Olympus 770 SW Underwater Digital Camera

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:18 am

My new Olympus 770 SW arrived yesterday.

This is the latest version of the 720 SW and has an increased depth rating to 33 ft. Heading to STJ on Tuesday to give it an above and under-water workout. Will report on performance when I get back.

jmq · Post by **jmq** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:41 am

Cool. New toys are good. No doubt the 10 ft depth limit on the older 720 made some folks nervous.
Can the 770 shoot video files? If so, get yourself a nice big memory card and try that underwater too.

Jerseyboy · Post by **Jerseyboy** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:42 am

I'm glad I held out on the 720 SW. I'm anxious to hear your report. My main concern about this camera is taking pictures on the beach (bright conditions) and trying to look at your subject through the LCD. The 770 SW is supposed to have an enhanced HyperCrystal LCD to help view in direct sunlight. I'm not concerned about the underwater capabilities as waterguy assured us of that already. Please don't forget to post your review and have a great trip!

Wes in CO · Post by **Wes in CO** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:10 am

Steve,
It looks like you're back from STJ according to the calender. How did that 770SW camera work out? I'm looking at that one for options but it only gets fair reviews from the pros. Any feedback yet?

Thanks-Wes

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:07 am

Wes - I am back and am working on a report - here are some teaser photos

Little Lameshur Trunkfish

Little Lameshur Star

Salt Pond Pelican

East End from Shipwreck Landing

Bananaquits

Peacock Flounder

maybe by the end of today...

CariBert · Post by **CariBert** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:56 am

Steve, bad news.....you are using a site that requires a membership, and we are not members. We cannot see the pix......can you post them from your hard drive? I have a web site that will allow you to do that, if you need it.

Thanks, and am awaiting the results of the 770 with bated breath!

-Bert

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:06 am

Bert - I've been having trouble with the function and have pm'ed Anthony. I have changed the photos to links above. They work here - how 'bout for you?

CariBert · Post by **CariBert** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:26 am

I sent you a PM....

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:28 am

I think I fixed it. Needed the ".jpg" in the file name.

Wes in CO · Post by **Wes in CO** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:28 am

Nope, not working for me?

Thanks

Wes in CO · Post by **Wes in CO** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:31 am

Steve, got it now!
Awesome. Overall do you like the camera? Right choice?

Thanks

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:43 am

I'm very pleased with the camera. Well worth the investment. Got the blue model - sharp!

CariBert · Post by **CariBert** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:47 am

O.K. I can see them now! Looks good. I ordered the blue model, too. So I take it no leaks, breaks or errors? The pix look good!

Thanks,

-Bert

Post by **Anthony** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:04 pm

Awesome Steve - thanks for posting these.

jmq · Post by **jmq** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:26 pm

Steve - looks like you got some nice shots. Note that the colors in some of the underwater shots that look very blue like the flounder shot can be easily corrected/restored, often with just the one click auto correct option that every photo edit program seems to have.

To show you what I mean, I copied the flounder shot (hope you dont mind - will delete after you reply to this) and with one click and a little cropping did this:

So before you go much further in your editing efforts, consider whether you like the effect or not.

I know that in some of my underwater shots, it was a real revelation as to what was actually in the frame after I hit that button.
JMQ

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Olympus 770 SW Underwater Digital Camera

Olympus 770 SW Underwater Digital Camera