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The Tatsuno Philosophy.
The quality of an image is determined by the quality of the
lens used to produce it. The development of lenses which
meet the stringent optical requirements of digital SLR photography
is a particular conceptual challenge. Not only must
communication with the camera body and processor be
mastered, but technologies key to the subsequent processing
of images must also be considered – all the way to the
printer. Due to the strict standards that Olympus set for its
ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses, there was never any doubt that the
development and manufacture of these vital components
would take place in-house. Since the days of Olympus’ OM
series of analogue SLR cameras, the Tatsuno facility in the
mountainous, high-tech Kami-ina region of Japan’s Nagano
prefecture has assumed this responsibility. This is where
Olympus’ esteemed specialists practice their fine technical
and craft skills while sharing their experience, knowledge
and passion for the field of imaging. In an atmosphere of
utmost concentration, the latest automated production
facilities exist alongside traditional work stations where
individual pieces are hand-crafted, inspected and polished.
This principle forms the foundation of Olympus’ renowned
reputation in the field of optics and guides all future developments.
Tatsuno Factory. Cleanroom. Lens surface coating.
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Lens polishing. Lens polishing. Lens corner coating.