TruePic

TruePic is the name given to the image processor used in the digital cameras from Olympus. The second version, introduced in 2004, was called TruePic TURBO. Since 2007, Olympus equips its digital compact cameras and D-SLRs with the latest version, TruePic III from.

TruePic III The main objective of the development of the image processor is a more natural color reproduction. For this, the Advanced Proper III gamma technology has improved, the luminance and chrominance signals are independently controlled. So pale colors and subtle color differences and gradations can be played real-life. Moreover, it is possible to correct individual colors, without simultaneously affecting other color values. In addition, the color reproduction was closer to the human perception of color, which becomes especially in skin tones and the blue of the sky noticeable.

The Advanced Noise Filter III reduces noise. For this purpose, it first separates image and noise signal and extracted to calculate a fault-free image, the noise signal. Thereafter, the signal components are smoothed while preserving the edges.

To play at the same time smooth and sharp edges, the Advanced Detail Reproduction technology shows the profile of the edges and applies a low-pass filter along the edge and a high pass filter at right angles thereto. Thus, edges are smooth and color artifacts are counteracted.