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Top Olympus Stylus 1000 Camera Reviews
Imaging Resource wrote a review on the
Olympus Stylus 1000 and said: "Bottom line, while not a
first choice for sports or other really fast-paced action, the
1000 is responsive enough to handle most family photo
opportunities."
Olympus Stylus 1000 News Release Summary:
Olympus Focuses on Image Quality With 10-Megapixel Compact
Stylus 1000
High-Resolution, All-Weather Stylus 1000
Features Digital Image Stabilization and Bright Capture
Technology to Provide Superior Image Quality
Center Valley, Pa, August 23, 2006 - Olympus announces its first
compact, 10-megapixel digital camera, the Stylus 1000. The
10-megapixel CCD image sensor provides superior resolution for
great pictures even when printed in formats 16 x 20 inches or
larger. This elegant, slim, yet durable, All-Weather camera is
packed with features, including:
- A 10-megapixel image sensor, which is coupled with Olympus' exclusive
TruePic TURBO™ image processor, produces crisp, high-quality
photos even when printed in large-size formats;
- Digital Image Stabilization Mode and Digital Image Stabilization Edit
ensures crisp, sharp images both before and after a photo is
taken;
- A large 2.5-inch LCD and Bright Capture Technology guarantees clear,
bright composition, capture and review of images even in
low-light situations;
- An All-Weather body design resistant to rain, snow and dust.
"As Olympus celebrates 10 years of digital innovation, we
continue to deliver digital imaging technologies that enable
consumers of all levels to expand their creativity and
photography skills," said Tomoko Matsunaga, product manager,
Olympus Imaging America Inc. "With the launch of the new Stylus
1000, users can capture images with amazing resolution while
enjoying the convenience of an ultra-compact, point-and-shoot
camera."
10-Megapixel Image Sensor for Superior Image Quality
The Stylus 1000 offers the highest resolution in a compact
digital camera resulting in superior quality images that are
consistently sharp and vivid even when printed in large formats
- up to poster sizes of 16 x 20 inches or larger.
Digital Image Stabilization Mode & Edit
The Stylus 1000 includes a Digital Image Stabilization Mode,
which boosts ISO sensitivity and shutter speed for capturing
crisp, clear pictures - free from the blur sometimes caused by
camera shake or moving subjects - in virtually any shooting
situation. For unanticipated blurry images, Digital Image
Stabilization Edit presents an easy solution for retouching a
blurry image right in the camera after the image has already
been captured. An electro-gyro sensor embedded in the camera
tracks the vertical and horizontal movement of the camera, and
then uses this information to revert the image back to its
original position to sharpen and reduce blurs in the image.
All-Weather Durability
Typically, moisture and photography are a bad combination,
limiting outdoor photography options when rain, snow or sleet
are involved. However, the compact, All-Weather Stylus 1000 can
go virtually anywhere. The metal body construction is durable
and lightweight with rubber gaskets throughout the interior to
ensure that rain, snow or dust won't get in the way of great
photos.
Bright Capture Technology for Easy Low-Light Photography
There are times when you want to photograph subjects in low
light without having to use a flash, for example, 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 subjects on the
LCD in low light. The versatile manual ISO settings and specific
scene modes enable users to increase the ISO sensitivity up to
6400. Also, with rapid auto-focus, even fast-action photos can
be captured under low levels of available light. Plus, Bright
Capture Movie enables users to record the moments in the dark
even after the candles are blown out!
High Quality Olympus Lens Elements
Olympus lenses are known worldwide for sharp, vibrant image
quality. This is achieved through a number of key technologies,
such as Olympus' super high-refractive-index lens elements and
exclusive optical designs. The Stylus 1000 features a bright
f2.8 speed lens and a 3x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 35 -
105mm focal length, f2.8 - f4.7 in 35mm photography) plus a 5x
digital zoom for a total seamless zoom of 15x. In addition, the
Super Macro Mode captures details from as close as 3.9 inches.
Large 2.5-Inch LCD
The large, bright 2.5-inch LCD with 230,000 high-resolution
pixels makes it easy to see images clearly both when shooting
and sharing photos with friends without having to download to a
computer.
TruePic TURBO™ for High-Speed Response
Olympus' exclusive TruePic TURBO™ Image Processor enhances image
quality and delivers faster overall processing speeds for rapid
start-up, shutter release and playback. TruePic TURBOTM enables
the Stylus 1000 to capture information from all 10.0 million
pixels with pixel "micro-smoothing" that delivers clearer and
more color-accurate photos. The fast start-up of less than one
second and nearly instant shutter release time ensures a
high-speed response so the camera is always ready to take great
pictures.
24 Selectable Shooting Modes
With 20 pre-programmed scene modes such as Sport, Available
Light Portrait, Sunset, Cuisine and Candle Light, the Stylus
1000 makes it easy to capture beautiful images in a variety of
lighting and shooting situations. Plus, with QuickTime® Movie
Mode, the camera can also record VGA-quality videos with sound.
Perfect Fix for Perfect Photos
Olympus' new Perfect Fix feature offers quick solutions for
unanticipated image quality issues caused by several adverse
conditions occurring at once: Digital Image Stabilization Edit
can be used to reduce the effects of blur; Lighting Fix can be
used to adjust underexposed areas; and Red-Eye Fix can be used
to reduce the effects of red-eye sometimes caused by direct
flash. Additional in-camera editing functions can be quickly
accessed right in the camera with the touch of a button:
features such as resizing, trimming, frames, text options, color
brightness and saturation adjustments.
Built-In Help Guide
Each feature is easily accessible, even to novice users, thanks
to the Built-In Help Guide function. By simply holding down the
Guide button on the back of the camera, 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.
One-Touch EASY Print - No Computer Necessary!
The power of PictBridgeä technology enables photos to be printed
directly from the camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer
without using a computer. The one-touch "Print" button makes
printing a single-step process. Printing and sharing images has
never been easier!
OLYMPUS Master™ Software
OLYMPUS Master™ Software provides the ultimate in digital
imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes
downloading images to your computer quick and simple; and images
are searchable by date or keyword in the Calendar View. Also,
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.
Availability
The Stylus 1000 will be available in September 2006. The camera
ships with: a wrist strap, WIN/Mac USB cable, audio/video cable,
LI-12B Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger, quick start
guide, basic instruction manual, warranty card, (2) CD-ROM's
with OLYMPUS Master software and an advanced manual.
U.S. Pricing
Stylus 1000 Estimated Street Price: $399.99 (U.S.)
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