Olympus Finally Unveils New Pro DSLR

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As well as the E-3 camera, Olympus has also announced a number of accessories. The FL-50R and FL-36R are two new RC wireless flashguns designed for use with the new camera, which also features built-in wireless flash capability.

The high-performance FL-50R features multiple adjustment modes including TTL Auto and manual, high-speed synchronisation in Super FP Mode up to 1/4000th sec, and also features fast recycle intervals which can be as little as less than 1.3 sec. when using the SHV-1 Flash High-Voltage Set. The FL-50R has a guide number of GN28 at a 12mm focal length (equivalent to 24mm on a 35mm camera; ISO 100) and GN50 at a 42mm (equiv. to 84mm; ISO 100).

The FL-36R is a more compact unit designed for portability in active environments. It has a GN20 at a focal length of 12mm (equiv. to 24mm; ISO 100) and GN36 at 42mm (equiv. to 84mm; ISO 100).

Accessories include the Bounce Adapter FLBA-1 for the FL-50R flash head, which diffuses the light when using bounce flash. The FLBA-1 comes with the FL-50R and is also compatible with the Olympus FL-50 flash unit. The Reflector Adapter FLRA-1 softens the effect of bounce lighting by providing auxiliary frontal illumination to eliminate shadows caused by bounce shooting, as well as providing a catch-light effect. The FLRA-1 comes with the FL-50R and is also compatible with the
FL-36R, FL-36 and FL-50 Olympus flash units.

The remote control wireless flash units FL-50R and FL-36R will be available in November 2007 and December 2007, respectively. Each comes with a flash stand to ensure a steady footing during remote use.

New lenses

Olympus has also announced four new Zuiko Digital ED lenses and a teleconverter, which will be compatible with the E-3 and other Olympus Four-Thirds digital SLRs.

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm (24-120mm) 1:2.8-4.0 SWD
Supersonic Wave Drive AF system: World's fastest* AF system when combined with Olympus E-3
5x zoom
25cm closest focusing distance
Mechanical manual focusing
Circular aperture diaphragm
Extreme wide angle capabilities from 12mm (24mm)
Splashproof
(Available November 2007)

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm (100-400mm) 1:2.8-3.5 SWD
Supersonic Wave Drive AF system: Ultra-fast AF speeds
(2x faster than current 50-200mm lens)
4x zoom
1.2m closest focusing distance
Mechanical manual focusing
Circular aperture diaphragm
Lens hood with slide-window for PL filter
Splashproof
(Available November 2007)

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm (28-70mm) 1:2.0 SWD
World's first standard zoom with 1:2.0 aperture across entire focal range
2.5x zoom
Ultra-fast Supersonic Wave Drive AF system
Mechanical manual focusing
Circular aperture diaphragm
Lens hood with window for PL filter
Splashproof
(Available early 2008)

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm (140-600mm) 1:4.0-5.6
4.3x zoom
Telephoto capabilities to 300mm (600mm)
Extremely compact and lightweight, 127mm and weighing just 620g
(Available late October 2007)

ZUIKO DIGITAL 2.0x Teleconverter EC-20
Doubles the focal length of the master lens
Attachable with all ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses: from Fisheye and Macro to Super Telephoto
Digital-specific converter: thin, compact and high image quality
Splashproof
(Available November 2007)

Link: Olympus Digital SLR

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