Olympus Stylus 1050 SW / mju 1050 SW

" People who quickly get bored at home need a camera which is designed for the world outside, like the µ 1050 SW, the perfect combination of toughness and high-tech features that fits into every bag. It is waterproof to a depth of 3 metres, shockproof to a height of 1.5 metres and disposes of a high-precision 3x optical zoom. This makes it the ideal partner for a weekend trip in the great outdoors, for the snow and icerocks. The TAP Control allows for the first time to operate the camera by tapping the body. Furthermore, the µ 1050 SW offers one of the latest features of digital photography: the camera automatically detects up to 16 faces and then sets optimal exposure and focus. All you've got to do is press the button. "

- Olympus -

Tap Control

The Stylus 1050 SW camera can be controlled with a simple tap on its top, back or sides, which is made possible thanks to the new camera's 3D accelerometer that detects the direction of the force on the camera's body. For example, to turn on the flash or Shadow Adjustment Technology, tap the camera's side twice. In adverse climates, where the Stylus 1050 SW thrives, the new Tap Control ensures fast results – so you get the shot – even if you are adjusting settings while fighting frostbite with large gloves that would make traditional buttons nearly impossible to maneuver.

Shockproof Design for Worry-Free Fun

The shock-absorbing technology designed into the Stylus 1050 SW minimizes the impact delivered to the lens and circuitry when the camera is dropped from heights up to 5 feet. Whether the camera slips out of a backpack or a toddler drops it down a staircase, the Stylus 1050 SW can take a licking and keep on clicking.

Waterproof for Underwater Adventures

The Stylus 1050 SW performs as well under water as it does on land because its lightweight, aluminum exterior is matched with interior rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal out the elements. It can take photos while being fully submerged to depths of approximately 10 feet (3 meters). The inclusion of a preset underwater scene mode makes the Stylus 1050 SW perfect for snorkeling or a day in the pool. It also features a water-repellant lens coating to prevent water droplets from forming on the lens to get crystal-clear shots no matter how wet the shooting environment.

Freezeproof for Icy Conditions

Unlike other point-and-shoot cameras that freeze up in frosty weather, the Stylus 1050 SW still performs when the temperature dips well below freezing (down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit; -10 degrees Celsius) so it is ready when you are to make a snowman or hit the slopes.

Face Detection and Smile Shot

Face Detection tracks up to 16 faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) for sharp, brilliant portraits and group shots. The Stylus 1050 SW also features Smile Shot, which tracks your subject's face to detect a smile and automatically fires off three consecutive shots so you never miss that perfect smile. This feature is great for parents hoping to capture hard-to-predict baby smiles.

In-Camera Panorama

In-camera panorama mode captures three images and stitches them together to create one amazing panoramic picture. Simply press the shutter button and slowly pan across a panoramic scene. The second and third images will be captured automatically and stitched together with the first image right in the camera – resulting in one seamless panorama-size picture ready for printing. To create the ultimate panoramic picture, consumers can use the Olympus Master™ Software 2 to stitch up to 10 images together.

Shadow Adjustment Technology

Shooting outdoors in bright daylight can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright sunlit areas. While the human eye is capable of detecting the nuances between dark and light and all the details in between, image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive. Shadow Adjustment Technology compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. With this technology, users can preview and capture images with the same contrast as the naked eye.

Perfect Shot Preview

The Stylus 1050 SW features Perfect Shot Preview mode that enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on a live, multi-window screen before snapping the shot. This feature enables users to see precisely what the image will look like when adjustments are made, ensuring users are capturing the exact image they want. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques, such as zoom, exposure compensation, white balance and metering.

Perfect Fix In-Camera Editing

The Stylus 1050 SW offers Red-Eye Fix and Shadow Adjustment Edit, in-camera editing features such as resizing, frames, text options and saturation adjustments, enabling users to edit photos right in the camera. With the Perfect Fix function, multiple editing features can be applied at once.

TruePicTM III Image Processor

Olympus' enhanced TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal-clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to deliver superior picture quality with more accurate colors, true-to-life flesh tones and faster processing speeds. TruePic III also captures sharp images at high ISO settings, which are traditionally associated with increasing image noise or producing grainy photos.

