Click to take a 360-degree QTVR tour of the D-590 The D-590 Zoom is packed with advanced features not usually found in an affordable easy-to-use point-and-shoot model. Whether it’s the enhanced 1.8 inch Semi-Transmissive LCD display, rechargeable Li-Ion battery, 10 selectable shooting modes including movie mode with audio, TruePic TURBO image processor or PictBridge enabled printing, this camera is designed to put beginners well on their way toward total digital bliss. With a 4-megapixel CCD imaging sensor, the D-590 Zoom is able to produce sharp, vivid images at a wide range of print sizes up to 11 x 14 inches. Its high quality 3x optical zoom lens covers 35-105mm (equivalent in 35mm photography) with a maximum aperture range of f3.1 – f5.2. It also features a 4x digital zoom, which delivers a total seamless 12X zoom when combined with its optical zoom. TruePic TURBO is a super-charged image processor that significantly enhances image quality and processing speed. Users will experience rapid startup, shutter release and playback, as well as capture sharper, more realistic images. One of the greatest benefits of digital photography is the ability to compose and review images on the LCD, as it allows users to accurately frame their photographs and make on-the-spot decisions about saving or deleting them. To ensure that users can easily view their subject and frame the best-shot possible, the D-590 Zoom has a, 134,000 pixel 1.8-inch Semi-Transmissive TFT LCD – for easy viewing even in bright sunlight. The 10 preset Scene Modes provide fully automatic exposure adjustments to make it possible to capture the best shot in a variety of settings: Full Auto, Portrait, Indoor, Beach and Snow, Cuisine, Portrait-Landscape, Landscape, Night Scene, Self Portrait, Movie. The QuickTime Movie Mode (with audio) allows users to make dynamic mini movies of life’s everyday achievements and events to play on the LCD or email to friends and family. For all preset modes, sample screen shots appear in the LCD, so it is easy for beginners to choose which mode is suitable for the scene. It also features PictBridge technology to make printing quality photos a breeze. Simply connect the camera directly to any PictBridge-enabled printer and start printing right away. Camedia D-590 Zoom Features: 4.0 megapixel (effective) CCD for image sizes up to 2272x1704 Compact design makes the D-590 Zoom easy to handle and carry. 3x optical zoom with 35-105mm coverage (35mm photography equivalent) 1.8-inch color LCD display with 134,000 pixels of resolution 10 shooting modes including Program Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Etc. Olympus TruePic TURBO image processor for increased performance 320x240 resolution QuickTime movie mode with audio Automatic Pixel Mapping checks the CCD and re-maps it for maximum performance. Removable xD-Picture Card storage, 16MB included Automatic Noise Reduction when using Night Scene mode. Built-in multi mode flash Proprietary Lithium-Ion battery pack Auto-Connect USB for hassle-free downloads PictBridge Compliant The D-590 Zoom is available now with an MSRP of $299.99. It includes a rechargeable Li-ion battery and charger, 16MB xD-Picture Card, an Auto-Connect USB cable, Audio/Video Out cable, wrist strap, Olympus Master Software, user manual and Quick Start guide.

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D-590 Zoom Specifications

CCD Imager 4.0 megapixel effective 4.23 megapixel gross 1/2.5 type (0.4 type) CCD Lens 5.8-17.4mm (35-105mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 5 lens in 3 groups Seamless Digital Zoom Seamless to 12x (3x optical and 4x digital combined) Aperture Range Diaphragm fix Shutter Speeds AUTO 1/2-1/1000 (Night Scene - longest 4 sec.) ISO 64-500 Recording Mode(s) Exif2.2, JPEG Adjustable Resolutions 2272 x 1704 JPEG (SHQ, HQ) 2048 x 1536 JPEG (SQ1) 1600 x 1200 JPEG (SQ2) 1280 x 960 JPEG (SQ2) 1024 x 768 JPEG (SQ2) 640 x 480 JPEG (SQ2) (QuickTime) HQ: 320 x 240 (15fps) (QuickTime) SQ: 160 x 120 (15fps) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Print reserve (single, all, number of copies), Date Optimum Image Enlargement Still image: up to 4x enlargement Image Adjustment Modes N/A Image Effects Black and white, Sepia, Resize, 2-in-1 picture mode Panorama Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with Olympus Master software when using Olympus brand xD Picture Card™ Sequence 2 frames per second in HQ mode Viewfinder No optical viewfinder LCD 1.8" Semi-Transmissive TFT color LCD (approximately 134,000 pixels) Focusing System CCD contrast detection Focusing Ranges Normal = 20" (0.5m) - Infinity Macro = 8" (0.2m) - Infinity Super Macro = 3.5" - 19.7" (0.09m - 0.5m) (Tele side only, Flash Off) Exposure Control + - 2Ev (step 1/3 Ev) Metering System Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent White Balance System IESP multi-pattern auto TTL, Pre-set manual (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent) Flash Built-in Flash Modes Auto for low and backlight Red-eye Reduction Fill-in Off Flash Working Range Wide: 8” - 11.8” (0.2m - 3.6m), Tele: 8” - 6.6’ (0.2m - 2.0m) Flash Charging Time 5 seconds Removable Media Card xD Picture Card™ 16 MB included Selftimer/Remote 12 seconds Setting Memorization On/Off (Hold changes/Reset to default settings) Outer Connectors USB Auto-connect USB mini B Image Playback Still image: Single/Index/Enlargement/Slide-show Movie: Normal, Frame by Frame Operating Environment Operation: 32 ~ 104°F (0 ~ 40°C) 30 ~90% humidity Storage: -4 ~140°F (-20 ~ 60°C) 10 ~ 90% humidity Power Supply 1 X 4.8V Lithium-ion Battery AC Power: D-7AC AC adapter (optional) Date/Time Calendar Simultaneous recording into image data Calendar Automatic up to 2099 Size 3.9in (99.5mm) x 2.28in (58mm) x 1.39in (35.5mm) Weight 5.6oz (160g) Number of Storable Photos   Quality Pixel Resolution 16MB xD-Picture Card (included) 512MB xD-Picture Card Still Image (without sound) Unit: shots SHQ 2272 x 1704 5 shots 180 shots HQ 2272 x 1704 16 shots 523 shots SQ1 2048 x 1536 20 shots 652 shots SQ2 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 24 shots 38 shots 58 shots 90 shots 779 shots 1229 shots 1879 shots 2904 shots Still Image (with sound) SHQ 2272 x 1704 5 shots 178 shots HQ 2272 x 1704 15 shots 507 shots SQ1 2048 x 1536 19 shots 626 shots SQ2 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 23 shots 35 shots 52 shots 76 shots 743 shots 1141 shots 1681 shots 2458 shots Movie (with sound) Unit: minutes HQ 320 x 240 approx. 41 sec. approx. 1300 sec. SQ 160 x 120 approx. 150 sec. approx. 4800 sec. All capacity figures are approximate.

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