Big news from Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo. Read the full press release below:

October 15, 2012

Monterey, CA

Olympus has named Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo as the distributor to serve the dive/

watersports industry in North America and the Caribbean. Backscatter, which has been a

leading retailer of Olympus products for the last several years, will lend its expertise as it

supports the growing network of dealers and dive shops who sell Olympus underwater

accessories across the region.

“Olympus has long been a supporter of underwater photography, having developed one of the

first housings for a compact digital camera. Weʼre thrilled to take over distribution of this product

line for the dive and watersports industry,” said Jim Decker, Backscatter CEO. “In the past few

years Olympus has shown a renewed commitment to the dive market with their PEN and tough

series lines. We look forward to working with Olympus, dive shops, and dealers. Weʼll also be

distributing third party accessories so our dealers will be able to offer to their customers a

complete ready to dive underwater camera system.”

“Backscatter has always shown industry leading expert knowledge of underwater photography

and Olympus products,” said Stacey Wenner, Associate Product Manager. We are delighted to

have them as our key partner in supplying Olympus cameras and underwater products to our

dive and watersports dealer network.”

Dive Shops and Watersport Dealers interested in carrying Olympus cameras and underwater

products should contact our West Coast Headquarters in Monterey, CA at 831-645-1082 or

[email protected] to inquire for an application.

ABOUT BACKSCATTER UNDERWATER VIDEO & PHOTO

Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo is the world's leading supplier for underwater imaging

equipment, supplying everything from compact point and shoot cameras for the beginner, to full

HD and 4K cinema cameras for professional productions. Founded in 1994 in Monterey,

California, Backscatterʼs sales staff are expert divers and photographers. With two locations to

serve customers on both coasts in Monterey, CA and Derry NH, Backscatter is the largest

underwater imaging supply company in the world . For more information, please visit

www.backscatter.com

ABOUT OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.

Olympus Imaging America Inc. is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering awardwinning

products for consumer and professional markets.

Olympus Imaging America Inc. works collaboratively with its customers and its ultimate parent

company, Olympus Corporation, to develop breakthrough technologies with revolutionary

product design and functionality that enhance peopleʼs lives every day. These include:

·" Digital Cameras

·" Professional and Consumer Interchangeable Lens System Cameras

·" Related Underwater Products and Accessories

·" Digital and Micro-cassette Recorders

·" Digital Media

·" Binoculars

Olympus Imaging America Inc. is responsible for sales in the United States, Canada, Mexico,

the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For more information, visit:

www.olympusamerica.com.