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Top Olympus Stylus 720 SW Camera Reviews
DigiCamReview wrote a review of the
Olympus Stylus 720 SW
and said: "Image quality was generally good, with good colour,
contrast, and detail, although images were slightly soft, and
saturation was slightly lower than I would have liked to see
(this can be increased by using some of the scene modes), as a
comparison the Olympus SP-320 had higher saturation on default
settings. Images had generally low noise, at most ISO settings
upto ISO200. Images were slightly soft straight from the camera
and could benefit from sharpening. The camera did a good job
focusing the majority of the time - and indoor group photos were
surprisingly well lit despite the cameras compact size and
compact flash."
Olympus Stylus 720 SW News Release Summary:
Olympus Introduces Rugged Versatility With Style: The
Revolutionary Stylus 720 SW Digital Camera
Shock Proof, Waterproof Body Design Combines with Bright Capture
Technology to Deliver a Breakthrough in Digital Photography
Melville, New York, January 26 , 2006 - With the new Stylus 720
SW, Olympus Imaging Inc. unveils its latest evolution in the
Stylus series -a digital camera that can withstand a 5-foot
drop, shoot under water up to 10 feet, and capture phenomenal
photos in any situation! The Stylus 720 SW combines light,
durable body construction and shock-absorbing materials
throughout the interior with the sealant technology used in
Olympus underwater housings. The fully-featured, compact Stylus
720 SW offers 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical Olympus Zoom Lens, 2.5"
LCD, Bright Capture TechnologyTM, Digital Image Stabilization
Mode and much more. Designed for everyday use yet versatile
enough to shoot on the mountain, at the game, at the party, on
the beach or under water, the Stylus 720 SW is a breakthrough in
digital cameras. Olympus introduces a durable, high-quality
camera that doesn't skimp on style or features.
"The shock proof, waterproof, dust proof design of the Stylus
720 SW sets a new standard in digital camera performance and
versatility," said Michael Barnett, product manager, Olympus
Imaging America Inc. "Powerful, durable, yet slim enough to fit
in your pocket, the Stylus 720 SW is designed for capturing
amazing images, anytime, anywhere."
The rugged Stylus 720SW is packed with a wealth of premium
features such a large 2.5" LCD and Olympus' exclusive Bright
Capture Technology providing dramatically improved shooting in
low-light conditions - indoor, sunset, night time, and
underwater. The combination of Olympus' TruePic TURBOTM Image
Processor and the 7.1 megapixel image sensor captures crisp,
high-quality images fast. And the 28 shooting modes - including
Digital Image Stabilization Mode - offer maximum versatility for
shooting in most any situation.
Designed to Withstand Drops Up To 5 Feet
Built with durable materials and shock-absorption technology
that minimizes the impact delivered to the lens and circuitry,
the Stylus 720 SW delivers superior durability in a premium
point-and-shoot digital camera. Swimming, surfing, hiking,
climbing, mountain biking, skiing or snowboarding - the 720 SW
performs in any conditions.
Waterproof to 10 Feet
By combining a lightweight, metal, all-weather exterior with
rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal the camera's interior,
Olympus delivers a slim body design that performs as well under
water as it does on land. The camera can shoot under water to
depths up to 10 feet. The large 2.5-inch LCD, Bright Capture
Technology, and four (4) underwater scene modes make it the
perfect camera for the pool, beach or snorkeling. Want to dive
deeper? The PT-033 underwater housing, designed specially for
the Stylus 720 SW, enables the camera to shoot at depths up to
130 feet.
Stylish, Compact Design
Like all Stylus series digital cameras, the 720 SW is defined by
high performance, durability and style. In addition to the shock
proof, waterproof construction, the Stylus 720 SW features the
metal body and clean, smooth lines that make it the ideal pocket
camera. At a thickness of less than one inch - 3.6" (W) x 2.3"
(H) x 0.78" (D) - the camera easily slips into a pocket, handbag
or backpack .
