Olympus SP-565 UZ

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.

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• 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

Olympus

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.olympusamerica.com/
• Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA. 18034-0610
• Phone: 1-888-553-4448