Olympus launches SH-21 Traveller-series compact in Europe
following premiere in Japan
Olympus nails the pocket-sized camera
16-Megapixel CMOS sensor & Touch Panel give SH-21
the edge
London, 10 January 2012 – Once in a while there comes a product that
defines a segment, that ticks all the boxes at an unbeatable price. For
pocket-sized cameras, the Olympus SH-21 could well be that product.
If you need an inexpensive compact that you can rely on to get a great
shot first time, there’s no looking beyond this elegant and exceptional
all-rounder.
What makes the SH-21 so special?
Rich colours, low picture noise, excellent contrast – the SH-21 is all about
tremendous picture quality. The ultra-slim design ensures it never looks out
of place at more sophisticated occasions and when you want to be sure to
capture a one-off event like a wedding, it’s good to know your camera has a
16-Megapixel Backlit CMOS sensor with the high sensitivity to perform in
dim-lit interiors. For wide-angle shots, you can call on a high-grade superwide
24-300mm** lens and there’s a 12.5x optical zoom for razor-sharp
close-ups.
When it comes to recording films, the SH-21 goes one better still. It
captures 1080p Full HD movies in the best quality available in a pocketsized
camera today*, and Multi-Motion IS cuts out camera shake
even when the user is moving. If you know next to nothing about high-end
D-SLR-style imaging, the SH-21 makes it all wonderfully easy, Live Guide
shows you in real time how fine tuning key settings will make (or break)
your picture, Touch Autofocus tracks moving objects you tap on the LCD
while Touch Shutter actually takes their picture for you.
The beautiful SH-21 is available in gold, red and black for £189.99 from
mid-February.
Outstanding features:
Image Quality:
12.5x super wide optical zoom (24-300mm**) for superb close-ups
and group shots
*16 Megapixel backlit CMOS sensor for high-resolution, superbquality
full-size movies, stills and prints, even in low light
*1080p Full HD Movie with sound for capturing movies in the best
image quality currently available in compact cameras*
*Multi-motion Movie IS for capturing Full HD movies with reduced
blur while walking
*TruePic III+ image processor for ideal colour reproduction and low
noise
*Dual Image Stabilisation for reducing blur with fast-moving shots
Usability:
*3” touch-sensitive colour LCD (460,000 dots) for easily framing,
reviewing and sharing shots
*Touch Shutter for focussing on the subject you touch on the LCD
and taking the picture automatically
*Touch AF for focussing automatically on the subject you touch,
even if it moves
*Advanced Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology for
capturing people’s faces just as you want them
*HDR Backlight Adjustment for perfectly exposed pictures of
inanimate objects even when shooting against the light
*Handheld Starlight Mode for shooting blur-free at night without a
tripod
*Beauty Mode for hiding unwanted blemishes
*Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) and AF Tracking for easy setting and
focussing
*Live Guide for easy slide-bar adjustment of key settings in real time,
including background blur, colour intensity, colour temperature and
brightness
*Pet Detection Mode for automatically capturing dog’s or cat’s faces
when they look at the camera
*Scene Mode for automatic settings that suit specific conditions (e.g.,
Landscape, Night)
*High-Speed Continuous Shooting for capturing up to seven full-size
frames per second
Creativity and Flexibility:
*Eye-Fi Card compatibility for automatic wireless uploading of
images to a website or PC
*3D photo shooting mode for striking stills
*Magic Filters for adding creative effects to HD movies and/or stills:
Punk, Pop Art, Pin Hole, Drawing, Fish Eye, Soft Focus, Sparkle
(photos only), Watercolour, Reflection and Miniature
*Smart Panorama for capturing sweeping stills just by panning the
camera
*Photo with Movie Clip for shooting movies while taking still photos
Other key features:
*Photo surfing and [ib] software for browsing, organising and viewing
images by person, place, location or event
*HDMI technology for controlling your camera from one remote when
it’s connected to HD equipment
*ISO 80 to 3200
*SDHC and SDXC memory card compatible***
*Built-in flash
*In-camera manual and help guide
*USB charging
* As of November 2011.
** 35mm camera equivalent.
*** SD is a trademark of SD Card Association. UHS Speed Class is not
supported.
