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Digital Cameras
Product Overview

2009

Discover your world.

OLYMPUS IMAGING EUROPA GMBH
www.olympus-europa.com
Contents.

Key Olympus technologies 6 SP-590UZ 26

The strongest zoom ever built for a compact camera.

μ-9000 10 FE-5000 31
Get 10x closer. Simply closer.

μ-7000 14 FE-3010 FE-45 32

7x closer. 7x more exciting. Simply great pictures.

μ-5000 16 OLYMPUS Master 2 and 33

Smart style with 5x zoom. OLYMPUS Studio 2 software
A safe archive for brilliant pictures.

μ TOUGH-8000 18
Do not handle with care. Accessories 34

μ TOUGH-6000 22 The Olympus E-System 38

For a tough everyday life. Fully digital perfection.

μ-550WP 24
Made for water fun.

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Perfection at its
smallest size.
How can you capture a moment robust optical tools, especially lenses. That is why Olympus with the greatest convenience
and hold onto it forever? By being endoscopes, microscopes and can offer μ cameras with refined possible, to be carried anywhere
in the right place at the right time. cameras. More than 70 years design and up to an amazing and at any time you like – made
And by travelling with a camera after the first ZUIKO lenses 10 x optical zoom. That is why to capture the moment in brilliant
that perfectly captures precious Olympus remains true to itself. Olympus developed shockproof photos.
moments. Since the construction Miniaturised optics. Maximum and waterproof cameras. And Olympus. Discover your world.
of its first optical highlight – a mi- brilliance. That is the maxim for that is why Olympus is the first
croscope built in 1920 – Olympus Olympus, because a perfect brand that provides a 26x zoom
does its best to condense cutting- camera depends on ultra-slim and in a small compact digital camera.
edge technology into small and perfectly constructed and crafted All of our cameras provide you

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Closer, sharper,
smaller.

Olympus optical Dual Image

technology. Stabilisation.
Getting closer without a lot of lenses. As a positive effect, it is Life is about action, not about exposure time can be reduced
camera equipment. Getting tough- possible to produce lenses with a keeping still. That is why some of so much that even a fast-moving
er with a small-sized compact reduced number of lens elements, the most beautiful photos are subject will still be sharp.
camera in your hand. Getting thus allowing the lens size and those of people in motion. To avoid
smaller and increasing the zoom camera to be minimised. At the blurred pictures when shooting TruePic III Processor.
magnification at the same time. same time, the lens quality could with extremely high zoom, in dim
Olympus invests all its knowledge even be further increased, thanks light or without a flash, Olympus This processor makes image
and its experience in developing to optimal refraction and the low- has developed Dual Image Sta- processing faster, reduces
cameras as well as medical est possible aberration. That is bilisation for double protection noise and results in more natural
equipment with the finest optics. why Olympus is the first brand to against blur: a mechanical image colours.
The lenses of the new compact offer a compact digital camera stabiliser compensates for blur
cameras are not only extremely with a 26x zoom and a shock- caused by any movements of the
small but also meet the highest proof, waterproof and crushproof camera, and in combination with
quality standards. Olympus de- camera with a 3.6x wide optical Digital Image Stabilisation, the
veloped a mass production tech- zoom.
nology for its highly innovative

High refractive index lens Image Sensor

1x zoom Without Dual Image Stabilisation

Aspherical lens Dual super aspherical lens Extra-low dispersion lens Aspherical lens 26x zoom With Dual Image Stabilisation

