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Subject: Re: [OM] OM-3 for sale
From: Rick Beckrich <rbeckrich@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:35:47 -0500
I was amazed to hear (read) that he was Norman Goldberg's son. I remember
him from the days of *Modern Photography.*.. long before Pop Photo gobbled
it up. He's just about my age - poor guy.

On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM, Nicholas Herndon <nherndon@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Amazing!  DAG is a Leica guy, right?  I wonder if his father was as well,
> which would explain the Maitani connection as Maitani was such a big fan of
> Leica.  Wonder how much DAG wants for the camera?  I'm a little surprised
> that he's selling it, as it seems like it would have some sentimental value
> to him.
>
> >No connection - but if anyone is interested, here's a unique item.
> ---------------------
> This is Don Goldberg of DAG Camera repair in Wisconsin. I was wondering if
> you or someone else you know would be interested in an Olympus OM-3 in near
> mint condition that was given to my dad, Norman Goldberg of Popular
> Photography, by Yoshihisa Maitani (designer of the OM series). Olympus
> engraved "N.Goldberg" on the side of the shutter advance lever and Mr.
> Maitani engraved his name along with the date, 10-'84, on the backdoor of
> the camera inside the area that you can slide in the flap of the film box
> to
> remind you of the type of film inside the camera. Mr. Maitani presented the
> camera to my dad back in l984. They were good friends. There is a picture
> of
> Mr. Maitani on the internet with him next to some cameras that he designed
> &
> his autograph is in the upper right hand corner. Both autographs on the
> photo & this OM-3 camera match up. Please let me know if you or someone
> else
> you know are interested in this camera. I can send you photos of the camera
> if you want.
>
> Thank you for your time,
>
> Don Goldberg
> DAG Camera Repair
> 2128 Vintage Dr
> Oregon, Wi 53575
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