| June 24, 2003 |
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OLYMPUS INTRODUCES
E-1 DIGITAL SLR ACCESSORIES |
Pro-oriented external flash and battery
units
Full line-up of accessories to meet every professional need |
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| Electronic Flash FL-50 |
Flash High-Voltage Set |
Power Battery Holder Set |
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OLYMPUS Studio 1.0
camera control window |
OLYMPUS Studio 1.0
RAW Dialog |
OLYMPUS Studio 1.0
Light Box Mode |
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| The information contained in this news release applies
only to the Japanese market. |
| Summary |
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| Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (President: Tsuyoshi Kikukawa) is pleased to
announce the introduction of a complete line-up of accessories for the
Olympus E-1 digital SLR camera. |
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The flash accessories to be offered in early October will be the FL-50,
a powerful new electronic flash unit developed specifically for digital
SLR use, as well as four related battery and power supply options. The
FL-50 has a guide number of 50 at a focal length of 42mm (equivalent to
85mm on a 35mm film camera; ISO 100). Other flash units are also scheduled
for introduction in the future.
Available battery and power supply accessories include the BLM-1 rechargeable
lithium-ion battery (included with the E-1 digital SLR), the high-capacity
BLL-1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, an AC adapter, as well as battery
and battery holder sets.
In addition, eyecups, focusing screens, a remote control unit, a remote
cable, a grip strap, and a semi-hard case will also be available for the
E-1.
New Olympus Studio 1.0 integrated digital workflow software has also been
developed for the E-1. The software allows images to be instantly viewed
on a computer monitor, and offers much faster RAW data image processing
than has previously been available. Professional workflows are also supported
by a selection function that makes it easy to choose the best shot out
of many similar images.
With the introduction of this wide-ranging accessory line-up, the E-1
digital SLR system will be able to meet the needs of professional photographers
in a variety of shooting situations. |
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| EXTERNAL FLASH UNITS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES |
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| A variety of pro-oriented flash units and associated
power packs will be available. |
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| FL-50 Electronic Flash |
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A new high-powered zoom flash developed
specifically for digital SLR cameras. |
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GN28 at 12mm focal length (equivalent
to 24mm on a 35mm film camera; ISO 100); GN50 at 42mm focal length
(equivalent to 85mm on a 35mm film camera;ISO 100). |
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TTL auto, auto, and manual modes.
In addition, synchronization at up to 1/4000 sec. is possible in
Super FP mode. |
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Flash coverage is automatically adjusted
to correspond to image area when zooming. In addition, the built-in
diffuser can be used to obtain wide-angle 8mm focal length coverage
(equivalent to 16mm on a 35mm camera). |
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When used with the Olympus E-1 digital
SLR, users can control flash intensity 1/3EV steps, as well as
take advantage of features such as red-eye reduction, slow synchro,
and second curtain synchro. |
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In addition to AA alkaline batteries,
the FL-50 can be powered by the LB-01 lithium battery pack, the
fast-charging SHV-1 high-voltage set, or the FP-1 flash power grip. |
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| SHV-1 Flash High-Voltage Set |
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Includes HV-1 flash high-voltage pack, BN-1 nickel-hydride battery,
and AC-2 AC adapter. (HV-1 flash high-voltage pack not available individually.) |
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Offers over 250 flashes with a flash-charging
time of less than
1.3 sec. when used with the FL-50 electronic flash. |
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| BN-1 Nickel-Hydride Battery |
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Rechargeable nickel-hydride battery for the SHV-1 Flash High-Voltage
Set. |
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Convenient power indicator shows remaining battery power. |
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| FP-1 Flash Power Grip |
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A flash power grip that runs on four 'C' cell batteries. |
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Can be used in combination with the flash unit's built-in power
supply to provide fast flash charging for an extended number of shots. |
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Can be used in conjunction with SHV-1Flash High-Voltage Set. |
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| FL-CB02 Bracket Cable |
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A connecting cable for use with the
E-1 digital SLR and FP-1 flash power grip. |
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| RG-1 Remote Grip Cable |
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A connecting cable for the E-1 digital SLR and FP-1 flash power
grip that allows the shutter button on the FP-1 to be used for shutter
release. |
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| FL-CB05 Off-Flash Cable |
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A connecting cable for use with off-camera flash units. |
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| RF-11 Ring Flash |
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A ring flash unit that offers even illumination when used with the
FC-1 macro flash controller. |
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Can be attached to the Zuiko Digital ED 50mm F2.0 macro lens by
using the FR-1 flash adapter ring. |
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Can be attached to the Zuiko Digital 14~54mm, F2.8~3.5 zoom lens
via the lens hood bayonet mount. |
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| SRF-11 Ring Flash Set |
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Includes the RF-11 ring flash and FC-1 macro flash controller. |
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| TF-22 Twin Flash |
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A twin flash unit for macro shooting. Designed for use with the
FC-1 macro flash controller, the flash heads can be fired separately
or together. When fired together, left/right balance can be minutely
controlled. |
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Offers TTL auto flash and manual flash capability when used with
the FC-1 macro flash controller. |
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Equipped with an SR-1 shoe ring for individual control of flash
head position and angle. |
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Can be attached to the Zuiko Digital ED 50mm F2.0 macro lens by
using the FR-1 flash adapter ring. |
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Can be attached to the Zuiko Digital 14~54mm, F2.8~3.5 zoom lens
via the threaded lens filter mount. |
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| STF-22 Twin Flash Set |
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Includes the TF-22 twin flash and FC-1 macro flash controller. |
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| FC-1 Macro Flash Controller |
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Attaches to the E-1 digital SLR's hot shoe to control the RF-11
ring flash and TF-22 twin flash. |
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| FR-1 Flash Adapter Ring |
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Allows the RF-11 ring flash or TF22 twin flash to be attached to
the Zuiko Digital ED 50mm F2.0 macro lens. |
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| FL-50 Specifications |
