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µ 790 SW
• Take it anywhere, anytime
as shockproof up to
1.5m****
• Exciting shots in and by
the water as waterproof to
3m***
• Face Detection for perfectly
focused and exposed faces
plus correct exposure of
other image areas
• 6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD
with a bright display even in
brilliant sunlight
• High ISO setting for less
blur
• 7.1 Megapixels to make
poster-size prints
• 3x optical zoom for
stunning portraits
• Better low light shooting
thanks to BrightCapture
Technology
The Olympus µ 790 SW goes anywhere you do. Shockproof****, waterproof*** and freezeproof, you can take it mountain biking,
swimming or skiing. It handles whatever life throws at it - so there’s never a need to worry. Despite its tough attributes, the 7.1
Megapixel µ 790 SW looks great and doesn’t compromise a bit on photographic features. It is available in a choice of four expressive
colours: Starry Silver, Midnight Black, Sunset Orange or Marine Blue.
Specifications
Image Sensor
Effective pixels
7.1 Megapixels
Filter array
Primary colour filter (RGB)
Full resolution
7.4 Megapixels
Type
1/2.3'' CCD sensor
Lens
Optical zoom
3x
Aspherical glass elements
3
Focal length
6.7 - 20.1mm
Focal length (equiv. 35mm)
35mm
Structure
10 lenses / 8 groups
Maximum aperture
3.5 - 5.0
Digital Zoom
Enlargement factor
5x / 15x combined with
optical zoom
Monitor
Resolution
230000 dots
BrightCapture
Yes
Monitor size
6.4cm / 2.5''
Monitor type
HyperCrystal LCD
Focusing System
Method
TTL iESP auto focus with
contrast detection
Face Detection AF
Yes
Spot focusing
Yes
Standard mode
0.5m - � (wide) / 0.5m - � (tele)
Macro mode
0.2m - � (wide) / 0.3m - � (tele)
Super Macro Mode
Closest focusing distance:
7cm
Exposure System
Enhancement function
Digital Image Stabilisation
Shadow Adjustment
Technology
Shutter speed
1/2 - 1/1000s / < 4s (Night
scene)
Exposure compensation
+/- 2EV / 1/3 steps
Face Detection Technology
Scene Modes
Number of scene modes
23
