Digital Photography Tutorials » Olympus http://www.photoaxe.com Digital Photography Tutorials For Beginners. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:18:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera Review http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-500-ultra-zoom-digital-camera-review/ http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-500-ultra-zoom-digital-camera-review/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:29:27 +0000 lau http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-500-ultra-zoom-digital-camera-review/ Olympus SP-500 is a 10X optical zoom camera, meaning it is an ultra zoom camera, way above the average zoom of other cameras; it provides 6 Megapixel CCD, large 2.5 inch LCD display, full manual controls (including white balance and focus), and plenty of scene modes plus shortcuts and custom button. The size of the camera is bigger than a compact but smaller than a SLR (one of the smaller ultra zooms and the lightest camera in its class) ; it has a pop-up flash and a lens cap on the plastic black body. The buttons are intuitively placed and the hand grip is perfect.
The power-up and shooting times are about average. Noise reduction, panorama mode and panorama stitch software, histogram, build-in red eye removal and frame assist are the main features that would make me choose this ultra zoom digital camera. There is a possibility to shoot in RAW format with camera and that also pleases me a lot. The only thing it misses is image stabilization.
Another advantage of buying this camera is the possibility of adding accessories such as filters and lenses thru the Conversion lens adapter CLA-4 : Wide-angle lens WCON-07 and Telephoto lens TCON-17. However, you cannot attach an external flash to this camera.
The images are sharp, slight brownish and a bit noisy – anyway, quite decent. Some unexplainable thing is that if you are recording a movie with sound you can’t use the zoom, but without sound you can.
Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom Specifications
Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom
Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom
Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom
Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom
Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom
Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom

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]]> http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-500-ultra-zoom-digital-camera-review/feed/ 0 Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera Review http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-510-ultra-zoom-digital-camera-review/ http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-510-ultra-zoom-digital-camera-review/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:20:44 +0000 lau http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-510-ultra-zoom-digital-camera-review/ Here’s a camera that can satisfy both the needs of beginners and advanced users: to the incredible point-and-shoot functionality (including image stabilization, 21 preset Scene Modes – with Super Macro Mode) adds professional features like: full manual controls, ISO 4000 and RAW shooting, not to mention the 10x optical zoom. The design combines metal and plastic even in color (silver+black), it has an ergonomic body with a good grip, intuitive menu and well-placed buttons.
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom takes sharp images with accurate colors (nor over nor under-saturated), minor artifacts and no fringing. The auto white balance does a fine job. The in-camera red eye fix also. With this camera you can get an amazing number of 630 shots with standard batteries – impressive. The fast start-up and nearly instant shutter release time ensures a high-speed response. I can not agree more to this statement: “The Olympus SP-510 UZ is one of the best combinations of features, performance and price of any digital camera,” said Michael Barnett, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc.
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom Specifications
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom

