Olympus further expanded their Stylus line today with the introduction of the Stylus 760. The all-weather, 7.2-megapixel, digital compact camera has Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization to reduce blurring due to camera shake, Bright Capture Technology to take advantage of a wide variety of lighting conditions, and a 2.5-inch Wide-View LCD with a Backlight Boost Button.
"The new Stylus 760 digital camera demonstrates Olympus' commitment to
style, innovation and quality photography," said Tomoko Matsunaga,
product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "It appeals to stylish,
sophisticated consumers who are looking for a compact digital camera
with advanced technologies, such as Dual Image Stabilization, for
superior image quality and an All-Weather metal body for durability and
convenience."
Olympus
further expanded their Stylus line today with the introduction of the
Stylus 760. The all-weather, 7.2-megapixel, digital compact camera has
Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization to
reduce blurring due to camera shake, Bright Capture Technology to take
advantage of a wide variety of lighting conditions, and a 2.5-inch
Wide-View LCD with a Backlight Boost Button. "The new Stylus 760
digital camera demonstrates Olympus' commitment to
style, innovation and quality photography," said Tomoko Matsunaga,
product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "It appeals to stylish,
sophisticated consumers who are looking for a compact digital camera
with advanced technologies, such as Dual Image Stabilization, for
superior image quality and an All-Weather metal body for durability and
convenience."Olympus Stylus 760 Takes Crystal Clear Images With Dual Image
Stabilization
Two Great Anti-Blur Technologies Come Together in
All-Weather Compact Digital Camera for
CENTER VALLEY,
Pa., January 25, 2007 – Olympus introduces the sleek Stylus 760, a digital camera that
expands on the Stylus line's reputation for ergonomic design, high-performance
and All-Weather durability with pioneering technologies that enable users to
capture sharp, blur-free images in a variety of active shooting situations:
· Dual Image Stabilization combines the
benefits of mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image
Stabilization to ensure the clearest pictures possible in any situation -
whether you or your subject are moving.
· Great versatility and durability: All-Weather
durability and Bright Capture Technology make this the anytime, anywhere
compact digital camera - enabling great photos to be captured in any weather or
lighting situation.
· LCD Backlight Boost Button combined with
2.5-inch Wide-View LCD improves usability for composing and sharing photos. The
Boost Button increases brightness of the LCD - great for previewing and playing
back images in sunny situations. The Wide-View enables images to be viewed on
the LCD from any angle up to 140 degrees — ideal for showing images to large
groups and composing photographs from hard to reach angles.
"The new Stylus 760
digital camera demonstrates Olympus' commitment to style, innovation and
quality photography," said Tomoko Matsunaga, product manager, Olympus
Imaging America Inc. "It appeals to stylish, sophisticated consumers who
are looking for a compact digital camera with advanced technologies, such as
Dual Image Stabilization, for superior image quality and an All-Weather metal
body for durability and convenience."
Dual Image
Stabilization
Dual Image Stabilization technology is the two-in-one anti-blur solution. It
enables users to take crisp, clear pictures in virtually any shooting situation
— adjusting for camera shake or a moving subject. Olympus' Sensor-Shift Image
Stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the CCD image sensor to
compensate for camera movement, which often occurs in low-light conditions when
shutter speeds are slower. Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with
high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often
caused by a moving subject.
All-Weather
Durability
Typically, moisture and photography are a bad combination, limiting outdoor
photography options when rain, snow or sleet is involved. Stylus digital
cameras are renowned for their ability to withstand the elements. The Stylus
760 features a metal body that is durable and lightweight with rubber gaskets
throughout the interior to help ensure that rain, dust and snow won't get in
the way of great photos.
Bright Capture
Technology for Easy Low-Light Photography
There are times when a photographic opportunity is best captured with ambient
light (e.g., when trying to capture the softness and warmth of a candlelit
dinner or natural skin tones in subdued lighting). Olympus' Bright Capture
Technology makes it possible to clearly compose and capture subjects on the LCD
in low light. Specific scene modes for high sensitivity settings (up to ISO 2500)
and rapid auto-focus enable even fast-action photos to be captured with low
levels of available light. Plus, Bright Capture Movie lets you record the
moments in the dark even after the candles are blown out!
