Waterproof + Shockproof - Olympus Stylus 770SW

The Olympus Stylus 770 SW is built for active lifestyles, the 7.1-megapixel ultra-compact camera is designed to take great photos in nearly any environment, including in water down to depths of 33 feet (10 meters) and in winter weather as frigid as 18 degrees below freezing (14 degrees Fahrenheit; -10 degrees Celsius). It can also survive falls up to five feet and heavy loads up to 220 pounds of pressure. A large, bright 2.5- inch HyperCrystal� LCD improves shooting and sharing pictures in bright-light and low-light situations; and Digital Image Stabilization boosts ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to capture crisp, clear pictures when you or your subject is moving.

By combining a lightweight, stainless steel exterior with rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal the interior from the elements, Olympus delivers a slim body design that performs as well under water (down to 33 feet/10 meters below the surface) as it does on land. Also, the inclusion of four custom underwater scene modes make the Stylus 770 SW the perfect camera for the pool, snorkeling and scuba diving. For those who want to explore greater depths, the PT-035 underwater housing, designed specifically for the Stylus 770 SW, enables the camera to venture approximately 130 feet (40 meters) beneath the surface.

Low-light photography has never been easier thanks to Olympus� revolutionary Bright Capture Technology. A brightened preview on the LCD enables simple composition; and with specific scene modes for high sensitivity settings (up to ISO 1600) and rapid auto-focus, even fast-action photos can be captured under low levels of available light. The Stylus 770 SW also features Digital Image Stabilization Mode for capturing crisp, clear pictures - free from the blur sometimes caused by camera shake or moving subjects - with high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds.

With 24 pre-programmed scene modes, such as Beach & Snow, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, and Under Water Snapshot, the Stylus 770 SW makes it easy to capture beautiful images in a variety of lighting and shooting situations. Also, with its Movie Mode, the Stylus 770 SW can record VGA-quality videos with sound � above and below the water�s surface � limited only by the size of the internal memory or xD-Picture Card� in the camera. And with its new optimized battery design, the Stylus 770 SW can take hundreds of shots between charges. Connecting to a computer is easy with the USB Auto Connect feature, which connects directly via USB cable and requires no software. Or, If you prefer, forget the computer altogether. The power of PictBridge technology enables photos to be printed directly from the camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer.

The Stylus 770 SW offers the first built-in manometer, which measures water and air pressure, enabling you to accurately monitor the depth or altitude of your images. It�s the perfect camera for adventure-seekers who want to snap shots while scuba diving, hiking, skiing and even while traveling in a plane. The depth and altitude are recorded when each image is taken, and the information is stored within each picture�s digital file. Wow friends and family with the exact depth or altitude of your favorite underwater snapshot, mountain landscape or any other image!

Stylus 770 SW Features:

• 7.1-megapixel effective CCD and 3x optical zoom lens
• Shock Proof (up to 5ft.), Waterproof (to 33ft.), and Dust Proof
• 27 shooting modes - 24 are preprogrammed Scene modes
• 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD with 230,000 pixel resolution and 140° viewing angle
• Bright Capture Technology for enhanced previewing and image quality in low light
• Movies at 640x480, 320x240 or 160x120 @ 15fps with audio, length limited only by memory
• Add voice memos to still pictures
• Enhanced flash working range with ISO 1600
• Remove red-eye or easily convert your color photos into sepia or black-and-white with built-in editing features
• ISO sensitivity; Auto, 64 - 1600 (800/1600 SQ1)
• Built-in all-weather speaker and microphone
• 18MB of internal memory + xD-Picture Card slot
• Auto-Connect USB for quick and easy image transfer to computer
• Direct printing to any PictBridge compatible printer
• Lithium rechargeable battery and charger included
• Optional PT-035 underwater housing for up to 40m depths

The Stylus 770 SW will be available in March 2007 with an estimated street price of $379.99 (U.S.). It includes: a wrist strap, camera WIN/Mac USB cable, audio/video cable, LI-42B Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger, manual, warranty card and OLYMPUS Master software (CD-ROM).

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