The SP-820UZ iHS Digital Camera (Black) from Olympus features an incredibly powerful 40x optical zoom lens which has a 35mm equivalency of 22.4-896mm. With a lens like this, you'll need no other. From true wide angle all the way to ultra-telephoto, this lens will shoot a wide expansive landscape then zoom in to get a clear, full-frame shot of a subject in the distance. It's hard to understate the power of an 896mm reach, it will bring far away subjects breathtakingly close and the wide angle lengths are open enough to shoot all your friends gathered around the dinner table or the entirety of a beautiful interior. Of course, these focal lengths won't mean much if the quality of the images aren't good.

Fortunately, the Olympus SP-820UZ has that covered thanks to its 14MP CMOS Sensor and TruePic V Image Processor. Together, Olympus terms this their iHS technology or Intelligent High Speed and High Sensitivity. It's a very accurate term because the image quality and camera performance of the SP-820UZ is well above standards. And thanks to its dual image stabilization system, photos taken with its extremely long lens and shots taken in low light will come out blur-free and with sharp details.

The SP-820UZ also houses Full HD video for recording all the important moments that just won't fit into one image. Quality of the video image is also improved when shooting at long focal lengths due to Multi Motion Movie IS, an image stabilization system specifically designed for HD Video. A dedicated one-touch button starts your video recording and for viewing your videos immediately, an HDMI output is included in the camera body. Simply connect the cable and push play to screen your films in crystal clear HD.

This "bridge" camera offers the style and look of a DSLR but the ease and functionality of a compact point and shoot and brings to the table some of the best qualities of both. For example, like a DSLR, the SP-820UZ has high-speed sequential shooting so you'll never miss an action shot or the perfect unposed smile. But, like a compact camera it is easy to use and features an iAuto mode which will select all the camera's settings based on the image it reads and let you simply compose your image and shoot. The iHS technology also brings with it two helpful functions. HDR Backlight Adjustment creates well balanced shots of high contrast scenes by shooting multiple takes of the same image with different exposure levels and combining them into one shot in which both shadows and highlights are evenly exposed. Hand-Held Starlight performs a similar function with night shots and leaves you with images that are crisp, detailed and without light streaks or blurs.

The SP-820UZ also has features like Smart Panorama and Magic Art Filters. Smart Panorama captures 360� images in one frame by simply panning the camera across the scene and Magic Filters allow you to add effects, like Fish-eye, Miniature and Pin Hole to your photos. 

With its powerful lens that will cover all your shooting needs and its superior image quality, this easy-to-hold, easy-to-use Olympus camera is an affordable gem to keep with you for when life's memories are being made. 

iHS Technology

14MP CMOS Sensor with TruePic V Image Processor for fast performance and high resolution photos and HD Video.

40x Ultra Wide Angle Optical Zoom Lens

Equivalent to 22.4-896mm. With focal lengths that range from true wide angle to ultra telephoto, this lens can capture everything from wide landscapes to portraits, group shots and close-up action of wildlife and sports.

3.0" LCD with 460,000-dot Resolution

The huge 3.0" LCD features an extra-wide viewing angle for easier composing and shooting, and perfect for watching the high-definition movies you capture.

Full HD Video with HDMI and Multi Motion Movie IS

Record video in Full HD and screen it immediately on your HDTV via a simple HDMI cable hook-up. Video images will remain stable even at long distances thanks to Multi Motion Movie IS, an image stabilization system designed for video. A dedicated one-touch button allows you to immediately switch into video mode and slow-motion playback heightens the drama of your mini-movies.

Dual Image Stabilization

The camera compensates for any movement or hand shake to provide sharp images, blur-free images in low-light or telephoto shooting.

Hand-Held Starlight and HDR Backlight Adjustment

By taking multiple shots of the same image and combining the best exposed areas from each take into one image, you are provided with a perfectly balanced image, no blurs, no wash-outs. HDR works with tricky high contrast images and Hand-Held Starlight with night shots.

iAuto

Let the camera set itself, you simply point and shoot. iHS technology at its zenith with intelligent Auto function determining the best settings for each shot and applying them in an instant.

High Speed Sequential Shooting

With 3 fps high-speed burst shooting at full resolution get the perfect shot by taking a quick sequence at the touch of a button. At 3MP, the frame rate increases to an astounding 30 shots per second.