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EXTRAVAGANT SOPHISTICATION
Get ridiculously close to the action with the 16MP Olympus SZ-31 MR iHS. Even if you're in the nosebleed seats of a baseball stadium, point the powerful 24x optical zoom lens toward home plate to get down and dirty in the action! Besides making hundreds of feet disappear, a Multi-Recording feature lets you shoot HD Video and 16MP stills at the same time. When you're home, connect the camera to your television and enjoy your own multi-media show. The SZ-31MR iHS. Awesome zoom with an incredible camera built around it.
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MULTI-RECORDING
With the revolutionary DUAL TruePic™ V technology, capture HD Videos and 16 MP still images at the same time. Also shoot simultaneous wide-angle and telephoto videos, Full 1080p HD Video and VGA movie files, or even Magic Filter videos and original Full HD videos at the same time!
iHS TECHNOLOGY
A powerful, DSLR quality Image Processor and a cutting-edge BSI CMOS sensor come together to dramatically improve image quality with spectacular low-light performance, blazing fast autofocus, enhanced Intelligent Auto for spectacular scene and subject recognition and Super-Resolution Zoom.


SUPER-SLIM, 24X WIDE-ANGLE OPTICAL ZOOM LENS
(25-600MM EQUIV.)With the revolutionary DUAL TruePic™ V technology, capture HD Videos and 16 MP still images at the same time. Also shoot simultaneous wide-angle and telephoto videos, Full 1080p HD Video and VGA movie files, or even Magic Filter videos and original Full HD videos at the same time!
3.0" SUPER HIGH-RESOLUTION TOUCH PANEL LCD WITH LIVE GUIDE.
So close you can touch it. Intuitive touch-screen operation allows for seamless adjustments to your most important camera settings. Controlling the shutter speed, adjusting the brightness and setting the autofocus points are just a few of the possibilities right at your fingertips.


1080P FULL HD VIDEO WITH HDMI OUTPUT & HDMI CONTROL
A simple, one-touch button allows you to record videos with amazing clarity in high-definition, right from your camera. HDMI output and control makes playing back videos on your HDTV a breeze.

HIGH-SPEED SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING
Shoot like a pro. With high-speed burst shooting, nail the perfect shot by taking a quick sequence at the touch of a button.

NEW LIVE GUIDE
Get the results you want every time with Live Guide! Seeing the results before you shoot can change the way you take a picture. Easily adjust the brightness, color, vividness, etc. by touching the guide bar and previewing the effects on the ultra-bright 3.0" Touch Panel LCD.

DUAL TRUEPIC™ V IMAGE PROCESSORS
Two TruePic V Image Processors allow you to capture HD Video and 16MP stills simultaneously while maximizing the performance of the lens to create clearer images with better resolution. The improved noise reduction captures every detail in true-to-life color.

NEW 48X SUPER-RESOLUTION ZOOM
Get twice as close. Double your effective zoom power and get even closer to your subjects without compromising image quality.

NEW BACKLIGHT HDR
Shooting into backlight typically results in washed out, overly bright images. Backlight HDR Adjustment takes a collage of images at various exposure levels and blends them into one, perfectly exposed image.

