The Olympus VG-130 and VG-120 are two new entry-level digital compact cameras. Billed as the ideal all-rounders, the VG130 and VG120 both offer a 5x wide optical zoom, 14 megapixels, 3 inch LCD screen, instant Movie Rec button and Digital Image Stabilisation. The VG-130 also offers a full-metal body. The Olympus VG-130 is available in silver, black, red or pink for under £100 / €99, the VG-120 in silver, black, red or blue for under £100 / €89, both from mid-January 2011.
Olympus UK Press Release
VG Series delivers excellent images and great value-for-money
New Olympus compacts make every day a movie day Imaging’s easier with VG-130 & VG-120 all-rounders
Hamburg, 6 Jan 2011 – For anyone who wants good quality movies and photos with minimum fuss and expense, Olympus has the perfect compact cameras. The new VG-130 and VG-120 are the ideal all-rounders. With a 5x wide optical zoom, 14 Megapixels and Digital Image Stabilisation, they offer the full array of Olympus high-end optics and clever features – like the instant Movie Rec button – that make it easy to capture the moment anytime, anywhere. A big and bright 3-inch, 230,400-dot LCD and super-slender design make it a pleasure to share shots on the spot with family and friends. The VG-130 offers another unexpected luxury in this price category – it comes with a full-metal body. The VG-130 and VG-120 will be available from mid-January 2011 for under £100.
More quality, less money
Olympus is renowned for the outstanding quality of its optics and the compact VG-130 and VG-120 make this high-end expertise available to everyman, irrespective of budget. Both cameras feature a superb 5x optical zoom and all the versatility of a wide 26-130mm* lens packed into an extremely slim body. The VG-120 is just 19.1mm deep, the full-metal VG-130 a mere 0.2mm deeper.
More movies, less hassle
Olympus’ VG Series cameras are full of intelligent features that make it easier than ever to harness the brilliant lens to make beautiful memories. The separate Movie Rec button means users no longer have to work through the menu to start recording a movie in 720p High Definition quality. They just hit the red button and point. Thanks to automatic aids like AF Tracking, Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto), seven Magic Filters and SDHC/SDXC** compatibility, with a VG in their pocket they’re all set.
The Olympus VG-130 is available in silver, black, red or pink for €99, the VG-120 in silver, black, red or blue for €89, both from mid-January 2011.
VG-130 and VG-120 outstanding features:
Image Quality:
• 5x wide optical zoom lens (26-130mm*) for effortless close-ups and wide-angle shots
• 720p HD Movie with sound for capturing movies in excellent quality
• 14 Megapixels for high-quality full-size movies, stills and prints
• Digital Image Stabilisation for reducing blur
Usability:
• 3” colour LCD (230,400 dots) for easily framing, reviewing and sharing shots
• Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology for capturing people’s faces just as you want them
• Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) and AF Tracking for easy setting and focussing
• Scene Mode for automatic settings that suit specific conditions (e.g., Landscape, Night)
Creativity & Flexibility:
• Magic Filters for adding creative effects to still photos: Punk, Pop Art, Pin Hole, Drawing, Fish Eye, Soft Focus, plus new Sparkle
Other key features:
• Super-slim body for an attractive, highly portable design
• Full-metal casing (VG-130 only)
• [ib] software for browsing, organising and viewing images by person, place, location or event.
• ISO 100 to 1600
• SDHC and SDXC memory card compatible**
• Built-in flash
• In-camera manual
• USB battery charging
* 35mm camera equivalent.
** SD is a trademark of SD Card Association.
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