Olympus SP-310 digital camera

Most of us know how we like taking pictures of families, friends, mates, etcetera. Me myself used to love taking pictures of people and places but not taking macro images. I started to love macro photography of any kind after looking some sample photos on the net. When I saw a many insects, flies, animals, flowers, bugs and some sort, I was amazed of how their characters are, the combinations of their body color was so spectaculars that even the tiniest insect were amazing in their own ways. From there my urge to start taking pictures of any kind started. Well then, I bought a Olympus SP-310 two yrs ago and it's suitable for a novice photographers like me.

SP-310 Introduction:
The Olympus SP-310 features a 7.1-megapixel CCD, 3x lens, and the availability of full manual exposure control in a pocket-friendly, compact size. Very similar to its brother SP350 (8MP-black). In addition to the camera's automatic and manual controls, the SP-310 offers no less than 24 preset Scene modes, including a QuickTime Movie mode. With its small size, nice selection of creative controls, and high resolution sensor, the Olympus SP-310 is an excellent all-around camera suitable for novices and experienced amateurs alike.


The Olympus SP-310 is something of a dichotomy in design: While it's quite narrow at one end, it tapers out to a big grip, an unusual shape, but it emphasizes the camera's big capabilities in a small package.


Basic Features

* 7.1-megapixel CCD
* 2.5-inch color LCD display
* Real image optical viewfinder
* 3x, 8-24mm zoom lens (equivalent to a 38-114mm
* 5x Digital Zoom
* Aperture range from f/2.8 to f/8
* Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to 15 seconds, with a Bulb setting (maximum eight seconds)
* Automatic, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual exposure control, with 24 preset Scene modes
* Built-in flash with five operating modes
* External flash hot shoe
* xD-Picture Card storage, plus 25MB internal memory
* Power supplied by two AA-type batteries, single CR-V3 battery, or optional AC adapter
* Olympus Camedia Master software for both Mac and Windows

Special Features

* TruePic TURBO Image Processor
* A Guide button for help in most menus
* Live histogram and grid overlay
* Macro and Super Macro lens adjustment
* Noise reduction for long exposures
* Panorama mode for stitching together multiple images
* "2 in 1" multi-exposure and Timelapse photography modes
* White balance (color) adjustment with eight preset modes and a manual setting, and a fine tuning adjustment
* Digital ESP (full frame), Center-Weighted, and Spot exposure metering options
* Adjustable ISO to 64, 100, 200, or 400 equivalents, plus an Auto setting
* Normal, High Speed, and AF Sequential Shooting modes
* QuickTime movies (with sound)
* "Calendar" organization of captured images
* "Album" organization for favorite photos
* DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching III, and PictBridge compatibility
* DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) compatibility
* Exif 2.2 compatibility
* USB 2.0 High Speed with AutoConnect (no driver software needed) and USB cable
* Video cable for connection to a television set


For more information and some picture samples: click here