Get as close as you want to capture the real action with SP-510UZ. The camera has a powerful 10x optical zoom, so photographers can always focus on the action and bring even distant subjects up close. SP-510UZ has a 7.1 million pixels sensor and delivers extremely sharp pictures with stunning detail. The SP-510UZ delivers great results even in low-light conditions, with ISO values reaching an amazing 4000. Moreover, this model is extremely energy efficient. Just one set of AA batteries will last for up to 630 shots, meaning you can take photos for even longer!

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #699 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Olympus
• Model: SP-510uz
• Released on: 2006-09-04
• Dimensions: 2.95" h x 2.76" w x 4.17" l, 7.16 pounds

Features

• 7.1 million pixels 10x optical zoom (equiv. to 38-380mm on a 35mm model) 6.4cm/2.5 LCD BrightCapture Technology for brighter LCD and improved images in low light Mode to avoid image blur by high sensitivity up to ISO 1600 ISO 50-1600 with fu...

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Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer's Description
With an Olympus SP-510 UZ by their side, photographers need never miss the action again. Thanks to its powerful 10x optical zoom lens (equiv. to 38-380mm on a 35mm camera) they'll be able to reach out to distant subjects and bring them in for closer scrutiny. The 7.1 million pixel resolution means that every detail will be there to see. Should anyone need to delve deeper still, in 3.0 million pixel resolution, a Fine Zoom option can increase the magnification of the optical zoom to a phenomenal 15x.

Nothing escapes the gaze of the SP-510 UZ, even when the sun starts to set. Olympus BrightCapture Technology comes into play boosting maximum ISO value to an amazing 4000* allowing the camera to deliver great results even in low-light conditions Energy efficient to the extreme, the SP-510 UZ needs just one set of AA batteries for up to 630** shots. So, what with its powerful zoom, high resolution, great low light capabilities, and energy efficiency, photographers using the SP-510 UZ can continue shooting way into the evening. Even if the light fails, they know that their camera won't.

For wildlife and sports photographers in particular, the SP-510 UZ offers a huge advantage. Its 7.1 million pixel CCD and 10x optical zoom (equiv. to 38-380mm on a 35mm camera) can be used to pick out either a distant zebra, or footballer, to fill the frame in breathtaking detail without scaring them off or interrupting play! And, when shooting in 3.0 million pixel mode, a special Fine Zoom option is available that boosts magnification to a phenomenal 15x, making the zoom equivalent to a 38-570mm zoom on a 35mm camera. Yet in spite of these impressive specifications, the SP-510 UZ remains a remarkably compact and easy to use camera.

Framing photos is made simple and straightforward with a 6.4cm LCD screen, large enough to show off even quite small details. This naturally doubles up as a monitor to view shots on, once they've been saved to either the camera's internal memory or an optional xD-Picture Card. Of course, the use of the SP-510 UZ isn't confined to just sports and wildlife, as 21 pre-defined scene modes are available to make life easy in a wide range of shooting environments including Landscapes and Beach&Snow. To keep the more ambitious photographer happy, the camera also offers Aperture and Shutter Priority exposure, as well as full Manual control, so they can let their creativity and experimental impulses run wild.

In case the animal being photographed is nocturnal, or the match is being played under floodlights, the SP-510 UZ has been equipped with Olympus' unique BrightCapture Technology. This increases the camera's sensitivity to light by boosting the maximum ISO value to a striking 4000*, lessening the need to use flash and preserving the atmosphere of the ambient light. Faster shutter speeds can also be used, helping to avoid blurry images due to camera shake very handy for a camera with a powerful zoom lens.

A powerful 10x zoom lens and great capabilities in low light make the 7.1 million pixel SP-510 UZ a great choice for people who want to capture the action, no matter where it is, whether that's at a family party or out in the wilds.

Box Contents

• Olympus SP-510UZ
  
• Lens Cap
  
• Handstrap
  
• instruction Manual
  
• Warranty Card
  
• 4 x AA batteries
  
• Olympus Master Software
  
• USB-Cable
  
• AV-Cable

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Customer Reviews

Top spec
If your like me and don't really care too much for the exact detail of a camera then this is a great camera to get at a great price.

I previously had a 2mp camera and was becoming frustrated with the fact that my phone was better than the camera! So i decided i needed to change. One of the first things i considered when browsing was the quality for price difference. Some cameras were ridiculously priced for a pretty poor spec. This one has 7.1 megapixels (more than i'll ever need, for now!)and 10x optical zoom! for those who don't know optical zoom is about the quality you can get when zoomed in on an object, the higher the number the better quality the picture will be. So this camera meets my spec exactly and at £160ish it is a steal!

If you are looking for quality at a cheap price look no further as this camera has it all. Be sure to get a good size picture card aswell as it is not included! Batteries (4 AA) are included however you may want to splash out on rechargeable batteries to save you buying a mountain of batteries to carry around with you!

Simply a super camera
The photo website "Flickr" has a neat feature that lets you see what cameras people are using to take photos uploaded to the site. This camera got a massive boost at Christmas time so I imagine that like me, many people got this as a pressie! This was to replace (or support?) my Sony Cybershot T7, which is a great little camera for party shots but lacks the power and zoom to take good outdoor shots. Enter the Olympus.

From the point of view of someone who uses a camera phone and a little Cybershot, this camera is much bigger and bulkier, certainly needs a carry case or shoulder strap. However for those of you technophobes who have been lugging around 35mm cameras anyway, this will feel light and compact! So was it worth beefing up? You bet!

The zoom is excellent. You can get wildlife shots without scaring the birds away, or tightly frame shots in a busy scene. The zoom is fast and smooth, and the anti-shake system works quite well.

With a big storage card in there (go for at least 1gb) you're talking ~650 high quality shots, or 20 minutes of video. The battery life is excellent; many cameras with proprietary rechargables suffer the dreaded "memory effect" and become smaller in capacity after a few hundred charge/discharge cycles. Not so disposable AA batteries which are of course available anywhere in the world!

The controls are logically placed (for a righty) and there are modes ranging from the freestyling and complex right down to idiot-proof. For instance the "scene" setting gives you one of 20 possible presets for outdoor shots, snow, sports, indoor, or even a special mode for taking pictures to upload to Ebay for online auctions! The rapid-shot mode is quite good for taking action shots although is not as good as a proper SLR with all the gubbins. Good enough for my purposes though! Integrated flash is good, light amplification is good, downloading to PC is good... Software's a bit annoying but just skip it and use Windows XP default software and a third-party package for editing.

Oh, one more thing, the viewing screen is a whopper and very good resolution. If you prefer to have an eyepiece to look through there's one of those too, also digital so it's slaved to the zoom. Very useful for long distance shots.

I've still got the Cybershot for social occasions where a little gizmo is all that's required, but for all other times this camera is a really solid performer and highly recommended.

Great Compact Camera
I purchased this as a Christmas present for my husband and I found it great! The photos are good quality and the macro and super macro are wicked! I think I am going to buy one for myself as a backup to my E-500 which I absolutely love.

There is a downside on the noise levels when taking photos at high ISO sensitivity. My advice is to get to know your camera better and you'll find a way to go around this. Otherwise get a small tripod that fits the case (I have one) and it helps a lot!

Even with this downside I still love it :)

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