Olympus SP-550 UZ

Capture the moment, and capture the action, with the world's most powerful ultra zoom — the 7.1 megapixel SP-550 UZ. Its new 18x wide-angle super-telephoto zoom lens gets you closer to your subject than any other compact digital camera on the market. Dual Image Stabilization eliminates blur. And with high-speed sequential shooting and new Pre-Capture* technology, you'll capture anything that moves. Even shoot in low light without a flash, thanks to Bright Capture Technology , and it's easy to preview, shoot and share with the large 2.5" high-resolution

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FEATURES

Get into the action without getting in the way – and say hello to the Olympus SP-550 UZ featuring the world's first 18x wide zoom lens (equivalent to 28-504mm). Capture the anxious faces of children in a school play, or snap a close-up of a grizzly bear in the wild from a safe distance. Broaden your horizons with a wider-angle view that lets you see more all around, or go for the small things in life with Super Macro mode – enabling ultra-detailed photography from distances as close as 1cm! Explore the endless possibilities this kind of versatility affords you – because if it's in your life, it's in your Olympus SP-550 UZ.

Looking to get in even closer? This 7.1 Megapixel camera packs incredible zooming power plus a broader wide-angle view that allows for added flexibility: Shoot fantastic mountain panoramas, or capture detailed shots of animals in the woods. The integration of Dual Image Stabilisation reduces the chance of blur caused by camera shake or fast-moving subjects, so your results always come out clearer. And the SP-550 UZ's super-fast 15fps* sequential shooting mode is perfect for capturing all the excitement of high-action situations.

Its ergonomic design makes the SP-550 UZ comfortable to hold and fun to operate. 23 scene modes plus four exposure modes – including full manual control – provide a perfect balance of ease of use and creative freedom.

18X WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM.
The 18x super-telephoto zoom brings you closer to the action than any other compact digital camera on the market, and at the same time, the wide-angle lens allows more in your frame. The SP-550's 100x total zoom capability is perfect for indoor shooting, landscapes and group shots.

15FPS & PRE-CAPTURE.
With a burst rate of up to 15fps*, you can freeze moments in time to get the shot you want. And the new Pre-Capture* technology works as soon as the focus is locked, it automatically archives five frames in the camera's buffer memory prior to the shutter release. You'll capture the perfect shot even if your reaction time is slow.

FULL MANUAL EXPOSURE CONTROL.
The SP-550 is as versatile as you want it to be. It allows advanced creative control, yet it's easy enough for any family member to point-and-shoot beautiful images.

DUAL IMAGE STABILIZATION.
Olympus' new 2-in-1 anti-blur solution. Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps your shot steady by compensating for camera shake (ideal for shooting in low light and zooming), and Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds. These two technologies combine to help you capture crisp, clear images in any situation, even at longer focal lengths.

ISO 5000.
The SP-550 UZ offers the highest ISO sensitivity of any ultra zoom for superior low-light and fast-action photography. Combine ISO 5000* with shutter speeds of up to 1/2000 second and you'll capture fast-action photos, at the game or in your own backyard, with ease.

BRIGHT CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY.
Even when it's too dark for your eyes to see, you can preview your subject clearly on the LCD, then capture an image that's clear and bright without having to use a flash.

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PICTURES

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SPECIFICATION

Sensor	• 1/2.5" Type CCD • 7.4 million pixels total • 7.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3072 x 2304 • 3072 x 2048 (3:2) • 2560 x 1920 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480
Movie clips	• 640 x 480 30fps • 320 x 240 30fps • Up to capacity of card
File formats	• Still: JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW • Movie: Quicktime Motiion JPEG • Sound:Wave format
Lens	• 4.7-84.2mm (28-504 35 mm equiv) 18x optical zoom • F2.8-4.5
Image stabilization	Yes (Optical)
Conversion lenses	Yes (with CLA-10 adaptor)
Digital zoom	Up to 5.6x
Focus	• TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection • Predictive AF
AF area modes	• iESP multi-pattern • 143 area selectable spot • Manual focus
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	• 0.1m-∞ (wide), 1.2-∞ (tele) • 1cm closest focus (super macro)
Metering	• ESP multi-pattern • Centre-weighted • Spot
ISO sensitivity	• Auto ISO • ISO 50 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200 • ISO 5000
Exposure compensation	• +/- 2EV • 1/3 EV steps
Exposure bracketing	• +/- 5EV • 1/3 EV steps
Shutter speed	1/2-1/2000 sec
Modes	• Auto • Program • Aperture priority • Shutter priority
Scene modes	• Portrait • Landscape • Landscape with portrait • Night scene • Night scene with portrait • Sports • Indoor • Candle • Self portrait • Available light portrait • Sunset • Fireworks • Cuisine • Behind glass • Documents • Auction • Shoot & select 1 • Shoot & select 2 • Snow • Beach • Underwater wide 1 • Underwater wide 2 • Underwater macro
White balance	• Auto • Sunlight • Overcast • Tungsten • Fluorescent 1 • Fluorescent 2 • Fluorescent 3 • Custom white balance
White balance fine tune	• -7 Red - +7 Blue
Self timer	Yes
Continuous shooting	• 1.2fps/7 frames (Full image size) • 7fps/15 frames (3MP) • 15fps /20 frames (1.2MP )
Image parameters	• Black & White • Sepia • RAW data edit • Red-eye reduction • Brightness correction • Saturation correction
Flash	• Built in pop-up • Red-eye reduction • Fill-in • Fill-in with red-eye reduction • Slow sync • Working range 0.3-4.5m
Viewfinder	Electronic viewfinder
LCD monitor	• 2.5" TFT LCD • 230,000 pixels
Connectivity	• Combined USB & AV output • DC input
Print compliance	• DPOF • PIM III
Storage	• xD-Picture Card
Power	• 4x AA batteries (alkaline included) • Optional NiMHs and charger
Weight (no batt)	365g (12.9 oz)
Dimensions	116 x 78.5 x 78 mm (4.6 x 3.1 x 3.1 in)