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- Most powerful optical performance in minimum size - 30 x wide optical zoom for extreme close-ups and stunning scenes
- Avoids blur thanks to Dual Image Stabilisation
- Never miss a moment with high-speed 10 fps sequence shooting
- Photo surfing through your own customised photo album in the camera thanks to 2 GB internal memory and integrated photo organising software
- Capture HD movies and view them together with photos in sharp detail on HDTVs including convenient remote operation by HDMI control
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Light and more impressive design, equipped with a small and powerful wide optical zoom, the Olympus SP-800UZ makes other contenders pale in comparison. Whether snapping photos or trying out the HD movie shooting option, a colossal internal memory gives you the freedom to capture more. A built-in dual image stabilization provides rendering clean, sharp images and high-speed shooting let you get extra-close and shoot extra-fast - just what you need to get that once in a lifetime shot. The sheer variety of SP series features lets you take your very best shots, for example AF tracking follows your subject even when in motion, and i-Auto identifies your shooting environment, automatically adjusting your camera settings.
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Olympus 14MP 30x Optical 10fps 3in LCD 720P 2GB 14 Megapixels 30x Optical zoom 2GB Internal Memory 30quot LCD Screen 2 Years Warranty N3837592 Cameras Digital Cameras
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112 of 113 people found the following review helpful
This is my 7th digital camera not including mobile phone cameras which I also use frequently because of the convenience. First I must say that the pictures on Amazon do not do justice to how small and light this camera is. With a small camera bag it goes over your shoulder and you hardly notice it. I also have an Olympus 8M SLR. My main reason for buying this camera was to avoid having to carry my SLR on long trips with 2 lenses and fiddling about changing lenses when trying to take good photos is always a pain. I have certainly achieved this objective. And no power supply to carry either (if you have a computer with you). Unfortunately the charging cable is not the new mobile phone standard micro USB at the camera end, but at least it is the same as my SLR cable. For a small camera with a good lens this is a great pick.
As written in other reviews, this camera is let down a bit by the lack of RAW image storage. The JPG processing seems in general to be fine and the results are stunning - especially on high zoom. The autostitch, once you get used to how it works, is very effective and whilst you might get better results on a computer, who has the time to do so much post processing? I have found a couple of photos with bright green and bright pink where the results looked a little artificial due to the processing but otherwise I can't really fault the results. For the first time with a camera (on a tripod) I managed to take a picture of the Orion constellation and the result is pretty good. The pictures are around 5-6M each - this compares favourably with the 14.4M for my SLR (RAW) but I think I'd still rather have the RAW. I have taken about 700 pictures in 2 weeks with this camera and never used more than 20% of my 16G SD card. The battery has never expired either, although I am charging it every day that I use it.
I have been using this camera in Bangkok, Thailand, where it is very humid outside. One evening I took it out and the lens misted over, but when I wiped the lens with a cloth it was still misty - the moisture had penetrated the camera itself. I understand that this is impossible to mitigate with manufacturing design - what I have learned to do is not to wipe the lens but to wait until the lens de-fogs and then the internal part of the lens is clear as well.
The night time capability of this camera is impressive and the flash works well too. It is unbelievable how far they have come since 2006 when I bought my SLR in terms of low light performance.
The movie mode is great too and I can dispense with a small video camera I was carrying around too. The SP-800UZ is small enough to carry around when you want video. The only slight disappointment here is that you cannot record sound and use zoom in the same movie.
So overall, comparing this with my other cameras, I would much rather travel with this one even though my SLR gives slightly better results (with a bit more patience and in good light).
As written in other reviews, this camera is let down a bit by the lack of RAW image storage. The JPG processing seems in general to be fine and the results are stunning - especially on high zoom. The autostitch, once you get used to how it works, is very effective and whilst you might get better results on a computer, who has the time to do so much post processing? I have found a couple of photos with bright green and bright pink where the results looked a little artificial due to the processing but otherwise I can't really fault the results. For the first time with a camera (on a tripod) I managed to take a picture of the Orion constellation and the result is pretty good. The pictures are around 5-6M each - this compares favourably with the 14.4M for my SLR (RAW) but I think I'd still rather have the RAW. I have taken about 700 pictures in 2 weeks with this camera and never used more than 20% of my 16G SD card. The battery has never expired either, although I am charging it every day that I use it.
