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Digital Cameras
Product Overview

2009

Discover your world.

OLYMPUS IMAGING EUROPA GMBH
www.olympus-europa.com
Contents.

Key Olympus technologies 6 SP-590UZ 26

The strongest zoom ever built for a compact camera.

μ-9000 10 FE-5000 31
Get 10x closer. Simply closer.

μ-7000 14 FE-3010 FE-45 32

7x closer. 7x more exciting. Simply great pictures.

μ-5000 16 OLYMPUS Master 2 and 33

Smart style with 5x zoom. OLYMPUS Studio 2 software
A safe archive for brilliant pictures.

μ TOUGH-8000 18
Do not handle with care. Accessories 34

μ TOUGH-6000 22 The Olympus E-System 38

For a tough everyday life. Fully digital perfection.

μ-550WP 24
Made for water fun.

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Perfection at its
smallest size.
How can you capture a moment
and hold onto it forever? By being
in the right place at the right time.
And by travelling with a camera
that perfectly captures precious
moments. Since the construction
of its first optical highlight – a mi-
croscope built in 1920 – Olympus
does its best to condense cutting-
edge technology into small and
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robust optical tools, especially
endoscopes, microscopes and
cameras. More than 70 years
after the first ZUIKO lenses
Olympus remains true to itself.
Miniaturised optics. Maximum
brilliance. That is the maxim for
Olympus, because a perfect
camera depends on ultra-slim and
perfectly constructed and crafted
lenses. That is why Olympus
can offer μ cameras with refined
design and up to an amazing
10 x optical zoom. That is why
Olympus developed shockproof
and waterproof cameras. And
that is why Olympus is the first
brand that provides a 26x zoom
in a small compact digital camera.
All of our cameras provide you
with the greatest convenience
possible, to be carried anywhere
and at any time you like – made
to capture the moment in brilliant
photos.
Olympus. Discover your world.
Closer, sharper,
smaller.
Olympus optical
technology.
Getting closer without a lot of
camera equipment. Getting tough-
er with a small-sized compact
camera in your hand. Getting
smaller and increasing the zoom
magnification at the same time.
Olympus invests all its knowledge
and its experience in developing
cameras as well as medical
equipment with the finest optics.
The lenses of the new compact
cameras are not only extremely
small but also meet the highest
quality standards. Olympus de-
veloped a mass production tech-
nology for its highly innovative
High refractive index lens
Aspherical lens Dual super aspherical lens
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lenses. As a positive effect, it is
possible to produce lenses with a
reduced number of lens elements,
thus allowing the lens size and
camera to be minimised. At the
same time, the lens quality could
even be further increased, thanks
to optimal refraction and the low-
est possible aberration. That is
why Olympus is the first brand to
offer a compact digital camera
with a 26x zoom and a shock-
proof, waterproof and crushproof
camera with a 3.6x wide optical
zoom.
Image Sensor
Extra-low dispersion lens Aspherical lens
Dual Image
Stabilisation.
Life is about action, not about exposure time can be reduced
keeping still. That is why some of so much that even a fast-moving
the most beautiful photos are subject will still be sharp.
those of people in motion. To avoid
blurred pictures when shooting TruePic III Processor.
with extremely high zoom, in dim
light or without a flash, Olympus This processor makes image
has developed Dual Image Sta- processing faster, reduces
bilisation for double protection noise and results in more natural
against blur: a mechanical image colours.
stabiliser compensates for blur
caused by any movements of the
camera, and in combination with
Digital Image Stabilisation, the
1x zoom Without Dual Image Stabilisation
26x zoom With Dual Image Stabilisation
Cutting-edge
technology in a small
compact body.
Face Detection
Technology.
You can take an Olympus camera
everywhere – at any time. Thanks
to the Face Detection Technology
the Olympus camera ensures that
faces are always perfectly cap-
tured even under adverse light
conditions. The camera identifies
one or more faces (up to 16 faces
with Advanced Face Detection)
in the composition and automat-
