Olympusもフォトキナ準備モデル発表

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Olympus announces Mju 1040 : Digital Photography Review

Hamburg, 25 August 2008 – Combining powerful features in a completely redesigned super-slim metal body, the Olympus µ [mju:] 1040 is an extremely elegant performer. Measuring in at a depth of just 16.5mm at its thin end, it combines a precision 3x zoom (38-114mm*) with cutting-edge features such as Advanced Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology. Furthermore, the brand new Intelligent Auto mode can detect the five most commonly-used scenes and then automatically adjust camera settings including focus and exposure. A large (6.9cm/2.7”) HyperCrystal LCD helps users frame and review their shots. In addition to the camera’s internal memory, photos can be stored on xD-Picture Card or – thanks to a bundled attachment – on microSD Card. The 10 Megapixel µ [mju:] 1040 will hit stores from September 2008 at an RRP of ?149.99.

お次はSP-565UZ
20倍のスーパーズーム搭載デジタルカメラです。
これは、18倍ズーム800万画素のSP-560UZのボディにSP-570UZの20倍ズームと1000万画素を移植したというので、平均値を取ってSP-565-UZというワケでしょうか？なんかビミョですね。

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Olympus launches SP-565 UZ: Digital Photography Review

London, 25 August 2008 – Raise your photographic potential with the world leader in the ultrazoom category. Featuring a 20x wide zoom lens (26-520mm*), the affordable Olympus SP-565 UZ lets you shoot like a pro without having to carry around tons of equipment. Zoom in ultra-close to any subject, or back out for an ultra-wide shot – all with a single lens. The integration of Dual Image Stabilisation also ensures protection against camera shake. Photos are stored to internal memory, xD-Picture Card or – thanks to a bundled attachment – microSD Card. The Olympus SP-565 UZ with a 20x wide optical zoom will be available in late September 2008 for an RRP of ?349.99

SP-560UZは18倍ズームを搭載する割りには2万円を軽く切る価格が魅力です。

在庫あり　　翌営業日出荷CAMEDIA SP-560UZ 800万画素 光学18倍ズーム

一方、SP-570UZは4万円弱なので、SP-560UZはかなりお買い得と思われます。

【即納】オリンパス OLYMPUSCAMEDIA SP?570UZ★【安さと！安心！デジカメ本舗】

また、イージー＆コストパフォーマンスに優れたFE-20もデビュー予定とのことです。

Olympus unveils FE-20: Digital Photography Review

London, 25 August 2008 –The latest Olympus FE series cameras continue to impress for their user-friendliness, attractive pricing, and great image results. Like all Olympus cameras, they pack superior optical performance into compact dimensions. Boasting up to 5x optical zoom, these FE cameras allow users to get up close and personal with their subjects.

まずはオリンパスもこれらの機種は前哨戦の感じがあります。

また一眼レフの新ボディも噂されています。
そしてマイクロフォーサーズのボディは出るのでしょうか？
フォトキナの発表が楽しみですね。。。