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Gentec International is The Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Marumi Filters for Digital Photography as of April 1, 2015

Gentec International just announced an exclusive agreement with Marumi Optical Co. Ltd. for the distribution of their digital filters in the Canadian market as of April 1st, 2015.

As digital photography continues to innovate, Marumi remains dedicated to creating superior lens filters for the new generation of sophisticated digital cameras.

Gentec will carry a wide range of Marumi optical products designed for digital photography including the new Fit & Slim Multi-coated filters, MC Lens Protector, MC UV and Circular Polarizers.

FIT + SLIM Series

MC Lens Protect
Protects Lens from dust and scratches.

Marumi FIT + SLIM Series: MC Lens Protect

Marumi FIT + SLIM Series: MC Lens Protect

Key Features:

  • Multi-coated glass – 8 layer anti-reflection coating reduces surface reflections
  • Optical characteristics – reflection rate less than 0.8%
  • Ultra-thin frame design – thin filter frame design eliminates vignetting concerns – Aluminum frame total thickness 5.4mm
  • Satin filter frame finish – matte coating minimizes reflections
  • Lightweight approx. 11g (58mm)
  • Eco-friendly made of lead free materials.
  • New Packaging Design – Slim design for optimal storage.
  • Lens Cap and Hood acceptable–lens cap and hood can be attached to filter.
  • Available in sizes 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 77, 82mm
  • Made in Japan

FIT + SLIM Series

UV Cut + Lens Protect
Cuts UV rays and protects lens.

Marumi FIT + SLIM Series: UV Cut + Lens Protect

Marumi FIT + SLIM Series: UV Cut + Lens Protect

Key Features:

  • Cut (L390) – sharply filters out ultraviolet rays of wavelenght at 390nm and under realizing photos that are close to the images seen by human eyes and enables clear depictions of distant views
  • Optical characteristics – reflection rate less than 0.8%
  • Multi-coated glass – 8 layer anti-reflection coating reduces surface reflections
  • Ultra-thin frame design – thin filter frame design eliminates vignetting concerns – Aluminum frame total thickness 5.4mm
  • Satin filter frame finish – matte coating minimizes reflections
  • New Packaging Design – Slim design for optimal storage
  • Lightweight approx. 11g (58mm)
  • Eco-friendly made of lead free materials.
  • Lens cap and hood can be attached to filter.
  • Available in sizes 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 77, 82mm
  • Made in Japan

FIT + SLIM Series

Circular Polarizer
Increases colour saturation and reduces reflections.

Marumi FIT + SLIM Series: Circular Polarizer

Marumi FIT + SLIM Series: Circular Polarizer

Key Features:

  • Increases colour saturation
  • Reduces reflection off water, snow and other reflective surfaces
  • Optical Characteristics – transmission rate Max. 60.5% (Avg. 30.3%)
  • Aluminum frame total thickness 7.0mm
  • Eco-friendly made of lead free materials
  • New Packaging Design – Slim design for optimal storage
  • Lightweight approx. 21g (58mm)
  • Available in sizes 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 77, 82mm
  • Made in Japan

Marumi products are expected to be available from Gentec in April 2015. Exact pricing will be announced closer to that time.

PRESS RELEASE

Gentec International announces exclusive Canadian distribution of Marumi filters

Toronto, ON, February 10, 2015 – Gentec International is pleased to announce an exclusive agreement with Marumi Optical Co. Ltd. for the distribution of their digital filters in the Canadian market as of April 1st, 2015.

“We are excited to work with Gentec International as our distributor for Marumi optical products in Canada,” stated Mr. Kyoji Tamai – General Manager – International Sales Dept., Marumi Optical Co., Ltd. “Gentec has a proven track record as the largest distributor of photo accessories in Canada and we know Marumi optical products will have great success in the marketplace with Gentec’s support and infrastructure.”

Founded in 1952, Marumi Optics Co. Ltd. has focused on innovating, developing and manufacturing camera filters in the photographic industry. Leveraging that technology and experience, Marumi led the world by developing the DHG (Digital High Grade) series of filters for digital interchangeable lens cameras in 2003. Currently, digital cameras are entering a new era and cameras with more sophisticated sensors providing higher resolution and better colour control are now available on the market. In response to these technological advances, Marumi is creating superb lens filters for the new generation of sophisticated digital cameras. The new lines of filters provide exceptional performance, features and functionality to support photographers’ artistic creations.

“Marumi filters have a long standing reputation for quality and innovation in the photographic market,” stated Joel Seigel, President and CEO of Gentec International. “ It is our goal to bring their high quality filters to the Canadian marketplace and expand on their global success.”

Gentec will carry a wide variety of filters designed for digital photography from Marumi, including the new Fit & Slim Multi-coated filters, MC Lens Protector, MC UV and Circular Polarizers, plus a selection of quality special effect photographic filters. Marumi products are expected to be available from Gentec in April 2015. Exact pricing will be announced closer to that time.

About Marumi
For more than 60 years, Marumi has developed and manufactured filters for photographic cameras. Marumi led the world by developing the first Digital High Grade (DHG) series of filters for digital interchangeable lens cameras in 2003 and has continued to develop high-grade filters for today’s advanced, high-megapixel digital cameras and photographers demanding the ultimate in image quality. All Marumi filters are manufactured in their own factory in the Nagano Prefecture in Japan. Learn more – visit www.marumi-international.com.

About Gentec International
Founded in 1990, Gentec International is Canada’s leading consumer accessory products company, supplying Imaging, Home Theatre, Personal Electronics, Sports Optics, Wireless Telecom, and Mobile Electronics products to the Canadian retail marketplace. Gentec offers a variety of prominent brands, including Optex, Sigma, SanDisk, Manfrotto, Gitzo, National Geographic, Kata, Avenger, Lastolite, Roots, Gary Fong, Black Rapid, iQ, Sunpak, Energizer, Energy, Planet Wireless, Ideal Case, White Diamonds, Ultralink, Electrohome, Bell’O, Klipsch, Mirage, Jamo, Bushnell, Zeiss, Alpine, Metra, and Stinger. Gentec operates out of a high-cube, state-of-the-art, fully computerized 100,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution centre that offers efficient, seamless service to our customers. With over 90 employees, Gentec covers the needs of its retailers coast to coast using the latest technology systems, streamlined efficiencies, and customer service that is second to none. Learn more – visit www.gentec-intl.com, on Twitter: @gentecint, on Google+: http://plus.google.com/+gentec.