Octorber 13, 2004
update: November 29, 2004 |
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| Olympus Introduces i:robe IR-500 New-Concept |
Digital Camera and Dedicated "Dock & Done" Digital
Photo Printer and Hard Disk Strage Device |
| - New-concept style and "Dock & Done" convenience
for easy image storage and printing - |
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| i:robe IR-500 Front |
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i:robe IR-500 Back |
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| S-HD-100 Hard Disk Storage Device |
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P-S100 Digital Photo Printer |
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| i:robe IR-500 , S-HD-100 , P-S100 |
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| The information contained in this news release applies
only to the Japanese market |
| Summary |
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| Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Hiroshi Komiya)
is pleased to announce the introduction of the i:robe IR-500 new-concept
digital camera for a new digital photo lifestyle, and supporting peripherals
that include the S-HD-100 hard disk storage device and the P-S100 digital
photo printer.The i:robe IR-500 camera and its peripherals, connected viaa
dedicated cradle , offer a comprehensive "Dock & Done" image printing and
storage solution. |
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| The newly introduced Dock & Done functionality was
developed by Olympus to simplify connection and operation so that digital
cameras and related peripherals are easier and more fun to use. Users simply "dock" the
digital camera in its dedicated cradle and they're "done" - image storage
and printing can be performed without even using a computer. In fact, with
Dock & Done, users can shoot, review, save, search, view, display,
and share their photos with greater ease than ever before. |
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| The new-concept digital camera that supports Dock & Done
functionality is called the "i:robe IR-500" because it can be
carried anywhere, anytime, allowing users to "robe" themselves
in “images” wherever they go. It is the first Olympus camera
to feature a multi-swing display that can be rotated 360° for versatile
shooting in a wide range of situations, including low-angle/high-angle
shooting and self-portrait shooting. The multi-swing display also ensures
carefree portability because it protects both the display and the lens
when in the closed position. S-HD-100 storage device, equipped with a CPU
and USB hub funcitionality, incorporates a 40GB hard disk drive that can
hold approximately 40,000 4-megapixel images, while the compact P-S100
digital photo printer can produce postcard and L-size photo prints. Both
peripheral devices support Dock & Done functionality, as well as personal
computer connectivity. |
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| White is used as the signature color for all products.
Reminiscent of white porcelainware that sets off the beauty of the items
it contains, the color scheme ensures timeless beauty and compatibility
with a variety of interior decorating schemes. |
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| Olympus believes that precious everyday photos are a form
of "personal content," and proposes a "New Photo Life Solution" as
a total solution concept for a rich new photo lifestyle. With the introduction
of these new products with Dock & Done functionality, it proposes a
new way to enjoy photos and a new photo lifestyle that it hopes will contribute
to the development of a new imaging culture. |
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| Design Concept |
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| The i:robe IR-500 digital camera and related peripherals
reflect a rigorous commitment to design excellence. The design concept
uses white as a signature color to ensure compatibility with product surroundings,
and to project an image of cleanliness, gentleness, and simplicity. The
design has a timeless beauty reminiscent of white porcelainware, which,
rather than making a strong style statement of its own, tends to draw attention
to the beauty of the flowers or foods that it contains. In the same way,
i:robe products are designed to be like "white porcelain vessels" that
enhance the beauty of the digital photos they hold. |
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| Main Features |
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| i:robe IR-500, S-HD-100
Hard Disk Storage Device and P-S100 Digital Photo Printer Shared Features |
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Dock & Done Support |
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In addition to digital photo shooting, the three products
support convenient Dock & Done photo storage, management, and printing
for more carefree shooting and easy image handling. The combination of
an i:robe IR-500 and a S-HD-100 hard disk storage device allows images
to be stored simply by docking the i:robe IR-500 in its cradle — the
use of a PC is not required. By further adding an P-S100 digital photo
printer, images for which a print reservation has been set can be easily
printed after they have been stored*1. |
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Optional KP16 Cable required to connect the P-S100
digital photo printer to the S-HD-100 hard disk storage device. |
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White Signature Color and Unified "White Porcelain" Design
Concept |
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All of the New Photo Life Solution products being introduced
at this time feature a white signature color. Reminiscent of white porcelainware
that sets off the beauty of the items it contains, the color scheme ensures
timeless beauty and compatibility with a variety of interior decorating
schemes. |
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| Multi-Swing Display-Equipped New-Concept
i:robe IR-500 Features |
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| The "i:robe" is a new Olympus digital camera
brand that takes its name from the fact that the i:robe IR-500 digital
camera allows users to "robe" themselves in their favorite images
wherever they go. The i:robe IR-500 is a new concept digital camera that
features Dock & Done functionality, sophisticated design with a white
signature color, and a multi-swing display that rotates 360° for easy
shooting anywhere. |
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Multi-Swing Display with 360° Rotation |
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The i:robe IR-500 is the first Olympus camera to feature
a multi-swing display with 360° rotation capability. By rotating the
display, users can use it to view their subject when taking low-angle,
high-angle, and a wide range of other shots. When closed, the multi-swing
display also ensures carefree portability by protecting both the lens and
the LCD screen. |
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Self Portrait Mode Shooting |
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The multi-swing display's 360° rotation capability
makes it easy to shoot self-portraits as well as other people and scenery.
