Buy the Olympus Stylus 720SW 7.1MP Ultra Slim Digital Camera

The Olympus Stylus 720SW main features:

* Optional underwater case PT-033 (waterproof up to 40 metres / 132 feet)
* Shockproof (equivalent to 1.5m)*
* 7.1 million pixels
* Bright 3x optical zoom 38-114mm (equivalent to 35mm camera) 1:3.5-5.0
* Tough metal body in three colours: Dusky Pink, Polar Blue & Steel Silver
* BrightCapture Technology for better low light photography
* 6.4cm/2.5″ LCD
* 24 scene modes (incl. Portrait, Candle, Landscape and various underwater modes)
* Movie function with sound (640×480 pixels, 15fps)
* Macro and Super Macro mode for shots from as little as 7cm
* Editing functions (e.g. Red-eye Fix, Calendar Composition, Layout Composition, Title Composition)

* PictBridge compatible
* 19.1 MB Internal memory plus xD-Picture Card slot
* Multi-language menu plus possibility to download further languages from the internet
* Supplied with Olympus Master Software and LI-42B

Read the Reviews of the Olympus Stylus 720SW

Olympus Evolt E330 Digital SLR and PT-EO2 Housing

Digideep.com describe the Underwater Case which has just been released by Olympus, for the Olympus Evolt E330 Digital SLR They say: “Olympus Imaging Corporation’s latest offering, The PT-E02 underwater case looks straight out of a James Bond Movie. Very similar to it’s predecessor. This underwater housing is compatible with the Olympus E330 DSLR and is the world’s first system to shoot via the LCD, even when deep into the blue. The depth rating is 0m. It also allows photography with an extenarlly housed flash. Via the lens ports a variety of lenses can be used as well.”

“The PT-E02 is targeted towards the semi-professional underwater shooters and is compatible with PPO-E01, PPO-E02, PPO-E03 and PPO-04 underwater lens ports. Photographers can forsake the cumbersome traditional methods associated with underwater photography. The E330 DSLR has a renowned Underwater Macro Mode and Underwater Wide Mode which when used with ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses expected to produce vivid and detailed images. Thus when attached with PT-E02 it enhances the over all experience, taking underwater technology to the next level.

Another great feature of the PT-EO2 case is that TTL flash photography is possible when used with an external flash unit. Users can forfeit light adjustments and other tedious settings which are normally associated with flash photography. No word on pricing or availability but it is on display at the Photo Imaging Expo 2006 at Tokyo Big Sight from March 23rd to 26th March. olympus.com.”

Wetpixel informs of the new Olympus Evolt E-330 digital slr – the First digital SLR with live preview LCD

Olympus Evolt E-330 Digitial SLR

“Olympus has announced a new, 7.5-megapixel digital SLR compatible with the full range of E-System accessories. The Olympus Evolt E-330 is the first digital SLR to support continuous live preview on its rear LCD screen. Many point and shoot photographers are already used to composing by using a live LCD, and having a live LCD on the back can help underwater photographers when composing in difficult positions. In May, the Olympus PT-E02 underwater housing for the E-330 will be available. UK Germany has also announced that they will be building a housing.”

Divernet Diver Magazine tried out, then reviewed and compared 8 different Scuba Diving Cameras

• NIKON COOLPIX 4600,
• OLYMPUS mju500,
• FUJI FINEPIX F10,
• SONY CYBERSHOT DCS T33,
• SONY CYBERSHOT DSC W7
• NIKON COOLPIX 7900,
• CANON IXUS 700,
• SANYO XACTI C4

The author also discussed the different things to look at when purchasing a digital camera for Underwater Photography. Over the next few days, I’ll do a more detailed review of some of those cameras.

The Olympus Evolt E-300 is a 100% digital SLR camera that eliminates any photographic limitations. A powerful 8-megapixel CCD combines with interchangeable Zuiko digital lenses, our exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter, and other cutting-edge technologies to make for world-class images. Advances in design make for a durable and portable compact camera you can take and trust anywhere. It features impressively fast shooting and operating speeds that ensure you never miss a photo op, and the ability to switch lenses and add flashes so you never miss a beat. Buy the Olympus Evolt E300 8MP Digital SLR

Read the reviews of the Olympus E300 Digital Camera

SeaLife have announced a Universal Underwater Flash for Scuba Diving Digital Cameras:

Buy the Reefmaster SL-960D

SeaLife External Flash for Digital Cameras “Finally a universal flash for all digital cameras*. Scuba divers know that a strobe is the most important accessory for sharp, colorful pictures. Water absorbs the red and yellow light spectrum resulting in blue pictures. The powerful SeaLife® Digital Flash causes the intense colors of coral and fish to “explode” . Even two flashes can be easily mounted to all cameras. * Works with Canon, Olympus, Sony, Nikon, Fuji, Minolta, Casio, Pentax and other brands of digital cameras with up to 4 pre-flashes.”

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Read more about the Olympus Stylus 600

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In October this year (2005), Olympus announced the

Olympus SP700
a 6.0 megapixel addition to its new SP series of cameras. They’ve squeezed all the controls on the back of the camera to one side, so there’s a huge 3 inch LCD, the biggest yet on an Olympus camera. There’s a special guide function for beginners, which explains the different menu options and scene modes. It will available in time for Christmas this year.

There is also an Underwater Housing, so Scuba Divers can see this large screen underwater.

DPReview.com gives complete specifications of the
Olympus SP-700