HAND HELD STARLIGHT
Capture vivid night scenes without the use of a tripod. In low-light situations where image blur is more likely to occur, Hand-Held Starlight mode captures multiple images and stitches them together into a single, crisp, breathtaking photo.
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NEW 16 MEGAPIXEL BSI CMOS
An amazing 16 million pixels in the High-Sensitivity, High-Speed BSI CMOS sensor deliver unmatched image quality with less noise and improved image detail, especially in low-light situations.
SUPER-SLIM, 24X WIDE-ANGLE OPTICAL ZOOM LENS (25-600MM EQUIV.)
All the capabilities you need in one compact lens. The 24x optical zoom gets you amazingly close to the action while the 25mm Wide-Angle Lens lets you capture group shots and breathtaking panoramas.
NEW IHS TECHNOLOGY
The technology triple threat that conquers challenging shooting conditions. Significantly better performance and unmatched image quality. A high-sensitivity backlit CMOS sensor combines with the blazing fast TruePic™ V image processor, high-speed autofocus, enhanced Intelligent Auto for spectacular scene and subject recognition and super resolution zoom to produce jaw-dropping images in locations that make even the most seasoned photographers cringe.
DUAL TRUEPIC™ V IMAGE PROCESSORS
Two TruePic V Image Processors allow you to capture HD Video and 16MP stills simultaneously while maximizing the performance of the lens to create clearer images with better resolution. The improved noise reduction captures every detail in true-to-life color.
1080p FULL HD VIDEO WITH HDMI OUTPUT & HDMI CONTROL
A simple, one-touch button allows you to record videos with amazing clarity in high-definition, right from your camera. HDMI output and control makes playing back videos on your HDTV a breeze.
MULTI-RECORDING
With the revolutionary DUAL TruePic III+ technology, capture HD Videos and 16MP still images at the same time. Also shoot simultaneous wide-angle and telephoto videos, Full 1080p HD Video and VGA movie files, or even Magic Filter videos and original Full HD videos at the same time! The possibilities for superb quality picture and videos are endless.
NEW ENHANCED INTELLIGENT AUTO
Automatically identifies the scene you're shooting—up to 30 different scene including Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro or Sports—and adjusts the settings for ideal results.
NEW 48X SUPER-RESOLUTION ZOOM
Get twice as close. Double your optical zoom power and get even closer to your subjects without compromising image quality.
NEW LIVE GUIDE
Get the results you want every time with Live Guide! Seeing the results before you shoot can change the way you take a picture. Easily adjust the brightness, color, vividness, etc. by touching the guide bar and previewing the effects on the ultra-bright 3.0” Touch Panel LCD.
NEW BACKLIGHT HDR
Shooting into backlight typically results in washed out, overly bright images. Backlight HDR Adjustment takes a collage of images at various exposure levels and blends them into one, perfectly exposed image.
NEW 10 FPS HIGH-SPEED SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING (16MP)
Shoot like a pro. With 10 fps high-speed burst shooting, nail the perfect shot by taking a quick sequence at the touch of a button. Still afraid you'll miss the moment? At 3MP, the frame rate increases to an astounding 60 shots per second. You'll have so many great shots, you won't be able to share just one.
HAND-HELD STARLIGHT
Capture vivid night scenes without the use of a tripod. In low-light situations where image blur is more likely to occur, Hand-Held Starlight mode captures multiple images and stitches them together into a single, crisp, breathtaking photo.
SMART PANORAMA
Capture breathtaking panoramic views and vistas just as you remember them, all in one frame and at the touch of a button, by simply panning the camera across the scene. No computer necessary!
DUAL IMAGE STABILIZATION
Dual Image Stabilization combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.
BEAUTY MODE WITH MAKE-UP
Look like a star! Let the camera soften shadows and smooth wrinkles and blemishes on your subject's face with Beauty Mode. Or, digitally apply enhancements to your portraits like eyeshadow, whitening teeth and lifting cheek bones with Beauty Make-Up mode.
MAGIC ART FILTERS – STILL & HD VIDEO
Express your creativity with up to 12 special effects for your photos & HD Videos. Olympus' Magic Art Filters infuse familiar scenes with new and unexpected moods ranging from the exciting to the serene and from the whimsical to the mysterious. Choose from Pop Art, Pin Hole, Drawing, Fish Eye, Soft Focus, Punk, Watercolor, Miniature, Reflection, Sparkle, Fragmented, and Dramatic. (Effects may reduce image size.)
3D IMAGE CAPTURE
Discover the depth of 3D stills to bring your memories to life! From macro shots to landscapes, Olympus' 3D technology shoots two pictures and combines them into one image for a dramatic effect when viewed on a 3D device.
