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Olympus D-550 Zoom

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Brand Olympus 2002
Model D-550Z
Released Year 2002
Type Digital Cameras
Series Camedia
Color Silver
Optical Zoom 2.8x
Status Discontinued
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Overview

The Olympus Camedia D-550 Zoom is a 3.2-megapixel digital camera featuring a 3x optical zoom lens suitable for general photography purposes. It employs a 1/2.7-inch CCD sensor that captures images up to a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. The camera includes a fixed lens with a focal length equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm terms. It has an ISO sensitivity range from 100 to 400, supporting various lighting conditions. The shutter speed range spans from 1/2000 to 1/2 seconds, allowing some control over exposure effects. The device stores images on SmartMedia cards and offers a compact, user-friendly design for ease of use.

Specifications

Maximum Aperture f/1.2
Screen Size 1.8 in
Color Silver
MPN D-550Z
Item Length 5
Battery Type AA
California Prop 65 Warning n/a
Series Olympus CAMEDIA
Type Digital SLR
Maximum Resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels
Manufacturer Warranty na
Item Height 2
Model D-550 Zoom
Optical Zoom 2.8x
Connectivity USB
Features Date/Time Stamp, DPOF Support
Country/Region of Manufacture Indonesia
Item Width 2in
Item Weight 8.5 Oz.
Release Year 2002
Sensor Type 1/2.7-inch CCD
Effective Megapixels 3.2 megapixels
Lens Fixed lens, 38-114mm equivalent, 3x optical zoom
ISO Sensitivity 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed Range 1/2000 to 1/2 second
Storage Media SmartMedia card
Screen 1.5-inch LCD
Video Recording No
Flash Built-in flash
Battery 4 AA batteries
Weight Approx. 370g
Dimensions Approx. 113 x 67 x 54 mm

Key Advantages

The Olympus Camedia D-550 Zoom offers a crisp 3x optical zoom that helps capture subjects at varying distances with clarity. It delivers good image quality with its 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor, adequate for standard prints and personal use. This model supports SmartMedia storage, which was popular and widely available during its time. The camera’s shutter speed range provides versatility for different photographic scenarios from bright to moderately low-light environments. It incorporates a simple interface and a reasonably compact body making it travel-friendly. Additionally, the use of Olympus’s Camedia branding guaranteed compatibility with several accessories and ensured reliable performance.

Limitations

The D-550 Zoom’s 3.2-megapixel resolution is relatively low by modern standards, limiting large format printing or cropping flexibility. Its ISO sensitivity tops at 400, which restricts performance in very low-light conditions due to noise. The 1/2.7-inch sensor size further constrains image quality compared to larger sensor cameras. The camera uses now-obsolete SmartMedia cards, which are no longer widely supported. Video recording capabilities are absent or minimal, reducing versatility. Lastly, the fixed lens zoom range is somewhat modest and lacks wide-angle capability, limiting composition options.

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