The Worlds Most Advanced Camera, Olympus SP-590
In January this year (2009) Olympus launched the new 26x optical zoom SP-590 Ultra Zoom [http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001O2SA8W?ie=UTF8&tag=olympcam-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B001O2SA8W] which is the equivalent of a zoom lens with 26-676mm focal length. It can capture images from close-up to almost any distance. The Olympus SP-590 produces 12-megapixel pictures, has Dual Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Ultra High-Speed Sequential shooting and a 2.7-inch LCD.
Who Is It Good For?
Amateurs and Professional photographers will like it as combined with its many features, it also has "shoot and take" capability.
It's also an ideal choice for travelers and everyone who enjoys the great outdoors because it is so compact.
What Can It Do?
The Olympus SP-590 has several scene modes:
,b>Multiple Exposure: this enables the photographer to take 2 separate pictures and overlay them to create a unique image.
Soft Background Focus allows the user to blur a background to focus on some distinct feature in the foreground.
Beauty Mode enables the softening of shadows and smooths wrinkles or blemishes on a person's face. Also, subtle edits can be made post-capture using the Beauty Fix mode. There is also a Clear Skin function to smooth a person's complexion, Dramatic Eye to slightly emphasize the eyes, and Sparkle Eye to brighten and enhance the contrast of the iris and pupils. You can also work all three edits at once.
Dual Image Stabilization enables photographers to take crisp, clear pictures in virtually any situation, adjust for camera shake and capture a moving subject. Olympus SP-590' mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the image sensor to compensate for camera shake, which often occurs when zooming in on your subject and in low-light conditions when shutter speeds are slower.
Ultra High-Speed Sequential Shooting and Pre-Capture with TruePicTM III Image Processor makes it possible for the Olympus SP-590 to capture images at incredible speeds. The user can capture the action before and after fully pressing the shutter button, the Pre-Capture mode begins working as soon as the focus is locked, automatically archiving frames in the camera's buffer memory prior to the shutter release, virtually guaranteeing that you'll get the shot even if the user's reaction time is slower than the action. Perfect for situations where timing is essential, such as photographing a squash player serving, children playing or a whale breaching.
Olympus SP-590' [http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001O2SA8W?ie=UTF8&tag=olympcam-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B001O2SA8W] enhanced TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to deliver higher standard picture quality with more accurate colors, true-to-life flesh tones and faster processing speeds. TruePic III also captures sharp images at high ISO settings, minimizing image noise or grainy photos traditionally associated with shooting with high ISO.
The Manual, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes give photographers versatility and control for their best performance in any situation. Users can express their creativity, adjusting the f-stop for detailed portraits with softened backgrounds, or slowing the exposure speed to create the blurred effect of motion, or just sit back and let the camera do the thinking through the use of the automatic settings. Manual focus is also available for users who want to have full control.
Face Detection tracks up to 16 faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) quickly for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. Now, your subject's face is in focus whether it is in the center of the target area or not.
Other Features Particular to the Olympus SP-590
The Olympus SP-590 is works with with the Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R wireless electronic flashes that are designed exclusively for digital photography. When these flashes are used in combination with the Olympus SP-590, wireless multi-flash photography is possible. The Olympus SP-590 can control up to three wireless flash groups independently, with multiple flash units in each group.
The Olympus SP-590 boasts an advanced HyperCrystal II LCD. It reproduces true colors with a dynamic contrast ratio of more than 180 percent and a color reproduction performance of more than 160 percent compared to HyperCrystal LCD, providing a preview that is more true to the final image.
Shooting outdoors in bright daylight can be difficult because of the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright sunlight areas. While the human eye is capable of calculating the nuances between dark and light and all the details in between, image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive. The Olympus SP-590 uses Shadow Adjustment Technology, which compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. Thereby copying the same contrast as seen with the naked eye.
Perfect for Learners
The Olympus SP-590 features a Perfect Shot Preview mode that enables photographers to preview and select various photographic effects (such as zoom, exposure compensation, white balance and metering) on a live, multi-window screen before snapping the shot. Perfect Shot Preview enables users to see precisely what the image will look like when adjustments are made, ensuring users are capturing the exact image they want. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques.
Olympus SP-590' has several additional features to cope with unanticipated image quality issues, which may be caused by several adverse conditions. Shadow Adjustment Edit can be used to adjust any underexposed areas and Red-Eye Fix can be used to reduce the effects of red-eye sometimes caused by a direct flash. There is also the ability to chose other features such as resizing, trimming, black and white, and sepia.
