Olympus D-560 Zoom Review

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D-560 Zoom Specifications

CCD Imager 3.2 Megapixel Effective
3.3 Megapixel Total
1/ 2.5 Type CCD
Lens Olympus aspherical glass 3x zoom lens 5.8-17.4mm
(35-105mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
Seamless Digital Zoom 10x total (3x optical combined with 3.3x digital zoom)
Aperture Range F3.1-5.2
Shutter Speeds 1/1000 sec. - 2 sec., Automatic
ISO Auto 60-400
Recording Mode(s) Still Image: EXIF 2.2 JPEG, DCF (design rule for Camera File System), QuickTime Motion JPEG (Movie Mode).PIM II
Adjustable Resolutions 2048 x 1536 SHQ, JPEG
2048 x 1536 HQ, JPEG
1024 x 768 SQ2, JPEG
640 x 480 SQ2, JPEG
320 x 240 @ 15fps QuickTime Motion JPEG
160 x 120 @ 15fps QuickTime Motion JPEG
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Print Reserve, All print reservation, Display Date information
Optical Image Enlargement N/A
Image Adjustment Modes N/A
Image Effects Resize, Rotate, Sepia, and Black and White
Panorama Up to 10 frames stitchable with CAMEDIA Master software when using Olympus brand SmartMedia�
Sequence 1.5fps, maximum 7 frames HQ
Viewfinder Optical real-image viewfinder with autofocus/backlight mark
LCD 1.8" (3.8cm) color TFT LCD (85,000 pixels) used for viewing, reviewing or editing images
Focusing System iESP Multi-pattern Auto-focus, TTL Contrast Detecting : Spot AF focus in Spot Metering Mode
Focusing Ranges Standard AF 20" - Infinity (0.5m - Infinity)
Macro Mode 8" - 20" (0.2m-0.5m)
Exposure Control Program Auto F3.1-5.2
Metering System iESP multi-pattern; Center Weighted Meter; AE Lock w/1R shutter release position
White Balance System iESP Auto; Pre-set manual settings: Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten & Fluorescent
Flash Built-in Flash
Flash Modes Auto Flash for low and backlight
Red-eye Reduction Flash
Fill-in Flash
Slow Shutter Synchronized Flash (first curtain)
Slow Shutter Synchronized Flash (first curtain) w/red-eye reduction
Flash Off (built-in or external flash)
Flash Working Range W: 6.5" - 12.4' (0.2 - 3.8m), T: 6.5" - 7.2' (0.2 - 2.2m)
Flash Charging Time Approximately 6 seconds
Removable Media Card XD-Picture Card,(16, 32, 64, 128 & 256 MB) 16MB included
Selftimer/Remote 12-sec. delay with built in self-timer
Setting Memorization On/Off (Hold changes/Reset to default settings)
Outer Connectors USB Connector (Auto-Connect), NTSC Video Out, DC input
Auto-connect USB Compatible with Windows 98 rev2/ME/2000 Pro/XP-MacOS 8.6-9.22/OSX
Image Playback Index display, up to 3X enlargement, Slide-show
Operating Environment Operation: 32°F - 104°F (0°C- 40°C) 30-90% Humidity
Storage: -4°F - 104°F (-20°C - 60°C) 10-90% Humidity
Power Supply Main Power Source
(2) AA-Alkaline (Included)
(2) AA-NiMH Rechargeable
(2) Ni-Cad Rechargeable
(1) CR-3v (LB-01) Lithium Battery
AC Power Source
E-7AU 3Volt AC adapter (optional)
Date/Time Calendar Simultaneous recording into image date
Calendar Automatic up to the year 2099
Size 108 mm (W) x 57.5 mm (H) x 40 mm (D) (4.2" x 2.2" x 1.6") excluding protrusions
Weight 170 g (0.4 lb) (without batteries or card)
Number of Storable Photos
Quality Pixel Resolution 16MB xD-Picture Card (included) 256MB xD-Picture Card
SHQ 2048 x 1536 6 shots 110 shots
HQ 2048 x 1536 20 shots 326 shots
SQ1 1024 x 768 76 shots 1229 shots
SQ2 640 x 480 165 shots 2663 shots
HQ 320 x 240 15 fps movie 15 sec. max per movie 15 sec. max per movie
SQ 160 x 120 15 fps movie 60 sec. max per movie 60 sec. max per movie
Specifications are as represented by the manufacturer.




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