Olympus Announces Prices For Evolt E-300 Digital SLR Camera, Lenses and Accessories

Melville, New York, November 23, 2004 – Today Olympus officially announced that the 8.0- megapixel EVOLT E-300 Digital SLR, the first 100 percent “digital from the ground up” consumer SLR system with interchangeable digital specific lenses, will be sold with a lens for .99 and will be available in December 2004. Incorporating a newly designed compact body featuring the Dust Reduction system pioneered on the professional E-1 SLR body, the EVOLT delivers the versatility, durability and reliable performance of an SLR that isn’t just for the pros – now it’s for photographers of all skill levels at a price they can afford.

E-300 Camera, Lenses, and Accessories Prices:

  • EVOLT E-300 Digital SLR: .99 estimated street price including the 14-45mm lens ( MSRP)

  • 14-45mm f3.5 - f5.6 Lens: .95 estimated street when purchased separate from EVOLT ( MSRP)

  • 40-150mm f3.5 - f4.5 Lens: .95 estimated street ( MSRP).

  • FL-36 Flash Compact: .99 estimated street price (.95 MSRP).

  • HLD-3 Battery Holder: .99 estimated street price (.95 MSRP).

  • Semi Hard Case CS3-SH (for EVOLT E-300 and 14-45mm or 14-54mm zooms): .95 estimated street price (.95 MSRP).