Olympus has announced µ-5000, µ-7000 and µ-9000 compact digital cameras. Featuring optical zooms from 5x in the µ-5000, 7x in the µ-7000, to 10x in the µ-9000, this latest generation of the Olympus µ series continues the story of superior optics in ultra-slim bodies. These 12 Megapixel cameras each include Dual Image Stabilisation, Shadow Adjustment Technology and Face Detection Technology. The Olympus µ-5000 will be available at the end of January 2009, while the µ-9000 and µ-7000 hit stores in mid February 2009.

µ-9000
With its striking 10x wide optical zoom (28-280mm), the extra-slim 12 Megapixel µ-9000 wields its high-performance lens to get right up close to distant subjects – or to pan out for magnificent wide-angle shots. The 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal III LCD displays stunningly clear images even in bright sunlight, and its wide viewing angles make framing convenient from almost any perspective. Like each of the latest cameras in the “classic”
µ series, this model also includes Dual Image Stabilisation which reduces blur by using a mechanical image stabiliser and high ISO values. The sleek, metal-bodied µ-9000 is available in stylish Midnight Black and Royal Blue variations.

µ-7000
The 12 Megapixel µ-7000 incorporates a versatile 7x optical zoom (37-260mm) and a big 7.6cm/3.0” HyperCrystal II LCD to facilitate ultra-convenient framing and viewing. This elegant model also features a clever Smile Shot function which ensures that those being photographed are at their smiling best – because the camera doesn’t trip the shutter until the pearly whites have been flashed. The µ-7000 comes in three attractive colours: Starry Silver, Midnight Black and Ocean Blue.

µ-5000
With its 5x optical zoom (36-180mm) and 12 Megapixels, the µ-5000 is the perfect choice for flexible, high-performance photography. As with all the new classic µ cameras, this stylish camera has Perfect Shot Preview on board. This enables changes to various settings to be viewed and compared with one another in a multi-frame window on the 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD before shooting. A further handy function is Perfect Fix: it lets red-eyes and shadowy areas be removed from photos, directly in the camera. The ultra-slim µ 5000 is available in a choice of Metal Magenta, Atlantic Blue or Midnight Black models.

Additional Common Features
Handling and navigation is easy due to illuminated buttons for low-light conditions. In addition, an all-new Beauty Mode smoothes out imperfections from the final image for a flawless-looking complexion, and the innovative Intelligent Auto Mode automatically identifies five commonly-encountered types of scenes and adjusts settings accordingly. An In-Camera Panorama mode is also included for particularly expansive or creative shots. The three new members of the classic µ series each come with 39 languages on board and are xD-Picture Card and microSD compatible.

Olympus µ-9000 Main Features:

1. Extra slim 10x wide optical zoom (28-280mm) in a compact metal body to capture great scenes through to exciting close-ups
2. Avoids blur thanks to Dual Image Stabilisation (combines mechanical and digital image stabiliser)
3. The easy way to perfect images - Intelligent Auto Mode detects the five most commonly used scenes and adjusts settings, focus and exposure automatically
4. 12 Megapixels to make poster-size prints if you want to
5. 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal III LCD for best ever preview even in brilliant sunlight and at extreme angles (230,000 dots)
6. Face Detection for perfectly focused and exposed faces. In combination with Shadow Adjustment Technology other main parts of the picture are also correctly exposed.
7. TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality
8. Liven up your memories with movie recording with sound (up to VGA resolution at 30fps)
9. xD-Picture Card and microSD Card compatible

