Olympus Digital Cameras Reviews: April 2008

Olympus Stylus FE-240 7MP Digital Camera with Digital Image Stabilized 5x Optical Zoom

Olympus Stylus FE-240 7MP Digital Camera with Digital Image Stabilized 5x Optical Zoom

Stay in style with this super slim, sleek and full-metal body that is so thin, you can fashionably fit it in your pocket and never miss a photo opportunity. The FE-240's high-resolution CCD delivers superior image quality for larger prints without sacrificing detail. Prevent and correct blurry images without the use of a computer. The large, bright LCD provides easy shooting and sharing your images. Keep 9 of your favorite images with you to share with friends and family anytime while using a minimal amount of memory. Record TV-quality AVI movies with sound 640x480 at 30 frames per second up to the capacity of your xD Card.

Digital photography made easy! Built-in help guides, one-touch operations, preset scene modes, and a large LCD are just a few of the features that make using the FE-240 simple and fun.

Pretty neat little camera, I bought this as a Christmas gift and it arrived really quickly. Comes with USB cable, wrist strap and battery charger. Holds 12 high res pics without a memory card, and about 100 low res. I recommend a memory card in addition. Good item for the price.

Olympus Stylus FE-230 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Olympus Stylus FE-230 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Stay in style with this super slim, sleek and full-metal body that is so thin, you can fashionably fit it in your pocket and never miss a photo opportunity. The FE-230's high-resolution CCD delivers superior image quality for larger prints without sacrificing detail. Prevent and correct blurry images without the use of a computer. The large, bright LCD provides easy shooting and sharing your images. Keep 9 of your favorite images with you to share with friends and family anytime while using a minimal amount of memory. Record TV-quality AVI movies with sound 640x480 at 30 frames per second up to the capacity of your xD Card.

Digital photography made easy! Built-in help guides, one-touch operations, preset scene modes, and a large 2.5-inch LCD are just a few of the features that make using the FE-230 simple and fun.

Pros: compact, lightweight, fast shutter speed, easy to use Cons: takes terrible pictures I used this camera for about six months and after trying to figure out why the pictures are so often of poor quality I finally gave up and went back to using my old Canon Powershot A520 with 4 megapixels that takes much better photos.

Olympus Stylus FE-290 7MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Zoom (Black)

Olympus Stylus FE-290 7MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Zoom (Black)s

Digital photography made easy! A 4x wide-angle zoom lens, one-touch operations, preset scene modes, and an extra-large, 3-inch LCD are just a few of the features that make using the FE-290 simple and fun. Prevent and correct blurry images without a computer! Digital Image Stabilization Mode freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speed to capture sharp images even if you or your subject is moving.

I love this camera. I was in the market for a digital camera for a while. I've been searching and testing for a long time. While, I'm not a professional photographer, I'm very picky about the things that I purchase. One of the important things that I was looking for in a camera was slimness, yet most of the cameras that were slim had very few features. This one is great, it's slim with a lot of high tech features, yet still easy to use. One of the biggest plus is moving shots and shots behind glass still come out crystal clear! This camera is great and at a reasonable price.

Olympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 25mm f/2.8 Pancake Zuiko Lens

Olympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 25mm f/2.8 Pancake Zuiko Lens

Olympus Evolt E-420 DSLR is small enough to fit into a purse or a jacket pocket and light enough to shoot with comfortably all day. Measuring 5.1 inches by 3.6 inches by 2.1 inches (excluding protrusions), it is the world's smallest digital SLR. And at a featherweight 13.4 ounces. The innovative and unique Olympus Autofocus Live View function allows you to frame and focus your photos using the large 2.7-inch LCD as a viewfinder. The E-420's Scene Select Modes make you an instant expert -- or switch to manual mode to expand your creative control. This feature-rich digital SLR also sports Shadow Adjustment Technology and Face Detection, both viewable in real time on the Live View LCD.

