r version of the SP-570 UZ that uses the same 20x (26-520mm f\/2.8-4.5 35mm equivalent) optical zoom lens but now features Face Detection that can track up to 16 faces in a shot. Key features include dual image stabilization (sensor-shift and digital ISO boost), shadow adjustment (compensates for loss of shadow detail in high-contrast scenes), and Perfect Shot Preview (preview effects live on LCD before shooting). The Olympus SP-565 UZ will be available in October for around $399.
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\nOLYMPUS SHRINKS THE WORLD\u2019S MOST POWERFUL ULTRA ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA TO PRODUCE THE COMPACT 20X OPTICAL ZOOM SP-565 UZ<\/b>
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\nVersatile Lens Captures More of Subjects Near and Far with Wide-Angle, Telephoto and Macro Capabilities%3B Face Detection Focuses on 16 Faces Simultaneously for Perfect Group<\/i>
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa., August 25, 2008 \u2013 Olympus has given the SP-570 UZ \u2013 the world\u2019s most powerful ultra zoom digital camera \u2013 an extreme makeover by creating the new SP-565 Ultra Zoom, a smaller and lighter version with the same amazing precision-crafted 20x wide-angle telephoto zoom lens (26-520mm equivalent), but the ease-of-use of a point-and-shoot camera. Photographers searching for an even more portable and approachable ultra zoom to take anywhere will rejoice in the camera\u2019s new form factor, and with 10 million pixels and Dual Image Stabilization delivering superior, virtually blur-free images, the SP-565 UZ is proof that good things do come in small packages.<\/p>\n
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The camera\u2019s enhanced Face Detection can now track up to 16 faces within the frame and optimize exposure even when subjects are moving, ensuring that family reunion group portraits will come out well-focused. In addition, the SP-565 UZ ensures sharp, brilliant images with a host of otherfeatures:
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\u2022 Dual Image Stabilization combines the benefits of Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization to compensate for both camera shake and moving subjects, helping to create beautiful, virtually blur-free images in any situation%3B
\n\u2022 Shadow Adjustment Technology enables users to preview and capture images as the human eye sees them, compensating for difficult lighting situations and maintaining detail in highlights while improving detail in the shadows to produce more balanced photos%3B and
\n\u2022 Perfect Shot Preview takes the guesswork out of great photography by allowing users to preview and select various photographic effects live on the LCD screen, before snapping the shot.
\n\u201cResponding to consumers\u2019 needs for lighter and more compact digital cameras that they can take anywhere, Olympus continues to master the art of miniaturization. We did it with the E-420, the world\u2019s smallest DSLR, and we\u2019ve done it again with the SP-565 UZ,\u201d said Nadine Clark, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. \u201cThe new camera offers the same amazing lens found in the SP-570 UZ in a more portable form factor that\u2019s as easy to use as any point-and-shoot camera. It\u2019s not quite a pocket digital, but it\u2019s designed for wearing around the neck for an extended time, and it fits easily in a backpack with room for books or hiking gear.\u201d
\nLightening the Lens Load
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\nLugging a bag full of lenses can slow traveling photographers down, so the SP-565 UZ comes fully equipped with the equivalent of three lenses in one complete camera. The bright, f2.8-4.5 lens provides the equivalent of 26-520mm focal length with 100x total seamless zoom (5x digital zoom). By using the toggle lever with one finger, users can get close to the action with the versatile yet compact 20x super telephoto zoom, while the wide-angle (26mm) lens captures more of the subject
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\nin each frame. Its super-macro capabilities capture the subtlest details from as close as one centimeter.
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\nThe compact lens construction combines aspherical and extra-dispersion (ED) lens elements to deliver edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity. Whether you\u2019re hiking through the mountains or shooting a tennis match, this sturdy compact body with wide-angle and telephoto lenses provide the versatility to get the job done.
