The official US press release:
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Press Alert
Date: January 18, 2002
Re: Olympus Discontinues OM 35-mm Series of Film Cameras
Olympus will discontinue the OM series of 35-mm cameras. The company will
continue to manufacture selected lenses and accessories for the OM System
and they will remain on sale with limited availability until the end of
March 2003.
Olympus launched the original OM-1 in 1972 and has developed and sold
numerous OM System lenses and accessories. After 30 years, it is becoming
increasingly difficult to find stable supplies of parts for the camera
system. This has made it impossible to continue to keep the system on the
market. Olympus is committed to providing excellent levels of after sales
service for its products.
Body, Lens, Flash:
Olympus will maintain parts for approximately 10 years after the end of
production.
Other Accessories:
Olympus will maintain parts for other accessories, but time periods differ
from part to part.
For more information, contact:
Chris Sluka, Olympus America
631-844-5321 chris.sluka@xxxxxxxxxxx
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