Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera - Black (8MP, 18x Optical Zoom) 2.5" LCD

Discover undisturbed corners of nature or experience the satisfaction and immediacy of great sports shots from way up in the stands. The power of an 18x wide optical zoom (equiv. to 27-486mm) is matched with Dual Image Stabilisation so you can say goodbye to blur caused by camera shake and simply concentrate on your subject. Whether at a professional sports event or a kids’ football game, the high burst rate of 15 fps* lets you keep up with the action. In addition, the clever Pre-capture mode** even makes it possible for this camera to record the five frames occurring immediately before the shutter release button is pressed. Automatic and manual (P/A/S/M) shooting options along with numerous scene modes make this intuitive model fun to use for novices and experts alike.

Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera - Black (8MP, 18x Optical Zoom) 2.5" LCD

Thanks to Face Detection Technology, human subjects remain in clear focus at all times. It sounds incredible, but it’s true: The Smile Shot scene mode lets theSP-560 UZ detect when a human face smiles and automatically releases the shutter at that moment.

Get as close to your subject as you want with the 8.0 Megapixel Olympus SP-560 UZ. Picking out hard-to-capture subjects like birds in trees or the kids on the football field is made easy with an 18x optical zoom, while wide-angle capabilities provide a broader view - so you'll also be able to photograph the whole family in a single group shot. And forget the worries of blurred images from camera shake too. An advance image stabilisation system ensures sharp shots, even at large magnification levels.

With a tremendous 18x wide optical zoom (equiv. to 27-486mm), the SP-560 UZ truly delivers incredible wide and telephoto capabilities. Count on Dual Image Stabilisation – combining a mechanical image stabiliser with high ISO – to provide protection against blur caused by camera shake. Sequence shooting at up to 15fps*, makes it easy to capture that split-second play on the football field and other action-rich situations. The clever pre-capture mode means five frames are snapped and captured even before the shutter is released – so you will never again have just missed that big moment!

Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera - Black (8MP, 18x Optical Zoom) 2.5" LCD

Some Good Books!

Mastering Your Digital SLR: How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera
Mastering your Digital SLR is the definitive guide for the sophisticated digital camera enthusiast who wants to make the leap from compact digital or film SLR to digital SLR (DSLR) for more advanced digital photography, or existing SLR owners who are ready for the next level of experimentation and expertise. This comprehensive bible of the digital SLR employs a practical, step-by-step approach, to enable the reader to achieve critical image quality and professional results. Weston answers the basic questions about how digital photography works and its advantages, then takes the reader through the digital workflow. He explains the intimate workings of the DSLR and illuminates every aspect of image capture and processing in a thorough, practical jargon-free manner, accompanied by inspirational illustrations. This is truly an indispensable guide for getting the best from your digital SLR camera.

Mastering Your Digital SLR: How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera

Mastering Digital SLR Photography
Are you ready to use the new breed of digital SLR to go beyond point-and-click snapshooting and explore what it has to offer the world of photography? If you have already conquered most of a digital camera's basic capabilities and now wonder what to do with the enhanced features found in digital SLR cameras, this is a dream guide to pixel proficiency. "Mastering Digital SLR Photography, Second Edition" includes extensive updates that cover the vast improvements in technology in the last 2-3 years, including new camera models, raised bar on resolution, vibration reduction, new kinds of lenses, and more. It goes beyond the standard coverage offered in most general camera books, covering features and techniques specific to digital SLR photography. From initial discussions on hardware selection to professional-level tips and techniques for sports and action shots, this is the comprehensive guide that any photographer needs for refining their digital SLR skills.

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Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies®
Understanding exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use its exciting capabilities to their fullest potential. Whether you aim to become a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to take advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will show you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, increase your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, take better photos. Written with just the right balance of technology and techniques in mind, this guide provides you with the know-how on everything from getting acquainted with the basic key features of the technology (lenses, sensors and image processors, and exposure and focusing systems) to the nuances of various dSLR techniques (setting up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes to capture fast action, applying selective and sharp focus, and shooting under the lowest levels of light). The other topics explored include: composing your shots with an accurate viewfinder; deciding how many pixels your camera needs; cleaning the sensor yourself; choosing between a tripod or monopod; adjusting exposure and improving shutter speed; creating time-lapse sequences; and, fixing murky or contrasting photos.

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