Overview

The Olympus Stylus 720 SW, also known as the Mju 720 SW is an ultra compact all weather digital camera with 7.1 megapixels resolution, a 3x optical zoom and a large 2.5 inch LCD display. It is also shock proof and offers useful features, such as image stabilization.

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Available Reviews

• Olympus Stylus 720 SW / Mju 720 SW review at cameras.co.uk
• Olympus Stylus 720 SW / Mju 720 SW review at imaging resource
• Olympus Stylus 720 SW / Mju 720 SW review at TrustedReviews
• Olympus Stylus 720SW/ Mju 720SW review at CNet Asia
• Olympus Stylus 720 SW / Mju 720SW review at CNet Asia
• Olympus Stylus 720 SW review at Megapixel
• Olympus Stylus 720 SW review at CNet
• Olympus Stylus 720 SW review at DigitalCameraReview
• Olympus Stylus 720 SW / Mju 720 SW review at CNet Australia
• Olympus Stylus 720 SW / Mju 720 review at Steve's Digicams
• Olympus Stylus 720 SW / Mju 720 SW review at DigitalCameraInfo

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Features

Designed to Withstand Drops Up To 5 Feet
Built with durable materials and shock-absorption technology that minimizes the impact delivered to the lens and circuitry, the Stylus 720 SW delivers superior durability in a premium point-and-shoot digital camera. Swimming, surfing, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing or snowboarding - the 720 SW performs in any conditions.

Waterproof to 10 Feet
By combining a lightweight, metal, all-weather exterior with rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal the camera’s interior, Olympus delivers a slim body design that performs as well under water as it does on land. The camera can shoot under water to depths up to 10 feet. The large 2.5-inch LCD, Bright Capture Technology, and four (4) underwater scene modes make it the perfect camera for the pool, beach or snorkeling. Want to dive deeper? The PT-033 underwater housing, designed specially for the Stylus 720 SW, enables the camera to shoot at depths up to 130 feet.
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Bright Capture Technology for Easy Low-Light Photography
Low-light photography has never been easier thanks to Olympus’ revolutionary Bright Capture Technology. Shooting in low light is easy with a brightened preview on the LCD; and with specific scene modes for high sensitivity settings (up to ISO 2500) and rapid auto-focus, even fast-action photos can be captured under low levels of available light.

Digital Image Stabilization Mode
The Stylus 720 SW also features Digital Image Stabilization Mode for capturing crisp, clear pictures - free from the blur sometimes caused by camera shake or moving subjects - with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speed.

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TruePic TURBO for High-Speed Response
Olympus’ exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor enhances image quality and delivers faster overall processing speeds for rapid startup, shutter release and playback. TruePic TURBO enables the Stylus 720 SW to capture information from all 7.1 million pixels with pixel “micro-smoothing” that delivers clearer and more color-accurate photos. The fast startup of less than one second and nearly instant shutter release time ensures a high-speed response so your camera is always ready to take great pictures.

28 Selectable Shooting Modes
With 25 pre-programmed scene modes, such as Beach & Snow, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, and Under Water Snapshot, the Stylus 720 SW makes it easy to capture beautiful images in a variety of lighting and shooting situations. And with its QuickTime® Movie Mode, the Stylus 720 SW can also record VGA-quality videos with sound, limited only by the size of the internal memory or xD-Picture Card in the camera.

PictBridge Enabled - No Computer Necessary!
The power of PictBridgeTM technology enables your photos to be printed directly from the Stylus 720 SW to any PictBridge-enabled printer without using a computer. And the one-touch “Print” button makes printing a single-step process. Printing and sharing images has never been easier.

In-camera Editing
With in-camera editing features such as red-eye fix, resizing, adding frames or text, and color brightness or saturation adjustments, users can edit photos anywhere with ease - touch up or embellish your photos without your computer.
(source: Olympus press release)

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Specifications

Resolution: 7.1 megapixels
Focal Length: 38 – 114mm, 35mm equivalent
Optical Zoom: 3x
Exposure Modes: Auto, Scene modes
Macro Mode: 7cm
Movie Mode: 640×480 at 15fps
Shutter Speed: 4 - 1/1000 sec
LCD Display: 2.5 inch
Storage Media: xD card
Battery: battery pack
Dimensions (H x W x D):3.58 x 2.3 x 0.8in. / 91 x 58.7 x 19.8 mm
Weight:5.2oz. / 149g, body only

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Press Release

With the new Stylus 720 SW, Olympus Imaging Inc. unveils its latest evolution in the Stylus series -a digital camera that can withstand a 5-foot drop, shoot under water up to 10 feet, and capture phenomenal photos in any situation! The Stylus 720 SW combines light, durable body construction and shock-absorbing materials throughout the interior with the sealant technology used in Olympus underwater housings. The fully-featured, compact Stylus 720 SW offers 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical Olympus Zoom Lens, 2.5″ LCD, Bright Capture TechnologyTM, Digital Image Stabilization Mode and much more. Designed for everyday use yet versatile enough to shoot on the mountain, at the game, at the party, on the beach or under water, the Stylus 720 SW is a breakthrough in digital cameras. Olympus introduces a durable, high-quality camera that doesn’t skimp on style or features.

“The shock proof, waterproof, dust proof design of the Stylus 720 SW sets a new standard in digital camera performance and versatility,” said Michael Barnett, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Powerful, durable, yet slim enough to fit in your pocket, the Stylus 720 SW is designed for capturing amazing images, anytime, anywhere.”

The rugged Stylus 720SW is packed with a wealth of premium features such a large 2.5″ LCD and Olympus’ exclusive Bright Capture Technology providing dramatically improved shooting in low-light conditions - indoor, sunset, night time, and underwater. The combination of Olympus’ TruePic TURBOTM Image Processor and the 7.1 megapixel image sensor captures crisp, high-quality images fast. And the 28 shooting modes - including Digital Image Stabilization Mode - offer maximum versatility for shooting in most any situation.
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OLYMPUS Master Software
OLYMPUS Master software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and simple, and images are searchable by date or keyword in the Calendar View. And with one-click editing tools, such as red-eye removal, images can be touched up before printing or e-mailing. Online support, templates, firmware upgrades and other user services are just a mouse-click away.

Availability
The Stylus 720 SW will be available in March 2006. It includes: a wrist strap, camera WIN/Mac USB cable, audio/ video cable, Li- 42 B Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger, quick start guide, basic instruction manual, warranty card, (2) CD-ROM’s with OLYMPUS Master software and advanced manual.

U.S. Pricing
Stylus 720 SW Estimated Street Price: $399.99 (U.S.)
(source: Olympus)