cal zoom lens, while the FE-370 adds optical stabilization, a 5x optical zoom lens, a more advanced version of face detection (it can recognize up to 16 faces in an image), and smile detection. Both cameras will be available in September. The FE-360 will retail in the UK for £129.99, while the FE-370 will list for around £179.99. U.S. pricing and availability to be announced.
For details and specs, read the Olympus UK press release:
Olympus FE-360 and FE-370:
Compact size, powerful optics
London, 19 August 2008 – The latest Olympus FE series cameras continue to impress for their user-friendliness, attractive pricing, and great image results. Like all Olympus cameras, they pack superior optical performance into compact dimensions. Boasting up to 5x optical zoom, these FE cameras allow users to get up close and personal with their subjects. The high-grade optics matched with 8 Megapixels ensure premium image quality and precise picture details. In addition to internal memory, photos can be stored to xD-Picture Card or – thanks to a bundled attachment – on microSD Card. Find the newest Olympus FE cameras at a store near you this September for an approximate value of £129.99 for the FE-360, and £179.99 for the FE-370. Each model is also available in a choice of colours.
FE-360
For those looking to step their style up a notch, the FE-360 offers amazing features– 3x optical zoom and 8 Megapixels – and even packages them in a chic metal body. Naturally, Face Detection Technology is also incorporated, making the FE-360 the life of any party! Digital Image Stabilisation with up to ISO 1000 is similarly included, ensuring that pictures will be sharp and blur-free. A 6.4cm/2.5” LCD display makes it easy to frame and review your shots. The FE-360 comes in four eye-catching colours: silver, black, blue, and pink.
FE-370
The FE-370 delivers a surprising level of performance in a compact package. Its precision 5x zoom lens (36-180mm*) captures the exciting details of every scene. Thanks to Dual Image Stabilisation, a feature that combines both mechanical and digital image stabilisation and is incorporated in an FE series model for the very first time, clear images are always ensured. In addition, Intelligent Auto Mode makes it easy to take great images – it can automatically detect a range of common shooting scenes and then adjust settings accordingly. With Advanced Face Detection Technology, the FE-370 is the ideal camera for perfect pictures of human subjects. It’s able to recognise up to 16 distinct faces and select the ideal shooting parameters – and matched with the Smile Shot function, it will automatically take the picture when it detects your subject’s smile. Like its fellow FE series cameras, its small and sleek metal body features 8 Megapixels and gives users a choice of colours (black or silver). Shots can be framed and reviewed on the large 6.9cm/2.7” LCD. Additional features such as TruePic III, Perfect Fix and Perfect Shot Preview, all ensure top image results.
All of the latest FE series cameras follow a “one button, one function” design principle. Also on board are a help function and a multilingual menu for easy navigation and operation. The included Olympus Master Software also makes for easy photo handling on the computer. Internal memory is just one option for storing photos. Results can also be saved to xD-Picture Card or – thanks to the bundled attachment – on microSD Card too.
The newest additions to Olympus’ FE series will hit the shelves in September 2008.
Main features:
FE-360
Miniature 3x optical zoom (36-108mm*) in slim metal body
Digital Image Stabilisation (up to ISO 1000) for less blur
See and share images more easily on the 6.4cm/2.5″ LCD
(154,000 dots)
Perfectly focused and exposed faces even in tricky situations thanks to Face Detection Technology
19 scene modes (e.g. Night Scene with Portrait and Fireworks) ensure the camera has the right settings for different situations
Super-slim all-metal body to always be at your side
Liven up your memories with movie recording with sound
(up to VGA resolution at 30fps)
FE-370
Precision 5x optical zoom (36-180mm*) to capture great scenes through to exciting close-ups
Avoids blur thanks to Dual Image Stabilisation
(combines mechanical and digital image stabiliser)
The easy way to perfect images – Intelligent Auto Mode detects the five most commonly used scenes and adjusts settings, focus and exposure automatically
Advanced Face Detection of up to 16 persons for perfectly focused and exposed faces
See and share images more easily on the 6.9cm/2.7″ LCD
(230,000 dots)
TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality
Liven up your memories with movie recording with sound
(up to VGA resolution at 30fps)
* Equivalent to a 35mm camera microSD is a trademark of SD Card Association
