The SP-620UZ Ultra Zoom 'Traveller' camera
• 16-megapixel CMOS sensor.
• 21x optical wide zoom with macro setting
• Compact bridge design
• HD Movie (720P) with HDMI output
• Multi motion Image stabilisation
• 3” Bright LCD screen
• 11 Magic filters
• 3D Panoramic and Beauty modes
• AA Batteries
General
The SP-620UZ doesn’t just make great photos on paper its16 megapixel top photo resolution TruePic III+ image processor and High Definition video recording the rich image quality is very much in evidence – even when pictures are viewed on a large screen television via HDMI output.
21x ultra-wide optical zoom and macro for photo flexibility
Incredibly slender and amazingly light the SP-620UZ comes fully equipped with a wide angle powerful 21x optical zoom which provides photographers with an incredible focal range (the equivalent of 25-525mm in 35mm film terms). What's more if you really do want to get up close and personal you can with a 10cm macro close up mode offered.
HD video shooting offers expanded versatility
As well as being a compact powerhouse when it comes to stills photography in addition the Olympus SP-620UZ features HD Movie (720P) recording at the touch of a button. To admire High Definition movie clips at their best users can hook the camera up directly to their TV set via the HDMI output port.
16-megapixel CCD sensor & TruePic III+ processor
At the heart of the SP-620UZ is a powerful and versatile 16-megapixel CCD sensor affording beyond poster sized prints whatever you point its lens at. The properties of the camera’s hard working chip when combined with Olympus TruePic III+ image processor mean that photographers can look forward to radiant colours low noise and razors sharp edges.
Multi-Motion Movie Image Stabilisation (IS) banishes blur for perfect results
When using the HD movie function the SP-620UZ has a Multi-Motion Movie IS expertly cuts out the detail softening effects of camera shake even when the user is moving thus allowing them to achieve the best movie quality available.
In addition Dual Image Stabilisation combines on the SP-620UZ to achieve sharp shots and reduce blur for when the subject itself is fast moving. The camera’s high-speed sequential shooting facility also comes in very handy in such circumstances.
Eye-Fi card compatible for wireless connectivity
Connectivity is enhanced by the SP-620UZ being compatible with Eye-Fi media cards enabling automatic wireless downloading of pictures straight to your desktop and again facilitating photo sharing. No more messy cables!
11 Magic Filters for creative photos and movies
The SP-620UZ utilises in-camera image processing technology to effortlessly transform the everyday into extraordinary scenes. Simple to operate the filters allow users to create entirely new worlds with their images. From vibrant colours and pencil drawings to mysterious or rounded perspectives artistic spirits can magically turn ideas into reality. What’s more nine of the filters can be used when recording video as well as shooting
• Miniature: This mode lends your photos the appearance of a miniature model with stronger colours and contrast by narrowing the depth of field.
• Reflection: A simulation of a magical horizontal reflection of your subject: for example as if it or they were standing next to perfectly still water.
• Punk: Pose like Sid and Nancy and have your world turned dayglo pink with this fun feature that transforms your photos into crudely photocopied fanzine style images but in a good way.
• Pop Art: In the tradition of Andy Warhol this effect enhances colours making them stronger and more vivid. It creates high-impact pictures that express the happy light-hearted feeling of the pop art style.
• Fish-Eye: With its distorted 180-degree perspective this filter reproduces the dramatic effect of a fish-eye lens. It lends a new perspective to the whole scene with a “round” effect.
• Drawing: This filter gives the impression that subjects have been sketched on the fly by an artist just at the moment that inspiration struck. Images are transformed into line drawings for improvised creative results.
• Pin Hole: For an ethereal feel Pin Hole reduces the peripheral brightness of images like an image seen through a pinhole. Added to this is a unique colour tone that results in a style that has an air of secrecy or portrays the feeling of being lost in another dimension or space.
• Soft Focus: Give your portraits that romantic otherworldly look beloved of wedding photographers.
• Sparkle: A photos-only Magic Filter that truly imparts a sprinkling of fairy dust adding twinkling reflections to shiny objects.
• Watercolour: With this option pictures are transformed into a watercolour painting framed by soft light.
• Fragmented: A photos only Magic Filter to bring a dose of creativity to any image.
Other useful modes
The SP620 has AF Tracking Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) Advanced Face Detection plus Shadow Adjustment Technology ensure perfect focus and exposure for any given subject. There is even a Beauty Make Up mode for banishing blemishes The SP-620UZ is further enhanced by optional 3D shooting mode lending images a striking sense of depth from close up macro shots to expansive landscapes. This mode captures two shots from two different angles to create shots that can be viewed on a 3D compatible display.
An in-camera Panorama mode further allows for quick and easy images with drama and beauty combined providing another creative highlight. Several frames are shot and automatically combined by the camera.
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Megapixel | 16 |
| Colour of product | Black |
| Optical zoom | 21 x |
| Aperture range | 3.1 - 5.8 |
| Sensor type | 1/2.3 '' CCD sensor |
| Red-eye reduction | Red |
| Auto flash | Yes |
| LCD Screen Size | 3.0 |
| Video capability | HD Video |
| Internal memory | 59 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC / Eye-Fi Card compatible |
| Battery type | AA batteries Alkaline or Ni-MH |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Interface | USB AV HDMI DC |
| Box contents | •4x AA Batteries •Lens Cap •Hand Strap •CB-USB6 USB Cable •CB-AVC3 Audio/Video cable •Instruction Manual •World Wide Warranty Card •[ib] Image Management Software |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 109.7 x 73.7 x 74.3 mm |
| Weight | 435 g |
| Warranty | 2 Year |
| Award Winning | 4 / 5 and a Recommended Award from Photography Blog! |
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