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4.0 using 5 stars Good camera, expensive memory card, November 27, 2007
This is probably the few ultracompact cameras by using a 5x optical zoom. It is small that has a large (2.5") beautiful LCD screen. Also , it is loaded with useful features. I researched many ultracompact cameras and this one were released on top. The only real caveat tends to be that it will require an xD picture card (developed for Olympus and Fuji cameras), that is certainly Thrice higher priced than an sD picture card. Also beware... a number of the options that come with the digital camera, much like the panorama function, won't work should you not readily Olympus H type xD picture card, which obviously, one among the expensive style of xD card. Will still be an incredible camera, but it surely is going to be nice if somewhere in the official description of the camera, Olympus had included this level of detail! Some good features:
'Available Light' mode for taking indoor photos useful if the flash washes away subject, although the scene is too dark but without the flash.
'Image Stabilization' for low light photos
'Sunset' that literally brings your reds and yellows
'Fireworks' a great option brings about fireworks photos look wonderful
'Behind Glass' which cuts down on glare and reflection of subjects taken through glass
'Documents' which increases contrast
Some features which were funky:
'Expression Edit' this needs a photo and changes the expression of your subject, but means they look similar to a cartoon character
'Smile Recognition' at the time you lock about them, the camera requires a photo in the event the subject smiles (I haven't gotten ours to work yet, but can't imagine deploying it generally either).
The menu product super easy to use and there's an on camera self help guide to help take better photos.
The BEST thing about this camera is definitely the in camera panoramic function! It is SO cool and straightforward to complete. I enjoy this program it.
If it wasn't for those xD card, A totally free rate it 5 stars. Because you are forced to obtain the Olympus xD card to obtain the entire functions to your workplace, I rate it 4.5 stars.
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