First off, the cons, since they are most prominent

XD Picture Card.
This is definitely the biggest thing that irks me, since XD is actually a dying logo and Olympus refuses to cease. However, since hiring it, i've found nothing really bad about xd, that it's like sd but just a small bit bigger, so don't worry for this.

Doesn't are available orange.
Oh well, There's no doubt that i'll endure silver (which happens to be pleasant however)

Has an odd "favorites mode" i probably won't use*
*see below for disclaimer

Panorama only works in P mode
Who cares, i take my pictures in this mode anyway (However involved a while to educate yourself that)

Low battery
For some odd reason, i have low battery signal although i am aware i've a number of hours left. No big issue, i carry a strong battery when camping regularly.

Uhhh, i truthfully can't bring to mind other things

Pros:

Rugged
This camera is actually a beast. I wouldn't think it is easy to break it. i saw C net freeze two of these things in a very block of ice of course , if i am at National Camera Exchange, they literally swept rid of it the counter and give it time to crash to your floor. What's more , feels really sturdy in your hands

Waterproof
What can i say, built in waterproof. Does that mean i'm not against the have to the rain or snow? Yes. Yes it lets you do.

Compact
For all it's ruggedness, this camera is small. Thin, accompanied by a lens you don't have to concern yourself with protruding.

Easy to use
Comparing it to somewhat of a Cannon brands in the store, this camera was WAY simpler to use and had been a lot faster in selecting modes, varieties shots, ect.

Panorama
Has an in camera panorama which may be amazingly simple learn. Novice i attempted it, i acquired precisely the sort of shot need be, no learning curve. Stitches three pictures together in camera. Ideal for those spectacle nature shots and other things that are you need to capture. (note: Panorama is only for an xd card, without having to suitable for the micro sd to xd converter upon entering while in the box)

LED lamp
Super white colored LED in the front for all those really dark shots. Also you can turn it on as soon as the camera isn't on, really useful if you wish it in a very cinch.

Surprising Video
Can take video in 30fps, which premiered fabulous. Option of 15fps besides.

Quick shot view
has some control to press when it's in camera mode to quickly view shots. When finished, press shutter half way that's why zips back in camera mode.

Very, Fast
Even when it wasn't pre focused, the shot time was in within second. When pre focused, final results to be real instantaneous. (just as feeling just like an SLR speed)

8mp
Excellent image quality. Outshot cannon models in outdoor shots bar none. Indoor, we found cannon made it happen a little bit of better, but which was digitally zoomed out of all way, comparing it side by side by hesitation. ergo, it is so small, who cares, as well as then quality was still amazing. Howevere , if you're that keen about perfect pictures, you require an SLR.

3x zoom
Not kidding, a 3x OPTICAL zoom along with a lens which doesn't protrude from you. Since its 8mp, i do not think i'll operate the zoom, but wow, anybody works.

Fast startup
With no external lens to push out, startup time is blazingly fast.

Favorites
If you place scenes in the favorites, it can never be erased from the camera (unless taken away from favorites) although formatting of internal memory as well. Plus, you can actually set one of these brilliant pictures with your menu background, the nice touch.


What else do i say, this camera really took me by surprise. It consists of everything we could want in a camera, plus it's amazing durability. Great buy, suggest you get one with the packs that Amazon offers great great price. If you desire to visualize it, compare it, hold it, test drive it, whatever, i propose heading up to National Camera Exchange. They have to go, additionally they define they're stuff.