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Image Sensor 16 Megapixel - CMOS, 1/2.3 Focal Length/Lens Configuration 4.5-108mm (25-600mm equivalent in 35mm photography) Zoom 24x Optical Zoom + 4x Digital Zoom Aperture Range f3.0 (W) - f6.9 (T) Display HyperCrystal III 3.0" LCD 920K Dots Focus System CMOS Contrast Detection Focus Range (from lens surface) Normal Mode: W: 0.10m-∞/T: 0.40m-∞
Macro Mode: W: 0.10m-∞/T: 0.40m-∞
Super Macro Mode: 0.03m-∞ f14.3mm (focal length fixed)
Focus Mode Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking Shutter Speed Auto: 1/4-1/1700 (Night Scene: Longest 4 Sec) ISO Sensitivity (SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity) ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, AUTO, HIGH Exposure Metering Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering White Balance Control Auto, One-Touch, Presets (Overcast, Sunlight, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1) Exposure Compensation ±2EV (Step: 1/3 EV) Image File Format Still Image: JPEG
Video: MOV/H.264Number of Recorded Pixels 16M(4608x3456)
8M(3264x2448)
5M(2560x1920)
3M(2048x1536)
2M(1600x1200)
1M(1280x960)
VGA(640x480)
16:9 L (4608x2592)
16:9 S (1920x1080)
Shooting Modes Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Beauty Mode with Make-up Mode, Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Hand-Held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog), 3D, Backlight HDR)
Magic Art Filters: Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic)Panorama Smart Panorama, In-Camera Panorama (Card), PC Panorama (Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with ib software) Continuous Shooting Approx. 2.5 fps / 200 images (16M)
Approx. 10 fps / 12 images (16M)
Approx. 15 fps / 120 images (3M)
Approx. 60 fps / 75 images (3M)
Auto Split Shooting (3M)
Movie Mode 1080P, 720P, 360P, 180P, VGA, QVGA
HS 720 (60fps), HS VGA (120fps), HS QVGA (240fps)Image Processing Dual TruePic V processors Image Playback Still Image: Single, Index-view (5x4), Event-view, Enlargement, Slide-show, Photo surfing
Video Playback: Normal, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Index Play, Voice PlaybackPlayback Edit Effects Still Image: Resize, Crop, Red Eye Fix, Shadow Adjustment, Beauty Fix Flash Built-in Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, OFF Flash Working Range W: 0.1m - 13.2m (ISO 3200) T: 0.4m - 5.7m (ISO 3200) Self-Timer 12/2seconds/pet auto shutter Memory 43MB Removable Media Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS/Eye-Fi (128 MB - 128 GB)
Speed Class 6 or higher, or UHS-1, recommended for recording moviesOuter Connectors Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, DC Jack, Audio/Video Output), HDMI Type D System Requirements Auto-Connect USB: Windows XP/VISTA/7 with USB port, Mac OS 10.3 or later with USB port
Software: Windows XP/VISTA/7, Mac OS 10.3-10.5Power Source Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (Li-50B)
F-2AC (Included). F-3AC Compatible.Dimension 106.3W x 69.2H x 39.7D (mm)
4.2W x 2.7H x 1.6D (in)Weight 244g
8.6ozWireless Transfer Wi-Fi compatible via optional Eye-Fi card 3D Capture Still images AF Illuminator Yes Date Time Stamp In camera or via software
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.SZ-31MR iHS Package Contents
- SZ-31MR iHS Digital Camera
- USB Cable & Charger (F-2AC)
- Instruction Manual & Software CD
- Audio/Video Cable
- Strap
- Lithium-Ion Battery
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Accessories compatible with the SZ-31MR iHS
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Video Cable (CB-HD1)
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Sandisk Extreme SDHC Class 10 (4GB)
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Carry Case (black)
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Soft Carry Case (Black)
$19.99
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Soft Carry Case (Red)
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Leather Compact Camera Strap (Black)
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Mini Shoulder Bag Horizontal (Black)
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Mini Shoulder Bag Vertical (Black)
$19.99
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Nylon Ultra Zoom Case
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Small Carrying Bag
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USB Download Cable (CB-USB6)
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Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery ( LI-50B )
$44.99
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May 21, 2013
Tony
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Excellent camera for trips
Love this camera for its optical zoom power! Camera is compact and can fit into my pocket to go anywhere. Options are great on the camera, but I just wish the on/off button where easier to push. Too small a button and too recessed to use easily.
