A black version of the Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 is announced today. The limited-edition mju DIGITAL 800 Black Premium Kit will be available from October 2005.

Olympus Europe Press Release

Individual styling to make a real impression - The Olympus µ DIGITAL 800 Black Premium Kit

Hamburg, 29 September 2005 – Easy to handle, compact, good looking and jam-packed with the latest digital photography technology for creating magnificent, high-resolution compositions: what more could one ask for in a digital camera? Joining glossy dark blue and silver, Olympus now adds a sleek black version to its very successful range of µ DIGITAL 800 cameras. Available in a specially-designed package which includes a case and silver neckstrap along with the camera, the limited-edition Black Premium Kit is just the ticket for individualists – especially those wanting to capture the spirit of the night. The 8.0 million pixel model features BrightCapture Technology which significantly improves night-time shooting and incorporates an extra-large 6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD to ensure results are easy to see and show off to everyone around.

It’s easy to make a lasting impression with the cool black µ DIGITAL 800. Not only does its lustrous black weatherproof* metal body draw envious glances, its exceptional photographic virtues guarantee astonishing results. Equipped with 8.0 million pixels, the camera records high-definition images right down to the finest detail and a 3x optical zoom gives users the power to bring distant subjects in close. The choice of automatic exposure control, a range of pre-defined scene modes as well as manual control provides wide-ranging flexibility for all manner of adventurous photographic opportunities.

In addition to providing extraordinary viewing angles of up to 160°, the extra-large 6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD offers three times the contrast of ordinary LCDs to return clear pictures even in bright sunshine. And befitting a camera that’s finished in the colour of the night, incredible results are also assured for when the lights go down. Thanks to the innovative BrightCapture Technology, users will enjoy significantly brighter views on the HyperCrystal LCD even in low light conditions. In addition, this innovative technology offers advantages when it comes to shooting images in low light as well: by significantly increasing sensitivity it reduces the need to use the flash, resulting in more atmospheric images at night. As faster shutter speeds can then be used, it also can help to avoid blurring.

The limited-edition µ DIGITAL 800 Black Premium Kit will be available from approx. October 2005.

The Olympus µ DIGITAL 800 Premium Kit – main features:

Camera features:

  * 8.0 million pixels
  * Weatherproof* metal body in glossy black
  * Bright 3x zoom lens (38-114mm equivalent), 1:2.8-4.9
  * BrightCapture Technology for superior performance under low light conditions**
  * Extra-large 6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD (with ultra-wide 160° horizontal and vertical viewing angles and clear views, even in bright sunlight)
  * 19 scene modes plus Programme Auto, Aperture & Shutter priority
  * Blur protection to guard against the effects of camera shake
  * High-speed sequential shooting
  * Movie function with sound (in VGA quality)
  * Macro and Super Macro shooting (from as close as 3cm in Super Macro mode)
  * TruePic TURBO image processor
  * Calendar function
  * PictBridge compatible
  * Multilingual menu (more languages can be downloaded using the Olympus Master software)

Kit contents:
  * Camera plus special case and silver neckstrap
  * Further contents: rechargeable Li-Ion battery and charger, USB cable, AV cable and Olympus Master software

* Weatherproof equivalent to the IEC standard publication 529 IPX4
** Image quality equivalent to 3.0 million pixels when using BrightCapture Technology shooting modes