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OLYMPUS SP-560 Digital Camera 8 MP 18xOpt 2.5LCD 15fps OIS

SLR Style OLYMPUS SP-560 Digital Camera 8 MP 18xOpt 2.5LCD 15fps OIS

Our Price : $399.00

Mfr: 226085

Item Includes pOlympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera Supplied Accessories: /dtdd ul class=acclist li4 AA Batteries/li liUSB Cable/li liAudio/Video Cable/li liLens cap and string/li liStrap and strap rings/li liInstruction Manual/li liCD-ROM: OLYMPUS Master 2 Software/li liWarranty Card/li /ul /dd/dl/p

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dldtOlympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera Supplied Accessories: /dtdd ul class=acclist li4 AA Batteries/li liUSB Cable/li liAudio/Video Cable/li liLens cap and string/li liStrap and strap rings/li liInstruction Manual/li liCD-ROM: OLYMPUS Master 2 Software/li liWarranty Card/li /ul /dd/dl pimg height=134 alt=Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom hspace=6 src=http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/digitalcameras/sp560uz-top.jpg width=160 align=right vspace=1 border=0 //p dldtDesigned-to-be-Digital Optics - 18x Optical Zoom Wide-Angle ED Glass Lens, 100x Total Seamless Zoom /dtddFirst to introduce the Ultra Zoom category in 2000, Olympus once again delivers a designed-to-be-digital optical zoom lens to bring the action closer in an ergonomic body thats easy to handle. The powerful, ultra-compact lens gives you unmatched shooting versatility for sports, travel or everyday photography. The 18x super telephoto zoom gets you closer to the action than any compact digital camera on the market. At the same time, the wide-angle lens gets more into your frame - perfect for shooting indoors, landscapes and group shots. Its super-macro capabilities capture the subtlest details from as close as one centimeter. pOlympus photos are known worldwide for sharp, vibrant image quality. The compact, precision-crafted lens combines high-refractive, aspherical and extra-dispersion ED lens elements to deliver edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity. The bright, f/2.8-4.5 lens provides the equivalent of 27-486mm focal length in 35mm photography, with 100x combined total zoom 18x optical and 5.6x digital./p /dddtDual Image Stabilization /dtddThe SP-560 Ultra Zoom features an advanced combination of mechanical CCD-shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization. CCD-shift Image Stabilization uses built-in electro-gyro sensors to record camera movement and adjust the CCD image sensor. This ensures that light remains centered on the image sensor to maintain image clarity despite a slight movement on the part of the photographer. Digital Image Stabilization Mode boosts ISO sensitivity and shutter speed so that images remain crisp and clear - free from the blur caused by moving subjects. The combination of the two Image Stabilization Technologies ensures the best image clarity in virtually any shooting environment. Dual Image Stabilization technology enables users to take crisp, clear pictures in virtually any shooting situation - adjusting for camera shake and a moving subject. /dd/dl pimg height=130 alt=Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom 2.5-inch LCD hspace=6 src=http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/digitalcameras/sp560uz-lcd.jpg width=190 align=right vspace=1 border=0 //p dldt2.5-Inch Premium Size LCD and Electronic Viewfinder /dtddDont settle for less - compose and review images on the LCD with ease. The 230,000-pixel LCD enables you to view images in large and vivid detail. Whats more, you dont have to download and print images each time you want to share them - you can treat your friends and family to a slide show right on the back of your camera. With the large 2.5-inch LCD, the SP-560 Ultra Zoom is a veritable walking photo album! The SP-560 UZ also features an electronic viewfinder with dioptic correction. /dddtFace Detection Auto Focus and Auto Exposure /dtddFace Detection Technology tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses Face Detection AF and optimizes exposure Face Detection AE for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. Even if your subjects are moving, the camera continuously tracks your subjects faces without having to press the shutter button. /dddtShadow Adjustment Technology /dtddShooting outdoors in bright daylight can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright sunlight 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. The SP-560 Ultra Zoom addresses this challenge head-on with Shadow Adjustment Technology, which compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. With this technology, users can preview and capture images that have the same contrast as seen with the naked eye. Combined with Face Detection Auto Focus and Auto Exposure, the SP-560 Ultra Zoom captures smiles in shadows without getting a dark image in difficult lighting such as in backlight situations. The technology can also be turned off for any shooting