With the release of the new D-435, Olympus packs 5.0 megapixels of image resolution into an extremely easy-to-use digital camera. The D-435 combines a 5.0-megapixel CCD image sensor and a 4x digital zoom lens with Olympus' exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor, which significantly enhances image quality and delivers faster overall processing speeds for rapid startup, shutter release and playback. TruePic TURBO allows the D-435 to capture information from all 5.0 million pixels with pixel "micro-smoothing" that delivers clearer and more color-accurate photos.

The camera's menu architecture allows entry-level users to make their selections quickly. The menu incorporates a new Help GUIDE that provides a brief description of each function and shooting mode to help users determine the settings that best suit their shooting situation and purpose.

OLYMPUS Master software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management. The user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and simple, and images are searchable by date or keyword in the Calendar View. And with one-click editing tools, such as red-eye reduction, images can be touched up before printing or emailing.



Connecting the D-435 to a computer is easy with the USB Auto-Connect feature, which connects the camera directly via USB 2.0 cable to a computer and requires no software. Or, if you prefer, forget the computer altogether. The power of PictBridge technology enables photos to be printed directly from the camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer without using a computer.

Availability
The D-435 will be available in August 2005. It includes (2) AA alkaline batteries, an Auto-Connect USB cable, Wrist Strap, OLYMPUS Master Software, Quick Start Guide, Basic Manual and Warranty.

U.S. Pricing
D-435 Estimated Street Price: $169.99 (U.S.)

Specifications:

Sensor
- 1/2.5" Type CCD
- 5.3 million pixels total
- 5.1 million effective pixels

Image sizes
- 2592 x 1944
- 1600 x 1200
- 640 x 480

Movie clips
- 320 x 240 pixels @ 30 fps up to 20 sec
- 320 x 240 pixels @ 15 fps up to 41 sec

File formats
- Still: JPEG
- Movie: QuickTime Motion JPEG

Lens
- 36.7 mm (35 mm equiv)
- F 2.8
- Digital zoom Up to 4x

Focus
- CCD contrast detection
- Auto focus
- Spot focus

AF assist lamp Yes

Focus distance
- Normal: 50 cm to infinity
- Macro: 20 cm - 50 cm

Metering Digital ESP metering

ISO sensitivity
- Auto
- ISO 50 - 250

Exposure compensation +/-2 EV in 1/3 EV steps

Shutter speed
- 1/2 - 1/1500 secs
- 2 secs in night scene

Scene modes
- Portrait
- Night scene
- Landscape
- Landscape with portrait
- Sport
- Self portrait
- Beach and snow

White balance Auto
Self timer Yes

Flash
- Built in
- Auto, red-eye reduction, fill-in, off
- Range: Approx. 0.2 - 3m.
- Guide number: Approx 6
- Viewfinder None

LCD monitor
- 1.5" TFT LCD
- 85,000 pixels

Connectivity
- USB
- DC in

Print compliance
- DPOF
- EXIF
- PIM II

Storage
- xD-Picture Card
- x MB card supplied

Power 2 x AA Ni-MH/Ni-Cd/alkaline batteries, lithium battery LB-01 (CRV3)
Weight (no batt) 120 g (4.2 oz)
Dimensions 101 x 52 x 35 mm (4 x 2 x 1.4 in)