CES 09: Olympus Introduces 26x Optical Wide-angle Zoom
08 Jan, 2009, 4:01 pm IST | by
Nikhil Singh
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Olympus recently announced the SP-590 Ultra Zoom - a superzoom that features a 26x Optical Wide-Angle zoom lens! This monster comes packed with the following features: * 12 Megapixel CCD * F2.8-5.0, 26X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 26 - 676 mm * Sensor-shift image stabilization * 2.7" LCD display (230k pixels) + electronic viewfinder * Full manual controls, plus tons of scene modes * New scene modes include multiple exposure, soft background focus, birdwatching, and "beauty" mode, which softens skin tones; there's also a Beauty Fix option in playback mode to remove blemishes or enhance your subject's eyes * Built-in support for wireless flashes * Same Shadow Adjustment, Perfect Shot Preview, and face detection features from previous models * VGA (30 fps) movie mode with sound * HDMI output port * Unknown amount of onboard memory + xD Picture Card slot * Uses four AA batteries; battery life not available Here's what Nadine Clark, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. had to say: “The SP-590UZ brings subjects closer with the world’s most powerful optical zoom, and the zoom is just one of many elements that set this camera apart. Macro to wide-angle there are no compromises.... Because of its compact size and an impressive zoom range, it’s the ideal choice for travelers and everyone who enjoys the great outdoors.” The US street price for the SP-590UZ will be $449. |
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