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Cutting-edge
technology in a small
compact body.
BrightCapture
Face Detection Technology and
Technology. HyperCrystal LCD.
You can take an Olympus camera even against light backgrounds. The fun of photography shouldn’t strong sunlight. And when it
everywhere – at any time. Thanks The same applies for night por- end just because the sun is gets darker, the image preview
to the Face Detection Technology traits with a flash, where the shining too brightly or it is getting on the LCD is up to four times
the Olympus camera ensures that camera regulates exactly the right dark. Therefore, most cameras in brighter than on conventional
faces are always perfectly cap- amount of light. In combination this brochure are equipped with models, thanks to BrightCapture
tured even under adverse light with Shadow Adjustment Tech- a HyperCrystal LCD which makes Technology, now built into every
conditions. The camera identifies nology* the rest of the picture is it easy to see what you’re photo- Olympus compact digital camera.
one or more faces (up to 16 faces also exposed correctly. And in graphing in glaring sunlight or
with Advanced Face Detection) the “Smile Shot” shooting mode**, at an extreme viewing angle. And High Definition
in the composition and automat- the camera can even tell whether a with the new HyperCrystal III, Multimedia Interface
ically adjusts to a sharp focus. In person is smiling or not, and snaps the brightness of the backlight (HDMI).
addition, photos of faces are clear at precisely the right moment. has been doubled compared to
and natural, as Face Detection HyperCrystal II, leading to further HDMI is a compact connector
ensures the optimal exposure, Intelligent Auto Mode*. substantially improved visibility in interface for transmitting uncom-
pressed digital streams. Built into
If you want to catch the moment, the SP-590UZ and μ-7000, you
you must be fast. Sometimes can enjoy your images in high
you haven’t even got the time to definition quality on HDMI com-
select a specific mode. That’s patible HD TV screens.
why Olympus developed the
Intelligent Auto Mode. This feature microSD****
combines Advanced Face De- Compatibility.
tection and Shadow Adjustment
Without Face Detection Without HyperCrystal LCD
Technology*** and detects the Olympus is now enabling con-
five most commonly used scenes sumers to use their microSD
automatically: Portrait, Landscape, cards in all compact cameras
Night & Portrait, Macro and Sports. shown in this brochure by
supplying a special microSD
attachment with the camera
which can be used alternatively
to xD-Picture Cards.

With Face Detection With HyperCrystal III LCD

“Shadow Adjustment” function * included in most models **** microSD is a trademark of the SD Card
contains patented technologies from ** available on selected models Association
Apical Limited *** FE models and μ-550WP: Intelligent AUTO
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Get 10x
closer.
Midnight Black

The Olympus μ-9000: metal body features Face Detec- In short: great zoom, great
Life is great – and with the tion and the Intelligent Auto camera, great pictures.
Olympus μ-9000 you are even Mode that allows the camera to
closer to it, because the new detect the five most commonly
model combines state-of-the- used scenes automatically. And
art design with a powerful with a large 6.9cm/2.7" Hyper-
10x wide optical zoom and high Crystal III LCD, the Olympus
effective Dual Image Stabilisation μ-9000 offers you best-ever
to prevent blurry images. The visibility and extra-crisp preview
compact camera with the stylish of your motifs.

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The symbiosis of
style and top zoom.

Midnight Black

Royal Blue

• Extra-slim 10x wide optical • Face Detection for perfectly

zoom (28–280mm*) in a com- focused and exposed faces
pact metal body to capture plus correct exposure of other
great scenes through to excit- image areas
ing close-ups • TruePic III image processor
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual for faster image handling and
Image Stabilisation higher image quality
• The easy way to perfect • Liven up your memories with
images – Intelligent Auto Mode movie recording with sound
detects the five most com- • xD-Picture Card and microSD
monly used scenes and adjusts Card compatible
settings, focus and exposure
automatically
• 12 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal III LCD
for best-ever preview even in
brilliant sunlight and at extreme
angles (230,000 dots)

1x zoom 10x zoom

* equivalent to a 35mm camera

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7x closer.
7x more exciting.

Midnight Black Starry Silver

Ocean Blue

A camera lets you express your Thereby, the Advanced Face • Exceptional 7x optical zoom • TruePic III image processor
personality through your pictures. Detection detects up to 16 persons (37–260mm*) in a compact for faster image handling and
With its 7x zoom the compact in the scene. All this makes the metal body to capture great higher image quality
metal-bodied μ-7000 lets you get μ-7000 the perfect tool for perfect scenes through to exciting • Liven up your memories with
close to your subject and take shots. close-ups movie recording with sound
sharp high-definition photos. The • Avoids blur thanks to Dual • High-Definition Multimedia
extra large 7.6cm/3.0" Hyper- Image Stabilisation Interface (HDMI™) for viewing
Crystal II LCD allows you to view • 7.6cm/3.0" HyperCrystal II LCD images in high-definition quality
your images perfectly on the for excellent preview even in on HDMI TVs
screen and makes framing easy, brilliant sunlight and at extreme • xD-Picture Card and microSD
even in brilliant sunlight. And the angles (230,000 dots) Card compatible
Intelligent Auto Mode combines • 12 Megapixels to make poster-
Face Detection and Shadow size prints
Adjustment Technology with the • The easy way to perfect
five most commonly used scenes. images – Intelligent Auto Mode
detects the five most com-
monly 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
1x zoom 7x zoom
* equivalent to a 35mm camera

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Smart style with
5x zoom.

