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Olympus Mju 1040

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The Olympus µ 1040 is an elegant performer. Measuring in at a depth of just 16.5mm at its thin end, it combines a precision 3x zoom (38-114mm) with features like Advanced Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology.

published : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 by raphael
model : OLYMPUS Mju 1040 | Theme : Digital Photography | Compact digital camera

The 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 1040 will hit stores from September 2008.

Style and innovation

The Olympus µ 1040 represents a new generation of Olympus style. Its sleek, thin metal body really makes comes in a dazzling array of colours. These include Starry Silver, Midnight Black, Magma Red and Melon Yellow, with a sliding lens cover that enhances the µ 1040’s streamlined appearance. Rather than being cluttered with many buttons, a flat control panel serves to access most functions. This ensures easy navigation while simultaneously getting the hearts of minimal design enthusiasts racing.

High-tech features of the Olympus Mju 1040

The innovations incorporated in the Olympus µ 1040 make capturing picture-perfect images a breeze. New is the Intelligent Auto mode. It identifies the most commonly-used scenes and then applies the settings to subsequent photos. Advanced Face Detection Technology lets up to 16 faces be recognized by the camera. Matched with Shadow Adjustment Technology, which cleverly optimizes shadowy areas in picture, you can be sure that your human subjects are always caught in the right light.

Availability of the Mju 1040

Available in Starry Silver, Midnight Black, Magma Red and Melon Yellow, the sleek and ultra-slim µ 1040 becomes available in September 2008.

Olympus µ 1040 main features:

• 3x optical zoom (38-114mm) in slim metal body (just 16.5mm at its thin end)
• 10 Megapixels

• Intelligent Auto mode detects the five most commonly used scenes and adjusts settings, focus and exposure automatically

• Advanced Face Detection of up to 16 persons for perfectly focused and exposed faces, plus correct exposure of other image areas

• 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal LCD

• TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality

• Movie recording with sound (up to VGA resolution at 30 fps)

• xD-Picture Card and microSD Card compatible

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