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Olympus SP-550 UZ

Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera

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SeaLife DC800 Digital Camera

$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
SeaLife, the world's leading maker of underwater dive cameras, introduces its most advanced digital camera. Sleek, modern design meets high-tech functionality in SeaLife´s new... More
SeaLife, the world's leading maker of underwater dive cameras, introduces its most advanced digital camera. Sleek, modern design meets high-tech functionality in SeaLife´s new DC800 8-megapixel camera. With 5 new dive-specific color correction modes, the DC800 makes it easier than ever to take sharp, colorful underwater pictures. Set the camera to Sea mode to restore lost colors typical for underwater pictures. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 5.6x 5x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Compact
Weight 0.81 lb. 0.29 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 8 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 18x 4x
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 8 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
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 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format AVI AVI
Video Speed 30 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 18x 4x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length - 4.6 - 18.4 mm
Macro Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 28 - 504 mm 28 - 112 mm
Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t) 2 in. to Infinity (w) / 14 in. to Infinity (t)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.5 (w/t) f2.7/f5.4 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec 1/10 - 1/5000 sec
Frames Per Second 15 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Manual
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 5000 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 64
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • DCF JPEG • EXIF 2.2
Compression Modes Normal • Uncompressed -
Built-in Memory Size 20 MB 29 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker - With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 200 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Weight 0.81 lb. 0.29 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 1.1 in.
Height 3.1 in. 2.3 in.
Width 4.6 in. 3.6 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332225885 77068411857
Product ID 40419649 87828906
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Driver • Strap • Pouch • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date March, 2007 -
Product MPN   
MPN SP-550 UltraZoom SL185
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus SP-550 UZ
Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera
$548.88
SeaLife DC800 Pro
SeaLife DC800 Digital Camera
From $299.95

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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