The lightweight, 10-megapixel Olympus E420 DSLR offers heavyweight technologies, including a bigger, more viewable 2.7-inch LCD and consumer-friendly fast On-Screen Autofocus, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology and Perfect Shot Preview to get the most out of the Live View experience. Additionally, when it comes to Live View, not all LCDs are created equal. At 2.7 inches, the portable E-420 LCD is large enough for users to compose and review images without squinting. The small camera's LCD is not just larger, it is part of a camera with technologies intelligent enough to take advantage of the Live View photography experience. These innovative technologies include:

Olympus Stylus 710 7.1MP Ultra Slim Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Olympus Stylus 710 7.1MP Ultra Slim Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Includes: lithium-ion battery, USB 2.0 cable&wrist strapOlympus Master software, .Olympus Stylus 710 Digital Camera - This 7.1 Megapixel digital camera gives you Bright Camera Technology, which tackles many of the problems with associated with digital photography. With Bright Capture, the LCD is brightened so you can easily frame a nighttime shot. Available Light Portrait Mode lets you capture low-light moments the way you remember them - all without a flash. Indoor Mode captures beautiful images with clarity&color, even around the edges. Candle Mode captures the magical warmth of once-in-a-lifetime moments. And Image Blur Mode lets you take a clear image, even if the subject is moving, or if the camera is shaking.

Building on the Stylus legacy of all-weather durability and stylish design, the Stylus 710 delivers premium features, advanced performance, and enhanced usability in a sleek, compact point-and-shoot body that's less than one inch thick.
The camera's large 2.5-inch LCD and Bright Capture Technology dramatically improve composition, capture, and review of images in low-light situations. Olympus's exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor, coupled with a 7.1-megapixel image sensor, produces crisp, high-quality photos. The inclusion of 28 shooting modes offers versatility across a variety of shooting situations. And a built-in Help Guide provides on-the-fly instruction--a handy alternative to toting around a user manual.

Olympus FE-190 6MP Digital Camera with Digital Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom

Olympus FE-190 6MP Digital Camera with Digital Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom

Advanced technology is what makes this Digital-Camera fun and easy while its One-Touch design lets you enjoy fast, easy access to frequently used options like taking pictures, deleting pictures, printing pictures, changing the Flash setting and more with the push of a single button. Its Built-in Help Guide will steer you toward the perfect mode for capturing the perfect results. Print just a touch of the Easy Print button. You can even share pictures and short movies amongst friends and family on the camera's big 2.5-inch LCD screen, instead of waiting to Download them to a Computer first. Audio Microphone and Speaker TruePic TURBO Image Processor 22MB Internal Memory Still Image - DCF Exif 2.21, JPEG and PIM3 Panorama

The new FE-190 point-and-shoot digital camera combines stylish design and approachable functionality to provide a fulfilling digital experience. Slim, compact styling and new features have been added to the latest FE cameras, including Digital Image Stabilization, a large 2.5-inch LCD, a 6.0-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 3x optical zoom, and much more

Olympus Zuiko EC-20 2x Teleconverter for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras

Olympus Zuiko EC-20 2x Teleconverter for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras

This doubles the focal length of a DSLR camera lens. For example, if you add this 2x converter to a 28mm to 105 zoom lens, it will amplify the optics by 2. That way, with the EC20, that same lens would deliver 56mm to 210mm focal range.

Double the focal length of your Olympus Zuiko lens with the EC-20 digital 2x teleconverter. The ultra-compact, high-performance unit fits on any Zuiko digital lens, dramatically extending the lens performance and putting more subjects within the photographer's range without affecting mobility or ease of use. Complementing the Zuiko EC-14 digital 1.4x teleconverter, the EC-20 provides a convenient, cost-effective solution to the demands of telescopic shooting, as well as wide-angle macro and ultra-high-magnification shooting.

Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Cameras

Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Cameras

Covering a focal range of 40-150mm (equivalent to 80-300mm on a 35mm camera), this 3.8x zoom lens offers versatile mid- to telephoto functionality Dimensions - 3 x 4.21 L

40-150 millimeters f3.5-4.5 zoom lens for digital cameras (equivalent to 80-300 millimeters in 35 millimeters photography)
Compatible with Olympus E1 and Evolt E300 cameras
Designed to perfectly match the imager so light strikes the sensor directly, ensuring rich, accurate colors
Achieve effects like background blurring and perspective compression
Reinforced by a new multi-coating process and new, reliable metal lens mount

I have a E-510 and bought this lens, because I frequently shoot in the shade of trees and reeds and want the extra stop of light (f3.5-4.5 vs f4.0-5.6) this lens offers when zoomed all the way out (150mm) over the current Olympus kit 40-150mm and also because its being offered at closeout prices.

Olympus Stylus 760 7.1MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Olympus Stylus 760 7.1MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Designed to let you shoot in the rain, snow, sleet or hail, the weather-resistant Stylus 760 shoot anywhere with its rubber seals and gaskets positioned throughout the camera. A brief description of the camera settings and features can be conveniently displayed on the LCD at the push of a button. Olympus' Dual Image Stabilization provides a powerful 2-in-1 anti-blur solution. Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization compensates for camera shake and Digital Image Stabilization freezes action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speed. Shutter Speed - 1/1000 seconds - 1/2 seconds, up to 4 in Night Scene Mode ISO Output Sensitivity - Audio, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600 White Balance - Auto, Pre-Sets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents) Recording Modes - JPEG Still Images, AVI Motion JPEG Movies 26 Shooting Modes - Auto, Program Auto,

An outstanding camera for several reasons.Great price,user friendly,wide range of features,size,quick recovery time,great flash and AMAZING battery life. I have had several Olympus cameras-most recently a D-560 zoom-a THIS one is a quantum leap into the 21st century.Got my wife a Sony (Cybershot DSCW80 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot-Pink) which is as good as this camera,but a more expense with essentially the same quality and features.

Olympus Stylus FE-230 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Olympus Stylus FE-230 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Stay in style with this super slim, sleek and full-metal body that is so thin, you can fashionably fit it in your pocket and never miss a photo opportunity. The FE-230's high-resolution CCD delivers superior image quality for larger prints without sacrificing detail. Prevent and correct blurry images without the use of a computer. The large, bright LCD provides easy shooting and sharing your images. Keep 9 of your favorite images with you to share with friends and family anytime while using a minimal amount of memory. Record TV-quality AVI movies with sound 640x480 at 30 frames per second up to the capacity of your xD Card.

Digital photography made easy! Built-in help guides, one-touch operations, preset scene modes, and a large 2.5-inch LCD are just a few of the features that make using the FE-230 simple and fun.

Olympus Silicon Protective Stealth Gray Skin for Stylus 1030 SW

Olympus Silicon Protective Stealth Gray Skin for Stylus 1030 SW

Durable, silicon protective skin protects your Stylus 1030 SW against dust, bumps and scratches while giving you complete control of all the camera functions. The built-in feet stabilize the camera on uneven surfaces.

Olympus Stylus 720SW 7.1MP Ultra Slim Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Olympus Stylus 720SW 7.1MP Ultra Slim Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

The Stylus 720 SW Digital Camera is a versatile, compact digital camera designed with the signature Stylus style and performance. From hiking, surfing and skiing to parties and Little League games, the solid, shock-absorbing design combines with waterproof sealants to deliver clear, vibrant pictures of whatever, whenever, wherever. Get rich detail and vibrant colors with the 7.1 megapixel CCD & 3x optical + 5x digital zooms. Built-in image editing lets you fix red-eye, crop, resize, adjust brightness and saturation, convert to black-and-white or sepia, add frames and more. The exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor gives you true-to-life colors with quicker startup and shutter release times, so you can shoot and share faster. Connect the camera to your personal computer via a simple USB cable for fast, easy file transfers and downloads with Auto-Connect USB. Print pictures directly from the camera when connected to any PictBridge-enabled printer.