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| Guide Numbers |
Set automatically as follows:
42mm: 50
12mm: 28 |
Illumination Angle
(Equivalent to 35 mm
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Set automatically as follows:
12(24)mm: 61º vertical
78º horizontal (covers a field angle of 12(24) mm);
42(85)mm: 21º vertical,
28º horizontal (covers a field angle of 42(85) mm);
In wide panel:(covers a field angle of 8(16) mm) |
| Flash Modes |
TTL Auto, Auto, Manual ,FP TTL Auto, FP Manual |
| Bounce Angle |
Upward: 0º - 90º; Downward:7º
to left: 0º - 90º; to right: 0º - 180º |
| Power Supply |
Four AA alkaline batteries
Four AA lithium batteries
Four AA Ni-manganese batteries
Two lithium battery packs (LB-01:CR-V3)
Four AA Ni-Cd batteries
Four AA Ni-MH batteries |
| Size |
133 (H) x 78(W) x 102(D) mm |
| Weight |
380 g (without batteries) |
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| Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without
notice |
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| POWER-SUPPLY-RELATED ACCESSORIES |
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| BLM-1 Lithium-Ion Battery |
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A 1500mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery; included with the E-1
digital SLR. |
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Can be recharged approximately 500 times. |
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| BCM-1 Lithium-Ion Battery Charger |
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A dedicated lithium-ion battery charger; recharges the BLM-1 battery
in approximately two hours. |
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Included with the E-1 digital SLR. |
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International power supply compatible with 100~240V AC. (AC plug
formats vary; an adapter plug may be required in some countries/areas.) |
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| BLL-1 Lithium-Ion Battery |
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A high-capacity 3400mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery for use
with the HLD-2 power battery holder. |
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Can be recharged approximately 500 times. |
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| BCL-1 Lithium-Ion Battery Charger |
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A dedicated lithium-ion battery charger; recharges the BLL-1 battery
in approximately two hours. |
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International power supply compatible with 100~240V AC. (AC plug
formats vary; an adapter plug or other plug type cable may be required
in some countries/areas.) |
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| HLD-2 Power Battery Holder |
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Battery holder for the high-capacity BLL-1 lithium-ion battery. |
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Equipped with a shutter button, main dial, sub dial, AE lock button,
and AF frame selector for easy shooting when camera is rotated 90°
for vertical-portrait framing. |
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| SHLD-2 Power Battery Holder Set |
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Includes the high-capacity BLL-1 lithium-ion battery, BCL-1 lithium-ion
battery charger, and HLD-2 power battery holder. |
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| AC-1 AC Adapter |
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A dedicated AC adapter for the E-1 digital SLR. |
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International power supply compatible with 100 - 240V AC. (AC plug
formats vary; an adapter plug or other plug type cable may be required
in some countries/areas.) |
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| MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES |
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| FS-1 Focusing Screen |
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Newly developed Neo Lumi Micro Mat focusing screen with approx.
20µm pitch hexagonal microlens. |
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Careful control of mat surface diffusion characteristics ensures
a bright view for easy recognition of correct focus, with natural
blurring of out-of-focus elements. |
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Included as standard equipment on the E-1 digital SLR; can be replaced
with the optional FS-2 focusing screen. |
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| FS-2 Focusing Screen |
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Features the same Neo Lumi Micro Mat used in the FS-1 focusing screen. |
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48-cell grid pattern for precise framing and image composition. |
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| RM-1 Remote Control |
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Allows remote shutter release from a position in front of the camera. |
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Offers 2-sec. delay or immediate shutter release, depending on camera
settings. |
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Offers remote image playback control. |
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| RM-CB1 Remote Cable |
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A remote shutter-release cable that can be used with the E-1 digital
SLR. |
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| EP-1 Eyecup |
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A compact eyecup included with the E-1 digital SLR. |
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Bayonet mount for easy yet secure attachment. |
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| EP-2 Eyecup |
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Large, flexible rubber cup provides enhanced protection against
extraneous light, regardless of whether camera is held in horizontal
or vertical position. |
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Bayonet mount for easy yet secure attachment. |
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| GS-2 Grip Strap |
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Designed for use with the E-1 digital SLR when HLD-2 power battery
holder is attached. |
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| CS-2SH Semi-Hard |
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Accommodates the E-1 digital SLR with the ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm
F2.8-3.5 or ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm F2.0 Macro lens mounted. |
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| SOFTWARE |
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| OLYMPUS Studio 1.0 |
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Camera control function allows captured image data to be transferred
directly to a computer, bypassing the camera's onboard storage media,
for viewing on a computer monitor. Both USB 2.0 and IEEE2394 interfaces
are supported for high-speed data transfer that allows immediate viewing. |
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Newly developed RAW data processing engine renders image data much
more quickly than previously available software programs. |
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Included as standard equipment on the E-1 digital SLR; can be replaced
with the optional FS-2 focusing screen. |
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Image selection function makes it easy to choose the best shot out
of many similar images, allowing photographers to rapidly narrow their
field of candidate images. |
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A time-limited trial version of OLYMPUS Studio
1.0 is included with the E-1 SLR digital camera. Payment is required to permanently
activate the software. |
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*Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. was changed to OLYMPUS CORPORATION as of October 1, 2003.
*The company names and product names specified in this release are the trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.
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