Olympus 5-Megapixel Camedia E-20N SLR

Featuring World?s First Dual Interlaced & Progressive Scan CCD System

Melville, NY, September 20, 2001 - Olympus, the world leader in film and filmless photography, today introduced the Camedia E-20N new advanced 5 Megapixel flagship of Olympus? E-Series cameras. Building on the proven capabilities of the award-winning E-10 with new technologies and features, the E-20N sets new standards for digital photography.

The Camedia E-20N offers a unique dual mode image capture capability: the Interlaced Scan mode allows users to set the 2/3" RGB CCD for 5 Megapixel (effective) resolution to capture images with the highest possible detail for brilliant pictures up to 11 x 14". The Interlaced Scan mode assures the highest quality photo whenever quality is most important. Selecting the Progressive Scan mode of a 2.5 Megapixel (effective) resolution lets users take photographs of fast action scenes or in very bright light with shutter speeds up to 1/18,000 second. These two modes deliver the versatility and image quality required by professional photographers and serious amateurs, and make the Camedia E-20N the new gold standard in digital photography.

Read the full Olympus E-20N press release with complete specifications.