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]]> http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-510-ultra-zoom-digital-camera-review/feed/ 0 Olympus Stylus 780 Digital Camera Review http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-stylus-780-digital-camera-review/ http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-stylus-780-digital-camera-review/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:46:56 +0000 lau http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-stylus-780-digital-camera-review/ Olympus Stylus 780 is a point and shoot digital camera built within a brushed metal body (silver and black).
Like the rest of the Stylus line, this Stylus 780 is weatherproof. The most important features are:
Dual Image Stabilisation anti-blur technology lets you capture crisp, clear images in any situation (it combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization – ideal for low-light shooting and zooming in on your subject, with Digital Image Stabilization – freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds).
Shadow Adjustment Technology (Bright Capture Technology) will help you capture amazing detail in difficult lighting conditions.
Face Detection Auto Focus (AF) and Auto Exposure (AE) detects faces in a scene and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for brilliant, sharp results. Noise reduction is set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 seconds or longer. PictBridgeTM and DPOF as Direct Printing Options and 2.0 High Speed USB Connectivity are supported.
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Functions:
• 23 Shooting Modes: Auto, Program Auto, Scene Preset (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select, Beach & Snow), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Movie + Panorama Mode (Up to 10 frames)
• Movie Mode: AVI Movie with Sound: 640 x 480/30fps, SHQ; 320 x 240/15 fps, HQ; 160 x 120/15fps, SQ
• Effects: Resize, Rotation, Shadow Adjustment. Red-eye Fix, Black & White, Sepia, Frame, Label, Calendar, Brightness, Saturation
• Focus Modes: iESP Auto, Spot AF
• Flash Modes: Auto (for low-light and backlit conditions), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off
• Metering Modes: Digital ESP Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, White Balance Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3)
Technical Data:
• 2.5 inch LCD
• 7.1 megapixels
• 5x optical zoom + 5.6x Digital Zoom
• Focal Length: 6.4 – 32.0mm (36 – 180mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
• Aperture: f3.3 – f5.0
• Focus Range:
Normal Mode: 27.6” – infinity (0.7m – infinity)
Macro Mode (Wide): 7.9” – infinity (0.2m – infinity)
Macro Mode (Tele): 23.6” – infinity (0.6m – infinity)
Super Macro Mode: 1.2″ – 27.6” (3cm – 70cm)
• ISO Range: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec. – 1/2 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode)
• Selftimer: 12 sec
• Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
• File Format: JPEG
• xD Picture Card
• Li-Ion rechargeable battery (LI-42B)

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]]> http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-stylus-780-digital-camera-review/feed/ 0 Olympus Stylus 770 SW Digital Camera Review http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-stylus-770-sw-digital-camera-review/ http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-stylus-770-sw-digital-camera-review/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:50:33 +0000 lau http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-stylus-770-sw-digital-camera-review/ This camera is designed to be very “proof”: Waterproof to 10m, Freezeproof to -10°C and Shockproof to falls from 1.5m. If you dive more than 10m, there is an underwater case PT-035 for this camera waterproof to 40m. It comes in three colours: dark blue, titanium grey, mocca brown, steel body.
More: BrightCapture Technology for better low light photography works even for the underwater scene modes. The manometer records the depth and altitude for each image. A small LED light on the front of the camera can be used in macro mode for photographing small objects up close; and, the lens has a coating that sheds moisture so water droplets don’t remain on the lens after you’ve returned from your swim.
Despites its “proof” capabilities, Olympus Stylus 770 SW is a compact, slim pocket camera, easy to handle, with big buttons on the back. Images are slightly soft and with quite a lot of artefacts.

