Olympus SP-550 UZ, 7.1 Megapixel, 18x Optical/5.6x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera

The Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera incorporates an incredible 18x optical zoom lens that covers a broad range of shooting from wide angle to extreme telephoto with an equivalent focal range of 28mm - 504mm in 35mm terms. Now add to that incredible zoom range a high resolution image sensor that provides 7.1 megapixels of resolution and Olympus' innovative Dual Image Stabilization, and you'll literally be able to take superb pictures of any type of subject - ranging from bucolic scenery, to architecture, to action sports, to birding, even the kids at play. The SP-550 UZ also performs well in low light, with a high Sensitivity up to ISO 5000 combined with Bright Capture Technology.

The Olympus SP-550 UZ provides a broad range of image control. The more serious photographer can take advantage of full manual exposure capability, or Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes. However, the camera also has a fully automatic exposure mode and a selection of and 23 scene modes, so there's a perfect setting for every user, and for pretty much any situation. The 2.5" bright LCD makes it easy to frame and capture shots, without having to squint and make guesses about how the image will turn out, and thanks to an ergonomic design plus the intuitive menu and button layouts, the SP-550 UZ is a delight to hold and just as much fun to operate for anyone, at any skill level.