Olympus µ-9000 Specifications

Sensor	1/2.33 '' CCD sensor 12.0 million effective pixels 12.7 million total pixels Primary colour filter (RGB)
Lens	F3.2 - F5.9 Focal length: 5.0 - 50mm (28 - 280mm, 35 mm film equivalent) 9 lenses in 6 groups, 5 Aspherical glass elements
Image stabilization	Dual Image Stabilisation (Mechanical and digital image stabilisation)
Zoom	Optical Zoom - 10x (Wide) Digital Zoom - 5x
Storage	Internal Memory - 45MB xD-Picture Card, Micro SD
File formats	Still Image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.21) Movie: AVI Motion JPEG® Sound recording: WAV
Image sizes	12M 3968 x 2976 5M 2560 x 1920 3M 2048 x 1536 2M 1600 x 1200 1M 1280 x 960 VGA 640 x 480 16:9 1920 x 1080
Movie clips	640 x 480 / 30 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity (10s with 30fps when xD standard type or MASD-1 is used) 640 x 480 / 15 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity 320 x 240 / 30 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity
ISO sensitivity	Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Focus	CCD Contrast Detection
Focus range	Normal: 0.5m (19.7 in) to infinity Macro: 0.1m (3.9 in) to infinity Super Macro: 1 to 50cm (0.39 to 19.7 in)
AF area modes	iESP Auto Face Detection Spot
Metering modes	ESP light metering Spot metering Face Detection AE
Exposure compensation	+/- 2 EV / 1/3 steps
Shutter	Speed: 1/2000 to 4 seconds
White balance	Auto Overcast Daylight Tungsten Flourescent 1 Flourescent 2 Flourescent 3
Scene modes	Portrait Landscape Night Scene Night Scene with portrait Sports Indoor Candle Self-portrait Sunset Fireworks Cuisine Documents Beach and Snow Pre - capture movie
Self timer	12 seconds
Flash	Built-in Flash Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Range (ISO 800): 0.2 to 5.0m (0.66 to 16.4 ft)
Viewfinder	None
LCD monitor	2.7 in TFT HyperCrystal III LCD with backlight boost 230 000 dots Brightness adjustment: +/- 2 levels
Connectivity	Combined A/V & USB output (USB 2.0 High Speed) DC input
Supplied accessories	Wrist Strap Manual Warranty Card A / V cable USB Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 (Software CD-ROM) MASD-1 (microSD attachment) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Charger for Lithium-Ion batteries
Power	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Weight	185g (6.5 oz)
Dimensions (W, H, D)	96 x 60 x 31 mm (3.8 x 2.4 x 1.2 in)

Aditional Images:

Olympus µ-7000 – Main Features:

1. Exceptional 7x optical zoom (37-260mm) in a compact metal body to capture great scenes through to exciting close-ups
2. Avoids blur thanks to Dual Image Stabilisation (combines mechanical and digital image stabiliser)
3. High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology incorporated for viewing images in high definition quality on HDMI compatible HD TVs
4. 7.6cm/3.0” HyperCrystal II LCD for excellent preview even in bright sunlight and at extreme angles (230,000 dots)
5. 12 Megapixels to make poster-size prints if you want to
6. The easy way to perfect images - Intelligent Auto Mode detects the five most commonly used scenes and adjusts settings, focus and exposure automatically
7. Advanced Face Detection of up to 16 persons for perfectly focused and exposed faces. In combination with Shadow Adjustment Technology other main parts of the picture are also correctly exposed.
8. TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality
9. Liven up your memories with movie recording with sound (up to VGA resolution at 30fps)
10. xD-Picture Card and microSD Card compatible

Olympus µ-7000 Specifications

Sensor	1/2.33 '' CCD sensor 12.0 million effective pixels 12.7 million total pixels Primary colour filter (RGB)
Lens	F3.2 - F5.9 Focal length: 6.6 - 46.2mm (37 - 260mm, 35 mm film equivalent) 9 lenses in 6 groups, 4 Aspherical glass elements
Image stabilization	Dual Image Stabilisation (Mechanical and digital image stabilisation)
Zoom	Optical Zoom - 7x Digital Zoom - 5x
Storage	Internal Memory - 16MB xD-Picture Card, Micro SD
File formats	Still Image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.21) Movie: AVI Motion JPEG® Sound recording: WAV
Image sizes	12M 3968 x 2976 5M 2560 x 1920 3M 2048 x 1536 2M 1600 x 1200 1M 1280 x 960 VGA 640 x 480 16:9 (S) 1920 x 1080 16:9 (L) 3,968 x 2,232
Movie clips	640 x 480 / 30 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity (10s with 30fps when xD standard type or MASD-1 is used) 640 x 480 / 15 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity 320 x 240 / 30 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity
ISO sensitivity	Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Focus	CCD Contrast Detection
Focus range	Normal: 0.7m (27.6 in) to infinity Macro: 0.1m (3.9 in) to infinity Super Macro: 2 to 70cm (0.79 to 27.6 in)
AF area modes	iESP Auto Face Detection Spot
Metering modes	ESP light metering Spot metering Face Detection AE
Exposure compensation	+/- 2 EV / 1/3 steps
Shutter	Speed: 1/2000 to 4 seconds
White balance	Auto Overcast Sunlight Tungsten Flourescent 1 Flourescent 2 Flourescent 3
Scene modes	Portrait Landscape Night Scene Night Scene with portrait Sports Indoor Candle Self-portrait Sunset Fireworks Cuisine Documents Beach and Snow Smile Shot Pre - capture movie
Self timer	12 seconds
Continuous shooting	11 fps
Flash	Built-in Flash Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Guide number: 5.9 Range (ISO 800): 0.1 to 4.7m (0.33 to 15.4 ft)
Viewfinder	None
LCD monitor	3.0 in TFT HyperCrystal III LCD with backlight boost 230 000 dots Brightness adjustment: +/- 2 levels
Connectivity	Combined A/V & USB output (USB 2.0 High Speed) DC input
Supplied accessories	Wrist Strap Manual Warranty Card A / V cable USB Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 (Software CD-ROM) MASD-1 (microSD attachment) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Charger for Lithium-Ion batteries
Power	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Weight	132g (4.7 oz)
Dimensions (W, H, D)	96.4 x 55.9 x 25.3 mm (3.8 x 2.2 x 1.0 in)

