8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality
16 x 22-inch prints
18x super telephoto zoom; Dual Image Stabilization
2.5-inch LCD; Bright Capture technology for low-light photos
High-speed sequential shooting (up to 15fps) and Pre-Capture
Captures images to xD memory card (not included)
Technical Details
Optical zoom: 18 x
Digital zoom: 5 x
Item Package Quantity: 1
Manufacturer Description
The SP-560 UZ features the world's most powerful zoom lens, offering
maximum shooting versatility for travel, sports and everyday use. The
18x super telephoto zoom (27 - 486mm equivalent) gets you closer to the
action than any compact digital camera on the market. The 2-in-1 blur
solution Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps your shot steady by
compensating for camera shake and freezes the action with high ISO
sensitivity along with faster shutter speeds. Record TV-quality AVI
movies close up with sound 640x480 at 30 fps up to the capacity of your
xD card.
SP-560 UZ Highlights
Amazing focal length far and wide The key component to
quality imaging is precision optics, and the SP-560 UZ delivers. This
camera?s versatile yet compact 18x super telephoto zoom gets
users close to the action. At the same time, the wide-angle (27mm) lens
captures more in each frame. Its super-macro capabilities capture the
subtlest details from as close as one centimeter. The compact lens
construction combines high-refractive, aspherical and extra-dispersion
(ED) lens elements to deliver edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity. The
bright, F2.8-4.5 lens provides the equivalent of 27-486mm focal length
with 100x total seamless zoom (5.6x digital zoom).
Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology tracks
faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF)
and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) for sharp, brilliant
portrait pictures.
Shadow Adjustment Technology Shooting outdoors in bright
daylight can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark
shadowed areas and bright sunlit areas -- while the human eye is
capable of detecting the nuances between dark and light and all the
details in between, image sensors traditionally have not been quite as
sensitive. The SP-560 UZ addresses this challenge head-on with Shadow
Adjustment Technology, which compensates for extreme contrast where the
shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. With this
technology, users can preview and capture images with the same contrast
as their naked eye.
TruePic III image processor Olympus? 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.
Perfect Shot Preview mode The SP-560 UZ features a Perfect
Shot Preview mode that enables users to preview and select various
photographic effects on a live, multi-frame window on the LCD before
snapping the shot. This feature allows users to see precisely what the
image will look like when adjustments are made, ensuring users are
capturing the exact image they want. It?s a great way for
novice users to learn about the effects of different photography
techniques, such as exposure compensation, white balance and metering.
Dual Image Stabilization Dual Image Stabilization
technology enables users to take crisp, clear pictures in virtually any
shooting situation -- adjusting for camera shake and a moving subject.
Olympus? 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 prevent blur caused by a moving subject.
In-camera panorama The SP-560 UZ features a new in-camera
panoramic photo shooting capability, which captures three images and
stitches them together to create one amazing panoramic picture. Users
can easily do this by pressing the shutter button and slowly panning
across a panoramic scene. The second and third images will be
automatically captured and stitched together with the first image --
resulting in one panoramic-size picture. To create the ultimate
panoramic picture, consumers can use the Olympus Master Software 2 to
stitch up to 10 images together to produce an even larger panoramic
image.
High-speed sequential shooting and Pre-Capture technology
Capable of capturing images at an incredible 15 frames per second
(image size reduced), the SP-560 UZ offers the highest burst rate of
any compact digital camera. 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 five frames in the camera?s buffer
memory prior to the shutter release -- virtually guaranteeing that none
of the action will be missed even if the user?s reaction time
is slow. Perfect for situations where timing is essential, such as
photographing a tennis player serving, children playing or a whale
breaching.
High-resolution 2.5-inch LCD and electronic viewfinder
Compose and display incredible images on the camera?s bright
230,000-pixel LCD. The high-resolution screen enables you to review
pictures, scroll through menu options and treat friends and family to a
digital slide show with ease. The SP-560 UZ also features an electronic
viewfinder with dioptric correction.
33 Shooting modes including TV-quality video with sound
The SP-560 UZ makes it easy to take great photos in a variety of
scenarios and lighting situations with 33 shooting modes, including
TV-quality video with sound (640x480/30fps). Simply select the desired
mode for portraits, landscapes, night scenes, fast-action, macro and
more.
Bright Capture Technology for easy low-light photography
Low-light photography has never been easier thanks to
Olympus? revolutionary Bright Capture Technology. A
brightened preview on the LCD enables simple composition; and with
specific scene modes for high sensitivity settings (up to ISO 3200) and
rapid auto-focus, even fast-action photos can be captured under low
levels of available light.
Full manual and automatic
control The Manual, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority
modes give users versatility and control for optimal performance in any
situation. Users can express their creative vision -- adjusting the
f-stop 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.
Olympus Master 2 software Olympus 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 optional muvee Theater Pack to create
professional quality slide shows and DVDs from your pictures using any
of several built-in templates.
