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In a salute to the application not of technology, but of the spirit that celebrates and chronicles its evolution, PURSUIT pays homage to the UK's John Foster and his definitive new guide to some of the earliest -- and rarest -- Olympus SLR cameras.
 mong collectors of early Olympus cameras, John Foster is a man of legendary dedication and expertise. His previous book, "Olympus Viewfinder Pen Cameras -- A Definitive Guide for Collectors," firmly established his reputation as one of the world's leading experts in the field. Indeed, his personal database on the subject is probably rivaled only by the Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. corporate archives in Japan.
 Now, to the delight of enthusiasts and serious collectors everywhere, John has published a new work, "Olympus Pen SLR Half-Frame System Cameras -- A Definitive Guide for Collectors." Focusing on the Pen F series that represented Olympus' first foray into the single lens reflex camera market, the work covers not just camera bodies and interchangeable lenses, but virtually the entire pantheon of accessories and attachments that were available for the Pen F series line.
In addition to providing assessments of rarity and valuation guidelines for collectors, the book features an introduction by Yoshihisa Maitani, the man whose design genius gave birth to the Olympus Pen, Pen F, and OM series cameras. What's more, it also has a wealth of historical background and arcana that make fascinating reading for anyone interested in cameras. In its scope and detail, John's book is truly remarkable and makes a valuable collector's item in its own right.
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