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Almost exactly one year from now I will be putting the
finishing touches on our Convention issue. I am writing this
on June 12th, and by this date next year, NHS-Con l3 will be
history. We all know how the years can fly by, so if you have
any thoughts of joining us in Paris next June, now is the time
for you to start making your plans. Please consider attending.
Our Conventions are a good time for all and this one will be tied
in with the largest camera fair in the world. See page 15 for all
the latest information.
In this, our 112th issue, we have a lead off article by Chris
Sap dealing with some of the detailed information he acquired
during his visits with the late Tatsuhiko Arakawa concerning
the sometimes tortuous route taken by the first Nikons. Dates
and serial numbers and production quantities are discussed.
Some interesting reading. This is followed by another article
from Dr. Manabu Nakai also dealing with the first Nikons
and some of the problems that had to be overcome to get it to
market. Dr. Nakai has access to material not normally available
to researchers here in the West, including detailed translations'
of Arakawa's writings. He has some interesting thoughts about
the early Nikons. See page 10.
On pages 16 & 17 you will see some of the results from
the recent Westlicht Auction in Vienna. There were some really
superb items in this sale and some surprising hammer prices,
both high and low. It looks like there is still a tremendous interest
and demand for our favorite marquee.
-- Robert Rotoloni
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