Olympus Press Release 06/01/04

Olympus opens up the creative potential of the Olympus E-System further with the introduction of a professional macro flash system. The system includes a ring flash unit, twin flash unit, adapter rings and flash controller. Capturing the fine detail of a subject for macro work where precise, shadow-free lighting is required, these flash accessories are ideal for commercial and still life photography. Designed specifically for the Olympus E-System, the professional digital SLR system based on the TIPA Award winning FourThirds Standard, this macro flash system will be available from February 2004*.

A selection of macro flash units and accessories are available:

- Ring Flash Unit FS-RF11 - RRP ?181.00 [ex VAT]
- Ring Flash Set FS-SRF11 - RRP ?392.00 [ex VAT]
- Twin Flash Unit TF-22 - RRP ?301.00 [ex VAT]
- Twin Flash Set STF-22 - RRP ?512.00 [ex VAT]
- Flash Adapter Ring FS-FR1 - RRP ?72.00 [ex VAT]
- Macro Flash Controller FS-FC1 RRP ?241.00 [ex VAT]

Ring Flash Unit FS-RF11
This ring flash head offers shadow-free, consistent illumination for macro photography. The Ring Flash Unit FS-RF11 may be attached to the ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm and 50-200mm lenses using the bayonet mount or to the ZUIKO DIGITAL 50mm macro lens with the Flash Adapter Ring FS-FR1. TTL auto flash macro shooting is easily accomplished with the Macro Flash Controller FS-FC1.

Ring Flash Set FS-SRF11
Made up of the Ring Flash Unit FS-RF11 and Macro Flash Controller FS-FC1, this set comes complete with an attractive, high-quality case to carry and protect all the parts.

Twin Flash Unit TF-22
This flash unit combines two separate flash heads which can be positioned in any desired direction or angle using the bundled Shoe Ring SR-1. In addition, the flash heads may be fired simultaneously or individually. It is also possible to adjust the balance of flash output between the heads, by up to a ratio of 8:1 for each. With 19 adjustment levels between these points, this provides enormous versatility while maintaining perfect exposure. Again TTL auto macro shooting may be carried out with the Macro Flash Controller FS-FC1.

Twin Flash Set STF-22
This set combines the Twin Flash Unit TF-22 with the Macro Flash Controller FS-FC1 and includes a sturdy case which offers ample storage room for the full set.

Macro Flash Controller FS-FC1
The Macro Flash Controller simply attaches to the hot shoe of the Olympus E-1, to control the ring flash RF11 and twin flash TF22. It can also be used together with the Flash High Voltage Set FS-SHV-1.

Flash Adapter Ring FS-FR1
This ring attaches to the front of the lens to enable the connection of the ring flash RF11 and twin flash TF22 to the ZUIKO DIGITAL 50mm macro lens.

Further information
The Olympus E-System is the world?s first digital SLR system to be based on the FourThirds Standard jointly developed by Olympus and Kodak. This professional system has been designed exclusively for digital photography. It currently comprises the Olympus E-1 SLR body plus a range of interchangeable lenses and accessories.

For more details visit www.olympus-pro.com.

* The availability of the Macro Flash Controller FS-FC1 has not been confirmed to date.