Olympus Red Dot Camera Sight

With all of the big camera and new lens announcements the last few days, it is no surprise that some of the new accessories being released have been overlooked.  Perhaps the most uniques it was Olympus new EE-1 red dot sight.  The red dot sight is similar in appearance to the sights used in the popular Call of Duty game series (and real life firearms) and it serves a similar purpose.  The red dot sight is supposed to help you track moving subjects in the viewfinder.

By looking through the red dot sight instead of the viewfinder, you can place the dot on a moving subject and hopefully track the subject easier and more accurately. This will be very beneficial for wildlife and sports photographers.

The dustproof and splashproof sight is battery powered and features a center aiming dot that has adjustable brightness and position, allowing you to calibrate the sight to suit your own camera and needs. As long as it’s calibrated correctly, you’ll be able to keep your subject in the frame without having to look at your viewfinder or LCD screen.

Availability has not yet been announced, but the EE-1 will cost $129 when it does start hitting store shelves.