Atlantic Blue Midnight Black

Metal Magenta

Improve your style. The μ-5000 your photos in poster-size to • Excellent 5x optical zoom • TruePic III image processor
Olympus combines advanced impress your friends with pictures (36–180mm*) in a smart for faster image handling and
features with a modern design. from your last weekend trip. metallic body to capture great higher image quality
Its metallic body offers a 5x optical scenes through to exciting • Liven up your memories with
zoom, which enables you to al- close-ups movie recording with sound
ways be close to your motif, while • Avoids blur thanks to Dual • xD-Picture Card and microSD
the Dual Image Stabilisation helps Image Stabilisation Card compatible
you to avoid any blur caused by • The easy way to perfect
a trembling hand, allowing you images – Intelligent Auto Mode
to make razor-sharp shots even detects the five most com-
when using maximum zoom. The monly used scenes and adjusts
Intelligent Auto Mode detects the settings, focus and exposure
five most commonly used scenes automatically
automatically. And with a resolu- • 12 Megapixels to make poster-
tion of 12 Megapixels you can print size prints
• 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 II LCD
for excellent preview even in
brilliant sunlight and at extreme
angles (230,000 dots)
1x zoom 5x zoom
* equivalent to a 35mm camera

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Do not handle
with care.
Steel Blue

The Olympus μ TOUGH-8000: expeditions into the mountains you plan your adventures,
People who quickly get bored at and the canyons. With the con- make sure to bring your camera
home need an off-road camera venient TAP Control you can because the action is waiting
like the μ TOUGH-8000, the high- operate the camera by tapping to be captured by you.
tech tool that fits into every bag. the body. Furthermore, the
It is waterproof to a depth of μ TOUGH-8000 offers you Dual
10 metres, shockproof to a height Image Stabilisation for perfectly
of 2 metres and includes a high- sharp pictures when using
precision 3.6x wide optical zoom. maximum zoom or shooting in
This makes it the ideal partner for lower light. So the next time

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10m waterproof,
2m shockproof,
3.6x wide zoom.
Steel Blue Midnight Black

Platinum Silver

• Shooting in the toughest situa- • Face Detection for perfectly

tions – shockproof to 2m*, focused and exposed faces
waterproof to 10m**, crush- plus correct exposure of other
proof to 100kg*** and freeze- image areas
proof to –10°C • The easy way to perfect
• High-precision 3.6x wide optical images – Intelligent Auto Mode
zoom (28–102mm****) to detects the five most com-
capture great scenes through monly used scenes and adjusts
to stunning close-ups even in settings, focus and exposure
extreme conditions automatically
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual • Manometer for easy air and
Image Stabilisation water pressure checking
• TAP Control Menu for great • LED illuminator to lighten up
convenience underwater or macro sceneries
• 12 Megapixels to make poster- • Liven up your memories with
size prints movie recording with sound
• 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal III LCD • xD-Picture Card and microSD
for best-ever preview even in Card compatible
brilliant sunlight and at extreme
angles (230,000 dots)

* equivalent to MIL Standard *** according to Olympus test conditions

(Olympus test conditions) **** equivalent to a 35mm camera
** according to IEC standard publication
529 IPX8
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For a tough
everyday life.

Lemon Yellow Arctic Blue

Pure White Sunset Orange

Leisure gets tougher. That is why features like Intelligent Auto Mode • Shooting when it’s getting tough, • Advanced Face Detection of
Olympus developed a compact and TAP Control function, which wet and cold – shockproof up to 16 persons for perfectly
camera for rough weekends on allows you to operate the camera to 1.5m*, waterproof to 3m** focused and exposed faces
the bike or on the raft, and for simply by tapping the body. and freezeproof to –10°C plus correct exposure of other
the wild moments with your kids. So if your off-time gets tougher, • High-precision 3.6x wide optical image areas
The μ TOUGH-6000 is shockproof at least with this camera it gets zoom (28–102mm***) to • The easy way to perfect
to 1.5m, waterproof to 3m and more comfortable. capture great scenes through images – Intelligent Auto Mode
freezeproof to –10°C. The resilient to stunning close-ups even in detects the five most com-
body protects the powerful high- extreme conditions monly used scenes and adjusts
precision 3.6x wide zoom lens, • Avoids blur thanks to Dual settings, focus and exposure
and the Dual Image Stabiliser Image Stabilisation automatically
guarantees razor-sharp shots • TAP Control Menu for great • LED illuminator to lighten up
when using maximum zoom or convenience underwater or macro sceneries
lower light conditions. Further- • 10 Megapixels to make poster- • Liven up your memories with
more, the camera has convenient size prints movie recording with sound
• 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal III LCD • xD-Picture Card and microSD
for best-ever preview even in Card compatible
brilliant sunlight and at extreme
angles (230,000 dots)

Waterproof to 3m Shockproof to 1,5m, Freezeproof to –10°C

* equivalent to MIL Standard *** equivalent to a 35mm camera
(Olympus test conditions)
** according to IEC standard publication
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Made for water fun.

