Manufacturer: Olympus Part number: SP-565 UZ
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Product brief
Description: The Olympus SP-565 is a 10-megapixel, enthusiast's camera.Compared to other enthusiast's digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $325.
Pros: Has a 20x optical zoom, which is considerably more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 10-megapixel resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.This camera also offers control over numerous exposure modes including aperture-priority, shutter-priority, program, manual, and bulb mode.This model supports RAW picture files, which makes color adjustments in software much easier.
Cons: Has a 3.2 in thickness.
Suitability: An enthusiast's digital camera, suited for advanced amateur photographers.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.
Value: Overall, this digital camera's features are in line with its price.However, the average price of enthusiast's cameras with similar resolution is quite a bit less, around $260.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Olympus
- Part Number: SP-565 UZ
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Width 4.6 in
- Depth 3.2 in
- Height 3.3 in
- Weight 13.2 oz
Main Features
- Resolution 10 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 10,700,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,000,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 5 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Matrix, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Face Detection Yes
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
- Digital Video Format AVI
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 320 x 240, 320 x 240
Memory / Storage
- Integrated Memory 48 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage 3648 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 21 ft
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.6 mm - 92 mm - F/2.8-4.5
- Focal Length 4.6 mm - 92 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 26 - 520 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Min Focus Range 3.9 in
- Macro Focus Range 1cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.5
- Optical Zoom 20 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 11 group(s) / 14 element(s)
- Features ED glass, Aspherical lens
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 12 sec
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Face detection, Audio recording, Cropping an image, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, In-camera red-eye fix, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, In-camera movie editing, Dual image stabilization, Display brightness control, In-camera panorama preview, Smile Detection technology
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card
Software
- Software Olympus Master, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Neck strap, microSD to XD adapter
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device None
Battery
- Supported Battery AA
- Supported Battery 4 x AA Alkaline battery, 4 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Manufacturer info
- Olympus
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.olympusamerica.com/
- Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA. 18034-0610
- Phone: 1-888-553-4448


