Power and style - The Olympus µ 1000: Double-digit resolution and elegance en masse

The compact µ 1000 caters to the desires of both design lovers and demanding snapshooters. On the one hand, a sleek and stylish, stainless steel body gives an unmistakeable impression of quality and is sure to attract plenty of attention. On the other, the µ 1000 is the first camera in the µ series to break the 10.0 million pixel barrier – giving photos more clarity and definition than ever before. And as Olympus cameras are known to accept no limits, the weatherproof* µ 1000 is well-equipped to convincingly handle low-light conditions too. Thanks to BrightCapture Technology, pictures turn out better and the special mood of night-time shots is conveyed much more faithfully as use of the flash is required less often. For video enthusiasts, BrightCapture Technology is also available in the camera’s movie mode.

Sporting a classy, stainless steel body in flashy silver, the µ 1000 is undoubtedly a winner in the style stakes. But this weatherproof* model convinces in terms of performance as well, boasting a resolution of a remarkable 10.0 million pixels and a precision 3x zoom lens (equiv. to 35-105mm on a 35mm camera). While the huge number of pixels provides for amazingly clear pictures that need to be seen to be believed, the 3x zoom lets photographers get nearer to the action by bringing far-away subjects in closer. And for the best-possible overall shooting and viewing experience, this camera incorporates a large 6.4cm LCD.

Despite its high-performance attributes, the µ 1000 is exceptionally easy to use. A Guide Function explains settings directly on the camera, making time-consuming consultations of the manual all but unnecessary. Furthermore, users are assisted in many common shooting situations, with 20 pre-defined scene modes available that automatically adjust the camera to the optimal settings.

An elegant design as well as state-of-the-art imaging technology with 10.0 million pixels make the µ 1000 the perfect choice for lifestyle-oriented photographers not willing to compromise on quality. It will be available from October 2006.