Olympus Stylus 550WP

" Dive in with the camera that goes anywhere. The waterproof, sporty STYLUS-550WP is one camera you won't need to handle with care. It's built to survive whatever you can dish out – the pool, the game, or even the beach. If you are the type that is always on the go, this camera can keep up. "

- Olympus -

Point-Dunk-and-Shoot Camera

Olympus continues to develop new products that encourage consumers to capture brilliant images in some of the world's most challenging environments and situations. The STYLUS-550WP can go where other cameras fear to tread and can perform as well under water as it does on land because of its slim lightweight, aluminum exterior that is sealed from the elements by interior rubber gaskets and O-rings. The STYLUS-550WP can be submerged up to 10 feet under water, and the inclusion of an underwater scene mode makes it ideal for taking photos while snorkeling, in the pool, or riding the waterslide.

Intelligent Auto Thinks for You

In or out of the water, you won't miss the shot thanks to Intelligent Auto Mode. It automatically identifies what you are shooting (i.e. Portrait, Night + Portrait, Landscape, Macro and Sports) and adjusts the camera's settings to capture the best quality results. First-time users can dive into this quick and hassle-free feature that does the thinking for them and produces incredible images.

Can't Hide with Face Detection!

Portrait and group shots make family reunions live beyond the short event, and with Face Detection you'll capture even the shyest relatives. The new camera detects up to three faces within the frame and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure to capture sharp, brilliant portraits and group shots. With the waterproof STYLUS-550WP, you'll capture amazing photos even if your next family reunion is at a water park!

Versatile Memory

All Olympus digital point-and-shoot cameras accept xD-Picture CardTM media. Starting with products available in August 2008, they also accept microSD memory cards to capture images. The STYLUS-550WP offers the flexibility to use either xD-Picture Card or microSD memory cards, which is just one more advantage of Olympus point-and-shoot cameras.

Freeze that Splash with Digital Image Stabilization

The fast motion of moving sea life or paddling swimmers could easily cause blurry images. Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to help prevent blurry images often caused by a moving subject, resulting in crystal-clear snaps.

Perfect Fix In-Camera Editing

While it can't remove the red from your eyes caused by too much chlorine in the water, the STYLUS-550WP offers Red-Eye Fix as well as other in-camera editing features such as Shadow Adjustment Edit, resizing and cropping, so you can edit photos right in the camera. With the Perfect Fix function, multiple editing features can be applied at once, so what you see on the 2.5-inch LCD will look amazing when you show it to your friends in the hot tub.

Mix and Match with Practical and Fashionable Accessories

The STYLUS-550WP comes in an attractive black body reminiscent of a scuba diving wetsuit; it is also available in aqua blue. Olympus also offers a number of optional accessories for the STYLUS-550WP so shooting in the water can be more fun and exciting. Highly visible floating wrist straps free users' hands when swimming or chasing the next big wave. A stylish silicone skin protects the camera from scratches. Durable, sporty neoprene cases are perfect for active or outdoor expeditions. Additionally, new carabineer straps available in blue and black attach directly to the camera and can be hooked to a bag, swimming suit or hiking shorts.

OLYMPUS Master 2 Software

OLYMPUS Master 2 Software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and simple, and images are easily organized by folders or albums and searchable by date in Calendar view. A direct link makes uploading your images and videos to YouTube™ easier than ever. Additionally, 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 muvee™ Theater Pack to create professional quality slide shows and DVDs from your pictures using any of several built-in templates. Additionally, create scrapbooks, greeting cards and other fun prints using the optional ArcSoft® Print Creations plug-in.

Waterproof Equivalent to IEC60529 IPX8/JISC0920 (10ft/3m)

Image Sensor 10 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.33" CCD

Focal Length/Lens Configuration 6.7 – 20.1mm (38 – 114mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 3 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lens

Zoom 3x Optical Zoom + 5x Digital Zoom

Aperture Range f3.5 (W) / f5.0 (T)

Focus System CCD Contrast Detection

Focus Range (from lens surface) Normal mode: 19.7" – infinity (0.5m – infinity)
Macro mode: Wide: 7.9" – infinity (0.2m – infinity) Tele: 11.8" – infinity (0.3m – infinity)
Super Macro mode: 2.8" – 19.7" (7cm - 50cm)

Focus Mode iESP Auto, Face Detection AF

Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec. –1/2 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode)

ISO Sensitivity (SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity) Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (equivalent)

Exposure Metering Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)

White Balance Control Auto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents)

Exposure Compensation ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps

Image File Format Still Image: JPEG
Movie: AVI Motion JPEG

Number of Recorded Pixels 10MP (3,648 x 2,736)
5MP (2,560 x 1,920)
3MP (2,048 x 1,536)
2MP (1,600 x 1,200)
1MP (1,280 x 960)
VGA (640 x 480)
16:9 (1,920 x 1,080)

Motion Blur Suppression Digital Image Stabilization

Shooting Modes 17 Shooting Modes;
Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT SCENE. 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT, 9. SUNSET, 10. FIREWORKS, 11. CUISINE, 12. DOCUMENTS, 13. UNDERWATER SNAPSHOT), Movie

Panorama Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software

Shooting Assist Functions Frame Assist, Voice Recording, Exposure Compensation Preview

Movie Mode AVI Movie with Sound;
640x480 (30/15fps)
320x240 (30/15fps)

Noise Reduction Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer in specific scene modes

Image Playback Still Image: Single, Index Display (4/9/16/25), Up to 10x Enlargement, Slideshow, Rotation
Movie: Normal, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame

Playback Edit Effects Still Image: Red-Eye Fix, Lighting Fix, Resize, Cropping
Movie: N/A

Flash Built-in

Flash Modes Auto (for low light and backlit conditions)
Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-in
Off

Self-Timer 12 Seconds

Removable Media Card xD-Picture Card™ (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)

Outer Connectors Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input*)
*Optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1/CB-MA3) is required.

Auto-Connect USB USB 2.0 High-Speed (USB Mass Storage)

System Requirements Auto-Connect USB: Windows® 2000/XP/VISTA with USB port, Mac OS X 10.3 or later with USB port
Software: Windows® 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5

Operating Temperature/Humidity Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C)
Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C)
Operation: 30% – 90%
Storage: 10% – 90%

Power Source Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B), AC Adapter (D-7AC) with the optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1/CB-MA3)

Dimension 3.7"W x 2.4"H x 0.85"D (93.6 mm x 61.7 mm x 21.5 mm)

Weight 4.5oz (127g) without batteries and media card