Digital camera report: Olympus SP-560 UZ
By Arnold Zafra
The Olympus SP-560 UZ is an elegant, compact digital camera that is ideal for intermediate and advanced digital photography enthusiasts who are looking for a versatile and powerful point-and-shoot camera.
Priced at US$499 the SP-560 UZ boosts of superior optics, 18x optical zoom and lightweight and portability makes it a perfect camera for sports, outdoor and travel photography.
According to Olympus, the SP-560 UZ’s Dual Image Stabilization technology provides an effortless 2-in-1 anti-blur solution for crisp, clear images in any situation.
Key features include:
- 8.0 Megapixels, 1/2.35” CCD
- Macro allows photography from 9.90cm-infinity (W)
- 18x optical zoom
- Focal length 4.68 - 84.24 mm f2.8/4.5 (27 – 486 mm equivalent 35mm)
- 50/6400 ISO (sensitivity)
- 2.5” (6.4cm) LCD screen (230,000 pixels)
- Takes xD-Picture Card
- mottled black magnesium alloy body
- 365 grams without batteries and media card
- Dimensions of 116mm x 78.5mm x 78mm (W x H x D)
- 18x Wide-Angle Zoom lets users capture more of the scene, Dual Image Stabilization eliminates blur and produces crisp and clear images
What the manufacturer says:
The world’s most complete compact camera, the SP-560 UZ is an elegant, compact digital camera that is ideal for intermediate and advanced digital photography fans who crave power and versatility. Its superior optics, 18x optical zoom and lightweight, portable design make it the perfect point-and-shoot camera for sports, outdoor and travel photography.
What punters are saying:
“All these things said, it’s the zoom range that will sell the camera. The lens performs well, it’s very handy to have a 27mm wide angle view with it, and all the other features, plus the nice build quality and attractive design, make this a cracking little camera with a very big zoom.”- ePhotozine
“The SP-560 UZ is a mixed bag, containing features that are designed to help novice users take better pictures and controls to please photo enthusiasts. If you stay clear of the high sensitivity settings and fast frame rates and use a tripod and mid-range aperture at the longest zoom setting, it’s a pretty good performer”-Photo Review Australia
“For those of you who seek SLR-type manual controls with great optics and a superb auto mode then this camera are nearly impossible to beat.”- Tim Can
Our comment:
The Olympus SP-560 digital camera is certainly geared for both photography enthusiasts and photography professionals who want quick shooting camera without too much manual effort. The SP-560 has 24 pre-set shooting modes that for a variety of shooting conditions. At the same time, its wide-angle and telephoto zoom capabilities makes it worth of the price that you have to pay for the SP-560.
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