History
Innovation
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Founded as Takachiho Seisakusho with the aim of domestically producing microscopes
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Launched the first Olympus camera "Semi-Olympus I"
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Olympus Changed the company name to Optical Industry Co., Ltd.
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Launched the first PEN half-size camera "Olympus Pen".
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Launched the world's first and only half-size system SLR camera "Olympus Pen F"
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Launched the world's first microcassette tape recorder, the ZUIKO Pearl Coder.
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Launched the world's smallest and lightest 35mm SLR camera "OM-1"
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Launch of the Pearlcorder L200, the world's lightest audio recorder weighing just 125g
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The world's first waterproof, fully automatic compact camera, the Olympus AF-1 (NurePika), is released.
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Olympus 's flagship series of compact cameras "μ" is released.
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Olympus Launched the first digital camera for general users, the CAMEDIA C-800L /C-400L.
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Olympus Changed company name to Co., Ltd.
Release of the E-1, the first interchangeable lens digital SLR camera based on the Four Thirds System standard
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Released the world's first SLR camera with live view, the E-330
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shockproof ・Launched the waterproof compact digital camera "μ720SW".
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Formulated and announced a Micro Four Thirds standard for digital cameras in collaboration with Panasonic
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Launched the first mirrorless SLR camera "OLYMPUS PEN E-P1" in Olympus
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Release of the OLYMPUS Tough TG-1 equipped with an F2.0 high-speed lens
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Released the first mirrorless SLR camera of the digital "OM" series "OM-D E-M5"
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OM Digital Solutions Corporation Establishment
Restructuring of the global structure, including overseas subsidiaries
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Release of the easy-to-use IC recorder "VN-551PC"
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Launched the mirrorless SLR camera "OLYMPUS PEN E-P7" that inherits PEN's DNA
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Released the M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO high-magnification zoom lens
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Large-aperture super telephoto zoom lens "M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO" launched
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Launched the brand of video products "OM SYSTEM"
Released the compact and high-performance prime lens "M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 20mm F1.4 PRO"
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OM SYSTEM Launched the flagship mirrorless SLR camera "OM SYSTEM OM-1"
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Released the "new standard" high-quality, standard zoom lens "M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II"
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Started new business development with the aim of creating new business areas utilizing technological assets (predecessor of OM INNO-Techs)
Released the stick-type IC recorder "VP-20"
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Release of the LS-P5 high-resolution linear PCM recorder
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Launched the first mirrorless SLR camera "OM SYSTEM OM-5" with the OM SYSTEM brand logo
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Started a contract manufacturing business utilizing Monozukuri 's in-house technology and know-how.
Launched the high-performance telephoto macro lens "M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO"
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Released the 3D scanner system "FacTrans Pro / E-M1 III" jointly developed with Arcana Manufacturing.
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Released the WS-883/WS-882 IC recorders, capable of high-quality sound and long recording times.
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Launch of the MH Series high-pressure steam sterilization compatible camera system for businesses
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Launch of "R System" digital archive camera for businesses
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Started offering infrared camera "IR System" for businesses
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Launched the OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7, a compact digital camera with a waterproof 15m freezeproof-10°C
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Opened the "OM Digital Solutions Production Technology Center" to serve as a lens development base.
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OM Digital Solutions Vietnam Co., Ltd.'s factory obtains ISO14001 (environmental management system) and ISO9001 (quality management system) certifications.
Released the M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS super telephoto zoom lens
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Launched the world's first mirrorless SLR camera with Live GND function "OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II"
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Released mirrorless SLR camera for astrophotography "OM SYSTEM E-M1 Mark III ASTRO"
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Four business locations in Japan (head office, production technology center, laboratory, and Sasazuka office) have acquired Eco Action 21, an environmental management system established by the Ministry of the Environment.
Started collaboration on "SmartMuse," a digital archive creation support service for cultural assets and artworks provided by Nippon Express
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Reorganization of business operation system for the purpose of accelerating business growth (OM SYSTEM , OM Optical Precision, OM INNO-Techs)
Launched the mirrorless SLR camera "OM SYSTEM OM-3" that inherited the design of the OM-1 of yesteryear
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Released the M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, a compact and lightweight zoom lens.
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Released the high-quality standard lens "M. ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II"
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Launch of the M. ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 II, a high-performance wide-angle lens.
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Released the mirrorless SLR camera "OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II".
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OM Optical Precision opens new bases "Hinodai Plant" and "Okaya Plant"
Large-aperture super telephoto zoom lens "M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO" released
