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Top Olympus SP-550 UZ Camera Reviews
Steve's Digicams wrote a review on the
Olympus SP-550 UZ and said: "The quality of the SP-550's SHQ
images is on par with many 7-megapixel consumer models. Our
outdoor shots were sharp with good overall exposure and color
saturation. At ISO settings of 200 and below, images were
essentially noise free. At ISO 400, noise becomes detectable, at
ISO 800 noticeable with some loss of detail, and at ISO 1600 and
up increasing noise and decreasing detail."
Olympus SP-550 UZ News Release Summary:
CENTER VALLEY, Pa, January 25, 2007 – The new Olympus
SP-550 UZ Ultra Zoom offers the ultimate in power and
versatility with a compact, best-in-class 18x optical zoom lens
(28-504mm equivalent in 35mm photography), which gives users the
ability to shoot telephoto, wide-angle and macro (as close as
1cm) all in one. Crisp, clear images can be captured far and
wide with Dual Image Stabilization and the broadest focal range
available on any digital point-and-shoot. The camera's full
manual exposure control provides professionals and
photo-enthusiasts with unlimited creativity, while its automatic
settings and Built-in Help Guides will put novice users at ease.
This revolutionary ultra zoom is equipped with several unique
features to deliver near-DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)
performance in a compact size, including:
1. Dual Image Stabilization combines the benefits
of Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image
Stabilization to ensure beautiful, blur-free images in any
situation;
2. High-Speed Sequential Shooting records multiple
images in rapid succession (up to 15 frames per second) —
perfect for shooting action and capturing the exact moment you
want; and
3. Pre-Capture compensates for slow reaction times
by capturing images (five frames) even before the shutter button
is fully pressed to ensure you catch the perfect shot.
"The SP-550 UZ is the ultimate all-in-one digital camera and a
perfect example of Olympus' innovative optics," said Michael
Barnett, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "This new
ultra zoom enables users of all levels to capture beautiful
images in any shooting situation. Its powerful zoom, incredible
speed and compact size will provide consumers an unprecedented
level of performance and convenience."
18x Wide-Angle Ultra Zoom Lens Provides Power and Versatility
Featuring the world's most powerful zoom lens, the SP-550 UZ
offers maximum shooting versatility for travel, sports and
day-to-day use. The 18x super telephoto zoom gets you closer to
the action than any compact digital camera on the market. At the
same time, the wide-angle lens gets more into your frame —
perfect for shooting indoors, landscapes and group shots. The
super macro mode is ideal for capturing the most subtle details
from as close as one centimeter. The compact, precision-crafted
lens combines high-refractive, aspherical and extra-dispersion
(ED) lens elements to deliver edge-to-edge sharpness and
clarity. The bright, f/2.8-4.5 lens provides the equivalent of
28-504mm focal length with 100x total seamless zoom (5.6x
digital zoom).
Dual Image Stabilization Dual Image Stabilization
technology enables users to take crisp, clear pictures in
virtually any shooting situation — adjusting for camera shake
and a moving subject. Olympus' Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
keeps images sharp by adjusting the CCD to compensate for camera
shake, which often occurs when zooming in on your subject and 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 blur caused by a moving
subject.
High-Speed Sequential Shooting & Pre-Capture Capable of
capturing images at an incredible 15 frames per second, the
SP-550 UZ offers the highest burst rate of any compact digital
camera. The inclusion of Pre-Capture technology, which works in
conjunction with High-Speed Sequential Shooting, enables users
to capture the action before and after fully pressing the
shutter button. Pre-Capture begins working as soon as the focus
is locked, automatically archiving five frames in the camera's
buffer memory prior to the shutter release — virtually
guaranteeing that none of the action will be missed even if the
user's reaction time is slow. Perfect for situations where
timing is essential, such as photographing a tennis player
serving, children playing or a whale breaching.
Full Manual & Automatic Control The Manual, Aperture
Priority and Shutter Priority modes give users versatility and
control for optimal performance in any situation. Users can
express their creative vision — adjusting the f-stop for
detailed portraits with softened backgrounds, or slowing the
exposure speed to create the blurred effect of motion, or just
sit back and let the camera do the work with the automatic
settings. Full manual and automatic control options allow
advanced users to maintain creative control and novices to
point-and-shoot their way to beautiful images.
30 Shooting Modes Including TV-Quality Video with Sound
The SP-550 UZ makes it easy to take great photos in a variety of
scenarios and lighting situations with 30 shooting modes,
including television-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
more.
7.1-Megapixel Image Sensor The 7.1-megapixel CCD image
sensor delivers superior image quality for consistently
capturing sharp, vivid details even in large-format or cropped
prints. The SP-550 UZ records in both JPEG and RAW file formats
and is perfectly suited for a wide range of users — from new
photographers to advanced users who require maximum creative
control.
High-Resolution 2.5-Inch LCD & Electronic Viewfinder
Compose and display incredible images on the camera's bright
230,000-pixel LCD. The high-resolution screen enables you to
review pictures, scroll through menu options and treat friends
and family to a digital slide show with ease. The SP-550 UZ also
features an electronic viewfinder with dioptic correction.
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.
Even when it's too dark to see clearly, Olympus' revolutionary
Bright Capture Technology makes it possible to preview your shot
on the LCD, quickly lock the focus and capture your subjects
despite limited available light. The SP-550 UZ offers the
highest ISO sensitivity of any ultra zoom (ISO 5000).
In-camera Editing Enjoy in-camera editing features such
as Red-Eye Fix and the ability to add frames and titles, crop,
adjust brightness and more - all without using a computer and
editing software. Also, the exclusive Lighting Fix feature
corrects the underexposed areas in your pictures to reveal the
details hidden in the shadows.
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 start-up, shutter release
and playback. TruePic TURBO ensures a high-speed response so you
can capture the shot you want and instantly be ready to shoot
again.
Underwater Housing and Accessory Lenses for Expanded
Capabilities An underwater housing (PT-037) is designed
specifically for the SP-550 UZ, enabling great images to be
captured in the pool and ocean. Using the PT-037, scuba divers
can venture with the camera to depths of approximately 130 feet
(40 meters) beneath the surface. The SP-550 UZ also features a
threaded lens 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 (for 19.6mm equivalent) and the
TCON-17 Telephoto Conversion Lens (for more than 30x optical
zoom).
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 SP-550 UZ will be available in March
2007. It will also include: Neck Strap, WIN/Mac USB Cable,
Audio/Video Cable, four AA Batteries, Instruction Manual,
Warranty Card and OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM.
U.S. Pricing SP-550 UZ Estimated Street Price: $499.99
(U.S.)
For more information, review units, product specifications and
high-resolution images of the SP-550 UZ, contact Sara Nazzaro,
Mullen Public Relations, 978-468-8970, sara.nazzaro@mullen.com
or Jennifer Lyons, public relations manager, Olympus Imaging
America Inc., 484-896-5350, jennifer.lyons@olympus.com, Olympus
Imaging America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley,
Pennsylvania 18034 or the Olympus Web site: http://www.olympusamerica.com.
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