olympus stylus 7000 12 mp digital camera with 7x optical dual image stabilized zoom and 3-inch lcd silver
impressive zoom power that brings action incredibly close and compact bodies designed to be taken along for the ride make the stylus-7000 one of the most powerful premium stylus cameras ever . with 7x optical zoom 12 megapixels of detailed resolution for capturing brilliant images and features like dual image stabilization intelligent auto face detection shadow adjustment technology and in-camera panorama the stylus-7000 takes the guesswork out of great photography . olympus stylus-7000 highlights 12 megapixels for superior image quality the stylus-7000 offers a 12-megapixel image sensor for consistently sharp and vivid images when producing large-format prints or cropping enlarging a portion of an image . small camera large lcd the stylus-7000 offers a large 3-inch hypercrystal ii lcd screen which reproduces true colors with a dynamic contrast ratio of more than 180 percent and a color reproduction performance of more than 160 percent compared to hypercrystal lcd . your images on hdtv gone are the days of friends and family huddling around a camera s lcd to see the pictures you just snapped . now you ll be the hit of the party or any family function when you proudly display your brilliant images on high-definition televisions . simply connect the camera to an hdtv with an hdmi cable which can be purchased separately at any consumer electronics store . olympus recommended button the new or button makes it easy to activate the cameras unique features including in-camera panorama shadow adjustment and perfect shot preview . simply press the new or button to easily access these commonly used features . new beauty mode taking beautiful portraits is easy with the new beauty mode . it enables you to soften shadows and smooth wrinkles or blemishes on your subject s face -- all in the camera and before capture additionally subtle edits can be made post-capture using the beauty fix mode . choose clear skin to smooth a person s complexion dramatic eye to slightly emphasize the eyes and sparkle eye to brighten and enhance the contrast of the iris and pupils . you can also apply all three edits at once . have fun customizing your brilliant images without a pc and costly image editing software . versatile memory all olympus digital point-and-shoot cameras accept xd-picture card media . starting with products available in august 2008 they also accept microsd memory cards to capture images . the new stylus cameras offer the flexibility to use either xd-picture card or microsd memory cards which is just one more advantage of olympus point-and-shoot cameras . blur-free photos two ways dual image stabilization combines two technologies -- mechanical sensor-shift image stabilization and digital image stabilization -- to provide one powerful anti-blur solution for capturing great images whether the photographer or the subject is moving . olympus mechanical sensor-shift image stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the image sensor to compensate for camera movement which often occurs in low-light conditions when shutter speeds are slower . digital image stabilization freezes the action with high iso sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often caused by a moving subject . by combining the two technologies you re able to take crystal clear images in any shooting situation . intelligent auto mode tired of changing the settings on your camera every time you re shooting something different intelligent auto mode automatically indentifies what you are shooting portrait landscape night portrait macro sports and adjusts settings to capture the best quality results depending on the situation . first-time users will enjoy this quick and hassle-free feature which does the thinking for them and produces incredible images like a pro . shadow adjustment technology shooting outdoors in bright daylight can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright sunlit areas . while the human eye is capable of detecting the nuances between dark and light and all the details in between image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive . the stylus-7000 addresses this challenge head-on with shadow adjustment technology which compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail . with this technology users can preview and capture images with the same contrast as the naked eye . face detection with shadow adjustment technology face detection tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses face detection af to optimize exposure face detection ae for sharp brilliant portraits and group shots . thanks to shadow adjustment technology which was adopted from olympus digital single lens reflex dslr cameras portrait shots taken in backlight situations will capture your subjects faces with the appropriate brightness without overexposing the background . the stylus-7000 also features smile shot which tracks your subject s face to detect a smile and automatically fires off three consecutive shots so you never miss that perfect smile . this feature is great for parents hoping to capture hard-to-predict baby smiles . in-camera panorama in-camera panorama mode captures three images and stitches them together to create one amazing panoramic picture . simply press the shutter button and slowly pan across a panoramic scene . the second and third images will be captured automatically and stitched together with the first image -- resulting in one seamless panorama . to create the ultimate panoramic picture consumers can use the olympus master software 2 to stitch up to 10 images together . perfect shot preview the new cameras feature perfect shot preview which enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on a live multi-window screen before snapping the shot . seeing the results before capturing the image ensures users are getting the shots they want . it is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques such as zoom exposure compensation white balance and metering . perfect fix in-camera editing the stylus-7000 offers red-eye fix and shadow adjustment edit in-camera editing features such as resizing cropping and saturation adjustments enabling users to edit photos right in the camera . with the perfect fix function multiple editing features can be applied at once . truepic iii image processor the olympus-exclusive truepic iii image processor developed for the demanding performance of digital slr single lens reflex cameras . olympus enhanced truepic iii image processor produces crystal clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to deliver superior picture quality with more accurate colors true-to-life flesh tones and faster processing speeds . truepic iii also captures crisp clear images at high iso settings which are traditionally associated with increasing image noise or producing grainy photos . olympus master 2 software olympus master 2 software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management . an intuitive user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and simple and images are easily organized by folders or albums and searchable by date in calendar view . a direct link makes uploading your images and videos to youtube easier than ever . additionally with one-click editing tools such as red-eye removal images can be touched up before printing or e-mailing . online support templates firmware upgrades and other user services are just a mouse-click away . use the optional muvee theater pack to create professional quality slide shows and dvds from your pictures using any of several built-in templates . additionally create scrapbooks greeting cards and other fun prints using the optional arcsoft print creations plug-in . what s in the box wrist strap camera win mac usb cable audio video cable li-ion rechargeable battery and charger masd-1 microsd adapter manual warranty card and olympus master 2 software cd-rom .