OLYMPUS µ 1050 SW

High-precision 3x zoom in a tough body.

Dolphin Grey
Midnight Black
Pacific Blue
Misty Rose
Champagne Gold

Unbeatable
Do what you will to the 10.1 Megapixel µ 1050 SW: drop it, wash it or shoot with it in below-freezing temperatures - the possibilities are virtually endless. Shockproof to 1.5m**, waterproof to 3m*** and freezeproof to -10°C, this extension to Olympus’ most robust compact line-up sports a chic new design that makes it even more fun to take with you everywhere you go. A newly-developed TAP control interface lets users trade the press of a button for the tap of a finger: adjust settings and review images on the µ 1050 SW’s extra large 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD by applying a simple tap or two to the exterior. The integrated 3x optical zoom (38-114mm*) guarantees safety in action with its use of an inner-folded light path - one of the keys to this camera’s uniquely compact design.

Technologies galore
With the µ 1050 SW, users can concentrate on getting great shots without distractions. Dependably sharp shots are assured every time thanks to Digital Image Stabilisation which automatically adjusts ISO levels to compensate for blur at slow shutter speeds. Meanwhile, integrated Advanced Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology detect human subjects (up to 16 faces) and shadowy parts of an image to optimise the exposure and sharpness - so results come out closer to what the human eye sees. What’s more, the effect of various settings on the outcome - such as exposure compensation - can be previewed with the Perfect Shot Preview function. Incorporation of BrightCapture Technology means that it is always easy to frame and review shots on the LCD, even in low light. And the TruePic III image processor provides triple enhancement to image results with improved noise reduction, significantly faster image processing speeds and more realistic reproduction of colours.

All the trimmings
There’s a µ 1050 SW for everybody. With a unique exterior available in an array of exciting colours including Dolphin Grey, Pacific Blue and Midnight Black, this model lets users express themselves like never before. Plus, the availability of menus in 39 different languages ensures that virtually anyone across the world can operate the µ 1050 SW in their native tongue. What’s more, the inclusion of a bundled attachment, photographers can store their memories on microSD Card in addition to xD-Picture Card.

*Equivalent to a 35mm camera
**Equivalent to MIL Standard (Olympus test conditions)
***According to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8

Features:

 

 Supplied with:

  • Handstrap
  • Instruction Manual
  • Warranty Card
  • CB-AVC3 (Audio/Video cable)
  • CB-USB6 (USB Cable)
  • LI-40C (Charger for Lithium-Ion batteries)
  • LI-42B (Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery)
  • OLYMPUS Master 2 (Software CD-ROM)
  • MASD-1 (microSD attachment)

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Price: £224.99
Post & Packing within the U.K.: £9.00
TOTAL: £233.99
Colour:
 

Specification

Image Sensor  
    Effective pixels 10.1 Megapixels
    Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB)
    Full resolution 10.7 Megapixels
    Type 1/2.33 '' CCD sensor
Lens  
    Optical zoom 3 x
    Aspherical glass elements 3
    Focal length 6.7 - 20.1 mm
    Focal length (equiv. 35mm) 38 - 114 mm
    Structure 10 lenses / 8 groups
    Maximum aperture 3.5 - 5.0
Digital Zoom  
    Enlargment factor 5 x / 15 x
LCD  
    Resolution 230000 dots
    BrightCapture Yes
    Monitor size 6.9 cm / 2.7 ''
    LCD type HyperCrystal II LCD
Focusing System  
    Method TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
    Face Detection AF Yes
    Spot focusing Yes
    Standard mode 0.5m - ? (wide) / 0.5m - ? (tele)
    Makro mode 0.2m - ? (wide) / 0.3m - ? (tele)
    Super Macro mode Closest focusing distance: 7 cm
Light Metering  
    ESP light metering Yes
    Spot metering Yes
    Histogram in shooting mode Yes
Exposure System  
    Enhancement function Image Stabilisation Mode
Shadow Adjustment Technology
Face Detection Technology
    Shutter speed 1/4 - 1/1000 s / < 4 s
    Exposure compensation +/- 2 EV / 1/3 steps
Scene Modes  
    Number of scene modes 23
    Portrait Yes
    Landscape Yes
    Landscape with Portrait Yes
    Night Scene Yes
    Night Scene with portrait Yes
    Sports Yes
    Indoor Yes
    Candle Yes
    Self-portrait Yes
    Available Light Portrait Yes
    Sunset Yes
    Fireworks Yes
    Cuisine Yes
    Behind Glass Yes
    Documents Yes
    Auction Yes
    Shoot & Select 1 Yes
    Shoot & Select 2 Yes
    Smile Shot Yes
    Beach and Snow Yes
    Pre-Capturing Movie Yes
    Underwater Snapshot Yes
    Snow Yes
Sensitivity  
    Auto Automatically selected
    Manual ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance  
    AUTO WB system Yes
    Sunlight Yes
    Tungsten Yes
    Overcast Yes
    Flourescent 1 Yes
    Flourescent 2 Yes
    Flourescent 3 Yes
Internal Flash  
    Working range (wide) 0.2 - 5.3 m (ISO 800)
    Working range (tele) 0.3 - 3.7 m (ISO 800)
Sequence Shooting  
   