situation where shadows are a key element of a photographs drama. /dddt8 Megapixel CCD Effective /dtddThe 8.0-megapixel CCD image sensor delivers superior image quality capturing the most subtle details that are consistently sharp and vivid, even in large-format prints or when the image is cropped. Recording in both JPEG and RAW file formats, the SP-560 UZ is perfectly suited for a wide range of users - from new photographers to advanced users who want maximum creative control. /dddtBright Capture Technology /dtddLow-light photography has never been easier thanks to Olympus revolutionary Bright Capture Technology. A brightened preview on the LCD enables simple composition and with specific scene modes for high sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200 and rapid auto-focus, even fast-action photos can be captured under low levels of available light. /dd/dl pimg height=132 alt=Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom hspace=6 src=http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/digitalcameras/sp560uz-right.jpg width=175 align=right vspace=1 border=0 //p dldtTruePic III Image Processor /dtddOlympus enhanced TruePic III&trade 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. /dddtPerfect Shot Preview /dtddThe SP-560 UZ features a Perfect Shot Preview mode that enables users to preview and various photographic effects on a live, multi-frame window on the LCD before snapping the shot. This feature allows users to see precisely what the image will look like when adjustments are made, ensuring users are capturing the exact image they want. Its a great way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques, such as exposure compensation, white balance and metering. /dddt15fps High-Speed Sequential Shooting /dtddShoot fast-action sequences like a pro! Capable of capturing images at an incredible 15 frames per second, the SP-560 UZ offers the highest burst rate of any compact digital camera. At the click of a button, you can take several shots in rapid succession to capture every moment of the action. With a burst rate of up to 15fps 1.2MP images, you can freeze moments in time to get the shot you want. /dddtPre-Capture /dtddThe inclusion of Pre-Capture technology, which works in conjunction with High-Speed Sequential Shooting, enables users to capture the action before and after fully pressing the shutter button. Pre-Capture begins working as soon as the focus is locked, automatically archiving five frames in the cameras buffer memory prior to the shutter release - virtually guaranteeing that none of the action will be missed even if the users reaction time is slow. Perfect for situations where timing is essential, such as photographing a tennis player serving, children playing or a whale breaching. /dddt33 able Shooting Modes Including Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority Modes /dtddThe SP-560 Ultra Zoom makes it easy to capture great images in a variety of lighting situations with 25 pre-programmed scene modes, such as Night Scene, Indoor Portrait or Cuisine Mode. And with its Movie Mode, the camera can record television-quality video with sound 640 x 480 / 30 fps, limited only by the size of the internal memory or xD-Picture Card in the camera. pThe inclusion of manual Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes gives users versatility and control for optimal performance in any situation. Users can express their creative vision - adjusting the f-stop for detailed portraits with softened backgrounds, or slowing the exposure speed to create the blurred effect of motion./p /dddtFull Manual and Automatic Control /dtddThe Manual, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes give users versatility and control for optimal performance in any situation. Users can express their creative vision - adjusting the f-stop for detailed portraits with softened backgrounds, or slowing the exposure speed to create the blurred effect of motion, or just sit back and let the camera do the thinking through the use of the automatic settings. /dddtTV-Quality Movies With Audio /dtddThe inclusion of a speaker and microphone in the cameras body enables users to narrate images with personalized audio captions. In Movie Mode, the SP-560 Ultra Zoom can record VGA-quality 640 x 480 movies of any length at 30 frames-per-second, limited only by the storage capacity of the memory card in the camera. /dddtIn-Camera Editing /dtddWith in-camera editing features such as Red-Eye Fix and the ability to add frames and titles, crop, adjust brightness, switch from color to black-and-white or sepia, make calendar prints, and more - all without using a computer and editing software. Also, the exclusive Lighting Fix feature corrects the underexposed areas in your picture to reveal the details hidden in the shadows. /dddtAccessory Lens Options /dtddThe SP-560 UZ features a threaded barrel, which enables easy attachment of add-on wide angle or telephoto conversion lenses for even more creative control. Compatible accessory lenses include the WCON-07 wide