New Olympus Stylus SH-2 Features 24x Optical Zoom, RAW Capture, 5-Axis Stabilization, and 1080/60p Video
RAW Capture, 24x
High-Powered Optical Zoom Lens, 5-Axis Image Stabilization, Built-In Wi-Fi®, 1080/60p video, Nightscape Modes in a Travel-Anywhere
Camera Design
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 11, 2015 – Olympus introduces a successor model in the
Stylus SH line of digital cameras, the Olympus Stylus SH-2, featuring a 24x wide-angle optical zoom
lens, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for remote shooting and sharing with a smart
device, RAW capture capability, and 5-Axis Image Stabilization that supports
both still image and video capture. This sophisticated camera also adds new
Nightscape Modes for stunning night scenes and portraits.
The
Stylus SH-2 reflects the premium aesthetic of the renowned Olympus PEN®
series of cameras. The SH-2’s top panel and main
controls are constructed of aluminum alloy, with superior craftsmanship that is
reflected in every detail of the camera, including the lens barrel, dials, and
front and rear grips. The camera is available with two finishes: silver
for a classic camera feel, and black for an elegant monotone look.
Despite its compact size, the Olympus Stylus SH-2 captures
excellent image quality with its 16-megapixel sensor and 24x optical zoom lens,
which adjusts from 25mm wide-angle to 600mm telephoto. This camera is also
equipped with tele-macro functionality that allows you to capture stunning
detail from a distance of up to 40 cm (15.75 inches), perfect for shooting
macro images in a variety of settings.
Nightscape Modes allow the user to select
from different sub-modes to shoot beautiful night scenes, cityscapes, and star
trails. Pressing the movie button while in Nightscape Mode records video with
gradation optimized for night scenes. Night + Portrait mode captures
flash-illuminated portraits against a dimly-lit background. Night Scene mode
uses an extended shutter speed to capture additional light from low-light
scenes for bright, vivid images, without the use of a tripod. Fireworks mode
expertly shoots high-contrast images from the dark sky. Last but not least,
Live Composite and Hand-Held Starlight modes extract the brightest areas from a
sequence of interval shots and combine them into one perfectly exposed image.
The Stylus SH-2 uses a sophisticated image stabilization mechanism, adopted from the
Olympus OM-D® E-M1, as a base for the camera’s integrated 5-Axis
Image Stabilization. Combined with the new Nightscape Modes, this system
eliminates motion blur that tends to occur when shooting in low light, to
deliver crisp, clear images. In addition, 5-Axis Image Stabilization
compensates for camera movement that may occur when recording video while
walking, rivalling the performance of the latest video cameras.
Configuring
the built-in Wi-Fi is a breeze. Sync an iOS®
or Android® smart device by
quickly scanning the QR code displayed on the camera’s 3-inch high-resolution 460,000-dot
touch LCD monitor. After that, the SH-2’s Wi-Fi connectivity supports wireless
image and video transfers, instant sharing, and remote shooting.
The
Olympus Stylus SH-2 is equipped with Advanced Movie Modes for powerful video
recording functions, including Full HD 1080p captured at up to 60 frames per
second for smooth motion playback of fast action footage. High-Speed Movie
stretches scenes in slow (120 fps) or super-slow motion (240 fps), while Time
Lapse Movie compresses up to five hours of action into a 20-second time-lapse
video. Photo in Movie allows users to shoot still shots – including
RAW images – while recording 1080p video, perfect for times when you won’t have
a second chance to capture the shot.
U.S.
Pricing and Availability
The Olympus Stylus SH-2 will be
available in April at an estimated street price of $399.99 (available in
Black and Silver).
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