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The mode dial encircling the shutter release gives you access to plenty of manual and automatic photo options, as well as video- and audio-recording modes and special effects. |
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You can select from numerous flash, drive (self-timer, continuous shooting, and so on), and focus modes via these dedicated buttons. |
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You can program each of the controller pad's arrows to access a different setting when pressed at the same time as the Menu/Function button. The pad also lets you navigate menus and adjust exposure and focus. |
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You can't make any quick battery or media changes when you're shooting on a tripod because the mount is right next to the hatch. |
![]() | "="" --="">/sc/20851169-2-200-DT5.gif" width="200" height="150" border="0" />![]() One of the 550's most admirable features is its retractable 5X zoom lens--a rarity on such a compact camera. |
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We were impressed with the Optio 550's D-LI7 lithium-ion battery, which lasted for two days of heavy shooting on a single charge. |
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The mode dial encircling the shutter release gives you access to plenty of manual and automatic photo options, as well as video- and audio-recording modes and special effects. |
"="" --="">/sc/20851169-2-200-DT2.gif" width="200" height="150" alt="" /> |
You can select from numerous flash, drive (self-timer, continuous shooting, and so on), and focus modes via these dedicated buttons. |
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You can program each of the controller pad's arrows to access a different setting when pressed at the same time as the Menu/Function button. The pad also lets you navigate menus and adjust exposure and focus. |
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You can't make any quick battery or media changes when you're shooting on a tripod because the mount is right next to the hatch. |
![]() | "="" --="">/sc/20851169-2-200-DT5.gif" width="200" height="150" border="0" />![]() One of the 550's most admirable features is its retractable 5X zoom lens--a rarity on such a compact camera. |
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We were impressed with the Optio 550's D-LI7 lithium-ion battery, which lasted for two days of heavy shooting on a single charge. |