Olympus has announced its latest model of compact digital camera, the SP 700.

The SP-700 boasts Olympus's largest LCD to date with its 3 inch (7.6cm) HyperCrystal Sunshine LCD.

Combined with 6.0 million pixels and a precision 3x zoom lens (1:3.3-4.0, equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm format), the SP-700 ensures that users are able to easily capture, view and share their high quality images with friends.


The camera features a Compare and Shoot function which enables users to check and compare results before re-shooting or adjusting settings if necessary, helping to ensure you will never take a bad photograph again.

The camera's functionality is enhanced with a range of 24 scene modes. They include an underwater shooting mode to be used in conjunction with the PT-013 underwater case, Red-eye Fix, and Macro or Super Macro Mode for shooting from just 1cm away. A range of additional features, including multi-shot, Label Shot, Calendar function, 2in1 and panorama (when using an Olympus xD-Picture Card) provides more creative users with the opportunity to experiment with a variety of special effects.


The Olympus SP-700 - main features
Extra large 7.6cm/3" Sunshine LCD with 230,000 pixels
6.0 million pixels
Precision 3x optical zoom (38-114mm, 35mm camera equiv.)
Auto mode plus 24 scene modes (incl. Portrait, Beach, Snow, Night Scene and Underwater) for trouble-free shooting
Movie recording with sound (VGA size at 30fps)
Creative functions, e.g. Slide Show, Compare & Shoot, Multi-shot,
Histogram in shooting and playback mode
Guide Function for easy operation. Explains the different menu options and scene modes.
Image editing functions on board incl. red-eye fix, brightness, saturation, trimming, B&W and sepia - without need for a PC
11 MB internal memory plus slot for xD-Picture Cards
Super Macro mode for shooting from 1cm
TruePic TURBO image processor
PictBridge compatible

The Olympus SP-700 will be available in time for Christmas 2005.