Midnight Black Pure White

Crystal Blue

Life derives from water. With the adjusts settings, focus and expo- • Exciting shots in and by the • Face Detection for perfectly
new Olympus μ-550WP it will sure. With 10 Megapixels you water, as waterproof to 3m* focused and exposed faces
return to the waves. The Olympus can print your impressions from • High-precision 3x optical zoom • 17 shooting modes for best
μ-550WP is waterproof to 3m the water in poster-size formats, (38 –114mm**) to capture great results in different situations
and especially made for fun days and the Digital Image Stabilisation scenes through to stunning • Liven up your memories with
at the beach or pool. The camera ensures sharp photos also under portraits even when it’s getting movie recording with sound
offers a high-precision 3x zoom darker conditions. So take your wet • xD-Picture Card and microSD
and Intelligent Auto Mode, which trunks, your towel and the • The easy way to perfect Card compatible
detects the five most commonly μ-550WP and have fun at the images – Intelligent Auto Mode
used scenes and automatically beach. detects the five most com-
monly used scenes and adjusts
settings, focus and exposure
automatically
• 10 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• Digital Image Stabilisation for
less blur also in low light
• See and share images on the
6.4cm/2.5" LCD

* according to IEC standard publication

529 IPX8
** equivalent to a 35mm camera
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The strongest
zoom ever built for a
compact camera.
The Olympus SP-590UZ: images, even when using the freedom. And thanks to the
The SP series is an ultrazoom le- 26x optical zoom, and with High Definition Multimedia Inter-
gend and with the new SP-590UZ Advanced Face Detection Tech- face (HDMI™) you can admire
Olympus improved its zoom nology your camera detects up your razor-sharp photos in high
competence once more: due to to 16 faces and sets the optimal definition quality on your HDMI
the built-in 26x ultrazoom it is focus and exposure. The camera television.
now nearly impossible to escape offers a high-speed 10 fps
the SP-590UZ. The Dual Image sequence shooting and P/A/S/M
Stabilisation prevents blurry exposure mode for creative

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26x closer to your
dearest.

• Most powerful optical perform- • 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD

ance in minimum size: 26x wide for excellent preview even in
optical zoom (26–676mm*) – brilliant sunlight
from extreme close-ups to • Built-in flash and wireless flash
the action as well as stunning control from the camera body
scenes • Liven up your memories with
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual movie recording with sound
Image Stabilisation • xD-Picture Card and microSD
• Don’t miss the moment with Card compatible
high-speed 10fps sequence
shooting**
• P/A/S/M exposure modes for
creative freedom
• High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI™) for viewing
images in high-definition quality
on HDMI TVs
• 12 Megapixels to make poster-
size prints
• Advanced Face Detection of
up to 16 persons for perfectly
focused and exposed faces
plus correct exposure of other
image areas
1x zoom 26x zoom
* equivalent to a 35mm camera
** in 3 Megapixel mode
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A life less Simply closer.
complicated.

Black
A lean design, a high-quality zoom 5x optical zoom. The FE series is
and a size that fits into every bag: extremely easy to use with its
the Olympus FE series offers the “one button, one function” design
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ideal choice for snapshots. With principle. And features such as
a resolution of 10 megapixels and Face Detection Technology and a
more, the Olympus FE series can wide selection of shooting modes
take photographs for poster-size make it easy to capture brilliant
prints, with up to an impressive pictures.

• Precision 5x optical zoom focused and exposed faces

(36–180mm*) in a compact • 10 Megapixels to make poster-
metal body to capture great size prints
scenes through to exciting • See and share images on the
close-ups 6.9cm/2.7" LCD
• Avoids blur thanks to Dual • 14 shooting modes for best
Image Stabilisation results in different situations
• The easy way to perfect • “One button, one function”
images – Intelligent Auto Mode design principle and in-camera
detects the five most com- help guide for easy operation
monly used scenes and adjusts • Liven up your memories with
settings, focus and exposure movie recording with sound
automatically • xD-Picture Card and microSD
• Advanced Face Detection of up Card compatible
to 16 persons for perfectly

1x zoom 5x zoom
* equivalent to a 35mm camera

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Simply great A safe archive for
pictures. brilliant pictures.

