Olympus 7.1 megapixel SP-310 and 8.0 megapixel SP-350

Posted on Wednesday, August 31 2005 @ 2:11 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Olympus today launched the 8 megapixel SP-350 and the 7.1 megapixel SP-310 digital cameras. Both feature a 3x optical zoom lens, 24 scene modes, P/A/S/M expposure modes and VGA movie recording at 30fps with sound. The camera also has a large 2.5-inch LCD display. Both cameras will be available from autumn 2005.

Main features
  • 8.0 / 7.1 million pixels
  • Bright 3x zoom lens (equiv. 38-114mm on a 35mm camera),
    1:2.8-4.9. 15x total magnification incl. digital zoom
  • Extra-large 6.4cm/2.5” LCD monitor
  • Auto, Programme, Aperture Priority, Shutter priority and manual exposure, 24 scene modes (e.g. Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Fireworks, Underwater Wide)
  • Focusing options: Spot with option to select AF area with 143 points, iESP autofocus and manual focus
  • Super Macro mode up to 2cm
  • Histogram function in shooting and playback modes
  • Recording in JPEG or RAW formats
  • Very long battery life (up to 510 shots) and uses standard AA batteries
  • TruePic TURBO image processor
  • Movie recording with sound (VGA size at 30fps), recording length limited only by card capacity
  • 25MB internal memory plus xD-Picture Card slot
  • USB Hi-Speed AutoConnect
  • PictBridge compatible
  • Availability of converters WCON-07F, TCON-17F and underwater case PT-030 to extend photographic possibilities
  • TTL hot-shoe connector (SP-350 only) for attaching external flashes (e.g. Olympus FL-20)

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.


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