angle lens, which enables a wider field of view 19.6mm equivalent in 35mm photography for shooting skylines, landscapes or group shots, and the TCON-17 telephoto conversion lens, which extends the cameras magnification capability to more than a 30x optical zoom for bringing subjects dramatically closer, great for shooting sports events, concerts or wildlife. /dddtEasy Direct Print Capability /dtddThe power of PictBridge technology enables photos to be printed directly from the camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer, such as the Olympus P-11 Digital Photo Printer, without using a computer. And the new one-touch printing button makes printing a single-step process. Printing and sharing images has never been easier! /dddtAuto-Connect USB 2.0 High Speed /dtddTransferring images to the computer has never been easier with the Auto-Connect USB 2.0 that does not require software drivers for most computers/operating systems for hassle-free and high-speed image downloads. /dddtOlympus Master&trade 2 Software /dtddOLYMPUS 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. 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. Use the optional muvee&trade Theater Pack to create professional quality slide shows and DVDs from your pictures using any of several built-in templates. /dddtDirect Histogram Function /dtddThe SP-560 Ultra Zooms Direct Histogram function provides real-time access to exposure information so users can confirm exposure before snapping the picture. A histogram displayed on the LCD makes detection of over- and under-exposed areas simple with red and blue highlighting so users can make adjustments. /dddtBuilt-in Multi-Mode Flash /dtddThe SP-560 Ultra Zoom camera has a built-in flash that offers settings to provide a wide range of options: ul class=acclist lispan class=hiliteAuto Flash/span fires automatically in low light or back-light, to help ensure the illumination is appropriate./li lispan class=hiliteRed-Eye Reduction Flash Mode/span emits a series of pre-flashes right before the shutter snaps, allowing the subjects eyes to adjust to the light level of the flash - reducing the red-eye effect./li lispan class=hiliteFill-In Flash Mode/span forced on adds light to eliminate shadows, for a more natural look in photos when your subject is in both bright light and dark shadow./li lispan class=hiliteFill-In Flash with Red Eye Reduction Mode/span/li lispan class=hiliteSlow Sync Mode/span for shots requiring long exposure./li lispan class=hiliteFlash Off Mode/span built-in or external is available when flash photography is not permitted or to allow for long exposures for shots like sunsets and night scenes./li /ul /dddt47MB Available Built-in Internal Memory /dtddYou can capture images even when no media card is in the camera. /dddtxD-Picture Card&trade Compatibility /dtddOlympus and Fujifilm jointly developed the xD-Picture Card, a new type of memory media with an ultra-compact design about the size of a postage stamp, image storage capacity of up to 8 gigabytes, compatibility with different digital camera brands, and prices that are comparable to current SmartMedia&trade cards. The name of the new xD-Picture Card was inspired by the words &ampquoteXtreme digital" to signify the excellence of this new memory media for recording, storing, and transporting audio-visual information. pCamera users concerned with compatibility of digital media between different brands of digital cameras will appreciate the xD-Picture Cards versatility. With a CompactFlash adapter the xD-Picture Card can be used with any CompactFlash compatible device for even more possibilities. A USB Reader/Writer provides easy computer connectivity, and a PCMCIA PC Card adapter for laptops and other devices ensures the easy downloading of data./p pAlthough similar in some ways to all flash media, xD-Picture Cards are designed for increased durability and reliability despite their size. The small size of the card allows the design of even smaller, more stylish and powerful digital cameras./p /dddtPanorama Mode /dtddUp to 10 frames automatically stitchable with CAMEDIA Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card. /dddtDigital ESP Multi-Pattern and Center-Weighted Metering /dtddMulti-Point Metering enables up to 8 separate points in the image area to be averaged for proper exposures in the most difficult lighting conditions. /dddtAudioVideo Out for TV Display and Slideshows /dtdd/dd/dl h2Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom Specifications/h2 dldtCCD Imager: /dtdd class=spec8.0 megapixel effective, 8.5 megapixel gross, 1/2.35" 1.1cm CCD /dddtLens: /dtdd class=spec4.68 - 84.24 mm 27mm - 486mm equivalent in 35mm photography, 14 lenses in 11 groups, 4 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses /dddtDigital Zoom: /dtdd class=specSeamless to 100x 18x optical and 5.6x digital combined /dddtAperture Range: /dtdd class=specf2.8 - f4.5 /dddtLCD: /dtdd class=specLCD: 2.5" 6.4cm Color LCD with Backlight Boost Button, approx. 