Olympus SP-550 UZ


SP-550 UZ
at a glance
3072 x 2304

18x optical zoom

2.5" lcd viewer

xD

4 AA batteries

Olympus SP-550 UZ review summary


camera date	Feb 07	out of production
pixels / class	7.4M	SLR-like digital camera

overall rating		16 reviews
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Olympus SP-550 UZ specifications

lens / zoom	28mm - 504mm (18x) (dig: 5.6x)
focus / macro	auto \| manual / 10cm
metering mode	multi-pattern, center-weighted
aperture	auto \| manual / F2.8 - F4.5
white balance	auto, 6 presets, custom
shutter	auto \| manual / 15s - 1/2000s, B
exposure	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	pop-up - 6 modes / max.- 4.5m (@iso 200), 12.9m (@iso 1600)
viewfinder	ttl electronic
iso ratings	50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (3200, 5000 @. 3 Megapixels)
image size	3072x2304 / 3072x2048 / 2560x1920 / 2304x1728 / 2048x1536 / 1600x1200 / 1280x960 / 1024x768 / 640x480
image format	raw, jpeg (exif 2.21)
image compr.	SHQ / HQ / SQ1 / SQ2
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 12s, 2s
video options	avi, with sound - 640x480, 320x240 (30fps, 15fps)
audio options	wav
connectivity	usb 2.0 (full speed) / A/V
storage	20MB internal, xD card
platform	Windows 98SE/ME/2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac OS 9.0-9.2x/OS X 10.1-10.4
extra features	PictBridge compatible histogram


Olympus SP-550 UZ links







Reviews for novices and shutterbugs
18Mar07	Olympus SP-550 UZ vs. Panasonic DMC-FZ8
17Mar07	Olympus SP-550 UZ vs. Panasonic DMC-FZ8 (nl)
16Jul07	Olympus SP-550 UZ test at digicam-beratung (de)
15Jul07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at Quesabesde (es)
01Jun07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at Imaging-resource
02May07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at dkamera (de)
30Apr07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at PhotographyBLOG
05Apr07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at Steves-digicams
27Mar07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at DPReview
23Mar07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at Megapixel.net
23Mar07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at Megapixel.net (fr)
20Mar07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at CameraLabs
19Mar07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at DCResource
16Mar07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at TrustedReviews


Introductions, previews and other reviews
30Apr07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at DigitalKamera (de)
28Feb07	Olympus SP-550 UZ review at PopPhoto.com

News, guides, hints & tips
26Mar07	Olymjpus SP-550 UZ firmware update version 1.1
27Jan07	Olympus SP-550 press summary

Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Olympus SLR Talk Forum
	dpreview.com Olympus Talk Forum
	imaging-resource.com Olympus Forum
	steves-digicams.com Olympus Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Olympus SP-550 UZ announcement clippings

With an impressive 18x optical zoom lens the Olympus SP-550 UZ accepts no limits, bringing photographers closer to far-away subjects. This model's focal length spans an amazing 28-504mm (35mm camera equiv.)! Enjoy double protection against blur with Dual Image Stabilization. Even at high magnifications or when capturing fast-moving objects, this technology ensures that results are significantly sharper. Packing 7.1 Megapixels of detail-capturing power, the SP-550 UZ opens up a new realm of creative possibility...