The SP-720SW is the latest evolution in the Stylus series--a digital camera that can withstand a 5-foot drop, shoot under water up to 10 feet, and capture phenomenal photos in any situation. The Stylus 720SW combines light, durable body construction and shock-absorbing materials throughout the interior with the sealant technology used in Olympus underwater housings. The fully-featured, compact Stylus 720SW offers 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical Olympus zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD, Bright Capture Technology, Digital Image Stabilization Mode, and much more. Designed for everyday use yet versatile enough to shoot on the mountain, at the game, at the party, on the beach, or under water, the Stylus 720SW is a breakthrough digital camera. Olympus introduces a durable, high-quality camera that doesn't skimp on style or features.

Olympus PT-037 Underwater Housing for SP-550 UZ

Olympus PT-037 Underwater Housing for SP-550 UZ

When the action moves from the beach to the water, your Olympus digital camera needn't be left behind. The PT-037 underwater case has been specially customised for the SP-550UZ camera and is waterproof up to a water pressure equivalent to a depth of 130 Feet (40 meters). This case is perfect for fascinating underwater photography or capturing the thrill of water sports and activities. With its durable, high quality polycarbonate construction, it protects the camera from water while also cushioning it from knocks and bumps on land. Complete control of photo functions, such as zoom and flash mode, is also permitted. Internal flash can be used underwater to trigger digital compatible slave Standard tripod socket

I bought this underwater housing along with the Olympus SP-560 UZ to try my hand at underwater photography. I brought it with me on a trip to Roatan and the case was everything I would expect from Olympus. No leaks, not overly heavy, the flash diffuser is nice and the button layout is ergonomic and easy to use even with dive gloves. The pictures taken came out as well as I could hope for my first ever underwater photos (Cloudy day didn't help). I think the next thing I purchase will be the external flash to bring more colors to my photos. Overall really nice product with the ability to add to it, unlike some other U/W Housings. Would recommend if you are looking to purchase and camera and U/W housing and not break the bank.

Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Wide Angle Zoom (Black)

Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Wide Angle Zoom (Black)

The Stylus 1030SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. The Shockproof & Crushproof casing is a durable metal body that has an innovative shock-absorbing construction with a floating circuit board that can protect the Stylus 1030SW from drops up to 6.6 feet and withstand 220 lbs of pressure. If you ever wanted to take pictures of aquatic life now you can, the Stylus 1030SW has Waterproof seals and gaskets that keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 33 feet underwater. When you're skiing or snowboarding you will enjoy the Freezeproof and Digital Image Stabilization features that allows you to take perfect photos of fast moving subjects in cold climates up to -10c/14f. With the 10.1 MP setting you can capture high

Scuba divers, mountain climbers and adventurers worldwide will love the 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1030 SW, the toughest point-and-shoot camera in the world. This shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and dustproof model builds on the Olympus Stylus SW series' reputation of delivering amazing images while enduring extreme expeditions and everyday adventures, including life with kids.

Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Wide Angle Zoom (Green)

Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Wide Angle Zoom (Green)

Scuba divers, mountain climbers and adventurers worldwide will love the 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1030 SW, the toughest point-and-shoot camera in the world. This shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and dustproof model builds on the Olympus Stylus SW series reputation of delivering amazing images while enduring extreme expeditions and everyday adventures, including life with kids. Even more durable than its predecessors -- it can withstand a drop from 6.6 feet -- the camera has also been pumping up its power with a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen and digital imaging advances, including Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, and a TruePic III image processor to capture rich, vibrant detail with every shot.

I will update my review as I learn more about it. But straight out of the box I love it so far. Easy to use, the pictures I have taken so far are great quality, and it takes much quicker shots than my Sony Cybershot DSC-W90. Happy so far and there is still so many things to test on it.......like the waterproof aspect.