Optics Department

Stylus 790sw
The camera built for life's adventures

by Olympus (stylus790usw)

Working & playing outdoors sometimes means having to deal with rain, wind, snow, and the occasional bump & scrape. So why are most digital cameras not built to withstand these elements?

If you want a premium camera from one of the world's leading camera companies, and you want your camera to be something a little tougher, without looking like it was designed for the army, then look no further.

The Olympus Stylus 790 sw is packed with technology tailored for active people. The Shockproof, Waterproof and Freezeproof design means it's incredibly durable, but it's also sleek & stylish. Whether you're playing volleyball at the beach, mountain biking or just hanging out at the pool, the Stylus 790 SW is a must-have accessory for your life's adventures.

Shockproof (5ft)

The Stylus 790 is a tough little camera. The durable metal body, floating circuit board and innovative shock-absorbing construction protects your Stylus 790 SW camera and images from drops up to 5 feet.

Waterproof (10ft)

Don't just take the Stylus 790 to the pool, take it in the pool. Innovative, waterproof seals and gaskets allow you to take amazing underwater pictures and movies in the pool or even in the ocean.

Freezeproof (-10°C/14°F)

The Stylus 790 is perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, because it's winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures. You can take great pictures even in extreme weather conditions.

Face Detection

The Stylus 790 automatically focuses on your subjects' faces and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

Premium Olympus Features

The high-resolution, 7.1-megapixel image sensor delivers superior quality for larger prints without sacrificing detail.
The precision-crafted 3x optical zoom Olympus lens delivers sharper, clearer images and brings you closer to the action without taking a step.
The 2.5" HyperCrystal™ LCD provides an extra-wide viewing angle and anti-glare technology that make it easy to compose and shoot. Plus, it lets you share photos with family and friends even in bright, direct sunlight.
Digital Image Stabilization combines high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds so you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images.
Accidents happen, but the Shockproof Stylus 790 SW is nearly accident proof. A rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 5-foot drop, bump or other mishap.
Take it swimming, snorkeling or to the water park. The revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out, so you can take movies and pictures as deep as 10 feet.
It's the ideal camera for the slopes and sledding with the kids, because it's winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures (-10°C/14°F).
Face Detection makes it easy to take portraits. It tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant photos.
Shadow Adjustment Technology will help you capture all the amazing details exactly as you see them. You'll capture smiles, even in backlight scenes; you'll pick up detail, even in the shadows cast by bright sunlight.
Developed for the professional digital SLR, the TruePicTM III Image Processor redefines image quality by delivering true-to-life color, smoother edges and less noise.
Before you take the shot, let Perfect Shot Preview display the effects of various settings including zoom, exposure, white balance and metering - right on the LCD.

IN THE BOX...
• Stylus 790 SW digital camera
• LI-42B Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger
• Wrist strap
• USB cable
• AV cable
• Manual
• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM
• Warranty

Complete Stylus 790 sw Specifications

Shockproof
MIL-STD-810F Shock Compliant (5ft.)
Waterproof
JIS Level 8 (10ft.)
Freezeproof
MIL-STD-810F Lo Temp Compliant (14oF)
Imager
7.1 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.33” CCD (1.1cm)
Lens
6.7 – 20.1 mm (38 – 114 mm equivalent in 35mm photography),
10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 3 Aspherical Lenses
Zoom
3x Optical Zoom + 5x Digital Zoom (Seamless to 15x)
Maximum Aperture
F3.5 - F5.0
Focus System
CCD Contrast Detection
Focus Range
Normal mode: 19.7" – infinity (0.5m – infinity)
Macro mode: Wide: 7.9” – infinity (0.2m – infinity),Tele: 11.8” – infinity (0.3m – infinity)
Shutter Speed
1/1000 sec. –1/2 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode)
ISO (SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity)
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (equivalent)
Metering Mode
Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
White Balance
Auto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, and 3 Fluorescents)
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
Recording Modes
Still Image: JPEG
Movie: AVI Motion JPEG
Adjustment Resolutions
3,072 x 2,304 (SHQ / HQ)
2,560 x 1,920 (SQ1)
2,304 x 1,728 (SQ1)
2,048 x 1,536 (SQ1)
1,600 x 1,200 (SQ2)
1,280 x 960 (SQ2)
1,024 x 768 (SQ2)
640 x 480 (SQ2)
1,920 x 1,080 (16:9)
Shooting Modes
27 Shooting Modes; Auto, Program Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT, 4. NIGHT SCENE, 5. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 6. SPORT, 7. INDOOR, 8. CANDLE, 9. SELF PORTRAIT, 10. AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT, 11. SUNSET, 12. FIREWORKS, 13. CUISINE, 14. BEHIND GLASS, 15. DOCUMENTS, 16.AUCTION, 17.SHOOT & SELECT1, 18. SHOOT & SELECT2, 19. BEACH&SNOW, 20. UNDERWATER SNAPSHOT, 21. UNDERWATER WIDE1, 22. UNDERWATER WIDE2, 23. UNDERWATER MACRO), Movie
Panorama Modes
Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card™
Sequential Shooting
High speed: 3.5 frames per second, 11 frames in SQ1
Normal speed: 1.1 frames per second, 6 frames in HQ mode
Shooting Assist Functions
Shooting Guide, Perfect Shot Preview, Histogram, Frame Assist
Movie Mode
AVI Movie with Sound;
640x480/30fps (SHQ)
320x240/15fps (HQ)
160x120/15fps (SQ)
Image Processing
TruePic™ III Image Processor
Noise Reduction
Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer in specific scene modes
Image Playback
Still Image: Single, Index Display (4/9/16/25), Up to 10x Enlargement, Slideshow, Rotation, Calendar, My Favorites, Histogram
Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame
Playback Edit Effects
Still Image: Red-Eye Fix, Shadow Adjustment, Resize, Rotation, Black & White, Sepia, Frame, Label, Calendar, Saturation
Movie: Frame Index
Flash
Built-in
Flash Modes
Auto (for low light and backlit conditions)
Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-in
Off
Flash Working Range
Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) – 12.5ft. (3.8m) at ISO 800
Tele: 2.0ft (0.6m) – 8.5ft. (2.6m) at ISO 800
Selftimer
12 Seconds
Memory
14.7MB Internal Memory
Removable Media Card: xD-Picture Card™ (1GB, 2GB)
Outer Connectors
Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input*)
*Optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1) is required.
System Requirements
Auto-Connect USB: Windows® 2000/XP/VISTA with USB port, Mac OS X v10.3 or later with USB port
Software: Windows® 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac OS X v10.3 or later
Operating Environment
Operation: 14° – 104°F (-10° – 40°C), 30% – 100% humidity
Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10% – 90% humidity
Power Supply
Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B), AC Adapter (D-7AC) with the optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1)
Battery Life
220 Shots (approx)
Size
3.7"W x 2.4"H x 0.84" D (93.6mm x 60.9mm x 21.3mm)
Weight
4.8oz (136g) without battery and media card