Comments on: Olympus SP-550 Review – Part 4 (Conclusion)

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:32:48 +0000

I'm looking at my SP-550 UZ and wondering how the TCON-17 1.7x lens attaches - even with the CLA-10. I see no threads on the camera body...?

What'd I miss?

THX

- Amyt

By: Don Pincott

Don Pincott — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:25:16 +0000

Waited a long time for this camera – but NO HOT SHOE – No sale!!!!

Olympus – Please reinstate the functionality the earlier C770 had – Hot shoe and Remote release.

By: Bob Goldstein

Bob Goldstein — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:49:13 +0000

Has anyone heard about a wide-angle conversion lens? Will the lens adapter for the tele-extender also work with the Olympus wide-angle auxilliary lens?

By: Mark Phillips

Mark Phillips — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:38:49 +0000

Responding to Mel.
I don't think you should rule out the Panasonics because of the noise problem. The latest review of the 550 ((Pop Photo) also indicates noise and processing problems at 400 ISO and above and most non SLR digitals have problems in this respect. The forthcoming TZ3 looks great...on paper. BUT, I have a hunch that the problems are less with the 550 and I'm leaning towards getting one.
If size is a factor though, the TZ3 will fit in your shirt pocket.
Mark

By: Tony Hill

Tony Hill — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:20:38 +0000

Very nice to read a review from the point of view of a real user rather than a magazine writer. The style, content and analysis is perfect for me.

One question: the camera spec mentions resolutions for 3:2 mode. As a lover of the 35mm format, is there actually a mode setting to achieve 3:2 images? Obviously it can be obtained by cropping but I like to fill the frame in the camera and judging 3:2 on a 4:3 screen is not always simple. I have a tape fixed across the LCD on my compact camera marking 3:2 !

The camera is just announced in the UK - although (like everything else here - even with £1 buying almost $2) more expensive than your $ price - and, as I am looking to upgrade, the SP-550 looks to be the answer. My usage exactly fits your profile in the introduction.

By: Barend

Barend — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:49:51 +0000

Hi there! I'm looking at getting a new digicam and the one thing that I find of upmost importance is a 28mm equiv. lens. I was considering the Panasonic LX-2, but it has the huge noise problem. Then I saw this... although I don't need the huge zoom, it would be an added bonus. If I'm looking at cameras this size what would you recommend? My dad has a Minolta A2 and is really happy with it, but it's already pretty old.

My wish list:
28 mm Lens with Decent Zoom (4x or more)
Good Image Stabilizer
Full Manual Control
Great Image Quality

You would say the SP-550 fits the bill? Any other cameras I should consider OR wait for (ie. possibly a Panasonic LX-3?)

By: mel

mel — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:06:34 +0000

very nice review, detailed and objective imho. This is the most popular compact cam in the market i guess. I will take a look at it myself too…

By: Dario Regazzoni

Dario Regazzoni — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:11:54 +0000

Thanks for this detailed review, you've talked me out of buying a Panasonic DMC FZ8. I'm convinced the Olympus will suit me a lot better at a comparable price.

By: Rog Patterson

Rog Patterson — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:33:29 +0000

I go way back to an Olympus C-740UZ replacing my ancient Oly D-470Z first digicam, so have been waiting to see what upgrades came along. The SP-550UZ seems like a perfect choice 'til you think, "Hey, what's coming next?" But the range from 28mm up to 500mm plus seems way beyond what ever anyone could reasonably want and your practical review was most useful..thanks!

By: Bell Augusto

Bell Augusto — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:48:59 +0000

Vou correndo atrás de uma dessas