Olympus Treats

It was a gathering of friends and colleagues on a hot Thursday lunch buffet at the Edsa Shangri-la Hotel as RedDot Philippines unveils the Olympus OM-D system and its new selection of point-and-shoot cameras.

Looking back at history, it was 40 years ago when the world first heard of the Olympus M-1 which later on further evolved and matured in to OM Series of system SLRs.

Now as we speak, Olympus launches OM-D series continuing on a legend of providing a unique, compact and light-weight contemporary SLRs for photo enthusiasts.

Olympus OM-D is a new type of digital interchangeable-lens system camera that meets the requirements of long-time SLR users.  It features the world’s fastest autofocusing system and 3D tracking.  It also boasts of a well-designed electronic view-finder with advanced optics built into the camera’s body and a high 1.44M-dot definition.

The 16.05-megapixel Olympus OM-D also features a new Live MOS Sensor, True Pic VI image processing engine and an ISO as high as 25600.

Furthermore, built-in image stabilization has been refined now incorporating the world’s first 5-axis image stabilization mechanism.  This takes care of camera shake dealing with the five kinds of motion that includes horizontal and vertical shifts, rotary motion, swerve or curve and pitch.

Amenable with the Micro Four Thirds System standard, the Olympus OM-D is a new generation system camera which features a compact, light-weight, solid and durable body made of magnesium alloy with a rugged design maintaining the tradition of the famous classic look of OM series of SLRs.

Alongside with the Olympus OM-D, RedDot Philippines likewise unveiled a new selection of point-and-shoot cameras divided according to consumer’s lifestyle.

The SMART series

The VG-150, VG-160 and VG-170 are 14-megapixel entry-level cameras that feature DIS (high sensitivity) image stabilization for blur-free images and a built-in Magic Filter function.

The VH-210 is a fashionable point-and-shoot digital camera that features a 14-megapixel CCD and HD movie recording functions.  It is already completely equipped with the basic features including a 3-inch LCD panel.

VR-350 features a slim 12.5x optical zoom lens, a 16-megapixel CCD sensor, an HD movie recording function and a DUAL IS image stabilization.

The TOUGH series

This includes the TG-320, TG-620 and TG-820.  All three are heavy-duty cameras that are waterproof, dust-proof, shock-proof and freeze-proof.  These cameras can take great pictures even on extreme situations.  Definitely for those who love the outdoors.

The TRAVELLER series

The Olympus SP-620UZ, SP-720UZ and SP-810 are great travel companion as they all feature DUAL IS image stabilization to prevent camera shake and “ultra-zoom” capabilities.  The SP-810UZ, in particular, unbelievably boasts of 36x optical zoom lens.

The SZ-14 features a 14-megapixel CCD sensor with 24x optical ultra-zoom lens.  It has an HD movie recording function plus a DUAL IS image stabilization.  Likewise great to have for travel and events.

The SH-25MR and SZ-31MR are equipped with the new “iHS” (intelligent, high sensitivity and high speed) technology, a fast AF and a built-in GPS.

The CREATOR series

The XZ-1 is an amazing point-and-shoot camera that is equipped with the i.Zuiko Digital F1.8-2.5 lens.  Other features include TruePicV Image Processor, OLED monitor, high sensitivity 1/1.63 inch CCD sensor, brightness of F2.5 even at full telephoto, Art Filters, advanced shooting functions, Live Guide and other first-rate features.

By LEN AMADORA
MB.COM.PH

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