Olympus Eco-Products : Compact Digital Camera µ760/Stylus 760
In addition to weatherproofing, this compact digital camera µ[mju:] 760 also features a 2.5-inch LCD monitor that can be viewed from an angle of up to 170° from any direction, an optical 3x zoom, and a revolutionary dual image stabilization system to minimize the effects of both camera movement and subject movement.
Not only did we add new features to this camera, Olympus has also ensured superior environmental performance and made a significant contribution to energy and resource conservation by keeping the quantities of harmful substances used down to within the levels stipulated by our own management standards.
Major Features as Eco-Products
Resource saving
Compared with conventional products, µ760 / Stylus 760 consumes about 27% less ones weight and 23% less ones volume.
| Conventional Product | µ760 / Stylus 760 (Rate of reduction) | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 165 | 120(-27%) |
| Volume(cm3) | 170.3 | 130.4(-23%) |
Energy Efficiency
Compared with conventional products, µ 760/Stylus 760 consumes about 28% less power when in use. It is possible to take approximately 200 pictures with packed chargeable batteries for exclusive. *1
| Conventional products (rate of reduction) | µ 760/Stylus 760 (Rate of reduction) | |
|---|---|---|
| Power consumption in use (mAh/shot *2) | 5.13 | 3.70(-28%) |
*1 Spec for AC100 to 240V, the conversion plug might be separately in case.
*2 This figure indicates the amount of energy consumed per photograph based on standards established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
Hazardous substances-free product
The µ760/Stylus 760 does not use any materials prohibited by the Environment-related Substances Used in Product Control Rules. No polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used in the electrical insulation of interconnection and structural materials as well, and the lenses are made using eco-glass containing no lead, cadmium or arsenic.
Use of corrugated cardboard for packaging and cushioning
To facilitate recycling, we use only cardboard to package and cushion our products.
Material Labeling
Also to facilitate recycling, information about materials is shown on all plastic parts that are large enough to carry labels.
LCA Results *
Environmental burdens occurring during distribution account for approximately 50% of all environmental burdens during the life of the product.
* Calculated based on the criteria for Olympus digital cameras
Position of Environmentally Conscious Products
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