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Top Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom Camera Reviews
Cnet wrote a review of the
Olympus SP-510 UZ and said: "At its best, the SP-510UZ can
capture images with abundant detail and accurate-looking,
well-saturated colors, with only very minor JPEG artifacting and
little or no fringing. The camera's automatic white balance did an
admirable job of serving up neutral colors under our lab's tungsten
lights. Interestingly, the tungsten preset was less neutral, with a
slight bluish-green cast. So, you may as well stick with auto white
balance when shooting indoors or outdoors, where it did just as good
a job at producing neutral colors when shooting in natural
daylight."
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom News Release Summary:
New Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera Delivers Power,
Versatility and Value
Most Full-Featured Camera in its Class with 7.1 Megapixels, 10x
Optical ED Zoom Lens, Digital Image Stabilization, ISO 4000 and
Full Manual Controls
Center Valley, PA, August 23 , 2006 - The new Olympus SP-510
Ultra Zoom offers the ultimate value in its class with the
highest image resolution of any 10x digital camera on the
market, an Olympus ED Zoom Lens, a large 2.5-inch LCD and
extra-long battery life (up to 630 shots from standard alkaline
batteries). Designed to satisfy the needs of beginners and
advanced users alike, this highly versatile camera provides
incredible point-and-shoot functionality (including 21 preset
Scene Modes) as well as professional features like full manual
controls, ISO 4000 and RAW shooting.
"The Olympus SP-510 UZ is one of the best combinations of
features, performance and price of any digital camera,” said
Michael Barnett, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc.
“This versatile camera does more than simply bring subjects
closer than traditional compact cameras, it offers an
easy-to-use, yet sophisticated, set of features that users can
start with and stay with as their skills continue to develop.”
10x Optical Olympus ED Zoom Lens
First to introduce the Ultra Zoom category in 2000, Olympus once
again delivers a designed-to-be-digital 10x optical zoom lens to
bring the action closer in an ergonomic body that’s easy to
handle. The bright, high-quality optical system is
precision-crafted using extra-dispersion (ED) and
high-refractive-index aspherical lens elements to deliver
edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity. Olympus photos are known
worldwide for sharp, vibrant image quality. The lens provides
the equivalent of 38 to 380mm focal length, f2.8 – f3.7 (in 35mm
photography), with 50x combined total zoom (10x optical and 5x
digital). The Super Macro Mode allows users to capture details
such as the iridescent petals of a flower or the wings of a
butterfly from as close as 1.18 inches.
7.1-Megapixel Image Sensor
The 7.1-megapixel CCD image sensor delivers superior image
quality capturing the most subtle details that are consistently
sharp and vivid, even in large-format prints or when the image
is cropped. Recording in both JPEG and RAW file formats, the
SP-510 UZ is perfectly suited for a wide range of users – from
new photographers to advanced users who want maximum creative
control.
Digital Image Stabilization
The SP-510 UZ features Digital Image Stabilization for capturing
crisp, clear pictures – free from the blur sometimes caused by
camera shake or moving subjects – with high ISO sensitivity and
fast shutter speed to stop the action.
Bright Capture Technology
There are times when you want to photograph subjects in low
light without having to use a flash – such as when trying to
capture the softness and warmth of a candlelit dinner or natural
skin tones in subdued lighting. Olympus’ revolutionary Bright
Capture Technology makes it possible to clearly preview your
shot on the LCD in low light, quickly lock the focus and capture
your subjects with limited available light. The SP-510 UZ offers
the highest ISO sensitivity of any ultra zoom (ISO 4000).
2.5-Inch Premium Size LCD & Electronic Viewfinder
Don’t settle for less – use the electronic viewfinder or compose
and review images on the LCD with ease. The large, 2.5-inch LCD
enables you to view images in vivid detail. What’s more, you
don’t have to download and print images each time you want to
share them. You can treat your friends and family to a slide
show right on the back of your camera.
Superior Battery Life
The SP-510 UZ offers extra-long battery performance to ensure
that no perfect photo opportunity is missed. Using regular
alkaline batteries, you can capture up to 630 shots (based on
the CIPA standard) – the highest of any AA digital camera.
TruePic TURBO™ for High-Speed Response
Olympus’ exclusive TruePic TURBO™ Image Processor delivers
incredible image quality for more true-to-life colors and skin
tones as well as faster overall processing speeds for rapid
startup, shutter release and playback. TruePic TURBOTM enables
the SP-510 UZ to capture information from all 7.1 million pixels
with pixel “micro-smoothing” that delivers clearer and more
color-accurate photos, even at lower resolutions. The fast
start-up and nearly instant shutter release time ensures a
high-speed response so you can capture the shot you want and be
instantly ready to shoot again.
Incredible Ease of Use
The SP-510 UZ makes it easy to take great photos in a variety of
scenarios and lighting situations with 21 pre-programmed scene
modes, including VGA-quality video with sound (640x480/30fps) up
to the capacity of your xD card. Simply select the desired mode
for portraits, landscapes, night scenes, fast-action, macro and
much more. With in-camera editing features such as Red-Eye Fix
and the ability to add frames and titles, crop, adjust
brightness, switch from color to black-and-white or sepia, make
calendar prints, and more – all without using a computer and
editing software. Also, the new Lighting Fix feature corrects
the underexposed areas in your picture to reveal the details
hidden in the shadows.
Built-in Help Guide
The Help Guide on the SP-510 UZ incorporates a built-in manual,
a reference that explains the pre-programmed scene modes,
features and settings, and a tutorial Shooting Guide that
educates users on how to accomplish specific effects. The
Shooting Guide not only provides detailed descriptions for
various photographic scenarios, but also actually sets the
camera with the touch of a button, making the transition from
learning to doing instantaneous.
Style and Ergonomics
With the SP-510 UZ, Olympus returns to the traditional compact
appearance of its rangefinder cameras. At a compact size of just
4.2 inches wide, 2.9 inches high, 2.8 inches long and only 11.6
ounces, the camera tucks away easily into a case, bag or
backpack. The addition of an enhanced ergonomic grip makes it
even easier to shoot with one or two hands.
Accessory Lenses for Expanded Capabilities
The SP-510 UZ features a threaded barrel, which enables easy
attachment of add-on wide angle or telephoto conversion lenses
for even more creative control. Compatible accessory lenses
include the WCON-07 Wide-Angle Conversion Lens (26.6mm
equivalent), which enable a wider field of view for shooting
skylines, landscapes or group shots, and the TCON-17 Telephoto
Conversion Lens, which extends the camera’s magnification
capability to a 17x optical zoom for bringing subjects even
closer, great for shooting sports events, concerts or wildlife.
Availability
The SP-510 UZ will be available in September 2006. It will also
include: Neck Strap, WIN/Mac USB Cable, Audio/Video Cable, 4 AA
Batteries, Quick Start Guide, Basic Instruction Manual, Warranty
Card, OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM and Advanced Manual CD-ROM.
U.S. Pricing
SP-510 UZ Estimated Street Price: $329.99 (U.S.)
For more information, review units, product specifications and
high-resolution images of the SP-510 UZ, contact Heather Snow,
Mullen Public Relations, ( 978 ) 468-8934 or heather.snow@mullen.com,
or Jennifer Lyons, public relations Manager, Olympus Imaging
America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034,
or the Olympus Web site: www.olympusamerica.com
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