Olympus SP-550 UZ 7.1 MP with 18x Optical Zoom

Olympus's most ambitious Ultra Zoom yet, the 7.1 megapixel Olympus SP-550 UZ features a whopping 18x (28 - 504mm equivalent) optical zoom lens, ranging from true wide-angle to long telephoto. The relatively fast f/2.8 - 4.5 lens employs high-refractive, aspherical and extra-low dispersion (ED) elements to maximize sharpness and clarity, and is also capable of focusing as close as 0.39 inches (1cm), an amazing feat considering the record-breaking zoom range.

The SP-550 also has a flexible, high-speed sequential shooting mode, which allows bursts at rates from 1.2 frames-per-second for 7 frames at full resolution, to as rapid as 15 frames-per-second for 20 frames at 1.2 megapixels. A separate mode uses a "Pre-Capture" feature that starts capturing shots the moment focus is locked, storing five frames just before the shutter release is fully depressed, compensating somewhat for user response time and shutter lag.

The SP-550 stores images and movies on xD-Picture cards, or 20MB of built-in memory. The 550 also offers audio-video and USB (full-speed) computer connectivity. Power comes from four AA batteries, or an optional C-7AU AC adapter.

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Features:

• 7.1 Megapixels
• 18x wide optical zoom (equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35mm camera) 1:2.8-4.5
• Dual Image Stabilization 
• 6.4cm/2.5? LCD with 230,000 pixels
• High burst rate (up to 15fps*) 
• Super Macro mode (from as close as 1cm)
• P/A/S/M exposure modes
• BrightCapture Technology for better low light photography ? also available in movie mode
• 23 scene modes (including Portrait, Sports, Night Scene)
• 25 languages on board
• Internal memory plus xD-Picture Card slot (xD card is not included)
• Supplied with Olympus Master software and four AA batteries

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