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Top Olympus Stylus 740 Camera Reviews
Cnet wrote a review of the
Olympus Stylus 740
and said: "Both cameras performed nearly identically in our lab
tests, save for one quirk: the Stylus 740 is slightly faster
than the 750 in shot-to-shot time when the onboard flash is
enabled. The 740 registered a 3.3-second flash recycle time,
while the 750 took 4.5 seconds to accomplish that feat. Image
quality between the two cameras was also similar; both produced
very attractive photos with little distortion."
Olympus Stylus 740 News Release Summary:
Olympus Takes Sleek, Stylish Camera to Great Lengths with New 5x
Optical Zoom Stylus 740
Ultra-Compact 5x Optical Zoom, All-Weather Camera Packed with
7.1-Megapixel CCD, Digital Image Stabilization and Bright
Capture Technology
Center Valley, Pa, August 23, 2006 - The new Olympus Stylus 740
digital camera delivers the long distance image capture benefits
of a 5x optical zoom lens tucked inside a streamlined,
All-Weather body design. The camera's ultra-slim form contains a
wealth of features not typically found on a camera in such a
compact size, including:
- A 5x powerful zoom lens that combines with Digital Image Stabilization
to ensure crisp, sharp images in any situation - group shots of
friends and family, landscape vistas or zooming in on the action
at a sporting event;
- A large 2.5-inch LCD and Bright Capture Technology that makes
composition, capture and review of images in all lighting
situations a snap; and
- Olympus' exclusive TruePic TURBO™ Image Processor, which renders
brilliant blue skies and accurate flesh tones, is coupled with a
7.1 megapixel image sensor to produce crisp, high-quality,
large-format prints.
- "With the Stylus-series digital cameras, the convenience of compact
portability is matched by premium styling and innovative
technologies that optimize image quality even in the most
challenging shooting conditions," said Tomoko Matsunaga, product
manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "The addition of a 5x
optical zoom makes the Stylus 740 among the most versatile
cameras on the market, ideal for active lifestyles."
5x Optical Zoom
Olympus incorporates new lens technology into the Stylus 740
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 in an ultra-slim body design. Olympus' lenses are
known worldwide for producing sharp, vibrant, high-quality
images. This is achieved through a number of key technologies,
such as Olympus' high-refractive-index lens elements and dual
super aspherical lens elements, designed specifically for
digital cameras.
Stylish, Ergonomic Design
The Stylus 740 is defined by high-performance, durability and
style. In addition to the All-Weather construction that made the
Stylus famous, the Stylus 740 features a metal body, clean lines
and smooth, rounded edges that make it comfortable to hold and
easy to handle. In an ultra-slim size that's less than one inch
thick - 3.8 inch (W) x 2.1 inch (H) x 0.96 inch (D) - the camera
fits snuggly into a pocket and won't crowd a purse or briefcase.
Digital Image Stabilization
The Stylus 740 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.
All-Weather Durability
Typically, water and photography are a bad combination, limiting
outdoor photography options when rain, sleet or snow are
involved. The compact, All-Weather Stylus 740 can brave the
elements and go virtually anywhere. The metal body construction
is durable and lightweight with rubber gaskets throughout the
interior to ensure that rain, snow and 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, 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 compose subjects
on the LCD. 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 light. Plus, Bright
Capture Movie enables users to record the moments in the dark
even after the candles are blown out!
7.1-Megapixel Image Sensor for Superior Image Quality
The 7.1-megapixel CCD image sensor inside the Stylus 740
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.
Large 2.5-Inch LCD
With a bright 2.5-inch LCD, the Stylus 740 easily doubles as a
portable digital photo album. The larger LCD makes it easier to
view images clearly both when shooting and sharing photos with
friends without having to download images to a computer.
TruePic TURBO™ for High-Speed Response
Olympus' exclusive TruePic TURBO™ Image Processor enhances image
quality for brilliant blue skies and accurate flesh tones and
delivers faster overall processing speeds for rapid start-up,
shutter release and playback. TruePic TURBOTM enables the Stylus
740 to capture information from all 7.1 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.
27 Selectable Shooting Modes
With 23 pre-programmed scene modes, such as Beach & Snow,
Available Light Portrait, Sunset, and even Under Water Macro,
the Stylus 740 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, limited only by the size of the internal
memory or xD-Picture Card™ in the camera.
Built-In Help Guide
With the Help Guide function, each of the camera's features is
easily accessible even to novice users. 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 PictBridgeä-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!
In-camera Editing
Users can edit photos anywhere with ease by utilizing in-camera
editing features, which include red-eye fix, resizing, adding
frames around images, inserting text such as "Happy Birthday,"
and adjusting color brightness and saturation.
Underwater Photography
The large 2.5-inch LCD, 5x optical zoom, compact body size and
three underwater scene modes make the Stylus 740 the perfect
camera to take along diving. The new PT-034 underwater housing
is constructed of transparent polycarbonate with safety-locked
o-ring seals, enabling the Stylus 740 to safely travel down to
40 meters below the surface. Large red grips, a responsive
shutter button and a precision zoom lever make it easy to
operate even when wearing diving gloves. Plus, with Bright
Capture Technology, images can be easily previewed on the LCD
even in the darkest waters.
OLYMPUS Master™ Software
OLYMPUS Master™ Software provides the ultimate in digital
imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes
downloading images to a 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 740 will be available in September 2006. 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 740 Estimated Street Price: $349.99 (U.S.) PT-034
Underwater Housing Estimated Street Price: $249.99 (U.S.)
For more information, review units, product specifications and
high-resolution images of the Stylus 740, 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,
ph: (484) 896-5350 / (800) 622-6372 or the Olympus Web Site:
http://www.olympusamerica.com.
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