Large 2.5-Inch
Wide-View LCD with Backlight Boost Button
The Stylus 760 boasts a large, high-resolution Wide-View LCD for clear,
high-contrast images. Images are viewable on the 2.5-inch LCD from 140 degrees,
so photos can be composed from a range of angles and viewed by several people
at once. The LCD Backlight Boost Button allows users to change the brightness
of the LCD so they can preview and playback images even in direct sunlight.
7.1-Megapixel
Image Sensor for Superior Image Quality
The 7.1-megapixel CCD image sensor inside the Stylus 760 delivers high-quality
images that are consistently sharp and vivid even when printed in large-formats
— up to poster sizes as large as 16 x 20 inches.
3x Optical Zoom
in Ultra-slim Body Design
The Stylus 760 features a precision-crafted Olympus lens with 3x optical zoom
(equivalent to 37mm - 111mm, f3.4 - f5.7) to bring the action three times
closer, and then tucks away into a pocketsize compact body.
TruePic TURBO™
for High-Speed Response
TruePic TURBOTM enables the Stylus 760 to capture information from all 7.1
million pixels with pixel "micro-smoothing" that delivers clearer and
more color-accurate photos. The fast start-up of less than one second and
nearly instant shutter release time ensure a high-speed response so your camera
is always ready to take great pictures.
Pre-Set Shooting
Modes Make It Easy to Capture Great Images
The Stylus 760 has 26 shooting modes, including several pre-set scene modes
such as Beach & Snow, Available Light Portrait and Sunset. The cameras also
feature an AVI Movie Mode, which enables users to record VGA-quality videos
with sound, limited only by the size of the xD-Picture Card™.
Built-In Help
Guide
With the Help Guide function, each of the camera's features is easily
accessible even to novice users. By simply holding down the Guide button users
can access brief descriptions of each of the camera's functions and scene
modes. An improved auto-set Shooting Guide provides users with an explanation
of which features to use in a given situation, and then sets the camera automatically
for the selected feature in the Guide.
In-camera Editing
In-camera editing features such as red-eye fix, resizing, frames, text options,
color brightness and saturation adjustments enable users to edit photos right
in the camera.
Stylish,
Ergonomic Body Design
The Stylus 760's body design is defined by high-performance, durability and
style. In addition to the All-Weather, metal body construction that made the
Stylus famous, the Stylus 760 is available in four colors — black, silver, pink
and light blue.
Underwater
Photography
The Stylus 760's 2.5-inch LCD, compact body design and three underwater scene
modes make it the perfect camera to take diving. The new PT-036 underwater
housing is constructed of transparent polycarbonate with safety-locked O-ring
seals, enabling the Stylus 760 to safely travel down to approximately 130 feet
(40 meters) below the surface. Large red grips, a responsive shutter button and
a precision zoom lever make it easy to operate even through diving gloves.
Plus, with Dual Image Stabilization, divers can get crisp clear images
underwater.
OLYMPUS Master™
Software
OLYMPUS Master™ software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management.
An intuitive user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and
simple, and images are easily organized by folders or albums. And with
one-click editing tools, such as red-eye removal, images can be touched up
before printing or e-mailing. Online support, templates, firmware upgrades and
other user services are just a mouse-click away. Use the optional muvee™
Theater Pack to create professional quality slide shows and DVDs from your
pictures using any of several built-in templates.
Olympus Premium
Carrying Cases
Olympus offers premium cases for Stylus cameras, including the Stylus 760. The
stylish cases are available in six colors — such as chocolate suede and red
leather.
Availability
The Stylus 760 will be available in February 2007. The camera ships with: a
wrist strap, WIN/Mac USB cable, audio/video cable, LI-42B Li-Ion rechargeable
battery and charger, instruction manual, warranty card and a CD-ROM with
OLYMPUS Master Software.
U.S. Pricing
Stylus 760 Estimated Street Price: $249.99 (U.S.)
For more information,
review units, product specifications and high-resolution images of the Stylus
760, contact Althea Haigh, Mullen Public Relations, 978-468-8931,
althea.haigh@mullen.com or Jennifer Lyons, public relations manager, Olympus
Imaging America Inc., 484-896-5350, jennifer.lyons@olympus.com, Olympus Imaging
America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034 or the
Olympus Web site: http://www.olympusamerica.com.
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