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Olympus Stylus 550UZ

Olympus Stylus 550UZ

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HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Know what you're getting"
  • 5 out of 5
"it' awesome"
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The Olympus Stylus 550UZ is a pioneering digital camera, with the highest optical zoom currently available; it's sure to be one of 2007's most talked about new products. The remarkable 18x optical zoom super-telephoto lens allows for even longer and more detailed shots, and the 550UZ's built-in image stabilization (both the valuable sensor-shift... read more

Specifications

  • 7.1 Megapixels
  • 18x optical zoom / 5.6x digital zoom
  • Sensor-shift and digital image stabilization
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 50-5000
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Answered Questions for the SP-550UZ

Q: How does this do on a tiny object like miniatures or maybe a ant close up?
A: Frankly, the macro on this camera isn't that thrilling. Compare it with other options at this resource. It takes pictures... read more
Q: I can't decide between the olympus 1010 or the sony cyber-shor w170 what will give me a better picture quality
A: Well, neither have an optical (or even digital, for that matter) viewfinder. If I was buying a new camera, that... read more
Q: When I take video on my sp 55ouz camera i dont get sound....why and how can I fix it
A: Try resetting the camera. Also, check to see if the IS system is on. This may be causing it to... read more

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Open Questions for the SP-550UZ

Q: we have recently purchased the SP550UZ and found the shutter lag to be very slow.
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Why the HQ, SHQ and RAW are locked on my SP-55OUZ picture quality menu?
20 points for best answer - 9 replies
Q: Help me take better indoor basketball photos.
15 points for best answer - 3 replies

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  • 4.35 out of 5

Average rating based on 114 total reviews: 4.35/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Know what you're getting (Jim - 12/3/07)

I like everything about this camera except for the time it takes for the shutter click after the picture is snapped. On a cruise to... read more

  • 5 out of 5
it' awesome (logan - 10/14/07)

it is awesome i got the case for it to go underwater it is cool the camer is excellentread more

  • 3 out of 5
Can't praise it (Rudy - 9/14/07)

This camera is amazing for landscape photography when everything stands still. But you'd miss a lot of opportunities when you shoot birds, wild animals, and... read more

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