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The Stylus 820 and 1200 feature a 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD, which is great for easily composing, editing and sharing images with friends and family. Additionally, capturing breathtaking landscapes is a snap with the in-camera panorama mode. Both models also feature digital image stabilization (DIS) and DIS Edit, which enables the user to retouch blurry photos right in the camera. Stylus digital cameras are renowned for their high performance, style and ability to withstand the elements. All three models feature light-weight metal bodies with rubber gaskets throughout the interior to ensure that rain, sleet and snow will not get in the way of great photos. Additionally, the three new cameras feature ultra-compact bodies less than 1-inch thick. The Stylus 820 is offered in red, blue, black and silver. The Stylus 830 is offered in orange, green, blue, black and silver. The Stylus 1200 is offered in black and silver. Shooting outdoors in bright daylight can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright sunlight 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 cameras address this challenge head-on with a new Shadow Adjustment Technology, which compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. With the new technology, users can preview and capture images that have the same contrast as seen with the naked eye. The Stylus cameras feature Olympus' exclusive new 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.
With a new Help GUIDE function, the Stylus 820 makes every last one of its features
accessible, even to novice users. By simply pressing the GUIDE button on the back of the
camera, users can access images and brief descriptions of each of the camera’s functions
and scene modes. And the new Shooting Guide serves as a quick reference, walking users
through the camera settings with explanations of which features should be used for the
situation, along with instructions for how to make the necessary adjustments.
Stylus 820 Features at a Glance:
Physical Views 
 
 The Stylus 820 compared in size to a standard CD. |
Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame
Movie: Movie Edit, Frame Index
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Stylus 820 Specifications
Imager
8.0 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.35” CCD (1.1cm)
Lens
6.4 – 32.0 mm (36 – 180 mm equivalent in 35mm photography),
8 Lenses in 6 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses
Zoom
5x Optical Zoom + 5.6x Digital Zoom (Seamless to 28x)
Aperture Range
F3.3 - F5.0
LCD
2.7” (6.9cm) HyperCrystalTM LCD, approx. 230,000 pixels
5 Steps Brightness Adjustment
Focus System
CCD Contrast Detection
Focus Range
Normal mode: 27.6" – infinity (0.7m – infinity)
Macro mode: Wide: 7.9” – infinity (0.2m – infinity)
Tele: 23.6” – infinity (0.6m – infinity)
Super Macro mode: 1.2" – 27.6” (3cm – 70cm)
Focus Mode
iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, Full-Time AF
Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec. –1/2 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode)
ISO
Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (equivalent)
Metering Mode
Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
White Balance
iESP2 Auto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, and 3 Fluorescent modes)
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
Recording Modes
Still Image: JPEG
Movie: AVI Motion JPEG
Adjustment Resolutions
3,264 x 2,448 (SHQ / HQ)
2,560 x 1,920 (SQ1)
2,304 x 1,728 (SQ1)
2,048 x 1,536 (SQ1)
1,600 x 1,200 (SQ2)
1,280 x 960 (SQ2)
1,024 x 768 (SQ2)
640 x 480 (SQ2)
1,920 x 1,080 (16:9)
Shooting Modes
"24 shooting modes;
Auto, Program Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT, 4. NIGHT SCENE, 5. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 6. SPORT, 7. INDOOR, 8. CANDLE, 9. SELF PORTRAIT, 10. AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT, 11. SUNSET, 12. FIREWORKS, 13. CUISINE, 14. BEHIND GLASS, 15. DOCUMENTS, 16.AUCTION, 17.SHOOT & SELECT1, 18. SHOOT & SELECT2, 19. SMILE SHOT, 20.BEACH&SNOW), Movie"
Panorama Modes
In-Camera Panorama, xD-Picture CardTM Panorama (Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card)
Sequential Shooting
High speed: 7 frames per second, 11 frames in SQ1
Shooting Assist Functions
Shooting Guide, Perfect Shot Preview, Histogram, Frame Assist
Movie Mode
AVI Movie with Sound;
640x480/30fps (SHQ)
320x240/15fps (HQ)
160x120/15fps (SQ)
Image Processing
TruePic™ III Image Processor
Noise Reduction
Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer in specific scene modes
Image Playback
Still Image: Single, Index Display (4/9/16/25), Up to 10x Enlargement, Slideshow, Rotation, Calendar, My Favorites, Histogram
Playback Edit Effects
Still Image: Red-Eye Fix, Lighting Fix, Digital Image Stabilization Edit, Resize, Rotation, Trimming, Black & White, Sepia, Frame, Label, Calendar, Layout, Saturation, Expression Edit, Face Focus,
Flash
Built-in
Flash Modes
Auto (for low light and backlit conditions)
Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-in
Off
Flash Working Range
Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) – 12.8ft. (3.9m) at ISO 800
Tele: 2.0ft (0.6m) – 8.5ft. (2.6m) at ISO 800
Memory
47MB Internal Memory
Removable Media Card
xD-Picture Card™ (1GB, 2GB)
Outer Connectors
Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input*)
*Optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1) is required.
Auto-connect USB
2.0 High Speed (USB Mass Storage)
System Requirements
Auto-Connect USB: Windows® 2000/XP/VISTA with USB port, Mac OS X v10.3 or later with USB port
Software: Windows® 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac OS X v10.3 or later
Operating Environment
Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C), 30% – 90% humidity
Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10% – 90% humidity
Power Supply
Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B), AC Adapter (D-7AC) with the optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1)
Size
3.8"W x 2.2"H x 0.96" D (96.4mm x 56.4mm x 24.3mm)
Weight
4.4oz (125g) without battery and media card
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