ically adjusts to a sharp focus. In
addition, photos of faces are clear
and natural, as Face Detection
ensures the optimal exposure,
Without Face Detection
With Face Detection
“Shadow Adjustment” function
contains patented technologies from
Apical Limited
even against light backgrounds.
The same applies for night por-
traits with a flash, where the
camera regulates exactly the right
amount of light. In combination
with Shadow Adjustment Tech-
nology* the rest of the picture is
also exposed correctly. And in
the “Smile Shot” shooting mode**,
the camera can even tell whether a
person is smiling or not, and snaps
at precisely the right moment.
Intelligent Auto Mode*.
If you want to catch the moment,
you must be fast. Sometimes
you haven’t even got the time to
select a specific mode. That’s
why Olympus developed the
Intelligent Auto Mode. This feature
combines Advanced Face De-
tection and Shadow Adjustment
Technology*** and detects the
five most commonly used scenes
automatically: Portrait, Landscape,
Night & Portrait, Macro and Sports.
* included in most models
** available on selected models
*** FE models and μ-550WP: Intelligent AUTO
without Shadow Adjustment Technology
BrightCapture
Technology and
HyperCrystal LCD.
The fun of photography shouldn’t
end just because the sun is
shining too brightly or it is getting
dark. Therefore, most cameras in
this brochure are equipped with
a HyperCrystal LCD which makes
it easy to see what you’re photo-
graphing in glaring sunlight or
at an extreme viewing angle. And
with the new HyperCrystal III,
the brightness of the backlight
has been doubled compared to
HyperCrystal II, leading to further
substantially improved visibility in
Without HyperCrystal LCD
With HyperCrystal III LCD
**** microSD is a trademark of the SD Card
Association
strong sunlight. And when it
gets darker, the image preview
on the LCD is up to four times
brighter than on conventional
models, thanks to BrightCapture
Technology, now built into every
Olympus compact digital camera.
High Definition
Multimedia Interface
(HDMI).
HDMI is a compact connector
interface for transmitting uncom-
pressed digital streams. Built into
the SP-590UZ and μ-7000, you
can enjoy your images in high
definition quality on HDMI com-
patible HD TV screens.
microSD****
Compatibility.
Olympus is now enabling con-
sumers to use their microSD
cards in all compact cameras
shown in this brochure by
supplying a special microSD
attachment with the camera
which can be used alternatively
to xD-Picture Cards.
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Get 10x
closer.
The Olympus μ-9000:
Life is great – and with the
Olympus μ-9000 you are even
closer to it, because the new
model combines state-of-the-
art design with a powerful
10x wide optical zoom and high
effective Dual Image Stabilisation
to prevent blurry images. The
compact camera with the stylish
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Midnight Black
metal body features Face Detec- In short: great zoom, great
tion and the Intelligent Auto camera, great pictures.
Mode that allows the camera to
detect the five most commonly
used scenes automatically. And
with a large 6.9cm/2.7" Hyper-
Crystal III LCD, the Olympus
μ-9000 offers you best-ever
visibility and extra-crisp preview
of your motifs.
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The symbiosis of
style and top zoom.

Midnight Black

Royal Blue

• Extra-slim 10x wide optical • Face Detection for perfectly

zoom (28–280mm*) in a com- focused and exposed faces
pact metal body to capture plus correct exposure of other
great scenes through to excit- image areas
ing close-ups • TruePic III image processor
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual for faster image handling and
Image Stabilisation higher image quality
• The easy way to perfect • Liven up your memories with
images – Intelligent Auto Mode movie recording with sound
detects the five most com- • xD-Picture Card and microSD
monly used scenes and adjusts Card compatible
settings, focus and exposure
automatically
• 12 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal III LCD
for best-ever preview even in
brilliant sunlight and at extreme
angles (230,000 dots)

1x zoom 10x zoom

* equivalent to a 35mm camera

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7x closer.
7x more exciting.