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\nDual Image Stabilization
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\nDual Image Stabilization enables users to take crisp, clear pictures in virtually any shooting situation \u2013 adjusting for camera shake and a moving subject. Olympus\u2019 mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the CCD to compensate for camera shake, which often occurs when zooming in on your subject and in low-light conditions when shutter speeds are slower. Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that help to prevent blur caused by a moving subject.
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\nFace Detection
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\nFace Detection tracks up to 16 faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) quickly for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. Now, your subject\u2019s face is in focus whether it is in the center of the target area or not.
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\nManual Controls
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\nThe Manual, Aperture Priority and Shutter Speed Priority modes give users versatility and control for optimal performance in any situation. Users can express their creative vision \u2013 adjusting the fstop 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.
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\nHigh-Speed Sequential Shooting and Pre-Capture
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\nThe SP-565 UZ is capable of capturing images at an incredible 13.5 frames per second (with a reduced image size of 3 megapixels). The 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 10 frames in the camera\u2019s buffer memory prior to the shutter release \u2013<\/p>\n
virtually guaranteeing that none of the action will be missed even if the user\u2019s reaction time is slow. Perfect for situations where timing is essential, such as photographing a tennis player serving, children playing or a whale breaching.
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\nShadow Adjustment Technology
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between dark and light and all the details in between, image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive. The SP-565 UZ addresses this challenge head-on with a new Shadow Adjustment<\/p>\n
Technology, which compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. With the new technology, users can preview and capture images that have the same contrast as seen with the naked eye.
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\nPerfect Shot Preview
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\nThe SP-565 UZ features a Perfect Shot Preview mode that enables users to preview and select various photographic effects (such as zoom, exposure compensation, white balance and metering) on a live, multi-window screen before snapping the shot. Perfect Shot Preview enables users to see precisely what the image will look like when adjustments are made, ensuring users are capturing the exact image they want. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different<\/p>\n
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\nPerfect Fix In-Camera Editing
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areas and Red-Eye Fix can be used to reduce the effects of red-eye sometimes caused by a direct flash. Additional in-camera editing functions can be quickly accessed right in the camera by the<\/p>\n
touch of a button%3B features available include resizing, trimming, black and white, and sepia.
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\nTruePicTM III Image Processor
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\nOlympus\u2019 enhanced TruePic III 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.
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\n33 Shooting Modes Including Multi-Fireworks
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\nThe SP-565 UZ makes it easy to take great photos in a variety of scenarios and lighting situations with 33 shooting modes, including a Multi-Fireworks mode. To capture the most stunning fireworks displays, this multi-exposure feature overlays the fireworks to create the memory of a lifetime. To activate any of the camera\u2019s pre-set modes, simply select the desired mode for portraits, landscapes, night scenes, fast-action and more.
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\nVersatile Memory
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\nAll Olympus digital point-and-shoot cameras accept xD-Picture CardTM media. The SP-565 UZ will also come equipped with an adapter, which will enable microSD memory cards to be used when capturing images. The microSD cards are emerging in consumer electronic devices, including mobile phones and PDAs. Users can also easily display photos on their HDTVs.
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\nOLYMPUS Master\u2122 2 Software
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\nOLYMPUS 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<\/p>\n
optional muvee\u2122 Theater Pack to create professional quality slide shows and DVDs from yourpictures using any of several built-in templates.
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\nThe SP-565 UZ will be available in October 2008. It will also include: Neck Strap, WIN\/Mac USB Cable, Audio\/Video Cable, four AA Batteries, Manual, Warranty Card and OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM.
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\nU.S. Pricing
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\nSP-565 UZ Estimated Street Price: $399.99 (U.S.)
