Buy the Olympus Stylus 720SW 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

Reviews of the Olympus Stylus 720SW

Engadget Olympus Stylus 720SW

“The 7 megapixel Mju Stylus 720SW from Olympus has some pretty steep claims, including waterproofing up to 10 feet deep and shockproofing for up to 5 foot drops, but does seem to live up to its claims and happens to be a pretty good camera to boot. …………

The pictures are generally low noise, the camera does a good job of focusing, and the small flash manages to light up an indoor scene quite well. The reviewer liked the 2.5-inch screen, though the resolution was a bit low, but found the workings of the camera to quite quick, and the camera body easy to use and comfortable to hold. You could easily find a 7 megapixel shooter for less than the 720SW’s $410 asking price, but good luck with dropping one of those in the drink.”

There are some interesting commments by Scuba Divers at the end of the review.

Digital Photography Review review the Olympus 720 SW

“And as the Olympus 720 SW has been blessed with a 7.1 million pixel CCD and
3 x optical zoom and Olympus’s BrightCapture Technology it can endure virtually any photographic demands asked of it as well. BrightCapture Technology uses all of the information from the CCD to make the 6.4cm LCD screen significantly brighter, and boosts the camera’s light sensitivity to reduce the need to use flash. ”

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“It’s a classic case of “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”, as for even more rough stuff, the 720 SW users can boost the camera’s waterproof capabilities further, from 3m to an incredible 40m with the optional PT-033 underwater case. Being waterproof the 720 SW is ideal for taking snorkelling or canoeing. Among its 24 scene modes, which cover most everyday shooting situations such as portraits, landscapes or sports, this camera also includes modes specifically created for underwater photography.”
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“With 7.1 million pixels, the 720 SW captures scenes in breathtaking detail and clarity. Combined with a bright, 3x zoom lens (equivalent to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera) and BrightCapture Technology which enhances the camera’s performance in low light this ensures that atmospheric shots whether taken at dusk on a mountain side or metres below the waves, are captured as they were seen, with none of their subtle beauty overpowered by harsh flash lighting. The benefits of BrightCapture are evident from the very start of the photographic process, as this technology, unique to Olympus cameras, allows the camera’s generous 6.4cm LCD screen to be made 4x brighter than conventional screens. This makes framing shots easy even in quite dark situations. In addition to this, maximum ISO is boosted to 1600 allowing faster shutter speeds to be used and reducing the risk of blurred images and camera shake.”

Megapixel.net review the Olympus Stylus 720SW

The Olympus Stylus 720 SW ( DIGITAL 720 SW in Europe) is part of a series of cameras that have been specially designed to be moisture- proof; and with the introduction of the Stylus 720 SW, actually waterproof. The camera’s body is watertight, and all its controls and external doors are sealed, allowing the camera to be immersed up to a depth of 3 metres (10 feet) without damage, which offers an affordable entry into another domain: underwater photography. Still, to go deeper than 3 metres, an underwater housing, PT-033, will be required.

Underwater Housing