Olympus Pen designer Yoshihisa Maitani dies

[donbga]

Not sure where to post this so I've placed the announcement here:

http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2009/07/31/olympus-pen-creator-yoshihisa-maitani-76-passes-away/

 

[Prest_400]

A genius. He'll be in our OM's and Pens
Rest in peace.

 

[oldglass]

As a long time OM, XA, and Pen cameras user.
This is a sad realization.

Sayonara, Mr. Maitani.

 

[John Hermanson]

I remember the day I met him at Olympus camera Corp. when it was in Woodbury NY. He didn't speak a word of english but was happy to etch his name into the back of my OM-2. John

 

[wiltw]

<A moment of silence for a giant in SLR history>

 

[jsouther]

Indeed. This is very sad news. His legacy of designing some of the best 35mm cameras ever will truly live on forever.

Rest in peace Mr. Maitani.

 

[Uncle Bill]

My condolences to Maitani San's family a giant in the camera business has passed.