Price range: £219.99 - £349.95
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What is it: 12-megapixel superzoom with 26x zoom
What we think: Fantastically versatile and, although it has the usual superzoom limitations, good value for money
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 April 2009
Tags: Olympus, Olympus SP-590 UZ, camera, zoom lens, electronic viewfinder
We like:
26x wideangle zoom; 10mm super macro mode; good value
We don't like:
Soft detail at maximum zoom; electronic viewfinder instead of optical; no support for raw files
CNET UK judgement:
Like other superzooms, the Olympus SP-590 UZ struggles to produce really crisp shots at maximum range, but it makes up for that with its extra-wideangle lens and amazing 10mm super macro mode. If you're shopping around for an ultimate do-it-all compact, this one should definitely be on your list
Full review:
Photographers are a greedy bunch, always wanting more. Lenses never zoom far enough, go wide enough or focus closely enough. But, if you can still say that about the new 12-megapixel Olympus SP-590 UZ and its 26x wideangle zoom, there's something the matter with you. It can be all yours for around £280. Continue Reading...
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