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May 21, 2013
Robert
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Excellent All In One!!!
Hi, I have been using Olympus equipment since studying at the Art Institute of Pittsbugh with the OM-1 and 4 Zuiko Prime lens, which I still use today. Bought this camera because of the quality of the lens and the ability for it to be used as an all around camera. Camera is very easy to use out of the box and will provide excellent results from the start. Have used this camera in both in personal and professional Fine Arts use. It is extremely portable and easy to carry every day. AF is spot on and very fast. Do yourself a favor, pick one up and don't put it down. You won't be disappointed.
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January 28, 2013
Osacr
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Absolutely excellent for ' point and shoot'
I had a SZ-14 for 4 months. I was happy and I thought it was a very fine camera. But after I'd read reviews about SZ-31MR iHS, I could not stand still. On January 15th, I got my second baby, and I could not believe it. Boy, I am completely in a different world now!!
More than 200 pictures I have taken so far tell me this is probably the very best camera I could wish for. I'm in the heaven, and I'd like to wake the town and tell the people this is the camera!!! -
June 29, 2012
GoodClue
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Extremely pleased with the SZ-31MR iHS
I film and photograph nature and archaeological related events.
I have owned Olypus digital super zoom cameras since the Camedia C-740UZ, excellent for its day.
I am still using my SP-590UZ and will continue to use it as a backup.
I am Very pleased with the SZ-31MR iHS. I have cut my camera size by 1/3rd while increasing from 12 to 16 megapixels and adding full HD movies and Mutirecording functions.
I am still exploring all the features of the SZ-31MR but fully appreciate this All-In-One wonder ... especially when thinking back to my 35mm w/additional lenses days.
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June 25, 2012
Nikku
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Great camera but Alittel to basic
Good camera for point and shot but I would like few features missing such as control over aperture and shutter speed, and being able to shot in raw.
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June 25, 2012
Phil
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Nice Catch!
Recently upgraded from the Olympus 1020. This is the fourth Olympus point-and-shoot I have owned. I am amazed at how much the technology has improved at each level. I can't imagine how the next generation will look.
The image quality, lens speed, zoom ratio and intuitive menus make this camera a nice catch for amateur and professional photographers. -
June 18, 2012
Intermediate Photographer
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Pleasingly Surprised
My DSLR didn't work and I needed a camera to shoot a wedding that I was getting paid to do. I didn't have enough funding to buy another DSLR, so I started looking for a camera that might be as good. I was pleased to find the SZ-31MR iHS. First it shipped fast from Olympus. I had no trouble learning the camera 2 days before the wedding. The day of the wedding I took over 500 photos. The portraits were amazing. Couldn't use a flash in the church, but camera did alright. Realized at the reception the sports mode which made a huge difference in pictures in motion. I wasn't sure the pictures were ok, till I uploaded them to my laptop. It was really amazing how well the camera preformed. I would definitely recommend this camera. I was impressed.
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June 14, 2012
rtedge
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Best Point and Shoot Ever
As a novice in photography, I can not say enough about the new Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The size and molded hand grip make the camera easy to hold on to. The SZ-31 controls and menus makes the camera very easy to learn and operate. With its 24x lens this little camera can take beautiful pictures ,from the minute, in the macro mode, to subject that would be out of range with most point and shoot cameras.
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June 12, 2012
Flocky
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Simple to operate.
I baught this as an accessory to my other cameras because it fits in to my pocket and it is easier to carry than my dslr s. It is packed with lots of easy to operate features.
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June 11, 2012
jimboy
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excellent product, good value.
very satisfied with product, simplicity in menu selection,
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