Midnight Black Starry Silver

Ocean Blue

A camera lets you express your
personality through your pictures.
With its 7x zoom the compact
metal-bodied μ-7000 lets you get
close to your subject and take
sharp high-definition photos. The
extra large 7.6cm/3.0" Hyper-
Crystal II LCD allows you to view
your images perfectly on the
screen and makes framing easy,
even in brilliant sunlight. And the
Intelligent Auto Mode combines
Face Detection and Shadow
Adjustment Technology with the
five most commonly used scenes.
1x zoom
Thereby, the Advanced Face
Detection detects up to 16 persons
in the scene. All this makes the
μ-7000 the perfect tool for perfect
shots.
7x zoom
• Exceptional 7x optical zoom • TruePic III image processor
(37–260mm*) in a compact for faster image handling and
metal body to capture great higher image quality
scenes through to exciting • Liven up your memories with
close-ups movie recording with sound
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual • High-Definition Multimedia
Image Stabilisation Interface (HDMI™) for viewing
• 7.6cm/3.0" HyperCrystal II LCD images in high-definition quality
for excellent preview even in on HDMI TVs
brilliant sunlight and at extreme • xD-Picture Card and microSD
angles (230,000 dots) Card compatible
• 12 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• The easy way to perfect
images – Intelligent Auto Mode
detects the five most com-
monly used scenes and adjusts
settings, focus and exposure
automatically
• Advanced Face Detection of
up to 16 persons for perfectly
focused and exposed faces
plus correct exposure of other
image areas
* equivalent to a 35mm camera

