» Olympus Stylus 850SW 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Olympus Stylus 850SW 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) Details
Batteries Included: 1Battery Description: 1 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B)
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Olympus
Color: Silver
Display Size: 2.5
EAN: 0050332162631
Feature: 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Olympus
Manufacturer: Olympus
Maximum Focal Length: 20.1
Maximum Resolution: 8
Minimum Focal Length: 6.7
Model: B0011E4NSO
Optical Zoom: 3
Publisher: Olympus
Release Date: 2008-02-11
Special Features: nv:Sensor^8.0 Megapixel|Size^1/2.35-inch|Image Resolution^3248 x 2436|Movie Resolution^640x480|Movie Resolution^320x240|Memory Included^14.8MB Internal|Storage Media^xD-Picture CardTM (1GB, 2GB)|Storage Media^microSD (MASD-1 is required)|Compressed Format^JPEG|Movie File Format^AVI motion JPEG|Optical Zoom^3x|Digital Zoom^5x|Combined Zoom^15x|Focal Length^f= 6.7 - 20.1mm|Focus Mode^iESP Auto, Face Detection AF|Focusing Range^Normal mode: 19.7" infinity (0.5m infinity)
Studio: Olympus
Olympus Stylus 850SW 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) Features
- 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
- 3x optical zoom; Face Detection
- 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Perfect Shot Preview mode
- Waterproof to 10 feet; shockproof to 5 feet
- Stores images on xD Picture Cards (not included)
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Olympus Stylus 850SW 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) Reviews
Customer Rating:
Summary: AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!
Comment: This camera is a great buy!!! It's reasonably priced, takes great pictures and is truly water-proof! We used it a lot this summer at the beach and in lakes. It's nice to have a good quality camera you don't have to worry about around water!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fun Basic Camera
Comment: I love this camera as a fun basic camera. It takes great quality pictures and there isn't a huge lag time in between taking pictures. I use this as my everyday, just want to have a camera around camera. It's light weight and fits in my purse. This also comes with an adaptor so you can use the microSD card, which is nice since I already had a microSD card on hand. I've already had two friends buy the camera and they love it too. It really does work underwater, but I have yet to drop it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great camera for the money
Comment: Great camera for traveling. Shots sometimes are fuzzy, but if you take your time and with some care, the pictures come out great.
Can recommend it for casual or everyday shooter.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Sturdy, inexpensive pocket camera takes good pictures
Comment: I bought this camera for my daughter because her last two cameras lasted about one year. This one can easily fit into a pocket and the electronics are well encased. The zoom is pretty good, and we are looking forward to trying out the underwater modes. I think this one will last longer if it doesn't get lost first.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Ok, but might not really be waterproof!!
Comment: I got this camera (although not this exact model, mine is 7.1) about 6 months ago. The pictures are not that good, lots of them are fuzzy, some are out of focus, and it doesn't take very good indoor pics, night pics, or any other pics in lighting besides natural light during the day time. Any photo that is not focusing directly on a person's face does not turn out that great. Also, when I compared the exact same picture taken on two different cameras (my Olympus Stylus vs. a friend's camera- not sure which camera, sorry), the picture on the friend's camera has MUCH better color- the people look less washed out and the colors are MUCH more vibrant on other cameras.
And on a more serious note, my sister got this same camera and took it on her honeymoon. Although we had never actually tried it in water, and were hestitant, since this camera is advertised as "water-proof" she took it snorkeling. As soon as it got into the water, the camera broke, and would not take any more pics. The screen shut off, and she lost all her other pics. So they didn't have a camera for most of their honeymoon, and we are NOT happy with this camera! It should not advertise as waterproof if it really is not. I read a few other reviews who said something similar happened...although many people say their cameras work fine under water. So I would suggest you try it yours out at home first...although if it really does break when you put it in the water, tough luck, because I doubt you will be able to get a refund! We've tried!
So if you are thinking about getting this camera, I would tell you, it's not a horrible camera. It takes pictures. Sometimes. But I would definitely not get it- There are cameras out there that are a lot better. Get one of them instead.
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Editorial Review for Olympus Stylus 850SW 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver):
The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. The Shockproof casing is a durable metal body that has an innovative shock-absorbing construction with a floating circuit board that can protect the Stylus 850SW from drops up to 5 feet. If you ever wanted to take pictures of aquatic life now you can, the Stylus 850SW has Waterproof seals and gaskets that keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 10 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. Easily view photos on the 2.5" HyperCrystal LCD display at extra-wide viewing angles even in direct sunlight. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory. Focus Range Normal mode - 0.5m - infinity, Macro Mode - 0.2M - infinity, Tele - 0.3m - infinity 1/1000 -1/2 sec. (up to 4 Sec. In Night Scene mode) Shutter Speed Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ISO 14.8MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Media Card Slot - xD-Picture Card (1GB,2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Built-in Flash with Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Flash modes Flash Working Range - 0.2m - 5.3m @ ISO 800 Wide, 0.3m - 3.7m @ ISO 800 Tele USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input System Requirements - Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3 or later, USB port Approximate Battery Life - 190 Shots Approximate Unit Dimensions - 3.7(W) x 2.4(H) x 0.84(D) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.8oz (without battery & media card)