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Olympus Mju 725 SW Compact Digital Camera Titanium Grey
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Product Description
A worthy successor to the EISA-Award winning µ [mju:] 720 SW, the µ[mju:] 725 SW is waterproof to an even greater depth of 5m and shockproof to 1.5m. Whether it's being taken snorkelling in a rock pool, mountain biking over rough terrain, or put in the hands of a butterfingered four-year-old, you need never worry about the µ[mju:] 725. Image quality is equally impressive due to 7.1 million pixels and a sharp 3x optical zoom (equiv. to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera). BrightCapture Technology ensures great results are possible even in low-light conditions. The camera has a 6,4 cm LCD display which facilitates capture and ensures perfect visualization. The camera offers 24 scene programs.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1441 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Olympus
- Model: Mju 725 SW
- Released on: 2006-09-04
Editorial Reviews
Manufacturer's Description
Small and tough the Olympus µ [mju:] 725 SW.
Sometimes life can be hard, so you need a digital camera that's as hard as nails, such as the Olympus µ [mju:] 725 SW. Waterproof to 5m* and shockproof to 1.5m**, the µ [mju:] 725 SW is more than a match for today's active lifestyles. Earlier in the year, Olympus introduced the innovative µ [mju:] 720 SW and its waterproof and shockproof protection proved a huge hit. The new Olympus µ [mju:] 725 SW is the worthy successor to its crown, being waterproof to an even greater depth of 5m*.
The µ [mju:] 725 SW takes its protection from a durably-constructed and yet great looking metal body. Image quality is equally impressive, due to a 7.1 million pixel CCD and a sharp 3x optical zoom lens (equiv. to 38-114mm). Framing photos on its large, 6.4cm LCD screen couldn't be easier either even underwater. Whether it's being taken snorkelling in a rock pool, mountain biking over rough terrain, or put in the hands of a butterfingered four-year-old, you need never worry about the µ [mju:] 725 SW.
Whether you're into extreme sports, lead an active lifestyle, or simply would like to pass a camera around at a children's party without worrying that the kids might drop it, you'll appreciate what the µ [mju:] 725 SW will put up with on your behalf. And, as it's an Olympus, this ruggedness in no way compromises the quality of the photos it delivers. A 7.1 million pixel CCD ensures pictures are packed with detail, and a precision 3x optical zoom lens (equiv. to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera) lets the photographer delve into the middle of the action. As this specially constructed lens is housed wholly within the camera's metal body and doesn't protrude like conventional lenses, the chance of it getting knocked if play gets rough is significantly reduced.
The µ [mju:] 725 SW is simple to use. A choice of 24 special scene modes are on hand to take the fuss out of photographing special subjects and the µ [mju:] 725 SW can even record movies with sound (in 640x480 pixel quality) with the duration of the clip only limited by the amount of memory available.
Framing photos is easy on the 6.4cm LCD screen which, thanks to BrightCapture Technology, really comes into its own in low-light conditions such as when photographing beneath the waves! And should the photographer ever get flummoxed as to what to do, they can consult the Guide Function, which gives brief explanations of the camera modes directly on the LCD screen just like having the instruction book built in!
When other manufacturers say their cameras can cope with anything they usually mean awkward lighting or focusing, they don't mean being dropped on the ground or dunked in water! Shockproofing up to 1.5m** and waterproofing up to 5m*, as featured on the Olympus µ [mju:] 725 SW, give a whole new meaning to the phrase.
*Waterproof equivalent to the IEC standard publication 529 IPX8.
Box Contents
- Olympus Mju 725SW
- Handstrap
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty Card
- LI-42B Rechargeable Battery
- LI-40C Battery Charger
- Olympus Master Software
- USB-Cable
- Video Cable
Customer Reviews
so far so good!!!
camra seems to be outstanding i took it kayaking today down 3KM of grade 3 to 5 river with it in my river vest pocket so it had quite a
trashing along with me i used it on the river a number of times to both take stills and movie clips just watched the clips and they are
great, i will keep trying to brake this bit of kit but for now its holding strong!!
excellent delivery
excellent item saved me loads of money and 2 day delivery time ordered it on boxing day night was on my door step by 9 am on the 28th dec
what else can i say top marks will use again
Perfect for travel
I bought this camera (my first digital) for an adventure travel holiday in Borneo. The promised ruggedness outweighed most other factors
in the decision. Having used the camera "in battle", and now seen the results, I'm sure I made the right choice.
The camera is tiny, but looks and feels very solid. The water/dust/etc proofness certainly isn't a gimmick, backed up by the advice in
the manual to clean dirt off the camera by dunking it in a bucket of clean water! Note that you can't use the camera on it's own for
scuba diving, and need to add the £150 PT033 case.
First the highlights:
- The camera is truly water and shock (and idiot) proof, as it fell out of the neoprene pouch mine came with into a river. After 10mins
on the river bed, I managed to find it, and no ill effects. I also managed to drop it on the floor (in the case) and no problems.
- Image quality is very good for the size of sensor, but noise does become a problem at high ISO settings.
- Battery life is subjectively very good considering how small it is (but you need to recharge after about 150 shots).
There are some aspects that could be improved in the design of the camera:
- The LCD is very reflective, and it gets near impossible to accurately compose a shot in bright sunlight.
- The camera should come with a neck strap - the neoprene case includes a short wrist strap, but that's no good when the camera is in the
pouch on your arm.
- Even in SHQ mode, the compression is a little strong.
- The tiny lens is good, but at wide angles there's some purple colour fringing.
- Finally, and crucially, the image stabilization is weak - its digital not optical. For a camera intended for use in the middle of the
action, this should really be fixed (maybe on the next version, Olympus?).
Note that the manual states you should replace the seals around the battery and USB covers annually to maintain the waterproofness - I've
not yet found a source for these.