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| Likes |
- Retro DSLR look
- Great handling
- 20x zoom lens
- DSLR-like buttons
- Lots of in-cam editing
- Multi-Firework mode
- Fingerprint-less LCD |
| Dislikes |
- xD compatible up to only 2GB
- Can’t have audio AND zoom in movies
- Zoom ring isn’t very sensitive
- Slow burst |
Conclusion
We looked at the Olympus SP-570UZ at the PMA show and here’s what we can tell you. It has a very cool retro DSLR look that fooled many eyes and made many people think Olympus may have put out yet another DSLR. Its design is not only classy but comfortable with its rubber surfaces and excellent handling.
This camera is packed with features, features, features. It has 10 megapixels, a whopping 20x optical zoom lens with a manual zoom ring, and an exposure mode for every person on the planet – including the very cool Multi-Firework mode that snaps several exposures and merges them into one image file.
I have a few major complaints, the main one being that the awesome optical zoom lens doesn’t fully function in the Movie mode. You have to choose whether you want audio or zoom: you can’t have both. But if you aren’t going to shoot video with the SP-570, then this isn’t a big deal.
All in all, the Olympus SP-570UZ looks like a winner with its excellent redesigned body, long and versatile 26-520mm lens, and scores of cool features.
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