Olympus Stylus 550 WP 10MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD (Blue)

ScenicHikingPhotos .com I was headed to the Grand Canyon for a rafting & photo trip. I needed a camera that was waterproof, and found at amazon.com the Olympus 550wp. It was priced right so I ordered it. It performed like a champion. On the raft we was soaked with in ...

Publisher : Olympus Company : Olympus List Price: $179.99 Our Price: $154.95 You Save: $25.04 (14%)

Features

• 10-megapixel resolution for photo-quality, poster-size prints
• Lightweight, aluminum exterior; waterproof up to 10 feet
• 3x optical zoom; Face Detection
• Perfect Fix in-camera editing
• Compatible with xD Picture Cards and microSD memory cards (not included)

Product Description

Dive in with the camera that goes anywhere. The waterproof, sporty STYLUS-550WP is one camera you won’t need to handle with care. It’s built to survive whatever you can dish out – the pool, the game, or even the beach. If you are the type that is always on the go, this camera can keep up.

WATERPROOF (10ft.).
A revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 10 feet underwater.

INTELLIGENT AUTO.
Automatically identifies the scene you’re shooting -- portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport -- and adjusts the settings to optimize results.

FACE DETECTION.
Tracks up to twelve faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION.
With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving.

PERFECT FIX.
Nobody gets the perfect shot all the time, but now you can correct shooting mistakes instantly with the touch of a button. Use Perfect Fix to lighten up shadows and remove red-eye so a less-than-perfect shot can still turn out perfect!

FEATURES:

• A revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 10 feet underwater.
• More than 10 million pixels in the high-resolution CCD create superior image quality. Create large prints without losing a single detail.
• 3x Optical Zoom brings you closer to the subject without taking a step.
• The 2.5" high-resolution LCD provides easy shooting and sharing of your images with friends and family.
• Intelligent Auto automatically identifies the scene you’re shooting and adjusts the settings to optimize results.
• Face Detection tracks up to 12 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.
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  Customer reviews

  ScenicHikingPhotos .com by .. C. E. Mattingly (Tucson, AZ USA)
  I was headed to the Grand Canyon for a rafting & photo trip. I needed a camera that was waterproof, and found at amazon.com the Olympus 550wp. It was priced right so I ordered it. It performed like a champion. On the raft we was soaked with in the first minute, as though we were scuba diving. The camera worked all through out the trip. You can see images of the pictures I took on my web site: [...]
  
  

  Very Happy by .. Kitchen Cleaners (Glens Fall, NY)
  We use this camera in wet, industrial environments. Previously, I'd buy cheap products that would last a couple of months. This camera stands up to the abuse our guys give it. We're very pleased.
  

  You should see my Manatee pictures!!! by .. M. L. Antonsen (St Petersburg, Florida United States)
  I used to take "professional" underwater photos and I love this little camera. I went to Three Sister's Springs and when I showed my photos to friends they thought they were postcards. They were shocked at the quality. Just remember for underwater shots, turn OFF the flash as all the flash will light up is particles in the water. I did have a drop of water on my battery when I went to pull out the card but as inexpensive as this camera is, I don't care if I have to replace it every 2-3 years.
  

  Great Little Camera by .. David W. Study (Round Lake, IL)
  I purchased this camera so I could use it in the rain, no problems at all in this respect. I haven't used it under water. The on - off button is a little hard to use with a glove on. I use it on a corner to take picts of moving cars. Great results. Weak point is a very short battery life. But the plus side of that is the the quick recharge cycle. Another nice feature I found, is the large number of thumbnails it can display when you are searching for a picture already taken. Oh yes, I dropped it early on from about four feet to the sidewalk a nick in finish but stills functions very well.
  

  I love this camera! by .. Mary Thompson ()
  If you are looking for a good, inexpensive, compact digital camera that takes good quality pictures and has cool features, this is the camera for you. Without setting the resolution quality to high, the pictures come out OK. I was not completely satisfied with the quality of the images until I found out that you can set the camera to take higher resolution photos and videos. Now I am very happy with the picture quality. I would suggest buying a 2gb or 4gb micro SD card, so you can fit lots of high quality pictures and videos. I have a 4gb card that I found for $20 and I can take over 600 pictures at the maximum resolution. Or over 30 minutes of video. The camera does have a microphone, so you can take videos with sound, even underwater. Having sound underwater is somewhat pointless, but it's fun to have that feature. Underwater, the pictures and videos look really good. I have had my camera for about 6 months now, and I have had no problems with it. One thing that is bad about it is the screen. The screen is not very good, and sometimes makes pictures look blurry and out of focus, when on the computer they look great. Also, this camera does not have a viewfinder. It isn't a big deal to me, but for others it might be. I would have liked for this camera to be able to take regular SD cards, but it does take micro SD cards, and mine came with an adapter. One last thing that I suggest you get is a floating strap. It is so that if you drop your camera in the water it will float, and be visible, because this camera does not float. Overall, I would suggest this camera because it is fun, inexpensive, durable, portable, and takes good pictures.