...for free... from Olympus.
> They even sent me a cover for the flash attachment socket on my OM4T...free.
> While I use the OM system, I've purchased P&S cameras for members of my
> family: Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Vivitar, Kodak, and, of course, Olympus. Guess
> which cameras work better and last longer.....Olympus.
> "Thrown in the towel?" NO WAY!
> Moved mass production to more profitable areas? Yep.
> Note that the digital Olympus cameras get rave reviews.
> As do their P&S.
> And, I say, the SLR segment is NOT neglected, just selective.
> my 2cents.
> Ed
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