LS-20M Demo Webinar

LS-20M Demo Webinar

Check out this LS-20M Demo Webinar with Amy Leslie, product manager at Olympus America - Here's the best part of this webinar -- it's actually shot with an LS-20M on a tripod, using only the device's internal mics. Note that the video was shot with the LS-20M set to webcam. The HD video quality is actually much, much better. The audio, however, is up to snuff. Since you may have many of the same questions as the attending reporters did, we've included the Q&A session below: Q: How much SPL can it handle without clipping the audio? A: 120dBspl Q: What speed or software version for the USB and HDMI ports? A: USB2.0 High Speed, HDMI Version1.4 Q: What camera controls are available - ZOOM, FOCUS, COLOR or WHITE BALANCE? A: Camera controls include: Image stabilization, multi-zone and spot metering, white balance, exposure compensation, high ISO mode. It's an auto-focus lens. Q: There is a zoom lens, so to speak, on the unit? A: It's not a zoom lens, but the LS-20M does have 4X digital zoom. The zoom function is operated from the up and down arrows on the control pad. Q: Is there image stabilization? A: Yes, there is an image stabilization function. It's accessible from the menu screen. Q: What retail department do you expect will carry this -- camcorder? audio recorder? A: It will most likely be a mix. Some stores will carry it with camcorders, and others in the audio section. Q: Olympus LS-20M availability? A: The LS-20M will be available in June 2011 for 9.99. It can be ...