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Smart style with
5x zoom.
Atlantic Blue
Improve your style. The μ-5000
Olympus combines advanced
features with a modern design.
Its metallic body offers a 5x optical
zoom, which enables you to al-
ways be close to your motif, while
the Dual Image Stabilisation helps
you to avoid any blur caused by
a trembling hand, allowing you
to make razor-sharp shots even
when using maximum zoom. The
Intelligent Auto Mode detects the
five most commonly used scenes
automatically. And with a resolu-
tion of 12 Megapixels you can print
1x zoom
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Midnight Black
Metal Magenta
your photos in poster-size to
impress your friends with pictures
from your last weekend trip.
5x zoom
• Excellent 5x optical zoom • TruePic III image processor
(36–180mm*) in a smart for faster image handling and
metallic body to capture great higher image quality
scenes through to exciting • Liven up your memories with
close-ups movie recording with sound
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual • xD-Picture Card and microSD
Image Stabilisation Card compatible
• The easy way to perfect
images – Intelligent Auto Mode
detects the five most com-
monly used scenes and adjusts
settings, focus and exposure
automatically
• 12 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• Advanced Face Detection of
up to 16 persons for perfectly
focused and exposed faces
plus correct exposure of other
image areas
• 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD
for excellent preview even in
brilliant sunlight and at extreme
angles (230,000 dots)
* equivalent to a 35mm camera
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Do not handle
with care.
The Olympus μ TOUGH-8000:
People who quickly get bored at
home need an off-road camera
like the μ TOUGH-8000, the high-
tech tool that fits into every bag.
It is waterproof to a depth of
10 metres, shockproof to a height
of 2 metres and includes a high-
precision 3.6x wide optical zoom.
This makes it the ideal partner for
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Steel Blue
expeditions into the mountains you plan your adventures,
and the canyons. With the con- make sure to bring your camera
venient TAP Control you can because the action is waiting
operate the camera by tapping to be captured by you.
the body. Furthermore, the
μ TOUGH-8000 offers you Dual
Image Stabilisation for perfectly
sharp pictures when using
maximum zoom or shooting in
lower light. So the next time
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10m waterproof,
2m shockproof,
3.6x wide zoom.
Steel Blue
• Shooting in the toughest situa-
tions – shockproof to 2m*,
waterproof to 10m**, crush-
proof to 100kg*** and freeze-
proof to –10°C
• High-precision 3.6x wide optical
zoom (28–102mm****) to
capture great scenes through
to stunning close-ups even in
extreme conditions
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual
Image Stabilisation
• TAP Control Menu for great
convenience
• 12 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal III LCD
for best-ever preview even in
brilliant sunlight and at extreme
angles (230,000 dots)
* equivalent to MIL Standard
(Olympus test conditions)
** according to IEC standard publication
529 IPX8
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Midnight Black
Platinum Silver
• Face Detection for perfectly
focused and exposed faces
plus correct exposure of other
image areas
• The easy way to perfect
images – Intelligent Auto Mode
detects the five most com-
monly used scenes and adjusts
settings, focus and exposure
automatically
• Manometer for easy air and
water pressure checking
• LED illuminator to lighten up
underwater or macro sceneries
• Liven up your memories with
movie recording with sound
• xD-Picture Card and microSD
Card compatible
*** according to Olympus test conditions
**** equivalent to a 35mm camera
For a tough
everyday life.
Lemon Yellow
Leisure gets tougher. That is why
Olympus developed a compact
camera for rough weekends on
the bike or on the raft, and for
the wild moments with your kids.
The μ TOUGH-6000 is shockproof
to 1.5m, waterproof to 3m and
freezeproof to –10°C. The resilient
body protects the powerful high-
precision 3.6x wide zoom lens,
and the Dual Image Stabiliser
guarantees razor-sharp shots
when using maximum zoom or
lower light conditions. Further-
more, the camera has convenient
Waterproof to 3m
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Arctic Blue
Pure White Sunset Orange
features like Intelligent Auto Mode
and TAP Control function, which
allows you to operate the camera
simply by tapping the body.
So if your off-time gets tougher,
at least with this camera it gets
more comfortable.
Shockproof to 1,5m, Freezeproof to –10°C
• Shooting when it’s getting tough,
wet and cold – shockproof
to 1.5m*, waterproof to 3m**
and freezeproof to –10°C
• High-precision 3.6x wide optical
zoom (28–102mm***) to
capture great scenes through
to stunning close-ups even in
extreme conditions
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual
Image Stabilisation
• TAP Control Menu for great
convenience
• 10 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal III LCD
for best-ever preview even in
brilliant sunlight and at extreme
angles (230,000 dots)
* equivalent to MIL Standard
(Olympus test conditions)
** according to IEC standard publication
529 IPX8
• Advanced Face Detection of
up to 16 persons for perfectly
focused and exposed faces
plus correct exposure of other
image areas
• The easy way to perfect
images – Intelligent Auto Mode
detects the five most com-
monly used scenes and adjusts
settings, focus and exposure
automatically
• LED illuminator to lighten up
underwater or macro sceneries
• Liven up your memories with
movie recording with sound
• xD-Picture Card and microSD
Card compatible
*** equivalent to a 35mm camera
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Made for water fun.
Midnight Black
Life derives from water. With the
new Olympus μ-550WP it will
return to the waves. The Olympus
μ-550WP is waterproof to 3m
and especially made for fun days
at the beach or pool. The camera
offers a high-precision 3x zoom
and Intelligent Auto Mode, which
detects the five most commonly
used scenes and automatically
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Pure White
Crystal Blue
adjusts settings, focus and expo-
sure. With 10 Megapixels you
can print your impressions from
the water in poster-size formats,
and the Digital Image Stabilisation
ensures sharp photos also under
darker conditions. So take your
trunks, your towel and the
μ-550WP and have fun at the
beach.
• Exciting shots in and by the • Face Detection for perfectly
water, as waterproof to 3m* focused and exposed faces
• High-precision 3x optical zoom • 17 shooting modes for best
(38 –114mm**) to capture great results in different situations
scenes through to stunning • Liven up your memories with
portraits even when it’s getting movie recording with sound
wet • xD-Picture Card and microSD
• The easy way to perfect Card compatible
images – Intelligent Auto Mode
detects the five most com-
monly used scenes and adjusts
settings, focus and exposure
automatically
• 10 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• Digital Image Stabilisation for
less blur also in low light
• See and share images on the
6.4cm/2.5" LCD
* according to IEC standard publication
529 IPX8
** equivalent to a 35mm camera
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The strongest
zoom ever built for a
compact camera.
The Olympus SP-590UZ:
The SP series is an ultrazoom le-
gend and with the new SP-590UZ
Olympus improved its zoom
competence once more: due to
the built-in 26x ultrazoom it is
now nearly impossible to escape
the SP-590UZ. The Dual Image
Stabilisation prevents blurry
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images, even when using the
26x optical zoom, and with
Advanced Face Detection Tech-
nology your camera detects up
to 16 faces and sets the optimal
focus and exposure. The camera
offers a high-speed 10 fps
sequence shooting and P/A/S/M
exposure mode for creative
freedom. And thanks to the
High Definition Multimedia Inter-
face (HDMI™) you can admire
your razor-sharp photos in high
definition quality on your HDMI
television.
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26x closer to your
dearest.

