Olympus was one of the first companies to devise bridge cameras with long zooms, such as the C-series cameras, and now the SP series. The new SP-550 UZ is probably the most ambitious bridge-type camera on the market currently, offering an 18X optical zoom and equipped with an image stabilization system. Beyond these features, the SP-550 UZ also provides a 7.1 megapixel CCD, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and an electronic viewfinder. The body of the SP-550 UZ is made of plastic, finished in two silvery-gray tones, with large sections of the exterior covered with a non-slip rubber finish that provides very secure hand holds. The lens barrel, however, is metallic.



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