Sequential shooting mode
(high speed)
5.4 fps / 24 frames (in 3MP mode)
    Sequential shooting mode 0.38 fps / 25 frames
Image Processing  
    Pixel mapping Yes
    Noise reduction Yes
    TruePic III Yes
    Shading compensation Yes
Function Processing  
    Panorama Yes (only with optional Olympus xD-Picture Card)
Image Editing  
    Black & White Yes
    Sepia Yes
    Resize Yes
    Trimming Yes
    Attach a frame No
    Attach a title No
    Attach a calendar Yes
    Correction of saturation Yes
    Red-eye reduction Yes
    Light fix Yes
Movie Edit  
    Index Yes
View Images  
    Calendar Yes
    Index Yes 4, 9, 16, 25 frames
    Zoom Yes 1.1 - 10 x
    Slide show Yes
    Rotation Yes
    Image protect mode Yes
    Favorite Yes
    Histogram in playback mode Yes
    Voice playback Yes
View Movie  
    Frame by frame Yes
    Fast forward Yes
    Reverse playback Yes
    Voice playback Yes
Still Image Recording  
    DCF Yes
    EXIF 2.21
    PIM III
    DPS PictBridge
    DPOF Yes
Movie Recording System  
    Recording format AVI Motion JPEG®
    Sound recording Yes , format: WAV
    Movie quality 640 x 480 / 30 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity (10s with 30fps when xD standard type or MASD-1 is used)
640 x 480 / 15 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity
320 x 240 / 30 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity
Voice Appendage  
    Recording format Wave format
    Recording length 4 s
Memory  
    Internal memory 41.6 MB
Image Size  
    10M 3648 x 2736
    5M 2560 x 1920
    3M 2048 x 1536
    2M 1600 x 1200
    1M 1280 x 960
    VGA 640 x 480
    16:9 1920 x 1080
Menu  
    Menu languages in camera 39 languages (Japanese, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (BR + PT), German, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Korean, Simple Chinese, Traditional Chinese,Thai, Arabic, Bulgarian, Romanian, Persian, Indonesian, Hebrew, Malay, Vietnamese)
Interface  
    DC input Yes
    Combined A/V & USB output Yes
    USB 2.0 High Speed Yes
Other Features  
    Shock resistant Shock-proof from heights of up to 1.5m *
    Waterproof Waterproof up to a water pressure equivalent to 3m depth **
    Freezeproof Freezeproof up to -10°C ***
    Tap Control Yes
    Face Detection Technology Yes
    Perfect Shot Preview Yes
    Guide function Yes
    In-Camera Panorama Yes
    Self timer Yes
    Pre-Capturing Movie Yes
    LED Illuminator Yes
* Equivalent to MIL Standard (Olympus test conditions)
** According to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8
*** According to Olympus test conditions
Size  
    Dimensions (WxHxD) 93 x 62 x 22.6 mm
    Weight 152 g (without battery and card)

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