The Olympus SP-560 UZ (black only) is a truly well designed digital camera with rounded edges and a slick chrome accent that also has the holes for the camera strap connectors. This versatile camera incorporates Dual Image Stabilisation to provide double protection against blur caused by camera shake – which becomes more likely as the level of zoom increases. Furthermore, Face Detection Technology has now been included to guarantee the capture of sharper, more accurately exposed faces. This model also upgrades the resolution to 8.0 Megapixels, ensuring no detail goes missing.

Interesting Features

Take Sharper Shots: With the help of Dual Image Stabilisation combined with a mechanical image stabiliser with high ISO, there is protection from blur caused due to camera shake. The camera can recognize the faces in a frame and adjust for optimal exposure and sharpness all with the help of a integrated Face Detection Technology. Also a feature called Shadow Adjustment Technology, that brightens the shadowed areas in a scene.

Brighter and Closer View: Use of the Super Macro mode - Capture delicate photos in the enviroment surrounding us. A large 6.4cm LCD makes it easy to compose and review macro shots. In the same way, Olympus’ own BrightCapture Technology works to brighten both images and movies you capture.

Get Wide or Zoom in: With an incredible 18x wide optical zoom, the SP-560 UZ serves incredible wide and telephoto capabilities. This model’s exceptional magnification power is truly super. The teleconverter lens TCON-017 and adapter ring CLA-10 are optionally available for extending the focal range to an astounding 826mm – or touch the sky when used in conjunction with the digital zoom at 4626mm. See more at once with a wide-angle view : Get everybody in the family photo at the next gathering, or finally do those scenic landscapes justice with a broader perspective.

Capture Split Second Action: Sequence shooting at up to 15fps*, makes it easy to capture that split-second motion in a race track. The clever pre-capture mode means five frames* are snapped and captured even before the shutter is released. That’s so fast.

Full Specifications

• Lens and Image Quality Megapixels 8 Megapixels
• Optical Zoom 18 X
• Digital Zoom 5.6 X
• Image Sensor CCD
• Max Aperture f/2.8
• Min Aperture f/4.5
• Max Focal Length 84.24 mm
• Min Focal Length 4.68 mm
• Maximum Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Minimum Shutter Speed 15 sec
• Image Format JPEG, RAW
• Focus Modes Automatic, Manual
• Exposure Settings Program, Bulb, Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority
• ISO Equivalencies 100, 800, 400, 200, auto, 50, 1600, 3200
• Metering Characteristics Center-weighted, Spot
• Macro Focusing Range 1 cm
• Minimum Focusing Range 3.9 in
• CCD Size 1/2.3″
• Number Of CCD Pixels 8.5 Million
• Features LCD Screen Size 2.5 in
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 12 sec
• White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
• Continuous Shooting Speed 15 fps for 20 frames (1.2MPix), 1.2 fps, 7 fps
• Memory Recording Method XD-Picture Card Type H, XD-Picture Card Type M, XD-Picture Card
• Connectors Connectors 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
• Included Cable Types A/V , USB

Video: Olympus SP-560 UZ Demonstration

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Courtesy: Digitaltrends, image: Olympus

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