Aditional Images:

Olympus µ-5000 – Main Features:

1. Excellent 5x optical zoom (36-180mm) in a smart metallic body to capture great scenes through to exciting close-ups
2. Avoids blur thanks to Dual Image Stabilisation (combines mechanical and digital image stabiliser)
3. The easy way to perfect images - Intelligent Auto Mode detects the five most commonly used scenes and adjusts settings, focus and exposure automatically
4. 12 Megapixels to make poster-size prints if you want to
5. Advanced Face Detection of up to 16 persons for perfectly focused and exposed faces. In combination with Shadow Adjustment Technology other main parts of the picture are also correctly exposed.
6. 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD with a bright display even in bright sunlight and at extreme angles (230,000 dots)
7. TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality
8. Liven up your memories with movie recording with sound (up to VGA resolution at 30fps)
9. xD-Picture Card and microSD Card compatible

Olympus µ-5000 Specifications

Sensor	1/2.33 '' CCD sensor 12.0 million effective pixels 12.7 million total pixels Primary colour filter (RGB)
Lens	F3.2 - F5.9 Focal length: 6.3 - 31.5mm (36 - 180mm, 35 mm film equivalent) 9 lenses in 6 groups, 4 Aspherical glass elements
Image stabilization	Dual Image Stabilisation (Mechanical and digital image stabilisation)
Zoom	Optical Zoom - 5x Digital Zoom - 5x
Storage	Internal Memory - 36MB xD-Picture Card, Micro SD
File formats	Still Image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.21) Movie: AVI Motion JPEG® Sound recording: WAV
Image sizes	12M 3968 x 2976 5M 2560 x 1920 3M 2048 x 1536 2M 1600 x 1200 1M 1280 x 960 VGA 640 x 480 16:9 (S) 1920 x 1080 16:9 (L) 3,968 x 2,232
Movie clips	640 x 480 / 30 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity (10s with 30fps when xD standard type or MASD-1 is used) 320 x 240 / 30 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity
ISO sensitivity	Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Focus	CCD Contrast Detection
Focus range	Normal: 0.6m (27.6 in) to infinity Macro: 0.1m (3.9 in) to infinity Super Macro: Closest focusing distance: 3 cm
AF area modes	iESP Auto Spot
Metering modes	ESP light metering Spot metering Face Detection AE
Exposure compensation	+/- 2 EV / 1/3 steps
Shutter	Speed: 1/2000 to 4 seconds
White balance	Auto Overcast Sunlight Tungsten Flourescent 1 Flourescent 2 Flourescent 3
Scene modes	Portrait Landscape Night Scene Night Scene with portrait Sports Indoor Candle Self-portrait Sunset Fireworks Cuisine Documents Beach and Snow Smile Shot Pre - capture movie
Self timer	12 seconds
Continuous shooting	8 fps
Flash	Built-in Flash Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Guide number: 5.4 Range (ISO 800): 0.1 to 4.7m (0.33 to 15.4 ft)
Viewfinder	None
LCD monitor	2.7 in TFT HyperCrystal III LCD with backlight boost 230 000 dots Brightness adjustment: +/- 2 levels
Connectivity	Combined A/V & USB output (USB 2.0 High Speed) DC input
Supplied accessories	Wrist Strap Manual Warranty Card A / V cable USB Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 (Software CD-ROM) MASD-1 (microSD attachment) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Charger for Lithium-Ion batteries
Power	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Weight	125g (4.4 oz)
Dimensions (W, H, D)	96.3 x 57.0 x 26.6 mm (3.8 x 2.2 x 1.0 in)

Aditional Images:

Comments (0)

Write comment

Name

Email

Website

Title

Comment

smaller | bigger

Subscribe via email (Registered users only)

Add Comment