Olympus has been a leading camera manufacturer for ages. They continue to manufacture excellent quality digital cameras with attractive and advanced features. The SP-590 UZ is a bridge camera from Olympus, making it a cross between a digital SLR and compact camera. One of the specialties of this model is its ultra zoom which is built in. the 26x ultra zoom offers incredible optical zoom capabilities. The camera is equipped with a Hyper Crystal LCD display with a screen measuring 2.7 inches. The dual image stabilization feature offers excellent picture quality that is free of any camera shake. This ensures there is no blurring and the photographs are well defined.

The face detection technology is advanced and detects up to 16 faces. This helps set optimal exposure and focus and it is possible to take excellent portrait photographs. With the SP-590 UZ from Olympus, it is possible to shoot continuously in sequence at a high speed of 10fps. Creative freedom is offered by the P/A/S/M exposure mode.

This camera is High Definition Multimedia Interface compatible and therefore allows you to enjoy and admire razor sharp pictures taken by you. The Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom camera weighs 435 gms and comes with an automatic focus adjustment feature. xD flash memory is in built in the camera which is powered by the AA batteries. Dimensions of this camera are 11 cm x 9.1 cm x 9 cm.

This interesting bridge camera also comes with a shadow adjustment technology and a built in 22 MB memory card. The camera is also certified for Windows Vista.