LED Illuminator

An LED Illuminator works like a mini-flashlight on the front of the camera to enhance focus and exposure for macro shooting – great for underwater close-up shots where light is scarce.

Digital Image Stabilization

This camera features Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) to capture crisp, clear pictures. By boosting the camera's ISO sensitivity and shutter speed, DIS freezes the action and captures virtually blur-free images, even when you or your subject is moving.

Large HyperCrystal™ II LCD

The Stylus 1050 SW boasts an advanced HyperCrystal II LCD, which is Olympus' next generation of LCD technology. It reproduces true colors with a dynamic contrast ratio of more than 180 percent and a color reproduction performance of more than 160 percent compared to HyperCrystal LCD, providing a preview that is more true to the final image.

Stylish Design and Colors

The Stylus 1050 SW is available in four stunning colors to suit your individual taste: blue, champagne, silver and black. Its newly designed body has a lens protecting component that slides in front of the camera's lens to further protect it from extreme conditions.

Versatile Memory

All Olympus digital point-and-shoot cameras accept xD-Picture CardTM media. The Stylus 1050 SW will also come equipped with an adapter, which will enable microSD memory cards to be used when capturing images. The microSD cards are emerging in consumer electronic devices, including mobile phones and PDAs. Users can also easily display photos on their HDTVs.

OLYMPUS Master 2 Software

OLYMPUS Master 2 software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes downloading to a computer quick and simple. Images are easily organized by folders or albums and are searchable by date in the Calendar View. With one-click editing tools, such as red-eye removal, images can be touched up before printing or emailing. Online support, templates, firmware upgrades and other user services are just a mouse-click away. Use the optional muveeä Theater Pack to create professional-quality slide shows and DVDs from your pictures using any of several built-in templates.

Sensor	• 1/2.33" Type CCD • 10.7 million total pixels • 10.1 million effective pixels • Primary colour filter (RGB)
Image sizes	• 10M 3648 x 2736 • 5M 2560 x 1920 • 4M 2304 x 1728 • 3M 2048 x 1536 • 2M 1600 x 1200 • 1M 1280 x 960 • VGA 640 x 480 • 16:9 1920 x 1080
Movie clips	• 640 x 480 / 15 fps Recording time: 10 sec • 320 x 240 / 15 fps Recording time: 29 min
File formats	• JPEG (EXIF 2.2) • AVI Motion JPEG • WAV audio
Lens	• 3 x • 3 Aspherical glass elements • Focal length 6.7 - 20.1 mm • Focal length (equiv. 35mm) 38-114 mm • 10 lenses / 8 groups • Aperture 3.5 - 5.0
Image stabilization	Yes
Conversion lenses	No
Digital zoom	Yes 5x
Focus	• TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection • Face Detection AF • Spot • Standard • Macro • Super-Macro
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	• Standard mode 0.5m (wide) / 0.5m (tele) • Macro mode 0.2m - (wide) / 0.3m (tele) • Super Macro mode Closest focusing distance: 7 cm
Metering	• ESP light metering • Spot
ISO sensitivity	• Auto ISO 80 - 1600 Automatically selected • Manual ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Exposure compensation	• +/- 2 EV • 1/3 EV steps
Shuttter speed	1 s - 1/1000 s
Aperture	f3.5 - f5.0
Scene modes	• Portrait • Landscape • Landscape with Portrait • Night Scene • Night Scene with portrait • Sports • Indoor • Candle • Self-portrait • Available Light Portrait • Sunset • Fireworks • Museum • Cuisine • Behind Glass • Documents • Auction • Shoot & Select 1 • Shoot & Select 2 • Beach and Snow • Pre-Capturing Movie • Underwater Snapshot • Snow • Smile Shot
White balance	• White balance adjustment • Sunlight • Tungsten • Overcast • Flourescent 1 • Flourescent 2 • Flourescent 3
Self timer	Yes
Flash	• Auto • Red-eye reduction • Fill-in • Off
LCD monitor	• 2.7" / 6.9 cm LCD • 230,000 dots
Connectivity	• DC input • Combined A/V & USB output • USB 2.0 compatible
Storage	• DCF • EXIF 2.2 • PIM III • PictBridge • DPOF
Power	• LI-50B Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery • D-7 AC AC Adapter (optional)
Weight (no batt)	152g
Dimensions	93 x 62 x 22.6mm

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