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• Waterproof to a depth of three metres, shockproof to 1.5 metres, snowproof to -
10°C in a fresh, sporty design

• Dual CCD-shift image stabilisation mechanism and high-sensitivity shooting

• 2.7-inch HyperCrystal III LCD with anti-reflection coating suitable for outdoor and
underwater use

Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the
upcoming release of the Mju Tough 6000, a compact digital camera waterproof to a depth of
three metres, shockproof from heights up to 1.5 metres, and snowproof at temperatures
as low as -10°C. Fashioned for everyday punishment, the Mju Tough 6000 also
incorporates Dual Shakeproof CCD-shift image stabilisation to ensure sharp, clear pictures,
even with an unsteady hand. The Mju Tough 6000 is scheduled for release in Australia on
March 2, 2009 and is available in blue, white and orange. Pricing is yet to be announced

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• Comfortable shooting with a 3.0-inch HyperCrystal II LCD monitor

• HDMI connector for HDTV compatible output

• Beauty mode to enhance the appearance of the human face

Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Mju 7000 digital compact camera. The latest addition to the Mju range, the Mju 7000 incorporates a 7x optical zoom lens and 12-megapixel CCD image sensor in a slim, compact, stylish body. Available in silver, the Mju 7000 boasts a large 3.0 inch HyperCrystal II LCD monitor, HDMI connection compatibility and new Beauty mode, which optimally adjusts settings to enhance the attractiveness of the human face. It is scheduled for release in Australia on March 2, 2009. Pricing is yet to be announced.

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Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) today announced the launch of the E-30.  Designed with the creative photographer in mind, the E-30 boasts a comprehensive feature set that will appeal to the experienced SLR enthusiast, and at the same time, is easy to use even for a first time DSLR user. 

Positioned between the mainstream E-520 and the professional E-3 models, the new 12.3 megapixel E-30 incorporates the outstanding imaging quality and high-speed performance of the E-3, as well as sophisticated new features designed to expand the enthusiast photographer’s range of creative and artistic expression.  Capturing the shot is fast and easy with the E-30’s direct and intuitive user interface, live preview of both exposure and white-balance, Perfect Shot Preview, Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment functions.

The E-30 is scheduled for release in Australia in January, 2009. Pricing is yet to be announced. The camera’s key features include:

• Live pre-viewable Art Filters and convenient multi-exposure capability with image overlay and non-linear multi-exposure compositing for creative photography
• High speed sensor-based autofocus for responsive Live View AF shooting
  Choice of nine aspect ratios
• Dual axis, variable-angle 2.7 inch HyperCrystal II LCD monitor
• Newly developed 12.3 megapixel high speed Live MOS sensor, new TruePic III+ image processing engine, built in image stabilisation to 5EV  steps for outstanding image quality
• High speed, 11-point full twin cross AF, 5 five frames per second (fps) continuous shooting, 1/8000 sec. maximum shutter speed, 1/250th flash synchronization speed, with Super FP mode flash capability.

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Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) today announced the launch of the new Pro series ZUIKO DIGITAL 14–54mm F2.8–3.5 II. This new high performance zoom lens with high speed imager AF functionality complies with the Four Thirds System standard. It is scheduled to go on sale in Australia from January 2009.  Pricing is yet to be announced.

Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses feature specially designed optics to maximise the performance potential of digital SLR image sensors. The new professional quality ZUIKO DIGITAL 14–54mm F2.8–3.5 II has been developed as a successor to the renowned Pro series ZUIKO DIGITAL 14–54mm F2.8–3.5 (introduced October, 2003) and features the same robust professional built quality and splash- and dust-proofing. Its versatile zoom range covers the popular 28-108mm film equivalent focal length useful for all-round photography from landscapes to portraiture, and delivers the high optical performance expected of professional grade lenses.

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New Olympus E-System Digital SLR Camera Under Development

• Four Thirds Compliant
• Interchangeable Lens Type Digital SLR

Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) has today announced the development of a new Olympus E-System interchangeable-lens digital SLR. Due to be released in the first quarter of 2009, this new Four Thirds compliant camera reinforces the company’s commitment to the Four Thirds standard.

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