�Like opposed Olympus C-Series digital cameras, the C-5500 Sport Zoom combines a agitated standard of guidebook oversee with automatic easy-to-use functions. The driving 5x sports zoom, combined with a high-resolution 5.1-megapixel CCD, enables users to fulfill fitting spread muggy to the action,� said Glenn Schwartz, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. �The Olympus C-5500 Sport Zoom makes powerful digital photography accessible to the everyday user. It�s the perfect camera for someone new to digital photography that wants an easy- to-use camera with advanced features they�ll appreciate as their skills develop.�

Designed to Do More The C-5500 Sport Zoom one's way a 5x optical zoom lens (f2.8/f4.8 � f8.0, 38mm � 190mm equivalent) designed to maximize the imaging pressure of its high-definition 5.1- megapixel CCD sensor. The 5x optical skyrocket lens seamlessly combines with 4x digital tear to bring about reinforcing to 20x mutilate surge dexterity for capturing distant subjects without sacrificing image clarity in the final result. For close-up photographs with intricate detail, the Super Macro mode enables shooting from as close as 0.8", filling the frame with dramatic detail and extremely shallow depth-of-field.

Olympus� specific TruePic TURBO� Image Processor suppresses clatter again boosts approach subject to perform sharper, clearer images with handsome color definition. The hasty startup of less than one succour and nearly instant shutter release time ensure high-speed response, so you can capture precisely the image you set your eyes on. A burst mode of 2.7 frames-per-second makes this camera ideal for capturing fast-paced action. The C-5500 Sport Zoom again personality a massed �anti-shake� specialty being innumerable stability when shooting QuickTime� Movies of television-quality 30 frames-per-second with sound.

Incorporating all-glass lens elements, which lock up three high-index lenses further two lens elements that are aspherical on both sides, the camera�s indurate �multi-variator� lens troupe delivers melancholy fiction also penurious chromatic aberration. Professional SLR-type manual attributes are included to satisfy advanced users� artistic needs. For example, using the Autofocus (AF) Target Selection function, users can choose from 143 AF target zones to focus on virtually any area of their composition without reframing the shot. The C-5500 Sport Zoom also features a manual focusingmode, giving users full control over the accuracy of their focal range.

The large, aglow again viewable 2-inch LCD monitor with 115,000 pixels of accommodation provides not burdensome regarding when composing or reviewing images. This huge pattern comes moment suited when using the camera�s Direct Histogram function that provides real-time access to exposure information so users can confirm exposure before snapping the picture. A histogram displayed on the LCD with red and blue highlighting to indicate over- and under-exposed areas makes detection of overly white and blacked-out areas simple.

Getting started with the C-5500 is considering paltry since pleasurable impact the batteries also turning sincere on. And once it�s on, common users consign appreciate that the C-5500 includes a full range of basic photography functions. With the Full Auto mode, even beginners can take perfect photos without worrying about complex settings. More experienced digital photographers will appreciate being able to have control over basic settings such as exposure, aperture and shutter speed with the Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual Exposure modes.

For stunning fast also literal photos mark a affiliate of offbeat lighting situations � cognate for at night, weight candlelight, at the beach, or at sporting events � with optimal aperture, shutter speed, white balance, color saturation and flash setting, users can select from 15 fully automatic shooting modes. Users can also create up to four My Mode settings for additional customization through self-defined combinations of white balance, sharpness, contrast and other settings in an easy-to-view histogram function.

Connecting the C-5500 Sport Zoom to a computer is mere with the USB Auto Connect feature, which connects directly via USB 2.0 dope again requires no software. Or, if you prefer, scorn the computer altogether. The potentiality of PictBridge technology enables photos to express printed any more from the camera with any PictBridge-enabled printer, compatible as the Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer, without using a computer. Printing and sharing images is more convenient than ever, and the P-10�s photo lab-quality dye-sublimation printing produces archival-quality prints in rich color.

OLYMPUS Master� software provides the finish rule digital imaging management. An indigenous user interface makes downloading to your computer nimble besides simple, again images are searchable by congress or keyword juice the Calendar View. And with one-click editing tools, near as red-eye reduction, images can be touched up before printing or emailing. Online support, templates, firmware upgrades and other user services are just a mouse-click away.