• Most powerful optical perform- • 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD

ance in minimum size: 26x wide for excellent preview even in
optical zoom (26–676mm*) – brilliant sunlight
from extreme close-ups to • Built-in flash and wireless flash
the action as well as stunning control from the camera body
scenes • Liven up your memories with
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual movie recording with sound
Image Stabilisation • xD-Picture Card and microSD
• Don’t miss the moment with Card compatible
high-speed 10fps sequence
shooting**
• P/A/S/M exposure modes for
creative freedom
• High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI™) for viewing
images in high-definition quality
on HDMI TVs
• 12 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• Advanced Face Detection of
up to 16 persons for perfectly
focused and exposed faces
plus correct exposure of other
image areas
1x zoom 26x zoom
* equivalent to a 35mm camera
** in 3 Megapixel mode
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A life less Simply closer.
complicated.

A lean design, a high-quality zoom
and a size that fits into every bag:
the Olympus FE series offers the
ideal choice for snapshots. With
a resolution of 10 megapixels and
more, the Olympus FE series can
take photographs for poster-size
prints, with up to an impressive
Black
5x optical zoom. The FE series is
extremely easy to use with its
“one button, one function” design
Gold
principle. And features such as
Face Detection Technology and a
wide selection of shooting modes
make it easy to capture brilliant
pictures.

• Precision 5x optical zoom focused and exposed faces

(36–180mm*) in a compact
metal body to capture great
scenes through to exciting
close-ups
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual
Image Stabilisation
• The easy way to perfect
images – Intelligent Auto Mode
detects the five most com-
monly used scenes and adjusts
settings, focus and exposure
automatically
• Advanced Face Detection of up
to 16 persons for perfectly
• 10 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• See and share images on the
6.9cm/2.7" LCD
• 14 shooting modes for best
results in different situations
• “One button, one function”
design principle and in-camera
help guide for easy operation
• Liven up your memories with
movie recording with sound
• xD-Picture Card and microSD
Card compatible

1x zoom 5x zoom
* equivalent to a 35mm camera

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Simply great A safe archive for
pictures. brilliant pictures.

Gold Gold
OLYMPUS Master 2
software.
The OLYMPUS Master 2 software
comes with all the digital cameras
in this brochure. With it, you
can conveniently archive photos
according to search criteria like
date, time or keyword. It makes
photo editing easy, and includes
Magenta Black Blue Black
a wide array of print options.
OLYMPUS Studio 2
software.
OLYMPUS Studio 2 is the
professional software for image
management and advanced
RAW photo finishing. It provides
powerful workflow support for
photographers to get the best
out of the shots, an ideal tool
especially for your SP camera.
A trial version can be downloaded
from the internet, the full version
can be purchased online or at
your dealer.

