Olympus Stylus Waterproof Review
Always dreamed of taking great pictures underwater? Then this camera is perfect for you. Thanks to waterproofing technology that has been adopted from the Olympus Stylus Tough series, this camera is perfect for those who wish to take stunning pictures of their aquatic adventures.
The Olympus Stylus is equipped with several important innovations, which include, Advanced Face Detection- enabling the camera to detect as many as three faces within one frame and will automatically focus and optimize exposure to capture sharp portraits and group shots, point, Dunk and Shoot camera- this gives the Stylus the ability to perform as well underwater as it does in air, mainly due to its lightweight exterior, Digital Image Stabilization- this will freeze the action with high ISO sensitivity and very fast shutter speeds to help prevent blurry images, the ability to detect water- which means that the Olympus can detect the difference between water and air, Oltmpus Master 2 Software- providing the ultimate in digital imaging management and finally Versitile Memory- offering the ability to use either microSD memory or xD-Picture cards.
The finished image quality of the Olympus Stylus is excellent, preventing the need for further editing or processing. The outdoor picture quality of the camera is also very good as it is not affected by outdoor lighting or shadows. The quality of the Olympus Stylus 550WP is excellent for the relatively low price.
There are several different items included with the camera. These are: Olympus Master 2 software (CD-ROM), warranty card, manual, MASD-1 (microSD Adapter), Lithium-Ion Battery (LI-42B) & Charger (LI-41C), audio/video cable camera WIN/Mac USB cable and Wrist strap.
The Olympus Stylus has a great design and is just the right size to allow it to be easily carried about. It is sturdy and can take a fair amount of punishment, especially underwater and so can be given to children without fear of damage.
To conclude, the Olympus Stylus 550WP camera is fantastic value for money and is perfect for those who like to take underwater pictures as well as in other locations.