Автор: agk1
Дата: 27-02-06 16:12
Leica and Matsushita to continue cooperation February 25, 2006 - 10:42
Yesterday in the evening, Leica announced that the cooperation with Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd (aka Panasonic) will continue:
Ad hoc announcement of Leica Camera AG:
Continuation of the cooperation with Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.
Leica Camera AG (ISIN DE000A0EPU98/ISIN DE000A0EPU72), Solms, and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., Osaka/Japan, have signed a memorandum of understanding on the continuation of their cooperation in the field of optical technology for digital still cameras on 24 February 2006. Both partners add their respective know how and create real synergies in producing cutting edge digital products. The major objectives include a further prolongation of their cooperation based on the successful fruits proven so far on the course of cooperation in past years. Mutual shareholdings or further business integration are not intended.
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Leica Camera AG of Germany will participate in the Four Thirds System standard for digital SLR cameras, according to a press release from Olympus, and we'll probably see some Leica lenses for Four Third very soon:
Olympus press release:
Leica Camera AG Endorses Four Thirds System Standard
Leading German manufacturer to support open standard for digital SLR Cameras
February 26, 2006 -- Olympus Imaging Corp. (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the participation of Leica Camera AG of Germany in the Four Thirds System standard for digital SLR cameras. Olympus has encouraged other manufacturers to participate in this open standard since it was first established, and will continue to promote its widespread acceptance in the future.
The Four Thirds System standard was established to facilitate the development of digital SLR camera systems that are designed and developed from the ground up to maximize the performance potential of digital imaging technology. The standard uses a 4/3" image sensor that makes it possible to realize the high image quality and high mobility that are demanded of SLR camera systems, and defines an open standard for lenses and lens mounts to assure compatibility between bodies and lenses produced by various manufacturers participating in the standard.
In October 2003, Olympus introduced the E-1 digital SLR camera and various ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses and accessories in the Olympus E-System. It has since added E-300, E-500 and E-330 camera bodies to the system, and has expanded the ZUIKO DIGITAL lens lineup to include 15 lenses specifically designed and developed for digital photography. Sigma Corporation began introducing Four Thirds System lenses in October 2004, and currently offers three lenses, with more scheduled for release in the future. In addition, Panasonic is developing a camera body and lenses based on the Four Thirds System standard, and is planning to introduce these products this year.
The participation of Leica Camera AG will accelerate the proliferation of Four Thirds System products and allow a wider range of customers to enjoy the unique Four Thirds System advantage of using camera bodies and lenses produced by different manufacturers. In addition, Leica Camera AG's outstanding brand value, unique tradition, and cutting-edge optical expertise are expected to add powerful momentum to widespread acceptance of the Four Thirds System in the future.
As one of the original proponents of the Four Thirds System standard, Olympus will continue to promote its widespread acceptance and to encourage other manufacturers to participate in this important new open standard for the digital age.
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