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The Olympus Stylus 410/mju (΅) 410 is a 4 megapixel, 3x optical zoom camera with a weather proof full metal casing. It is directly compatible with some printers eliminating the need for a computer all together. It has a 1.5inch LCD monitor, 8 scene preset modes and is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
It will be known as the Olympus Stylus 410 in North America and as mju (΅) 410 Digital in Europe and SE Asia.
Learn more about the Olympus Stylus 410/mju (΅) 410 by reading the following press release from Olympus or at:
- Imaging Resource - Olympus Stylus 410
- DP Review - Olympus Stylus 410/mju 410
Press Release
Announcing the Mju 410 Digital from Olympus - Enhancing an award winning range
Olympus is introducing the Mju 410 Digital, the latest addition to the worlds most popular camera series. The Mju 410 is encased in a full metal body with a silver finish, offers 4 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom. The Mju 410 is the first Mju Digital model to feature TruePic Turbo, a new image processor which sharpens image clarity, contrast and colour for life-like results. This feature also makes the camera 30% faster in processing images and is combined with a super fast shutter release time. Available from March, RRP £299.99 (inc VAT). For stockist information freephone 0800 072 0070 or visit www.olympus.co.uk.
The Mju 410 Digitals 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 35-105mm on a 35 mm camera) has been specially designed to suit the CCD. This ensures prints of the highest quality, even when printed on A4 format. Thanks to the PictBridge standard, printing is easy. The need for a PC is eliminated when the camera is used with compatible printers, such as the Olympus dye-sublimation P-10.
A range of automatic functions such as TTL autofocus and Digital ESP (Electro Selective Pattern) light metering help ensure best results with the minimum of fuss. The Mju 410 Digital boasts a scene programme for every occasion: users can choose from eight variations Portrait, Self Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Beach and Snow, Cuisine and Indoor.
The model also features a movie recording function plus sound, enabling you to bring all your images to life. The length of the recording is only limited by the capacity of the xD-Picture Card. The Mju 410 Digital features a 1.5 134, 000 pixel LCD monitor, perfect for framing shots and viewing them straight away.
The Mju 410 Digital comes with a high voltage, environment-friendly rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charger.
Features
Mju 410 Digital - £299.99 (inc VAT)
Weather-proof casing (weather-proof equivalent to the IEC standard publication 529 IPX4)
4 million pixel
3x Optical Zoom
TruePic Turbo image processor
8 scene programmes
16 MB xD-Picture Card
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (Li-10B)
1.5 inch colour TFT LCD monitor with 134,000 pixels with multi-language menu
Movie recording function with sound
5 to 99 images over 6 resolution settings
PictBridge support