Bright Capture Technology for Easy Low-Light Photography
Low-light photography has never been easier thanks to Olympus'
revolutionary Bright Capture Technology. Shooting in low light
is easy with a brightened preview on the LCD; and with specific
scene modes for high sensitivity settings (up to ISO 2500) and
rapid auto-focus, even fast-action photos can be captured under
low levels of available light.
Digital Image Stabilization Mode
The Stylus 720 SW also features Digital Image Stabilization Mode
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.
Large 2.5-Inch LCD
With a bright 2.5-inch LCD, the Stylus 720 SW easily doubles as
a portable digital photo album. The larger LCD makes it easier
to see your images clearly both when shooting and sharing photos
with friends without having to download to a computer.
7.1-Megapixel Image Sensor for Superior Image Quality
The 7.1-megapixel CCD image sensor inside the Stylus 720 SW
delivers high-quality images that are consistently sharp and
vivid even in large-format prints - up to poster sizes as large
as 16 x 20 inches.
High Quality Olympus Lens Elements
Olympus lenses are known worldwide for producing sharp, vibrant
image quality. This is achieved through a number of key
technologies, such as Olympus ED and high-refractive lens
elements, designed specifically for digital cameras. The lens
provides the equivalent of 38 to 114 mm focal length in 35mm
photography, with 15x combined total zoom (3x optical and 5x
digital) to bring the action closer, and a Super Macro Mode that
captures details as nuanced as the iridescent petals of a
flower, from as close as 2.8 inches.
TruePic TURBO for High-Speed Response
Olympus' exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor enhances image
quality and delivers faster overall processing speeds for rapid
startup, shutter release and playback. TruePic TURBO enables the
Stylus 720 SW to capture information from all 7.1 million pixels
with pixel "micro-smoothing" that delivers clearer and more
color-accurate photos. The fast startup of less than one second
and nearly instant shutter release time ensures a high-speed
response so your camera is always ready to take great pictures.
28 Selectable Shooting Modes
With 25 pre-programmed scene modes, such as Beach & Snow,
Available Light Portrait, Sunset, and Under Water Snapshot, the
Stylus 720 SW makes it easy to capture beautiful images in a
variety of lighting and shooting situations. And with its
QuickTime® Movie Mode, the Stylus 720 SW can also record
VGA-quality videos with sound, limited only by the size of the
internal memory or xD-Picture Card in the camera.
PictBridge Enabled - No Computer Necessary!
The power of PictBridgeTM technology enables your photos to be
printed directly from the Stylus 720 SW to any PictBridge-enabled
printer without using a computer. And the one-touch "Print"
button makes printing a single-step process. Printing and
sharing images has never been easier.
In-camera Editing
With in-camera editing features such as red-eye fix, resizing,
adding frames or text, and color brightness or saturation
adjustments, users can edit photos anywhere with ease - touch up
or embellish your photos without your computer.
Easy USB Auto-Connect
Connecting the Stylus 720 SW to a computer is easy with the USB
Auto-Connect feature, which connects directly via USB 2.0 cable
and requires no software.
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 searchable by
date or keyword in the Calendar View. 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.
Availability
The Stylus 720 SW will be available in March 2006. It includes:
a wrist strap, camera WIN/Mac USB cable, audio/ video cable, Li-
42 B Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger, quick start guide,
basic instruction manual, warranty card, (2) CD-ROM's with
OLYMPUS Master software and advanced manual.
U.S. Pricing
Stylus 720 SW Estimated Street Price: $399.99 (U.S.)
For more information, review units, product specifications and
high-resolution images of the Stylus 720 SW, contact Heather
Snow, Mullen Public Relations, 978-468-8934 or heather.snow@mullen.com,
or Chris Sluka, Senior Public Relations Manager, Olympus Imaging
America Inc., Two Corporate Center Dr., P.O . Box 9058 ,
Melville, NY 11747-9058, ph: (631) 844-5000 (800) 622-6372, Fax:
(631) 844-5262.
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