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Olympus Launches Stylus 790 SW

03 Sep, 2007, 3:00 pm IST | by Gagan Gupta | Point and Shoot

Olympus recently introduced the 8 megapixel Stylus 790 SW, the newest addition to its Stylus SW line of digital compact cameras. Available in five colors (orange, blue, lime, black and silver), the shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof and dustproof camera captures amazing images in any situation - whether it is a day of fun at the beach, an action-packed snorkel adventure, a family ski trip or a night out with friends.


Some of the signature features include:
  • Face Detection Technology
  • Shadow Adjustment Technology
  • 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD screen
  • TruePic III Image Processor

"The Stylus 790 SW offers the performance and durability that consumers have come to trust from the Stylus SW family with a sleek new look and innovative feature set," said Mark Hoffman, director, Product Marketing, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology ensure effortlessly sharp, bright images anytime, anywhere. The rugged, waterproof body design makes it the ideal camera for active lifestyles and a must-have for vacations and outdoor (or underwater) adventures."


The Stylus 790 SW will be available in the US by September 2007. It includes: a wrist strap, camera WIN/Mac USB cable, audio/video cable, LI-42B Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger, manual, warranty card and OLYMPUS Master 2 software (CD-ROM). Estimated Street Price is $299.99.

No news on the Indian launch or pricing yet.

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