Great photos are assured with the IR-500 digital camera. It boasts four million pixels, a 2.8x optical zoom and offers a choice of 17 scene programs. Its large, 6.4 cm, 360? swivel sunshine LCD monitor provides a clear view even under strong light. Thanks to the docking station that also functions as a camera stand, you may entertain friends and family with the results. With several special effects such as fade and mosaic, your slideshows can be personalized. The calendar function facilitates the search for specific images and an integrated clock not only keeps track of time but also doubles as an alarm. Operation is aided by a multilingual menu (more languages can be downloaded from Olympus' website).