Overview

The Olympus SP-310 is a compact 7.1 megapixel camera with a 3 times optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. The SP-310 records high quality quicktime movies with at maximum resolution of 640×480 at 30 frames per second. The automatic shooting mode and the variety of preset scene modes will appeal to the beginning photographer. The SP-310’s fully manual exposure mode, the shutter priority and aperture priority modes will satisfy more advanced photographers that require more creative control. The SP-310 is also equipped with an impressive 2cm macro mode and advanced features, such as bulb mode for long exposure and a time lapse mode where the camera takes pictures at a set time interval.
Optional equipment is available to extent the SP-310’s functionality, such as conversion lenses and an underwater housing.

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Available Reviews

• Olympus SP-310 review at CNet
• Olympus SP-310 review at imaging resource
• Olympus SP-310 review at Steve's Digicams
• Olympus SP-310 review at dpreview

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Specifications

Resolution: 7.1 megapixels
Focal Length: 38 – 114mm, 35mm equivalent
Optical Zoom: 3x
Exposure Modes: AUTO, Program Auto, A, S, M, Scene Modes
Macro Mode: 2cm
Movie Mode: Quicktime 640×480, 30fps
Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec. – 15 sec., Bulb
LCD Display: 2.5 inch
Storage Media: xD card
Battery: CRV3 or 2 AA batteries
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.92 x 2.56 x 1.38in. / 99.5 x 65.0 x 35.0mm
Weight: 6.35oz. / 180g, body only

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Press Release

With the release of two new SP-series digital cameras, the 7.0-megapixel SP-310 and the 8.o-megapixel SP-350, Olympus introduces state-of-the-art specialized features that enable photographers of all skill levels to express their creative vision. Both cameras offer the option of either manual settings for creative control or 30 selectable shooting modes for convenience and ease-of-use, along with optional add-on accessory lenses, an optional underwater housing, and a large, easy-to-view 2.5-inch premium size LCD. The SP-310 and SP-350 are highly versatile cameras, powerful enough to satisfy the creative needs of the advanced user, and expansive enough to grow as users develop their talent.

“With the new SP-series digital cameras, Olympus offers a selection of cameras that are specifically designed for users with a variety of needs and photography skills,” said John McGuire, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “The SP-310 and SP-350 each offer users the versatility of an advanced fully-featured camera and an easy-to-use point-and-shoot in one compact unit.”

High Resolution Image Sensor for Large-Format Prints
The SP-310 features a high resolution 7.0-megapixel CCD image sensor, and the SP-350 features an even higher resolution 8.0-megapixel CCD, to deliver super high-quality images that are consistently sharp and vivid even in large-format prints.

2.5-Inch Premium Size LCD
Composing and reviewing images is far easier when you don’t have to squint. The 115,000-pixel anti-glare LCD enables you to view images in large and vivid detail. What’s more, you don’t have to download and print images each time you want to share them – you can treat your friends and family to a slide show right on the back of your camera. With the large 2.5-inch LCD, the SP-310 and SP-350 are veritable walking photo albums!

PictBridge Enabled – No Computer Necessary!
The power of PictBridge technology enables photos to be printed directly from the camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer without using a computer. And the new one-touch printing button makes printing a single-step process. Printing and sharing images has