Functions:
• Scene Modes: 25 scene modes including 4 underwater modes (with on-screen water pressure gauge):
Portrait, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Night scene, Night scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Museum, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select 1, Shoot & Select 2, Beach and Snow, Underwater Snapshot, Underwater Wide 1, Underwater Wide 2, Underwater Macro, Movies
• Movie Mode: 640 x 480 15fps, 320 x 240 15fps, 160 x 120 15fps, AVI motion JPEG + WAVE sound
• Effects: Black & White, Sepia, Red-eye reduction, Brightness correction, Saturation correction
• Flash Modes: (Built in) Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off
• Metering : ESP multi-pattern, Spot metering
• White Balance: Auto, Sunlight, Tungsten, Overcast, Flourescent 1, Flourescent 2, Flourescent 3
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Technical Data:
• 2.5 inch LCD
• 7.1 Megapixel
• 3x optical zoom
• Focal Length: 38-114mm (equiv. on a 35mm camera)
• Aperture: F3.5-5.0
• Exposure Compensation: +/-2.0EV in 1/3EV steps
• Focus Range: Normal: 50cm – infinity, Macro: 20cm, 7cm closest focus (super macro)
• ISO Range: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• Flash Range: up to 3.8m
• Shutter speed: 1/2-1/2000 sec
• Self Timer: 2 / 10 sec
• Continuous Shooting: 1.1fps up to capacity of card
• xD-Picture Card
• Lithium-Ion Battery
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]]> http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-stylus-770-sw-digital-camera-review/feed/ 0 Olympus SP-550 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera Review http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-550-ultra-zoom-review/ http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-550-ultra-zoom-review/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:02:39 +0000 lau http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-550-ultra-zoom-review/ Olympus describes as shortly as being far and wide, the world’s most powerful ultra zoom, which is quite true (100x total zoom capability). This camera comes with Dual Image Stabilization (Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps your shot steady by compensating for camera shake (ideal for shooting in low light and zooming), and Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds) , with high-speed sequential shooting and new Pre-Capture technology and Bright Capture Technology. No less than 30 Shooting Modes, Noise Reduction is set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer, and Electronic Viewfinder! With 15fps Sequential Shooting you can take several shots in rapid succession that freeze moments in time. What can I say, I’m really impressed.
Olympus SP-550
Functions:
• 30 Shooting Modes: Auto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, My Modes, GUIDE, Scene Presets (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select1, Shoot & Select2, Beach, Snow, Underwater Wide1, Underwater Wide2, Underwater Macro), Movie
• Panorama Modes Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master Software
• Sequential Shooting: Hi-Speed2: 15 frames per second for 20 frames (1.2MP), Hi-Speed1: 7 frames per second for 15 frames (3MP), Normal Speed: 1.2 frames per second for 7 frames (7MP)
• Flash (built in) Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Fill-In & Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Off
• Effects: Still Image: Red-Eye Fix, Black & White, Sepia, Crop, Resize, Rotate, Brightness, Saturation, Frame, Label, Calendar, Layout
Olympus SP-550
Technical Data:
• 2.5 inch LCD
• 7.1 megapixel
• 18x wide-angle super-telephoto zoom lens + 5.6x digital zoom
• 4.68 – 84.24mm lens
• Aperture: f2.8 – f4.5 (adjustable in 1/3 EV step)
• Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec. – 15 sec., Bulb
• Focus Range Wide 3.94” – infinity (.1m – infinity) and Tele 47.24” – infinity (1.2m – infinity)
Macro Mode: Wide 3.94” – infinity (.1m – infinity) and Tele 47.24” – infinity (1.2m – infinity)
• Focus Mode: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Selective AF Target, Manual
• ISO Range: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 5000
• Metering: Digital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Center-Weighted Metering
• White Balance: iESP2 Auto, One-Touch, Presets (Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten, and 3 Fluorescents)
• Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV increments
• File Format: DCF Exif 2.21, JPEG, PIM3
• Movie Mode: AVI Movie with Sound, 30 fps, 15 fps
• Selftimer: 12 Seconds/2 Seconds, AUTO
• Memory Storage: xD-Picture Card + 20MB internal memory
• 4x AA Batteries

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]]> http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-sp-550-ultra-zoom-review/feed/ 0 Olympus C-70 ZOOM Digital Camera Review http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-c-70-zoom-review/ http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-c-70-zoom-review/#comments Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:01:03 +0000 lau http://www.photoaxe.com/olympus-c-70-zoom-review/ Olympus C-70 ZOOMCompact and light, robust titanium-coloured, metal body digital camera Olympus C-70 ZOOM offers Super Macro mode, which enables shots from an incredibly close 2cm away. This digital Point and Shoot camera is based on TruePic TURBO image processor, being able to record in TIFF, JPEG and RAW file formats.
Functions:
• Shooting Modes: Programme, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority & Full Manual
• Scene programmes: Portrait, Night Scene, Sports, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait
• Rotation, Re-size, Trimming and Red-eye reduction editing modes
• White Balance: Auto, Manual, Daylight / Sunny (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Tungsten (Preset), Overcast (Preset)
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Technical Data:
• 2.0 inch LCD
• 7.1 megapixel
• 5x optical zoom and 6x digital zoom
• 25 fps recording speed
• f2.8-4.8 (38-190mm) lens
• ISO range: 80, 100, 200, 400
• Shutter Speed: 15 – 1/2000 sec
• Memory: xD Picture Card
• Lithium Battery

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