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Olympus SP-550 UZ

Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera

Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens

Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

$548.88  |  1 store
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Product Description
Long-range photography is becoming increasingly popular these days, and the Olympus SP-550UZ is there to answer the call. This 7.1 megapixel camera has an amazing 18x optical zoom lens... More
Long-range photography is becoming increasingly popular these days, and the Olympus SP-550UZ is there to answer the call. This 7.1 megapixel camera has an amazing 18x optical zoom lens (28-504mm equivalent) that is perfect for group and landscape shots at the wide end, and sports and wildlife on the long end. The Olympus SP-550UZ also features a dual image stabilization system that combines sensor-shift technology with high ISO and shutter settings, minimizing blur, even when fully zoomed in. A bright 2.5-inch LCD screen rounds out this versatile camera. Less
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD... More
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You'll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 5.6x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.81 lb. 1.06 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 18x -
Features - Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 640 • 3072 x 2048 • 2560 x 1920 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 3456 x 2304 • 4752 x 3168 • 2352 x 1568
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) -
Video Format AVI QuickTime • HD (High Definition)
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 18x -
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length - 18 - 55 mm
Macro Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 28 - 504 mm 29 - 88 mm
Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.5 (w/t) f22/f38 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec 1/60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 15 Frames 3.4 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Auto Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 5000 Auto • 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) - 20.2 MB (6 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • DCF JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) - 0.9 MB (about 142 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 20 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 920,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 500 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.81 lb. 1.06 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 2.4 in.
Height 3.1 in. 3.8 in.
Width 4.6 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332225885 579769965696
Product ID 40419649 84124229
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap Software • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date March, 2007 May, 2009
Family Line - Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN SP-550 UltraZoom 3818B002
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus SP-550 UZ
Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera
$548.88
Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens
Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $545.00

Product Review Summary

3.9
Based on 8 user reviews
75% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

76

Some impressive things, and some disappointments

byshimmertje Mar 10, 2007
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small size, good battery life, good shots can be really clear
Cons Focusing problems, steeper learning curve than competing brands, xD cards are slow
Recommended it? Yes

The specifications of the Olympus SP-550UZ wowed me from day one. I mean, 18x optical zoom? Compact? ISO 5000? And a relatively low price to boot? What's not to like?

Variously, very little, and a lot. The Olympus SP-550UZ is my third Olympus camera, so I consider myself reasonably... Read full review »

7

Great Camera! Very happy with it for the most part

bybarb71302 Sep 30, 2010
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Large Zoom<br>Crystal clear photos<br>Many photo modes<br>Easy to...
Cons NONE
Recommended it? Yes

We got this camera 3 years ago and it is still going strong. I have even dropped it by accident a couple of times in fear but it didnt damage anything at all and it still works great. It has 7.1 megapixels which is decent. We paid $400 for this camera and I feel the money was well spent. The 8X... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 25 user reviews
92% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (9)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Rich Features (6)
  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Quality Construction (2)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Limited video capabilites (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Travel (6)
  • Special Events (6)
  • Action (3)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Home (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
  • Beach (2)
  • Gifts (2)
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Consumer Reviews

872

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i 15-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

bydkozin Jun 16, 2009
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent-looking photos, build quality, compact and light for SLR, resolution, HD movie...
Cons Price, 1080p at only 20 fps
Recommended it? Yes

Technology is a great thing. Whether deflation is here is a subject of debate among economists. If properly defined as a contraction of money supply and credit, then it is. But regardless of this, digital cameras definitely provide ever increasing amounts of features and performance for the... Read full review »

2

Good overall Camera for beginners with money!

byhgw139 Jul 18, 2011
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros very light, easy to navigate the menu, good ergonomic design
Cons expensive, manual over complicated
Recommended it? Yes

I have recently purchased the Canon 500D, I bought the standard kit so came with the main body, 18-55mm lens (with covers), battery, battery charger and camera strap (need to purchase SD card/memory card separately). I took it out of the box and was pleasantly surprised how light it was even with... Read full review »

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