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Top Olympus Stylus 780 Camera Reviews
Trusted Reviews wrote a review on the
Olympus Stylus 780 and said: "The Olympus mju 780 is a good
all-rounder, with superior build quality, stylish and practical
design and good performance including low light focusing. It has
an effective mechanical image stabilisation system and its
wider-than-average 5x zoom range gives it versatility, however
apart from these it is distinctly lacking in features, and the
image quality could be better too."
Olympus Stylus 780 News Release Summary:
Olympus Stylus 780 Digital Compact Camera Takes Superior
Pictures With Advanced Technologies
Dual Image Stabilization, Shadow Adjustment Technology and
Perfect Shot Preview Enable Users to Capture Beautiful Images
Like a Pro
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 5, 2007 – Olympus today announced the
Stylus 780, a 7.1-megapixel digital compact camera with
technologies from Olympus' next-generation digital single lens
reflex (SLR) camera for taking crisp, clear photographs in a
variety of active situations. The ultra compact 5x optical zoom
point-and-shoot camera includes:
Dual Image Stabilization: By combining mechanical
Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with Digital Image
Stabilization, the two technologies compensate for both camera
shake and a moving subject – ensuring blur-free images in
virtually any shooting situation;
New Shadow Adjustment Technology enables users to preview
and capture details that are hidden within shadows – perfect for
outside shots in bright sun when dark shadows are prevalent or
shooting in backlit situations;
Perfect Shot Preview allows users to see the effects of
various settings while previewing the shot – a great way for
novice users to grow their skill sets;
TruePicTM III: The Stylus 780 includes the new TruePic
III image processor for superior image quality with
truer-to-life color; and
A large 2.5-inch HyperCrystal™ LCD and Bright Capture
Technology dramatically improve composition, capture
and review of images in low-light situations.
"The Stylus 780 keeps with the Stylus heritage, appealing to
stylish and sophisticated digital compact users who are looking
for the convenience of All-Weather durability combined with
superior image quality," said Tomoko Matsunaga, product manager,
Olympus Imaging America Inc. "Stylus 780 consumers will benefit
from technologies, such as TruePic III and Shadow Adjustment
Technology, which were developed for our next-generation digital
SLR camera."
Dual Image Stabilization
Dual Image Stabilization technology combines two technologies -
mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image
Stabilization - to provide one powerful anti-blur solution for
capturing great images whether the photographer or the image is
moving. Olympus' mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
keeps images sharp by adjusting the CCD image sensor to
compensate for camera movement, which often occurs in low-light
conditions when shutter speeds are slower. Digital Image
Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and
fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often caused by a
moving subject. By combining the two technologies, Stylus 780
users are able to take crystal clear images in virtually any
shooting situation.
Shadow Adjustment Technology with Face Detection Auto Focus
and Auto Exposure
Shooting outdoors in bright daylight can be tricky because of
the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright
sunlight areas - while the human eye is capable of detecting the
nuances between dark and light and all the details in between,
image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive.
The Stylus 780 addresses this challenge head-on with a new
Shadow Adjustment Technology, which compensates for extreme
contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack
visible detail. With the new technology, users can preview and
capture images that have the same contrast as seen with the
naked eye. Combined with Face Detection Auto Focus and Auto
Exposure, the Stylus 780 captures smiles in shadows without
getting a dark image in difficult lighting such as in backlight
situations. The technology can also be turned-off for any
shooting situation where shadows are a key element of a
photograph's drama.
Perfect Shot Preview
The Stylus 780 features a Perfect Shot Preview mode that enables
users to view and select various photography effects on the
multi-view screen before even snapping the shot. The new feature
allows users to see precisely what the image will look like when
adjustments are made, ensuring users are capturing the exact
image they want. It's an ideal way for novice users to learn
about the effects of different photography techniques, such as
exposure compensation, white balance and metering.
TruePic III for High-Speed Response
The Stylus 780 features a new, more powerful TruePic III image
processor developed for the demanding performance of
professional digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras. The new
processor captures beautiful images with superior quality and
eliminates graininess. Even pastel colors are reproduced in
true-to-life colors across the entire photograph.