230,000 pixels, 5 Steps Brightness Adjustment /dddtViewfinder: /dtdd class=specElectronic dioptic correction /dddtFocusing System: /dtdd class=specCCD Contrast detection /dddtFocusing Ranges: /dtdd class=specNormal Mode: Wide 3.9" - infinity 10cm - infinitybr / Tele 47.2" - infinity 1.2m - infinitybr / Macro Mode: Wide 3.9" - infinity 10cm - infinitybr / Tele 47.2" - infinity 1.2m - infinitybr / Super Macro Mode: 0.4" - infinity 1cm - infinity /dddtFocus Modes: /dtdd class=speciESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, Full-Time AF, ive AF Target, AF Lock, Predictive AF, Manual /dddtShutter Speeds: /dtdd class=specAuto: 1/2000 sec. -1/2 sec. up to 4 sec. in Night Scene modebr / Manual: 1/2000 sec. - 15 sec.br / Bulb: up to 8 min. /dddtISO: /dtdd class=specAuto, High ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* equivalentspan class=footbr / br / * approx. 3 Megapixels/span /dddtMetering Modes: /dtdd class=specDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering, Face Detection AE when Face Detection AF is ed /dddtExposure Compensation: /dtdd class=spec&ampplusmn2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps /dddtWhite Balance System: /dtdd class=speciESP2 multi-pattern auto TTL, One-Touch, Pre-set Overcast, Daylight, Tungsten, and 3 Fluorescents, White Balance Compensation /dddtRecording Modes: /dtdd class=specStill image: JPEG, RAWbr / Movie: AVI motion JPEG /dddtAdjustable Resolutions: /dtdd class=spec3264 x 2448 4:3, RAW / SHQ / HQbr / 3264 x 2176, 3:2 / SHQ / HQbr / 2560 x 1920, SQ1br / 2304 x 1728, SQ1br / 2048 x 1536, SQ1br / 1600 x 1200, SQ2br / 1280 x 960, SQ2br / 1024 x 768, SQ2br / 640 x 480, SQ2br / 1920 x 1080 16:9 /dddtShooting Modes: /dtdd class=spec33 Shooting Modes: Auto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, My Mode, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Scene Presets Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Sport, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shoot & 1, Shoot & 2, Beach, Snow, Smile Shot, Underwater Wide1, Underwater Wide2, Underwater Macro, Quick Shutter, Movie /dddtPanorama: /dtdd class=specUp to 10 frames stitchable automatically with Olympus Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card&trade /dddtSequential Shooting: /dtdd class=specHigh-speed2: 15 frames per second, 40 frames in SQ2 modebr / High-speed1: 7 frames per second, 23 frames in SQ1br / Normal speed: 1.2 frames per second, 7 frames in HQ modebr / Bracketing: Exposure Bracketing, 5 Framesbr / Interval Shooting /dddtShooting Assist Functions: /dtdd class=specShooting Guide, Perfect Shot Preview, Histogram, Frame Assist, AF Lock, AE Lock /dddtMovie Mode: /dtdd class=specAVI Movie with Sound, SHQ: 640 x 480/30fpsbr / HQ: 320 x 240/15fpsbr / SQ: 320 x 240/15fps /dddtImage Processing: /dtdd class=specTruePic&trade III Image Processor /dddtNoise Reduction: /dtdd class=specSet automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 seconds or longer /dddtImage Playback: /dtdd class=specStill image: Single, Index Display 4/9/16/25, Up to 10x Enlargement, Slide Show, Calendar, Histogram, Rotationbr / Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-By-Frame, Index /dddtPlayback Edit Effects: /dtdd class=specStill Image: Red-Eye Fix, Lighting Fix, Resize, Rotation, Black & White, Sepia, Frame, Label, Calendar, Layout, Expression Edit, Face Focus, RAW Editbr / Movie: Frame Index, Movie Edit, Still Image Cropping /dddtDirect Printing Options: /dtdd class=specPictBridge&trade and DPOF /dddtFlash: /dtdd class=specBuilt-in flash /dddtFlash Modes: /dtdd class=specAuto for low light and back lit conditions, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in & Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Off /dddtFlash Working Range: /dtdd class=specWide: 0.98ft 0.3m - 21ft 6.4m at ISO 400br / Tele: 3.9ft 1.2m - 13.1ft. 4m at ISO 400 /dddtSelftimer: /dtdd class=spec12 seconds /dddtSettings Memory: /dtdd class=specOn stores changes / Off restores default settings /dddtDate/Time Calendar: /dtdd class=specSimultaneous recording into image data, automatic up to year 2099 /dddtMemory: /dtdd class=spec47MB internal memorybr / Removable Media Card: xD-Picture Card&trade 1GB, 2GB /dddtOuter Connectors: /dtdd class=specUSB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input /dddtAuto-Connect USB: /dtdd class=specUSB 2.0 Full Speed USB Mass Storage /dddtSystem Requirements: /dtdd class=specAuto-Connect USB: Windows® 2000/XP/VISTA with USB port, Mac OS® X v10.3 or later with USB portbr / Software: Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac 10.3 and higher /dddtOperating Environment: /dtdd class=specOperation: 32º - 104&ampordmF 0º - 40&ampordmC, 30 - 90% humiditybr / Storage: -4º - 140&ampordmF -20º - 60&ampordmC, 10 - 90% humidity /dddtPower Supply: /dtdd class=spec4 AA Batteries, AC Adapter C-7AU /dddtSize W x H x D: /dtdd class=spec4.6" x 3.1" x 3.1" 116.0mm x 78.5mm x 78.0mm /dddtWeight: /dtdd class=spec12.9 oz. 365g without battery and media card /dd/dl!- End Description -

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