The Olympus SP-590 comes with the Master 2 software
which comes with a simple functionality making downloading to your computer quick and straight-forward, and the organisation of images quick by the use of folders or albums and searchable by date in Calendar view.
A direct link makes uploading your images and videos to YouTube simpler than ever.
It will be available from february and can be pre-ordered.
Who Is It Good For?
Amateurs and Professional photographers will like it as combined with its many features, it also has "shoot and take" capability.
It's also an ideal choice for travelers and everyone who enjoys the great outdoors because it is so compact.
What Can It Do?
The Olympus SP-590 has several scene modes:
,b>Multiple Exposure: this enables the photographer to take 2 separate pictures and overlay them to create a unique image.
Soft Background Focus allows the user to blur a background to focus on some distinct feature in the foreground.
Beauty Mode enables the softening of shadows and smooths wrinkles or blemishes on a person's face. Also, subtle edits can be made post-capture using the Beauty Fix mode. There is also a Clear Skin function to smooth a person's complexion, Dramatic Eye to slightly emphasize the eyes, and Sparkle Eye to brighten and enhance the contrast of the iris and pupils. You can also work all three edits at once.
Dual Image Stabilization enables photographers to take crisp, clear pictures in virtually any situation, adjust for camera shake and capture a moving subject. Olympus SP-590' mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the image sensor to compensate for camera shake, which often occurs when zooming in on your subject and in low-light conditions when shutter speeds are slower.
Ultra High-Speed Sequential Shooting and Pre-Capture with TruePicTM III Image Processor makes it possible for the Olympus SP-590 to capture images at incredible speeds. The user can capture the action before and after fully pressing the shutter button, the Pre-Capture mode begins working as soon as the focus is locked, automatically archiving frames in the camera's buffer memory prior to the shutter release, virtually guaranteeing that you'll get the shot even if the user's reaction time is slower than the action. Perfect for situations where timing is essential, such as photographing a squash player serving, children playing or a whale breaching.
Olympus SP-590' [http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001O2SA8W?ie=UTF8&tag=olympcam-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B001O2SA8W] enhanced TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to deliver higher standard picture quality with more accurate colors, true-to-life flesh tones and faster processing speeds. TruePic III also captures sharp images at high ISO settings, minimizing image noise or grainy photos traditionally associated with shooting with high ISO.
The Manual, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes give photographers versatility and control for their best performance in any situation. Users can express their creativity, adjusting the f-stop for detailed portraits with softened backgrounds, or slowing the exposure speed to create the blurred effect of motion, or just sit back and let the camera do the thinking through the use of the automatic settings. Manual focus is also available for users who want to have full control.
Face Detection tracks up to 16 faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) quickly for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. Now, your subject's face is in focus whether it is in the center of the target area or not.
Other Features Particular to the Olympus SP-590
The Olympus SP-590 is works with with the Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R wireless electronic flashes that are designed exclusively for digital photography. When these flashes are used in combination with the Olympus SP-590, wireless multi-flash photography is possible. The Olympus SP-590 can control up to three wireless flash groups independently, with multiple flash units in each group.
The Olympus SP-590 boasts an advanced HyperCrystal II LCD. It reproduces true colors with a dynamic contrast ratio of more than 180 percent and a color reproduction performance of more than 160 percent compared to HyperCrystal LCD, providing a preview that is more true to the final image.
Shooting outdoors in bright daylight can be difficult because of the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright sunlight areas. While the human eye is capable of calculating the nuances between dark and light and all the details in between, image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive. The Olympus SP-590 uses Shadow Adjustment Technology, which compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. Thereby copying the same contrast as seen with the naked eye.
Perfect for Learners
The Olympus SP-590 features a Perfect Shot Preview mode that enables photographers to preview and select various photographic effects (such as zoom, exposure compensation, white balance and metering) on a live, multi-window screen before snapping the shot. Perfect Shot Preview enables users to see precisely what the image will look like when adjustments are made, ensuring users are capturing the exact image they want. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques.
Olympus SP-590' has several additional features to cope with unanticipated image quality issues, which may be caused by several adverse conditions. Shadow Adjustment Edit can be used to adjust any underexposed areas and Red-Eye Fix can be used to reduce the effects of red-eye sometimes caused by a direct flash. There is also the ability to chose other features such as resizing, trimming, black and white, and sepia.
The Olympus SP-590 comes with the Master 2 software
which comes with a simple functionality making downloading to your computer quick and straight-forward, and the organisation of images quick by the use of folders or albums and searchable by date in Calendar view.
A direct link makes uploading your images and videos to YouTube simpler than ever.
It will be available from february and can be pre-ordered.
