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Published: 2007-12-03, Author: Will , review by: asia.cnet.com
Abstract: Upside: In many ways the SP-560UZ is like the SP-550UZ which preceeded it. It keeps its predecessors 28 to 504mm-equivalent 18x lens and mechanical image stabilization, but includes a new sensor, a new image processor, and offers some new features ove...
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Published: 2008-04-01, Author: Will , review by: CNET.co.uk
Superlong, yet wide lens; manual exposure controls; good body design; supports wireless flash
Softness and noise hurt picture quality; middling performance
Olympus 8-megapixel superzoom generally improves over its SP-550 UZ predecessor, but suffers from many of the same problems ...
Abstract: The Olympus SP-560 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with an 18x optical zoom lens. It incorporates manual exposure controls and other more advanced features such as image stabilisation. At the time of writing the review the SP-560 offers one of the lo...
Abstract: The SP-560 UZ is an update to the SP-550 UZ, reviewed in Whats New, Shopper 232. Inside the largely identical shell, the sensor has one extra megapixel and is physically slightly larger, resulting in shorter focal lengths when converted into 35mm f...
Abstract: Poor auto settings let down a good camera. By Ben Pitt 8 megapixels18x zoomxD slot2.5in LCD Read comments: 0 Related Reviews Sponsored Links ...
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Published: 2008-03-28, Author: Will , review by: cnet.com
Superlong, yet wide lens; manual exposure controls; good body design; supports wireless flash.
Softness and noise hurt picture quality; middling performance.
Olympus 8-megapixel ultrazoom generally improves over the SP-550UZ, but suffers from many of the same problems.
Monitor difficult to see in direct sunlight, Dense nesting of menus, Mediocre video, Noticeable shutter lag in certain shooting situations
When you pick up the 560UZ, youll notice that at nigh 13 ounces its heftier than many point-and-shoot cameras. Personally, Ive always felt a little heft is desirable--as long as I wasnt trying to slip the hefty object in a shirt pocket--because it ...
Abstract: Product Details We clicked with:Fast to power upSmooth video at 30fpsGood grip and buildExtensive ISO rangePowerful telephoto lensShots in the dark:Soft picturesHit and miss focusingHigh ISO settings arent that usefulNoisy imagesDesaturated colourFol...
Abstract: The Olympus SP-560 UZ is an 8-megapixel, 18x super-zoom compact digital camera geared toward the intermediate to advanced photographer looking for quality and versatility. The combination of sensor and digital image stabilization, plus one of the most...
Pro build quality, bright LCD, image stabilisation
Fringing at tele end of zoom. No SD card compatibility
When it comes to purchasing a bridge camera, there are several things that normally seal the deal. Lugging around a DSLR and a range of lenses is not always convenient or preferable, so DSLR functionality accompanied by a wide zoom range and combined i...
