Olympus

SP-590UZ

Introduced 2009Olympus SP-590UZ family

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The Olympus SP-590UZ is a superzoom bridge camera released in 2009. The SP-590UZ provides a 26x optical zoom range equivalent to 26-676mm. The SP-590UZ can shoot at 10 frames per second.^[1]

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Introduced

2009

Optics

26x^[1]

What it is

The Olympus SP-590UZ is a superzoom digital camera that was launched in 2009.^[1]

How it works

The SP-590UZ uses a 1/2.33-inch sensor to capture images.^[1]

The camera features a 26x zoom lens with a focal length range equivalent to 26-676mm in 35mm format.^[1]

Applications

The SP-590UZ is intended for photography applications such as wildlife and sports, where its long focal length is used to capture distant subjects.^[1]

Long-range photography

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging1

Optical zoom: 26x^[1]

Configuration & options3

Focal length range (35mm equivalent): 26-676mm^[1]
Sensor size: 1/2.33-inch^[1]
Maximum burst rate: 10 fps^[1]

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