Landscape Photography Magazine

Olympus lens power gets closer, sharper and wider SP-820UZ boosts zoom to 40x plus

Olympus’ Ultra Zoom ‘Traveller’ Series has broken new ground again. For people who want expressive, excellent-quality close-ups on the go, the new flagship SP-820UZ has a superb optical zoom lens that takes the SP Series’ traditional zoom power to a whole new level.

For the first time you can magnify subjects up to 40x for the sort of detail, dynamism and emotion you’d only normally expect from an interchangeable telephoto lens. Given that its rivals can manage only 24mm*, the 22.4mm** super wide-angle lens on the SP-820UZ offers outstanding wide-angle flexibility with broad landscapes, interiors or crowds.

To tweak your images there is a choice of 12 Magic Filters, most of which can be applied to both movies and photos.

The rest of the spec is equally impressive. Full HD and high- speed, adjustable-frame rate movie recording combines with Olympus iHS technologies that include a high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, TruePic V image processor – and an array of advanced features. The result? Fast reaction times, radiant colours, plus beautifully sharp images of fast-moving subjects and low-light, backlit scenes.

• 40x super-wide angle optical zoom lens with 22.4-896mm** for superb close-ups and group shots.
• 14 Megapixel CMOS sensor for high-resolution, superb-quality full-size movies, stills and prints, even in low light.
• Powerful TruePic V image engine for excellent colours and sharpness, Full HD movies and high-sensitivity shooting.
• 1080p Full HD Movie with sound for capturing movies in the best image quality currently available in compact cameras.
• Dual Image Stabilisation for reducing blur with fast-moving shots
• Multi-motion Movie IS for capturing HD movies with reduced blur while walking.
• Super-resolution Zoom for digitally extending the range of the optical zoom with virtually no loss of image quality.

Time after time, wherever you are, however light you want to travel. The SP-820UZ has an ergonomic comfort grip and the professional looks of a top-of-the- range camera. Available in black from late October for just £279.99