The Olympus SP-800UZ is a new, 14-megapixel ultra-zoom camera sporting a 30x zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28-840mm. Other highlights of the Olympus SP-800UZ include a 3” wide LCD screen, HD movie recording capability, mechanical image stabilisation, high-speed continuous shooting at 10 frames per second, and 2GB of internal storage plus SD card compatibility. The battery of the Olympus SP-800UZ can be charged via USB. Advanced Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology and in-camera panorama stitching round off the features list. The Olympus SP-800UZ is available in Titanium Silver from March 2010 for a retail price of £369.99 / $349.99.

Olympus Press Release

Equipped with a staggering 30x wide optical zoom covering a 28-840mm* focal length, the 14 Megapixel SP-800UZ makes other contenders pale in comparison. Whether snapping photos or trying out the new HD movie shooting option, a colossal internal memory of 2GB gives you the freedom to capture more. The 3” LCD displays in 16:9 format, which makes sharing the fruits of your labour with friends even more enjoyable.

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The new features of the most powerful ultra-zoom compact, the SP-800UZ, offer ultimate versatility for innovative photography, but without the inconvenience of heavy duty equipment:

30x wide optical zoom
14 Megapixels
3” wide LCD in 16:9 format
HD movie and HDMI technology
2GB internal memory and SD slot
Photo Surfing
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USB charging

Easier to shoot
Experience the action as though you were ringside with the groundbreaking 30x wide optical zoom (28-840mm*). Outclassing all pretenders to the point-and-shoot zoom title, the SP-800UZ makes sure you always have a front row seat. The built-in Dual Image Stabilisation of the 14 Megapixel camera guarantees defined image clarity, and high-speed shooting at up to 10fps means you’ll document the action blow by blow. But why not record the whole event using the new HD movie option? A heavyweight internal memory of 2GB means you can store plenty of videos and images, and an SD card slot enables further storage capacity. Check your shots on the new 3” LCD in wide 16:9 format. And if you need help or simply want to investigate your creative options, just consult the In-Camera Manual – with the new scroll dial, you can adjust your camera’s functions more intuitively. A handy USB port facilitates battery recharging.

* 35mm camera equivalent

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