Olympus SP-550uz with 18x optical zoom

This latest Olympus camera, the SP-550UZ, has a 7.1Mpix sensor, an 18x optical zoom, 21MB of internal memory.

It supports xD cards, up to ISO5000 (3Mpix for ISO5000), the RAW and JPEG formats (3072x2304 max), and videos in VGA at 30fps. The camera measures 116x78x78.5mm and weights 365g.

The Olympus SP-550 UZ: Picture the possibilities
London, 25 January 2007 ��" Get up close and personal in a whole new way. With the world’s first wide 18x optical zoom, the Olympus SP-550 UZ accepts no limits, bringing photographers closer to distant subjects than ever before. Capture candid street scenes from a discreet distance, grab the detail of your favourite sport from way up in the stands ��" then even use the wide angle lens to take in the whole game ��" as this model’s focal length spans an amazing 28mm-504mm (in 35mm camera equivalent terms)! Enjoy double protection against camera shake with Dual Image Stabilization. Even at high magnifications or when capturing fast-moving objects, this technology ensures results are significantly sharper. Packing 7.1 Megapixels of detail-capturing power, the SP-550 UZ opens up a new realm of creative possibility.

Source: CameraPlus.co.uk