Olympus has announced a range of official accessories for the new Olympus PEN E-PL1 digital camera. These include black and wine-red front & body cases made of genuine leather that are large enough to accommodate an Olympus PEN E-PL1 with attached M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9–18mm f4.0–5.6 or M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14–42mm f3.5–5.6 lens; white, black or brown body jackets that protect the body without hiding its attractive design; a casual camera bag targeted at women; and a wrapping cloth that allows the camera and lens to be carried inside the user’s everyday bag or briefcase. These accessories are scheduled to go on sale in March, at prices ranging from 2,400 yen for the wrapping cloth to 9,000 yen for the front & body case.

Olympus Press Release

Introducing OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 Camera Cases, Body Jackets, and Other Accessories

Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the introduction of a line of casually stylish new accessories for the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds System camera. Sales of the new accessories are scheduled to begin on March 5, 2010.

Main Features

* CS-13FBCBLK (Black) / CS-13FBCWRD (Wine Red) Genuine Leather Front & Body Case
The CS-13FBCBLK (Black) CS-13FBCWRD (Wine Red) Genuine Leather Front & Body Case are specifically designed for the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1. Made from genuine leather, they offer an elegant and stylish way to protect the camera body and lens from damage and impact, and are large enough to accommodate an OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 with attached M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9–18mm f4.0–5.6, or M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14–42mm f3.5–5.6 lens. Offered in Black and Wine Red, these cases are an easy, fun, and fashionable way for users to carry their OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 camera with them wherever they go.

CS-17BWHT (White) / CS-17BBLK (Black) / CS-17BBRW (Brown) Genuine Leather Body Jacket
The CS-17BWHT (White), CS-17BBLK (Black), and CS-17BBRW (Brown) Genuine Leather Body Jackets are specifically designed for the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1, protecting the body without hiding its attractive design. While offering practical protection against impact damage, their genuine leather construction and quality craftsmanship also make an elegant style statement. Featuring an open-back design that enables use of the LCD monitor for shooting and image viewing, it’s the fashionable way to carry an OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 anywhere.

CBG-4BEG Casual Camera Bag
The CBG-4BEG Casual Camera Bag offers women a casually stylish way to carry the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1. Made of high-grade cotton sailcloth, it features a detachable inner case to protect the camera and lens. The shoulder strap is detachable, enabling the bag to be carried as a clutch bag if desired.

CS-15 Wrapping Cloth
The CS-15 Wrapping Cloth matches the high-quality tone of the OLYMPUS PEN series, providing a convenient and versatile way to protect camera and lenses from scrapes and scratches. Large enough to completely cover an OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 with attached M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14–42mm f3.5–5.6L, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0–5.6, or M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40–150mm f4.0–5.6 lens, it allows the camera and lens to be carried inside the user’s everyday bag or briefcase.

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