Gold Gold
OLYMPUS Master 2 OLYMPUS Studio 2
software. software.
The OLYMPUS Master 2 software OLYMPUS Studio 2 is the
comes with all the digital cameras professional software for image
in this brochure. With it, you management and advanced
can conveniently archive photos RAW photo finishing. It provides
according to search criteria like powerful workflow support for
date, time or keyword. It makes photographers to get the best
photo editing easy, and includes out of the shots, an ideal tool
Magenta Black Blue Black
a wide array of print options. especially for your SP camera.
A trial version can be downloaded
from the internet, the full version
can be purchased online or at
your dealer.

• 12 Megapixels (FE-3010) • Digital Image Stabilisation for

to make poster-size prints. less blur
FE-45: 10 Megapixels • See and share images on the
• Miniature 3x optical zoom 6.9cm/2.7" LCD (FE-3010).
(36–108mm*) in a compact FE-45: 6.4cm/2.5" LCD
body to capture great scenes • 19 shooting modes (FE-3010)
Organise your images in different ways OLYMPUS Studio 2 software offers
through to stunning portraits for best results in different
with OLYMPUS Master 2 software: by date, sophisticated RAW development functions
• The easy way to perfect situations album or keyword for best results
images – Intelligent Auto Mode FE-45: 16 shooting modes
detects the five most com- • In-camera help guide for easy
monly used scenes and adjusts operation
settings, focus and exposure • Liven up your memories with
automatically movie recording with sound
• Advanced Face Detection of • xD-Picture Card and microSD
up to 16 persons for perfectly Card compatible
focused and exposed faces
Cameras and software of OLYMPUS The OLYMPUS Studio 2 software helps
are compatible with Apple Mac OS X and you to find your best shots with professional
Windows ® up to Windows ® Vista tools like the “Virtual Lightbox”
* equivalent to a 35mm camera

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Accessories.

Camera cases xD-Picture Cards Tele conversion lens External wireless flashes
Camera cases are available for all 1 GB or 2 GB storage capacity Extends the focal length and Olympus wireless flashes enable
Olympus digital cameras. They The fast ultra-compact xD-Picture thereby visually moves far-away precise TTL flash control while
are equipped with a compartment Card supports the exclusive objects towards the camera. also featuring a choice of auto-
for the xD-Picture Card and can Panorama option as well as Useful for ships at sea, animals matic or manual operation for full
be attached to the belt or used various art effects.* in the wild and athletes at the creative flexibility. The high power
with the camera hand strap. far end of the stadium. control allows adjustment to suit
the cameras’ very sensitive CCDs.

Underwater flash Underwater cases Power sources

The ideal tool to ensure your Appropriate waterproof cases, Lithium-ion rechargeable
underwater subjects are seen made of durable polycarbonate, batteries, ultra-fast battery
in the right light. are available for the Olympus chargers, 2300mAh capacity
cameras μ TOUGH-8000, rechargeable NiMH batteries and
μ TOUGH-6000 and FE-3010. AC adapter.

* when used in conjunction with

OLYMPUS Master software
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Accessories.

μ TOUGH-8000

μ TOUGH-6000

SP-590UZ
μ -550WP

FE-5000

FE-3010
μ -7000

μ -5000
μ-9000

FE-45
Model
Tele conversion lens *

Conversion lens adapter

xD-Picture Card

microSD attachment

Camera case

Silver neck strap

Quick NiMH battery charger

NiMH batteries (rechargeable)

Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable)

Charger for lithium-ion batteries

AC adapter ** ** ** ** **

Wireless external flash

Underwater case, waterproof to 40m

OLYMPUS Studio 2 software

Remote control

* Optional conversion lens adapter necessary

** Only usable with adapter cable
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Fully digital
perfection.
The Olympus E-System.
Olympus offers you excellent Meanwhile, other manufacturers
performance at the smallest size: also offer the Four Thirds Stand-
zoom expertise, Live View tech- ard, so that you can choose from
nology, AF features and image a wide range of lenses. Further-
quality. The E-System consistently more, Olympus will present its
enhances the features of digital first Micro Four Third camera this
cameras and combines them with summer. This cutting edge system
the cutting-edge technology of sets a new benchmark in digital
SLRs. E-System cameras are photography and combines high-
based on the Four Thirds Stand- end D-SLR quality, interchange-
ard, which guarantees maximum able lenses and an ultra-compact
compactness. The symbiosis of body. So, if you want to take
lens and camera ensures perfect perfect pictures – with Olympus,
sharpness and lightness – right there are no longer any reasons
up to the edges of your pictures. why you can’t.

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