Thread: Introducing Olympus Stylus 790 SW-Reviews

Olympus is known for its robust SW line of rugged zed digital cameras and has today added the 7.1 Mega pixel Stylus 790 SW - known as the µ [mud:] 790 SW outside the US. According to Olympus this tough little dig cam will withstand falls of 1.5m and a dip in the water down to 3m so it should survive even the most exciting night out. ISO 1600, A 3x zoom and Face-Detection round out the headline features and an LED Macro Illuminator could come in handy for close-ups.

Beauty and robustness



The Olympus µ [mju:] 790 SW: With you all the way

London, 23 August 2007 – Shockproof* against falls from 1.5m and waterproof to a water pressure equal of 3m, the newest addition to the µ [mju:] tough series keeps up with just about any active way of life. There’s no need to think twice about taking it along on a climbing trek or letting the kids take a few pictures at a picnic. Even for shots at the beach or capturing the wonder of marine life while snorkeling, the µ [mju:] 790 SW can take it all. For added fun, this 7.1 Mega pixel camera is available in a choice of four expressive colors (starry silver, midnight black, sunset orange or marine blue). This attractively styled camera also incorporate a number of exciting innovations such as Face Detection Technology – which improves the exposure and sharpness of human subjects by recognizing faces in a work of art and automatically optimizing the settings therefore.

The Olympus µ [mju:] 790 SW – main features:

*Withstands everyday knocks as it’s shockproof* up to 1.5m
*Exciting shots in and by the water as it’s waterproof** to 3m
*Face Detection Technology for perfectly focused and exposed faces plus correct *exposure for other image areas
*6.4cm/2.5” HyperCrystal LCD (230,000 pixel resolution) with a bright display even brilliant sunlight
*High ISO settings for less blur
*7.1 Megapixels to make poster-sized prints
*3x optical zoom (equiv. to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera) 1:3.5-5.0 for stunning *portraits, with optical folded light path and water-repellent lens coating
*Better low-light shooting thanks to BrightCapture Technology
*23 scene modes for the best results in different situations
*Liven up your memories with movie recording plus sound
*TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality
*Underwater shooting up to water pressure equivalent of 40m possible in *combination with optional underwater case PT-041
*Shadow Adjustment Technology to brighten shadowy areas in a composition
*Metal exterior in four colours (starry silver, midnight black, sunset orange or marine blue)
*One-touch light and LED Macro Illuminator
*Internal memory plus xD-Picture Card slot
*25 languages on board
*Supplied with Olympus Master software 2.03 and Muvee Pack trial version, LI-42B battery and charger

Available in 4 different colours:
Silver,Black,Blue & Orange