Users can view themselves on the LCD screen while shooting, and use the
camera's Self Portrait mode to ensure optimum exposures. |
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Movie Mode Camera Shake Correction |
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In Movie mode, digital camera shake correction can be
applied to reduce image unsteadiness and and camera shake worries. |
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2.5-Inch High-Definition LCD Makes Viewing More Fun |
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A 210,000-pixel high-definition semi-transmissive LCD
monitor maximizes the advantages of both transmissive and reflective technologies
to assure excellent visibility and high picture quality even when viewed
in bright outdoor light. |
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Photo Diary Calendar Function |
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Photos taken are automatically organized into a calendar
display format according to the date taken. A choice of 1-month, 12-month,
and multi-year calendar views makes it easy to find photos quickly. |
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Custom Photo Albums |
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An Album function allows images in the camera to be organized
in 12 separate albums for easy viewing. Each album can hold up to 100 images.
As a result, users can carry their favorite photos right in the camera,
and enjoy viewing them wherever and whenever they wish. |
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Advanced Slide Show Functions |
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An automatic slideshow function provides continuous playback
of stored images. A total of 9 transition effects are offered, including
Normal, Scroll, Fade, Zoom Down and Random. It's a fun feature that makes
viewing more enjoyable. |
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OLYMPUS Master*2 Image Editing and File Management
Software Included |
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OLYMPUS Master image editing and file management software
with intuitive calendar-type GUI is included with the i:robe IR-500. Features
include image downloading, image correction, slideshow playback, printing,
and other functions. |
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OLYMPUS Master operating requirements
Windows: Pentium III 500MHz or better, Windows 98SE / Me / 2000
Professional / XP
Macintosh: PowerPC G3 500MHz or better, Mac OS X v10.2 or higher. |
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Other Features |
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17 Scene Program Modes |
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17 Scene Program modes are offered to suit a wide variety
of shooting situations. The modes are preprogrammed with optimized color
balance, brightness, shutter speed, and other settings, allowing users
to obtain beautiful results simply by pressing the shutter button. |
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PictBridge Support*3 |
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PictBridge support allows direct photo printing to any
PictBridge-enabled printer. |
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CIPA approval pending as of October 13, 2004. |
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4-Megapixel Image Quality |
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A high-performance 2.8x zoom lens and high-resolution
4-megapixel CCD ensure high image quality in a compact body. |
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Thin Body with Folded Light Path Lens Unit |
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A folded light path lens unit packs 2.8x optical zoom
power into the camera's exceptionally thin body. |
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Clock Display |
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Clock and alarm functions are built-in, with a choice
of digital time display or graph-type "designer clock" time display. |
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AV Output (when using cradle) |
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An AV output allows images to be displayed on a standard
TV. |
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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Interface (when using cradle) |
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Fast image file downloading is offered via the IR-500's
dedicated cradle, which has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface that can be connected
to the user's PC via USB cable. |
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Storage Class USB |
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Support for mass storage class USB allows the IR-500 to
be connected directly to a PC via the cradle for easy image file transfer. |
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| S-HD-100 Hard Disk Storage Device
with Built-In CPU |
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| The S-HD-100 provides hard disk storage via a USB interface.
