Olympus Stylus 780

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[b][url=\"http://www.olympuscanada.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1288\"]Stylus 780[/url][/b] Estimated Retail Price: $449.99 CDN

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Blur-free images with amazing clarity and color. Olympus' Stylus line of cameras has always pushed the boundaries of digital technology, and the Stylus 780 takes it to the next level. Get in close to your subject with the ultra compact 5x optical zoom. Take crisp shots with Dual Image Stabilization, Olympus' advanced 2-in-1 anti-blur technology. The sleek 780 also packs Shadow Adjustment Technology and Perfect Shot Preview into its brushed metal, All-Weather body. ULTRA COMPACT 5X OPTICAL ZOOM. Get 60 percent closer than 3x zoom! You'll feel closer to the action with the precision-crafted Olympus lens designed to deliver sharper, clearer images from a distance. DUAL IMAGE STABILIZATION. This 2-in-1 anti-blur technology lets you capture crisp, clear images in any situation. Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization is ideal for low-light shooting and zooming in on your subject. And Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds. 2.5" HYPERCRYSTAL LCD. Easily compose, view and share your images indoors and outdoors - even in direct sunlight! The 780's large, high-resolution LCD features a wider viewing angle (140 degrees, left to right or up and down) and anti-glare technology that uses natural light to brighten the LCD. SHADOW ADJUSTMENT TECHNOLOGY. Shadow Adjustment Technology will help you capture amazing detail in difficult lighting conditions. You'll capture smiles, even in backlight scenes. You'll pick up detail, even in the shadows cast by bright sunlight. The new Face Detection Auto Focus (AF) and Auto Exposure (AE) detects faces in a scene and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for brilliant, sharp results. View the demo. PERFECT SHOT PREVIEW. Preview and capture the perfect shot! This new addition to the Shooting Guide displays a live, multi-frame window on the LCD so you can preview the effects of various settings including zoom, exposure, white balance and metering. Simply select the frame with the setting you want, point and shoot! Specifications: [b]Imager:[/b] 7.1 Megapixel (effective), 7.4 Megapixel gross, 1/2.3” (1.10cm) CCD [b]Lens:[/b] 6.4 – 32.0mm (36 – 180mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 8 lenses in 6 groups, 4 aspherical lenses [b]Zoom: [/b]5x Optical Zoom + 5.6x Digital Zoom (Seamless to 28x) [b]Aperture Range[/b] f3.3 – f5.0 [b]Focus System[/b] CCD Contrast Detection [b]Focus Range [/b] Normal Mode: 27.6” – infinity (0.7m – infinity) [b]Macro Mode (Wide):[/b] 7.9” – infinity (0.2m – infinity) [b]Macro Mode (Tele):[/b] 23.6” – infinity (0.6m – infinity) [b]Super Macro Mode:[/b] 1.2" – 27.6” (3cm – 70cm) [b]Focus Mode [/b] iESP Auto, Spot AF [b]Shutter Speed[/b] 1/2000 sec. – 1/2 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode) [b]ISO[/b] Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600*1(equivalent) [b]Metering Mode[/b] Digital ESP Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, [b]White Balance [/b] Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3) [b]Exposure Compensation[/b] ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps [b]Recording Modes[/b] Still Image: JPEG Movie: AVI motion JPEG [b]Adjustment Resolutions[/b] 3,072 x 2,304, SHQ / HQ 2,560 x 1,920, SQ1 2,304 x 1,728, SQ1 2,048 x 1,536, SQ1 1,600 x 1,200, SQ2 1,280 x 960, SQ2 1,024 x 768, SQ2 640 x 480, SQ2 1,920 x 1080, 16:9 [b]26 Shooting Modes:[/b] Auto, Program Auto, Scene Preset (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor*1, Candle*2, Self-Portrait, Available Light Portrait*2, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction*3, Shoot & Select1, Shoot & Select2, Beach & Snow, Under Water Wide1, Under Water Wide2, Under Water Macro), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Movie [b]Panorama Modes[/b] Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master Software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card™ [b]Sequential Shooting [/b] High-speed: 3.5 frames per second for 11 frames (3MP) Normal speed: 1.1 frames per second for 6 frames (7MP) [b]Shooting Assist Functions[/b] Histogram, Frame Assist, Perfect Shot Preview [b]Shooting Edit Effects [/b] Shadow Adjustment Technology [b]Movie Mode [/b] AVI Movie with Sound: 640 x 480/30fps, SHQ; 320 x 240/15 fps, HQ; 160 x 120/15fps, SQ [b]Image Processing[/b] TruePicTM III Image Processor [b]Pixel Mapping [/b] Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM) available via menu setting [b]Noise Reduction [/b] Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 seconds or longer [b]Image Playback[/b] Still Image: Single, Index display (4/9/16/25), Up to 10x enlargement, Slide-show, Rotation, Calendar, My Favorites, Histogram [b]Playback Edit Effects[/b] Still Image: Resize, Rotation, Shadow Adjustment. Red-eye Fix, Black & White, Sepia, Frame, Label, Calendar, Brightness, Saturation [b]Movie: [/b]Frame Index [b]Direct Printing Options [/b] PictBridgeTM and DPOF [b]Flash [/b] Built-in [b]Flash Modes[/b] Auto (for low-light and backlit conditions), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off [b]Flash Working Range[/b] Wide: 11.8 ft. (3.6m), Tele: 7.9 ft. (2.4m) [b]Selftimer [/b] 12 Seconds/Auto [b]Setting Memorization [/b] On/Off (Hold changes/Reset to default settings) [b]Date/Time Calendar [/b] Simultaneous recording into image data, Automatic up to 2099 [b]Removable Media Card[/b] xD-Picture Card™ (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB or 2GB) [b]Outer Connectors [/b] Multi-terminal (USB connecter, Audio/Video output, DC input*) *Optional DC coupler (CB-MA1) is required. [b]Auto-connect USB[/b] 2.0 High Speed (USB mass storage) [b]System Requirements [/b] Auto-connect USB: Windows® 98SE/ME/2000PRO/XP/VISTA with USB port, Mac OS® 9.0-9.2x/OS X 10.1-10.4 with USB port. [b]Software: [/b] Windows® 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac® 10.3 and higher [b]Operating Environment[/b] Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C), 30% – 90% humidity [b]Storage:[/b] -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10% – 90% humidity [b]Power Supply[/b] Li-Ion rechargeable battery (LI-42B), AC Adapter (D-7AC) with the optional DC coupler (CB-MA1) [b]Size[/b] 3.9” W x 2.2” H x 0.94” D (99.6mm x 55.1mm x 24mm) [b]Weight [/b] 4.4oz (125g) without battery and media card