I have been using this camera in Bangkok, Thailand, where it is very humid outside. One evening I took it out and the lens misted over, but when I wiped the lens with a cloth it was still misty - the moisture had penetrated the camera itself. I understand that this is impossible to mitigate with manufacturing design - what I have learned to do is not to wipe the lens but to wait until the lens de-fogs and then the internal part of the lens is clear as well.
The night time capability of this camera is impressive and the flash works well too. It is unbelievable how far they have come since 2006 when I bought my SLR in terms of low light performance.
The movie mode is great too and I can dispense with a small video camera I was carrying around too. The SP-800UZ is small enough to carry around when you want video. The only slight disappointment here is that you cannot record sound and use zoom in the same movie.
So overall, comparing this with my other cameras, I would much rather travel with this one even though my SLR gives slightly better results (with a bit more patience and in good light).
92 of 93 people found the following review helpful
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To start, I am not a professional photographer but have been using digital cameras for the last 10 years or so. This is just the best I have ever had or seen. I have had the camera for a week now and have not used all the features of the camera but am working the way through it. The zoom features is awesome even with my sometimes unsteady hand. The quality of the shots is impressive. The only thing that lets it down is the included software for the PC. This is slow and clunky, I much prefer just to download pictures using Picassa and any editing that I want to do (Not much really, its either good or really bad, in which case I delete) I do in Photoshop or some other software. All in all I am very impressed with this camera.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Light and easy to hold, I found it very easy to work out, but I have been using Olympus cameras now for several years and still use a Olympus tough 8000 which I am very happy with but wanted something as easy to use but with a better zoom, I have managed to take photo's of Deer grazing in a field without them knowing I was there, fantastic just what I wanted it for, but without the price tag of a SLR.
It arrived within 2 days of ordering it but was disapointed I could not use it right away, as I had to connect it to the computer first to load all the information.
all in all a fantstic bit of kit.
It arrived within 2 days of ordering it but was disapointed I could not use it right away, as I had to connect it to the computer first to load all the information.
all in all a fantstic bit of kit.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
wow.
hi brought this for my wife and she absolutely loves it and i have to say i have taken some stunning shots its so easy it makes my pictures look like im a professional... Read more
Published 8 months ago by D. Pettitt
A Camera in disguise.
I bought this Camera because of its looks, it is similar to my Braun 35mm film
Camera which I've had since the 1960s. Read more
Camera which I've had since the 1960s. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Allan George Palmer
A dream camera
Not just an effective camera but a pleasure to use. The features are typical of Olympus, the menu system needs a little getting used to but becomes instinctive pretty quickly. Read more
Published 12 months ago by GardensGrpSteve
Avoid The Olympus SP 800UZ!
This camera is awful
I purchased the Olympus SP 800UZ as a replacement for my Olympus SP-590UZ 26x Zoom camera after I accidentally scratched the lens. Read more
I purchased the Olympus SP 800UZ as a replacement for my Olympus SP-590UZ 26x Zoom camera after I accidentally scratched the lens. Read more
Published 13 months ago by little petal
Great Compact Camera
This is a very good compact camera. It does everything you would want from a compact. It is not as good as an SLR, but it is half the price of the cheapest of those. Read more
Published 14 months ago by ScaramoucheTheFool
Why I didn't buy the Olympus SP-800UZ
I was looking for a bridge camera, and the Olympus made it onto my short list, but when trying it out in a shop I found a major drawback - it doesn't have a viewfinder. Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. J. Booth
my pleasure in purchasing this camera
I am very pleased with the camera but I have not yet had time to explore with it. I was disappointed that it had not got an eye piece to supplement the screen but in very shinning... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Top Cat
Olympus SP-800UZ Digital Camera
I am very pleased with this item and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a small camera that can do most things needed for a beginner or intermediate user
Published 15 months ago by Boycey
Brilliant piece of Kit
I am more than delighted with this camera, it does it all and the price is just perfect for such a good piece of kit. Read more
Published 15 months ago by P.Brill
Not so good
I am really un happy with the camera after giving it a trial run in the house, now, i don't know if it's because i don't have perfect lighting in the house. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kaylee Hamilton
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