SP-550 UZ, World’s First Camera With 18x Optical Zoom Unveiled by Olympus

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Olympus has unveiled the SP-550 UZ, the world’s first camera with wide 18x optical zoom. The 7.1 MP camera has a phenomenal focal length range from 28mm-504mm.

Olympus SP-550 UZ

Here is a list of the main features of the Olympus SP-550 UZ:

  • 18x wide optical zoom (equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35mm camera) 1:2.8-4.5
  • Dual Image Stabilization
  • 7.1 Megapixels
  • 6.4cm/2.5” LCD with 230,000 pixels
  • High burst rate (up to 15fps)
  • Super Macro mode (from as close as 1cm)
  • P/A/S/M exposure modes
  • BrightCapture Technology for better low light photography – also available in movie mode
  • 23 scene modes (including Portrait, Sports, Night Scene)
  • 25 languages on board
  • Internal memory plus xD-Picture Card slot
  • Supplied with Olympus Master software and four AA batteries

    • The Olympus SP-550 UZ will retail for $499 (Rs. 22, 000) when it is released in February 2007.