Olympus Stylus 720 SW Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Stylus 720 SW digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Stylus 720 SW accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Stylus 720 SW manual and always important Olympus Stylus 720 SW lens which makes the Olympus Stylus 720 SW digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Stylus 720 SW accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Stylus 720 SW kit or bundle, is the Olympus Stylus 720 SW leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Stylus 720 SW body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Olympus Stylus 720 SW Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number 720 SW
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured Yes
Retail Price $399.99
Street Price $364.35
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Date Available 2006-03-31
Remote Control No
Weight 149 g
5.2 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 91 x 59 x 20 mm
3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 3072x2304, 2560x1920, 2304x1728, 2048x1536, 1600x1200
Movie Resolution 640x480, 160x120
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 7.40
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.33"
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 5x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type CCD Contrast Detection
Auto Focus Min Illum 0.1250
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 7 - 99999 cm
2.9 - 40815.9 in
Min Macro Area 41 x 31 mm
1.6 x 1.2 in
Max Aperture f/3.5
Aperture Range Description f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.0
Display Optical Viewfinder No
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 99%
LCD Size (inches) 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 115000
Max Playback Zoom 10.00
Exposure ISO Settings 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
ISO Rating Max 1600
Number of White Balance Settings 7
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3
Manual White Balance No
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Digital ESP multi-pattern, Spot Metering
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 12
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 4
Flash Modes Auto, red-eye reduction, fill, off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 3.8
Flash Range Description Wide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types xD Picture Card
Memory Included (MB) 19.1
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (Exif 2.2)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other Connection DC In
Performance Timing Startup Time 1.8 seconds
Shutdown Time 1.7 seconds
Play -> Record 0.5 seconds
Record -> Play (max res) 0.7 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.1 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 2.0 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 1.9 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res 999
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 3.7
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 15.0
Download speed, KB/second 839.0
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary Li-40B / Li-42B
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included 1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes
More Information Notes & Features Rated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard, and waterproof to JIS Level 8 standard.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Stylus 720 SW review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Stylus 720 SW power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Olympus Stylus 720 SW digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Stylus 720 SW even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Olympus Stylus 720 SW Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Olympus Stylus 720 SW rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Stylus 720 SW accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Stylus 720 SW wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Stylus 720 SW, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Olympus Stylus 720 SW camera or Olympus Stylus 720 SW lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Olympus Stylus 720 SW camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Olympus Stylus 720 SW digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Stylus 720 SW powergrip digital camera.

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