Olympus Stylus 840 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera - Blue (226260)
The perfect blend of style and technology. An attractive package of features including a 5x Optical Zoom and Digital Image Stabilization helps users capture clear, crisp memories.Learn more about the product
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The perfect blend of style and technology
The Stylus 840 is a perfect camera for users looking for a compact digital camera with advanced features. An attractive package of features including a 5x Optical Zoom and Digital Image Stabilization helps users capture clear, crisp memories.
5x Optical Zoom
Get 60 percent closer to the action than a 3x zoom with this ultra-compact, precision-crafted Olympus lens.
Dual Image Stabilization
The 2-in-1 anti-blur solution. Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, which keeps your shot steady by compensating for camera shake, combines with Digital Image Stabilization to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.
2.7” HyperCrystal LCD
This large LCD features an extra-wide viewing angle and anti-glare technology for easier composing and shooting. Share photos with family and friends even in direct, bright sunlight.
Face Detection
Tracks faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.
Shadow Adjustment Technology
Bring out the details in shadows and capture scenes exactly as you see them. Overcome difficult lighting situations at the touch of a button to produce sharper, more true-to-life images.
Features & Benefits:
The Stylus 840's ultra-compact lens is made from precision-crafted glass that puts you 60 percent closer than a 3x zoom.
Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization combines with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.
The large 2.7" HyperCrystal LCD features an extra-wide viewing angle and anti-glare technology for easier composing and shooting. Share photos with family and friends even in bright, direct sunlight.
Get superior image quality with a high-resolution 8-megapixel CCD. Make large prints, or even crop, without losing detail.
Face Detection tracks your subjects' faces within the frame and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.
Bring out the details in the shadow. Capture scenes exactly as you see them, even in difficult lighting situations such as backlight.
Using a live, multi-frame window on the LCD, you can preview the effects of various settings, select and capture the perfect shot!
Correct shooting mistakes instantly with Perfect Fix. With the touch of a button, lighten up shadows and remove red-eye, so a less-than-perfect shot can still turn out perfect!
In-Camera Panorama mode captures three images and stitches them together to create one amazing panoramic picture. Simply press the shutter button and slowly pan across a panoramic scene.
Developed for the professional Digital SLR, the TruePic III Image Processor delivers superior images with true-to-life color, sharper detail, and less noise.
Dont miss the moment. A new Pre-Capture Movie scene mode lets you capture two seconds of the movie before the shutter release, as well as five seconds of the movie after the shutter release.
General
Product Type
Digital camera - compact
Width
3.8 in
Depth
0.9 in
Height
2.2 in
Weight
4.6 oz
Enclosure Color
Blue
Body Material
Metal
Main Features
Resolution
8.0 Megapixel
Color Support
Color
Optical Sensor Type
CCD
Total Pixels
8,500,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution
8,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size
1/2.35"
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 64, ISO 1600, ISO auto (64-1600)
AVI - 640 x 480 - 30 fps ¦ AVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps ¦ AVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps ¦ AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory
xD-Picture Card
Integrated Memory
14.8 MB
Image Storage
JPEG 3248 x 2436 ¦ JPEG 2560 x 1920 ¦ JPEG 2304 x 1728 ¦ JPEG 2048 x 1536 ¦ JPEG 1600 x 1200 ¦ JPEG 1280 x 960 ¦ JPEG 640 x 480 ¦ JPEG 1920 x 1080
Camera Flash
Camera Flash
Built-in flash
Flash Modes
Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction
Yes
Effective Flash Range
8 in - 12 ft
Lens System
Type
Zoom lens - 6.4 mm - 32 mm - f/3.3-5
Focal Length
6.4 mm - 32 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
36 - 180mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Min Focus Range
27.6 in
Macro Focus Range
3cm
Lens Aperture
F/3.3-5
Optical Zoom
5 x
Zoom Adjustment
Motorized drive
Lens Construction
6 group(s) / 8 element(s)
Features
Aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self Timer
Yes
Self Timer Delay
12 sec
Additional Features
Audio recording, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, histogram display, digital image stabilization, in-camera red-eye removal, in-camera panorama preview, resizing an image, saturation control, 16:9 widescreen mode, Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM), face detection, built-in help guide
Display
Type
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Display Form Factor
Built-in
Display Format
230,000 pixels
Microphone
Type
Microphone - built-in
Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ¦ 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x xD-Picture Card
Software
Software
Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Master
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System Support
MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later, MS Windows Vista
Peripheral Devices
USB port
Miscellaneous
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Included Accessories
Wrist strap, microSD to XD adapter
Cables Included
USB cable ¦ A/V cable
Power
Power Device
Battery charger - external
Battery
Supported Battery
Olympus LI-42B
Supported Battery Details
1 x Olympus LI-42B Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
LI-42B Rechargeable Battery
Manufacturer: Olympus
The extremely compact and ultra-slim design of the Li-42B rechargeable Li-Ion battery makes storage and transportation very convenient.
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Slim Leather Case
Manufacturer: Olympus
Olympus Slim Leather Case for Olympus Stylus 710, 720SW, 730 FE-180 and FE190 (Black)
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Digital Scrapbook Artist
Manufacturer: Serif
Serif’s Digital Scrapbook Artist offers a unique combination of ease-of-use, traditional scrapbooking techniques, and truly realistic-looking results.