Olympus D-590 Zoom Review

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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.

D-590 Zoom Specifications