• 12 Megapixels (FE-3010) • Digital Image Stabilisation for

to make poster-size prints.
FE-45: 10 Megapixels
• Miniature 3x optical zoom
(36–108mm*) in a compact
body to capture great scenes
through to stunning portraits
• The easy way to perfect
images – Intelligent Auto Mode
detects the five most com-
monly used scenes and adjusts
settings, focus and exposure
automatically
• Advanced Face Detection of
up to 16 persons for perfectly
focused and exposed faces
* equivalent to a 35mm camera
less blur
• See and share images on the
6.9cm/2.7" LCD (FE-3010).
FE-45: 6.4cm/2.5" LCD
• 19 shooting modes (FE-3010)
Organise your images in different ways OLYMPUS Studio 2 software offers
for best results in different
with OLYMPUS Master 2 software: by date, sophisticated RAW development functions
situations album or keyword for best results
FE-45: 16 shooting modes
• In-camera help guide for easy
operation
• Liven up your memories with
movie recording with sound
• xD-Picture Card and microSD
Card compatible
Cameras and software of OLYMPUS The OLYMPUS Studio 2 software helps
are compatible with Apple Mac OS X and you to find your best shots with professional
Windows ® up to Windows ® Vista tools like the “Virtual Lightbox”

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Accessories.
Camera cases
Camera cases are available for all
Olympus digital cameras. They
are equipped with a compartment
for the xD-Picture Card and can
be attached to the belt or used
with the camera hand strap.
Underwater flash
The ideal tool to ensure your
underwater subjects are seen
in the right light.
* when used in conjunction with
OLYMPUS Master software
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xD-Picture Cards
1 GB or 2 GB storage capacity
The fast ultra-compact xD-Picture
Card supports the exclusive
Panorama option as well as
various art effects.*
Underwater cases
Appropriate waterproof cases,
made of durable polycarbonate,
are available for the Olympus
cameras μ TOUGH-8000,
μ TOUGH-6000 and FE-3010.
Tele conversion lens
Extends the focal length and
thereby visually moves far-away
objects towards the camera.
Useful for ships at sea, animals
in the wild and athletes at the
far end of the stadium.
Power sources
Lithium-ion rechargeable
batteries, ultra-fast battery
chargers, 2300mAh capacity
rechargeable NiMH batteries and
AC adapter.
External wireless flashes
Olympus wireless flashes enable
precise TTL flash control while
also featuring a choice of auto-
matic or manual operation for full
creative flexibility. The high power
control allows adjustment to suit
the cameras’ very sensitive CCDs.
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Accessories.

μ TOUGH-8000

μ TOUGH-6000

SP-590UZ
μ -550WP

FE-5000

FE-3010
μ -7000

μ -5000
μ-9000

FE-45
Model
Tele conversion lens *

Conversion lens adapter

xD-Picture Card

microSD attachment

Camera case

Silver neck strap

Quick NiMH battery charger

NiMH batteries (rechargeable)

Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable)

Charger for lithium-ion batteries

AC adapter ** ** ** ** **

Wireless external flash

Underwater case, waterproof to 40m

OLYMPUS Studio 2 software

Remote control

* Optional conversion lens adapter necessary

** Only usable with adapter cable
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Fully digital
perfection.
The Olympus E-System.
Olympus offers you excellent
performance at the smallest size:
zoom expertise, Live View tech-
nology, AF features and image
quality. The E-System consistently
enhances the features of digital
cameras and combines them with
the cutting-edge technology of
SLRs. E-System cameras are
based on the Four Thirds Stand-
ard, which guarantees maximum
compactness. The symbiosis of
lens and camera ensures perfect
sharpness and lightness – right
up to the edges of your pictures.
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Meanwhile, other manufacturers
also offer the Four Thirds Stand-
ard, so that you can choose from
a wide range of lenses. Further-
more, Olympus will present its
first Micro Four Third camera this
summer. This cutting edge system
sets a new benchmark in digital
photography and combines high-
end D-SLR quality, interchange-
able lenses and an ultra-compact
body. So, if you want to take
perfect pictures – with Olympus,
there are no longer any reasons
why you can’t.
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