Perkin-Elmer are still around, but I wonder if they are still in the remote
imaging business? They were 50 years ago, for they made the Vivitar solid
cat. And look what sold _two days ago_:
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rarest-Solid-Cat-Camera-Lens-Perkin-Elmer-680mm-F-1
2-catadioptric-lens-w-CASE-/201772233191>
An interesting write-up on the auction description, including a pointer to
this interview with the solid-cat's designer, Juan L. Rayces:
<http://spie.org/newsroom/out-of-this-world?SSO=1>
Piers
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From: olympus
[mailto:olympus-bounces+piers.hemy=gmail.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ken Norton
Sent: 13 October 2017 04:51
To: Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] Amazing
> 5. Who knows what else, the above are just my guesses, but the most
amazing part is that everything is well protected from the space elements.
> Well, this is a photography list and staying almost on topic...what kind
of high-resolution lens fits in such small package.
> Amazing
One of the companies uses the Vivitar Series 1 600mm solid cat.
Seriously. It's a modern revision of the classic 600/f8 solid cat
lens.
AG
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