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Olympus SP-570UZ 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom Experience the power of 20x zoom with the SP-570 UZ. This compact 10 Megapixel camera does it all - from wide-angle perspectives to breathtaking close ups. Dual Image Stabilization even ensures images come out blur free. And for high-action moments, this model shoots at up to a whopping 13.5 frames per second in 3 Megapixel mode!
Customer Review: Ultra Zoom Digital Camera
I am very happy with this ultra zoom digital camera - a great tool for every serious photographer.
Customer Review: Excellent, unique image maker
Oly’s SP-570 is a unique camera. If a person is looking for a “move-up” camera from a simple “point ‘n’ shoot” this may not be the one. Nor is it a replacement for a dslr. It is in a class by itself, and takes some getting used to. However, once one gets into the “learning curve,” this camera becomes a powerful tool.

Image quality is typically Olympus - excellent, with great color reproduction. A caution: this is a small sensor camera. While it will go high ISO, images get noisy beyond ISO 400 - useful, but noisier than a dslr.

Menus: This is a very complete camera. It has all the controls of a dslr, plus many more. This can be a little confusing to someone not familiar with all this. The menus are clear enough if one spends time with the camera AND the manual. (Reading the manual with this camera is a must)!

General handling: While this is not a “pocket camera,” it is quite compact, fits very nicely in the hand, and has the controls very well located.

Speed and battery performance: Curiously, the type of battery seems to affect overall performance. I began with simple NiMh rechargeable batteries. Performance improved considerably when I put in new hybrid batteries! Focus speed is a little slower than one might be used to. This is reasonable given the huge range of the lens. Some complain that it won’t keep up with fast-moving subjects, however, there are focus settings that help alot.It is well within acceptable speed.

Overall, this is a great creative tool, and a super “walking around” or travel camera for someone with a little camera knowledge and a little patience to learn. Its flexibility is outstanding, something that is enhanced by the ability to use flash other than the built-in.

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