Article: Olympus and Kodak Agree to Implement Four Thirds System Digital SLR Camera Standard; First-of-its-kind common standard for digital cameras; secures lens mount compatibility among manufacturers; new Universal Digital Interchangeable Lens System Forum to be established.

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. of Japan and Eastman Kodak Company of the United States today announced that they have agreed to implement the Four Thirds System (4/3 System), a new standard for next-generation digital SLR camera systems that will ensure interchangeable lens mount compatibility. The two companies have resolved to aggressively implement this new standard in their respective product lines, and to establish the Universal Digital Interchangeable Lens System Forum, an industry forum that will promote acceptance of the Four Thirds System by other camera manufacturers. Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. has already agreed to participate in the new standard.

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