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\nSPECIFICATONS
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\nSensor\t
\n\u2022 1\/2.33″ Type CCD
\n\u2022 10.7 million total pixels
\n\u2022 10 million effective pixels
\n\u2022 Primary colour filter (RGB)
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\nImage sizes\t
\u2022 10M 3828 x 2794
\n\u2022 5M 2560 x 1920
\n\u2022 3M 2048 x 1536
\n\u2022 2M 1600 x 1200
\n\u2022 1M 1280 x 960
\n\u2022 VGA 640 x 480
\n\u2022 16:9 1920 x 1080
\nMovie clips\t
\u2022 640 x 480 \/ 15 fps Recording time: 10 sec
\n\u2022 320 x 240 \/ 15 fps Recording time: 29 min
\nFile formats\t
\u2022 JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
\n\u2022 AVI Motion JPEG
\n\u2022 WAV audio
\nLens\t
\u2022 20x
\n\u2022 4 Aspherical glass elements
\n\u2022 Focal length 4.6 – 92.0mm
\n\u2022 Focal length (equiv. 35mm) 26 – 520mm
\n\u2022 14 lenses\/11 groups
\n\u2022 Aperture 2.8 – 4.5
\nImage stabilization\tYes
\nConversion lenses\tYes
\nDigital zoom\tYes 5x
\nFocus\t
\n\u2022 TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
\n\u2022 Face Detection AF
\n\u2022 Spot
\n\u2022 Standard
\n\u2022 Macro
\n\u2022 Super-Macro
\n\u2022 Predective
\n\u2022 Single AF
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AF assist lamp\tYes
\nFocus distance\t
\u2022 Standard mode 0.1m (wide) \/ 1.2m (tele)
\n\u2022 Macro mode 0.1m – (wide) \/ 0.2m (tele)
\n\u2022 Super Macro mode Closest focusing distance: 1 cm
\nMetering\t
\n\u2022 ESP light metering
\n\u2022 Spot
\n\u2022 Centre weighted metering
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\nISO sensitivity\t
\u2022 Auto ISO 80 – 1600 Automatically selected
\n\u2022 Manual ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*
\n* In reduced pixel mode
\nExposure compensation\t
\u2022 +\/- 2 EV
\n\u2022 1\/3 EV steps
\nShuttter speed\t1 s – 1\/2000 s
\nAperture\tf2.8 – f4.5
\nScene modes\t
\u2022 Portrait
\n\u2022 Landscape
\n\u2022 Landscape with Portrait
\n\u2022 Night Scene
\n\u2022 Night Scene with portrait
\n\u2022 Sports
\n\u2022 Indoor
\n\u2022 Candle
\n\u2022 Self-portrait
\n\u2022 Available Light Portrait
\n\u2022 Sunset
\n\u2022 Fireworks
\n\u2022 Museum
\n\u2022 Cuisine
\n\u2022 Behind Glass
\n\u2022 Documents
\n\u2022 Auction
\n\u2022 Shoot & Select 1
\n\u2022 Shoot & Select 2
\n\u2022 Beach and Snow
\n\u2022 Pre-Capturing Movie
\n\u2022 Underwater Snapshot
\n\u2022 Snow
\n\u2022 Smile Shot
\nWhite balance\t
\u2022 White balance adjustment
\n\u2022 Sunlight
\n\u2022 Tungsten
\n\u2022 Overcast
\n\u2022 Flourescent 1
\n\u2022 Flourescent 2
\n\u2022 Flourescent 3
\nSelf timer\tYes
\nFlash\t
\u2022 Auto
\n\u2022 Red-eye reduction
\n\u2022 Fill-in
\n\u2022 Off
\nLCD monitor\t
\u2022 2.5″ \/ 6.4 cm LCD
\n\u2022 230,000 dots
\nConnectivity\t
\u2022 DC input
\n\u2022 Combined A\/V & USB output
\n\u2022 USB 2.0 compatible
\nStorage\t
\u2022 DCF
\n\u2022 EXIF 2.2
\n\u2022 PIM III
\n\u2022 PictBridge
\n\u2022 DPOF
\nPower\t
\u2022 LI-50B Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
\n\u2022 D-7 AC AC Adapter (optional)
\nWeight (no batt)\t373 g
\nDimensions\t116 x 83.3 x 80.8mm
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