Bright Capture Technology for Easy Low-Light Photography
There are times when a photographic opportunity is best captured
with ambient light (e.g., when trying to capture the softness
and warmth of a candlelit dinner or natural skin tones in
subdued lighting). Olympus' Bright Capture Technology makes it
possible to clearly compose and capture subjects on the LCD in
low light. Specific scene modes for high sensitivity settings
(up to ISO 2500) and rapid auto-focus enable even fast-action
photos to be captured with low levels of available light. Plus,
Bright Capture Movie lets you record the moments in the dark
even after the candles are blown out!
Large 2.5-Inch HyperCrystal™ LCD
The Stylus 780 boasts a large, high-resolution HyperCrystal™ LCD
with high contrast and anti-glare technology for clear
visibility - even when composing subjects with the sun at your
back. Images are viewable on the 2.5-inch LCD from 140-degrees,
so photos can be composed from a range of angles and viewed by
several people at once.
5x Optical Zoom in Ultra-slim Body Design
The Stylus 780 features new lens technology that enables the 5x
optical zoom lens (36mm - 180mm, f3.3 - f 5.0 equivalent in 35mm
photography) to bring the action five times closer, and then
tucks away into a compact body less than 1-inch thick. Stylus
780 users can get 60 percent closer to their subjects than
comparable digital compact cameras with 3x zoom on the market.
All-Weather Durability
Typically, moisture and photography are a bad combination,
limiting outdoor photography options when rain, snow or sleet is
involved. Stylus digital cameras are renowned for their ability
to withstand the elements. The Stylus 780 features a metal body
that is durable and lightweight with rubber gaskets throughout
the interior to help ensure that rain, dust and snow won't get
in the way of great photos.
7.1-Megapixel Image Sensor for Superior Image Quality
The 7.1-megapixel CCD image sensor inside the Stylus 780
delivers high-quality images that are consistently sharp and
vivid even when printed in large-formats - up to poster sizes as
large as 16 x 20 inches.
Pre-Set Shooting Modes Make It Easy to Capture Great Images
The Stylus 780 has 23 shooting modes including several pre-set
scene modes such as Beach & Snow, Available Light Portrait and
Sunset. The cameras also feature an AVI Movie Mode, which
enables users to record VGA-quality videos with sound, limited
only by the size of the xD-Picture Card™.
Built-In Help Guides
With the Help Guides function, each camera feature is easily
accessible even to novice users. By simply holding down the
Guide button users can access brief descriptions of each of the
camera's functions and scene modes. An improved auto-set
Shooting Guide provides users with an explanation of which
features to use in a given situation, and then sets the camera
automatically for the selected feature in the Guide.
Stylish, Ergonomic Body Design with Large Illuminated Buttons
The body design shared by the Stylus 780 is defined by
high-performance, durability and style. In addition to the
All-Weather, metal body construction that made the Stylus
famous, the Stylus 780 features large illuminated buttons that
make the camera easy to operate, even in dark settings. The
Stylus 780 is available in silver and black.
In-camera Editing
In-camera editing features such as red-eye fix, resizing,
frames, text options, color brightness and saturation
adjustments enable users to edit photos right in the camera.
OLYMPUS Master™ Software
OLYMPUS Master™ software provides the ultimate in digital
imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes
downloading to your computer quick and simple, and images are
easily organized by folders or albums. And with one-click
editing tools, such as red-eye removal, images can be touched up
before printing or e-mailing. Online support, templates,
firmware upgrades and other user services are just a mouse-click
away. Use the optional muvee™ Theater Pack to create
professional quality slide shows and DVDs from your pictures
using any of several built-in templates.
Availability
The Stylus 780 will be available in May 2007. The camera ships
with: a wrist strap, WIN/Mac USB cable, audio/video cable,
LI-42B Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger, instruction
manual, warranty card, and a CD-ROM with OLYMPUS Master
Software.
U.S. Pricing
Stylus 780 Estimated Street Price: $349.99. (U.S.)
For more information, review units, product specifications and
high-resolution images of the Stylus 780, contact Althea Haigh,
Mullen Public Relations, 978-468-8931 or althea.haigh@mullen.com,
or Jennifer Lyons, public relations manager, Olympus Imaging
America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034,
ph: (484) 896-5350 / (800) 622-6372 or the Olympus Web Site:
http://www.olympusamerica.com.
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