Olympus is a multinational corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. Originally founded in 1919, it is named after Mount Olympus, the home of the gods in Greek mythology. Olympus specializes in manufacturing optical equipment and imaging products.
Olympus’s products include microscopes, lenses, the xD-Picture card, voice recorders, digital cameras, and precision optics. Olympus also has a subdivision specializing in medical equipment. Their products include chemical analyzers and endoscopic devices.
Olympus has the distinction of having invented the microcassette.
