아래와 같이 뉴스가 떠 있어서 가져왔습니다.
올림푸스에서 PT시리즈의 연장으로 올림푸스 E-300 SLR카메라의 하우징을 판매를 한다고 합니다.
투명한 폴리카보네이트하우징으로 이켈라이트에서 발매가 되는 하우징과 유사한 형태가 되지 않을까 싶습니다. 렌지포트와 아래와 같다고 하네요...
PPO-E01 for its 14-45mm Lens, PPO-E02 for the 11-22mm or 14-54mm Lens PPO-E03 for the 50mm Macro Lens. PFL-01 for FL-36 Flash
현재 E-300카메라는 14-45mm렌즈와 세트로 해서 약 100만원 정도에 판매가 되고 있다고 합니다. 현재 이켈라이트에서 신발매 예정인 E-300용하우징은 포트를 제외하고 본체만 US$1,200에 발매가 될 예정이라고 하니 이켈라이트 하우징보다 싸다고 한다면 충분히 경쟁력을 가질 듯 합니다.
나중에 이 하우징이 발매가 된다면 한번 심각하게 고민해 봐야겠습니다...
Olympus Introduces New Underwater Housings For Evolt E-300 Digital Slr, Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses, And Fl-36 Flash | ||
High Performance of a Digital SLR is Taken to a New Level with Camera Body, Lenses and Flash Reaching Depths of Up to 180 Feet in Heavy-Duty Housings Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 – Olympus today announced the PT-E01 Underwater Housing for the EVOLT E-300 Digital SLR, as well as a series of housings ports for several E-System Zuiko Digital Specific™ Lenses and the FL-36 Flash. Specifically designed for the EVOLT E-300 camera and the Zuiko Digital Lenses, these durable housings enable underwater imaging aficionados to explore digital photography in the beauty of the undersea world. “Olympus underwater housings for our EVOLT Digital SLR and Zuiko Lenses will take advantage of the expandability and versatility that a SLR camera offers both on land and at sea,” said John Knaur, senior product manager for Digital SLR at Olympus Imaging America Inc. “The ability to use a wide angle lens is extremely desirable for underwater photography. With the PPO-E02 for the 11-22mm lens, for example, underwater photographers will have the advantage of the wider angle to capture super diving images from a closer or a more distant range.” Fast Action Digital SLR Ideal for Underwater UseAquatic life doesn't stop to pose for anyone. That's why users of the EVOLT will appreciate that Olympus' quick shutter release and TruePic TURBO Image Processor that enhances processing speed for more responsive camera operation. More than just speeding up image data processing for the large image files generated by this 8.0-megapixel digital camera, TruePic TURBO also improves overall camera responsiveness and operating ease. The EVOLT has an image memory buffer of 64MB and separate working memory for the camera control. And the EVOLT can capture fast-paced action, shooting at 2.5 frames per second up to 4 frames in either TIFF or RAW at full resolution. JPEG resolutions are also available when even more shots are required for that “must have” photo. Variety of Lenses Deliver More Options Housings Custom Designed for Lenses and Flash The exceptional wide-angle capabilities of the Zuiko Digital 11-22mm f2.8-3.5 wide-angle zoom lens (equivalent to 22-44mm on a 35mm film camera) will expand the creative possibilities for professional photographers because of its great light gathering power that permits shooting with a wide range of shutter speeds in low light conditions. Shooting in low light conditions is of even more importance at the dark depths 180 feet below the surface of the water. The Zuiko Digital 50mm f2.0 1:2 Macro Lens (100mm equivalent) delivers the close ups that really make photos of fish and coral pop with vibrant color and breathtaking detail. The Zuiko Digital 14-45mm f3.5-5.6 (28-90mm equivalent) and 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 (28-108mm equivalent) lenses are specifically created for the Olympus E-System. They are standard digital zoom lenses that can be used in conjunction with other Zuiko lenses to cover a wide range of focal lengths and zoom ranges. In addition, all of these “designed for digital” lenses offer superb quality suitable for everyday use by advanced photographers as well as by newcomers to digital SLR products. To deliver more flash options under water an external FL-36 flash can be placed inside the PFL-01 Underwater Housing and supported by the PTBK-E01 flash bracket also available for the EVOLT. Durable Housings Designed to Protect and PerformThe PT-E01 underwater housing is made of durable transparent polycarbonate with grips and levers fashioned out of durable polycarbonate. The transparent nature of the housings ensures that users can view their shots with ease, as well as show off the stylish bodies of their cameras. To reduce glare caused by sunlight on a digital camera LCD, the housing features an LCD hood located on the outside back of the housing that makes viewing the LCD easier above and below water. Olympus has thought of everything to keep digital cameras safe and dry within the housings. O-ring seals, special rubber rings engineered to fit perfectly within corresponding grooves, expand under water pressure to tighten the seal when the shells of the housings are locked. Furthermore, safety locks on all of the housings prevent accidental opening. The housings' stainless steel nickel-plated brass mechanical control buttons, also sealed with silicon O-rings, allow full access to the cameras' functions and menus. With the touch of levers, zoom and shutter are easily operated. For crystal clear shots, the integrated flash diffuser panel cuts down on glare from particles suspended in the water that otherwise would create a haze in the image. U.S. Pricing & Availability For more information, review units, product specifications and high-resolution images of the new Olympus Underwater Housings, contact Michael Bourne, Mullen Public Relations, 650-210-9857 or michael.bourne@mullen.com, or Chris Sluka, senior public relations manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc., Two Corporate Center Dr., P.O Box 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058, ph: (631) 844-5000 (800) 622-6372, Fax: (631) 844-5262. ABOUT OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Olympus Imaging America Inc. works collaboratively with its customers and its parent company, Olympus Corporation, to develop breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality that enhances peoples lives every day. These include:
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