 | | Olympus Stylus 720 SW waterproof camera |
The Olympus Stylus 720 SW (Olympus mju 720SW) is a real shockproof and waterproof digital camera. Image quality is generally good, with good colour, contrast, and detail, although images are slightly soft, and saturation was slightly as a comparison the Olympus SP-320 that had higher saturation on default settings. The Olympus Stylus 720 SW Spare Battery allows you to keep a second battery charged and at the ready for those heavy-use days. The Olympus Stylus 720 SW xD Picture Card has one gigabyte of storage space which allows you to store hundreds photos. The Olympus Stylus 720 SW underwater camera offers what no other cameras offer and in terms of external build and design, the Olympus Stylus 720 SW is how all cameras should be built.
The Olympus Stylus 720 SW waterproof camera defaults to still shooting mode, always returning to either auto or program when the camera is powered off and then on again. If you need a seriously sturdy camera for your next outing, the Olympus Stylus 720 SW will bring back printable images from places where other cameras would not likely survive. The potential can enjoy the truly excellent aspects of the Olympus Stylus 720 SW and tweak the color somewhat before printing. While its image quality isn't as good as it could be, the Olympus Stylus 720 SW underwater camera makes up for it with versatility, durability, and just plain good looks.
The Olympus Stylus 720 SW waterproof camera combination of resolution and waterproof durability are, to date, unparalleled for a camera of this size and class. The Olympus Stylus 720 SW is a super sturdy, compact digital camera designed with the active outdoor photographer in mind. The Olympus Stylus 720 SW features waterproof to 10 feet, Shockproof from 5 feet, protected lens, excellent macro camera, Good image quality up to ISO 400, Pocket-sized, optical view finder. On the down side are the inconsistent exposure, no histogram display, no shutter speed display, slow shot-to-shot time, visible noise at all ISO settings, xD Memory cards, weak flash and Olympus Stylus 720 SW Studio test images. The Olympus Stylus 720 SW underwater camera is a basic point-and-shoot digital camera housed in a waterproof and shockproof body. Like a lot of compact digital cameras, the waterproof Olympus Stylus 720 SW digital has good image quality at ISO 100 and lower, and average to poor image quality at ISO 200 and higher.
By combining a light weight, metal, all-weather exterior with rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal the cameras interior, the Olympus Stylus 720 SW waterproof camera delivers a slim body design that performs as well under water as it does on land. The 720 SW is both shockproof and waterproof digital camera. The Olympus Stylus 720 SW in the model name hints at two more unusual features though: the 720 SW is shock-proof to the MIL-STD-810F standard (which means it can withstand a drop from 5 feet), and its waterproof to a depth of three meters. Despite its array of waterproof seals and shock absorption technology, the Olympus 720 SW underwater camera remains pocket-friendly and relatively lightweight. Though small, they protrude sufficiently and have stiff domes behind them, likely due to their waterproof design, making each press a no-doubt affair.
The Olympus Stylus 720 SW underwater camera features a point & shooter and does not have manual control other than certain settings (white balance, ISO, drive, autofocus, etc). The charger can be used in the car or in an AC plug charger is small and can easily fit in a camera bag specifically designed for the Stylus 720 SW digital camera. It has a battery of type LI40 / LI42. In addition to the shockproof, waterproof construction, the Olympus Stylus 720SW waterproof camera features the metal body and clean, smooth lines that make it the ideal pocket camera. With in-camera editing features such as red-eye fix, resizing, adding frames or text, and color brightness or saturation adjustments, you can edit photos anywhere with ease and touch up or embellish your photos without a computer.
The Olympus Stylus 720 SW waterproof-underwater camera features and specifications:
. waterproof to 10 feet
. Shock proof case design
. 7.1 megapixel CCD
. 3x zoom lens
. 5x digital zoom
. Built-in flash with 4 modes
. Internal memory
. xD Card storage
. 2.5-inch color LCD monitor
. Program AE and full auto exposure modes
. USB 2.0 pc connection
. Olympus LiIon rechargeable battery (charger included)
. Software PC and Mac
. Image Stabilization mode reduces blurring from camera movement
. Digital iESP and Spot AF modes
. 25 preset scene modes
. Movie recording mode
. Continuous and Hi Speed Continuous modes.
. Maximum aperture from f 3.5 to f 5.0 - depending on zoom position
. Self-timer for delayed shutter release
. Macro and Super Macro (close-up) lens adjustments
. Spot and Digital ESP metering modes.
. Panorama shooting mode
. Shutter speeds from 1/1,000 to 4 seconds
. Auto ISO setting or 64 through 1,600 ISO equivalents
. White balance (color) adjustment with seven options
. Post-capture image brightness and saturation adjustments
. Black and white and sepia settings
. DPOF - Digital Print Order Format
. Picture Bridge printing compatibility
. PRINT Image Matching III
. Megapixels Lens: 3.00x zoom (38-114 mm)
. Viewfinder: LCD LCD
. Size: 2.5 inch
. Max Aperture: 3.5
. Memory Type: xD
. Battery Type: Custom LiIon
. Dimensions: 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 inch (91 x 59 x 20 mm)
. Weight: 5.3 oz (149 grams)
The Olympus Stylus 720 SW underwater camera camera is for those who need a tough, waterproof, and ultra compact digital camera and its strengths outweigh some frustrating usability issues. |