Olympus D-550 Zoom Digital Camera

Olympus Updated: 2007-09-05

Features

* 3.0 megapixel CCD (effective) allows for high-quality prints of 8" x 10" and beyond.
* Compact and elegant design makes the D-550 Zoom easy to handle and carry.
* A 2.8x optical and 3.6x digital zoom combine for a seamless 10x zoom for outstanding range.
* Auto-Connect USB feature means the digital camera can be easily connected to almost any USB-equipped computer for quick downloading of images, without any additional driver software to be installed.
* 5 Scene Program Modes: Self-Portrait; Portrait; Night Scene; Landscape; and Landscape + Portrait.
* Variety of resolution selections including the new 3:2 aspect mode for perfect size for framing prints.
* Olympus's TruePicTM technology optimizes the image quality for picture sharpness, contrast, true colors and gradation in all picture resolutions
* Automatic Noise Reduction technology ensures rich color and sharp detail when shooting long exposures in low light in Night Scene mode- Automatic Pixel Mapping checks the CCD and re-maps it for maximum CCD performance Easy access to shooting modes is provided by the D-550 Zoom's Virtual Mode Dial.
* Get the perspective you want using clear optical viewfinder or the 1.8" LCD
* Virtual Mode Dial provides easy access to the D-550 Zoom's seven shooting modes
* New menu design makes it easier to select and adjust the features you want when shooting pictures
* QuickTime® movie mode provides an exciting alternative to still image capture for those "don't miss" moments.
* Built-in flash automatically pops up so it's ready when you are.

Technical Specs
CCD Imager: 3.0 Megapixel Effective,3.3 Megapixel Gross,Size 1 /2.5” (0.4”) CCD
Lens: Olympus multivariator 2 aspherical glass 2.8x zoom lens 5.8-16.2 mm(36-100mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
Seamless Digital Zoom: 10x (2.8x optical and 3.6x digital combined)
Aperture Range: F2.9-5.6 (W) / F4.4-8.6 (T)
Shutter Speeds: Program Auto: 1/1,000 sec. – 1/2 sec. / Night Scene Mode: 2 sec.
ISO: Auto: 100-400 / Manual: 100, 200, 400 (equivalent)
Recording Mode(s): Still image: EXIF TIFF (non-compressed), EXIF JPEG, DCF (design rule for Camera File system), QuickTime® Motion JPEG (Movie Mode)
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) : Print Reservation (Single, Multiple, All, Number of copy), Date/Time, Cropping
Optimum Image Enlargement: N/A
Image Adjustment Modes: Sharpness: Hard/Normal/Soft; Contrast: High/Standard/Low
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/2 EV steps
Image Effects: Noise Reduction: available at Shutter speeds of 1 second or longer in Night Scene Mode
Panorama: Up to 10 frames stitchable automatically with CAMEDIA Master software when using Olympus brand SmartMediaTM
Sequence: 1.2 frames per second burst up to 11 frames in HQ mode
Viewfinder: Optical real-image viewfinder with Diopter Adjustment and Autofocus /backlight LED
LCD: 1.8” (4.5cm) Color TFT LCD (61,000 pixels)
Focusing System: iESP Multi-Pattern AF (autofocus) TTL system (contrast detection), Spot AF, Full Time AF (Movie Mode)