One of the models unveiled by Olympus today includes the Olympus µ 1000 Digital camera, an Ultra -Compact and Elegant Digital Camera. The camera sports an ultra sleek design, striking enough to turn heads and also include cutting-edge imaging technology. The camera is powered by a whopping 10 MegaPixel resolution with 3x optical zoom (equiv. to 35-105mm) 1:2.8-4.7. The camera gets a stainless steel casing with weatherproof, equivalent to the IEC standard publication 529 IPX4. It includes a large 6.4cm LCD with 230,000 pixels and also comes with the incorporation of BrightCapture Technology, allowing users to take quality pictures even in low light conditions.

The Olympus µ 1000 features a Digital Image Stabilisation edit function with which users can can decrease blur at the touch of a button. A dedicated Gyro Senor measures the camera shake intensity and automatically determines the level of compensation that’s necessary. It offers 20 pre-defined scene modes that automatically select the best values for the given conditions. You can store as many images as possible as the camera comes equipped with an xD-Picture Card slot plus internal memory. Also included is the LI-12B lithium-ion battery and charger.

The Olympus µ 1000 Digital Camera will hit stores in October 2006. For more details logon to Olympus Press