One of the digital cameras today with the longest lens is the Olympus SP 570. This is a 10 megapixel camera with a 20x optical zoom lens. In fact, one of the most unique features of this camera is the long zoom lens.

This type of lens is especially useful while clicking photographs of sporting events and wildlife. An added attraction in this camera is the manual exposure controls. Added interest is provided in the form of zooming the lens in and out by rotating the barrel rather than pushing buttons usually situated at the back of the camera.

With a focal length of 26-520mm in a format of 35mm, this lens offers excellent image stabilization. Landscape photography is excellent with the Olympus SP-570 Ultra Zoom. Using this camera outdoors with a medium zoom shows that it handles even the light colours very well. Sharp focusing and detail in the picture shows this camera is excellent for hobbyists.

Portrait photography is well handled by this camera with no problems whatsoever in colour and sharpness. Colour produced by this camera is subdued and warm giving a very natural effect.

Macro photography is also excellent with this Olympus digital camera. It captures the most vivid and bright pictures of very small objects. The Olympus SP 570 UZ is an impressive camera which comes in dimensions of 118.5 x 84 x 87.5mm and weighs around 445gms. It is powered by four AA batteries and is available in black colour.

The Olympus SP 570 UZ comes with a memory capable of storing 21 snaps which can be extended with the help of xD cards.