It can be connected to a PC and used as a conventional external hard disk
device, or used for direct Dock & Done storage of digital camera image
files without using a PC. |
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Intelligent Image File Management Functions |
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S-HD-100 is equipped with a CPU for intelligent image
file management. When downloading images from a digital camera that supports
Dock & Done functionality, it offers an incremental download function
that checks each image to see if it has been downloaded previously, and
only downloads those that are new. |
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High-Capacity 40GB Hard Disk |
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S-HD-100 offers outstanding storage capacity with a 40GB
hard disk capable of holding approximately 40,000 4-megapixel-class images*4. |
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i:robe IR-500 Super High 4M mode images. |
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OLYMPUS Master Image Editing and File Management Software
Included |
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Included OLYMPUS Master software features an intuitive
calendar-type GUI that makes image editing and file management easy. |
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Conventional Digital Camera Connection Capability*5 |
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The use of an optional TA-PA7 adapter allows image files
to be downloaded to S-HD-100 from any USB mass storage class digital camera
without using a PC (Incremental Download function not supported). |
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Updated information about supported cameras is available. |
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Compact and Easy-to-Carry Size |
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Measuring only about 13cm square, and weighing just 310g.,
S-HD-100 is compact enough to be used for portable image and movie storage.
As a result, users can shoot images and movies without worrying about their
camera's memory capacity. |
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Easy USB Connectivity |
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Support for mass storage class USB allows the S-HD-100
to be used as a personal computer external storage device without installing
any driver software on the PC. |
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| P-S100 Digital Photo Printer for Postcard
and L-Size Print Output |
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| The P-S100 is a digital photo printer for producing postcard
and standard L-size photo prints. Compact in size, it has a white body
and attractive, high-quality design. It also supports Dock & Done functionality
and direct printing from any PictBridge-enabled digital camera. |
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Easy-Loading Paper In-Tray Cases |
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The P-S100 uses dedicated Paper In-Tray Case / Ribbon
Cartridge units (Postcard size: P-P50SP, L-size: P-L50S; 50-sheets each).
The cases can be inserted directly into the P-S100, assuring exceptionally
easy paper loading, with no danger that media will be soiled by fingerprints
or handling. Higher-than-normal 50-sheet capacity also reduces the need
for frequent paper replenishment. |
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Photo Print Cases |
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Index seals and a case cap are included with dedicated
Paper In-Tray Cases, allowing them to be used to organize and store finished
prints. |
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50-Sheet Paper In-Tray Case / Ribbon Cartridge Included |
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A 50-sheet Paper In-Tray Case / Ribbon Cartridge is included
with the P-S100 so that users can begin printing right away. |
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High Quality Dye-Sublimation Printing |
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16.77-million color reproduction ensures beautiful, vibrant
print quality. A light- and moisture-resistant overcoating ensures long-lasting
beauty. |
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Other Features |
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Borderless Printing on L-Size and Postcard-Size Media |
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Border area is perforated to allow easy removal when producing
borderless prints. The border area can also be used for writing titles
or comments that aid in organization. |
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PictBridge Support*6 for Direct Digital Camera
Printing via USB Cable |
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Direct printing from any PictBridge-enabled digital camera
is supported; prints can be produced simply by connecting the camera to
the printer. Printing from a PC is also supported. |
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CIPA approval pending as of October 13, 2004. |
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| New Olympus i:robe / m:robe Brand Website |
| A new i:robe/m:robe-branded website is being set up at http://robe-gate.jp/.
In addition to i:robe and m:robe product information it will feature a
rotating gallery of works created by various creative artists using the
i:robe and m:robe. A free download of m:trip software for m:robe music
and image file management will also be offered for a limited time only.
Ultimately, the new website will serve as a one-stop information and resource
center for i:robe/m:robe digital image and music content creation. |
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*The imaging systems business of Olympus Corporation was reorganized as a separate company, Olympus Imaging Corporation, as of October 1, 2004.
*The company names and product names specified in this release are the trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.
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