10.1-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
3x optical zoom; wew Tap Control feature for quick, easy programming and results
Waterproof, shockproof, crushproof design
Face Detection and Smile Shot; Perfect Shot Preview and Shadow Adjustment Technology
Stores images on xD Picture Cards or microSD cards (not included)
This review is from: Olympus Stylus 1050SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Blue)First the negative: Yes, there is some lag after pushing the shutter button, as well as inbetween photos. I knew that going into the purchase, though it wasn't as bad as I was expecting.I can live with that, however, because otherwise this camera is amazing. I had a Nikon Coolpix 550, which gave me the dreaded "lens error" message after only 3 months, and it never worked again. Having young children in the house and enjoying taking pictures on all kids of trips in all kinds of conditions, I can't afford to have a camera that needs to be treated like a decorated egg.That's where the 1050SW comes in. The durability of this camera is nothing short of awesome. I love having a camera that can be dropped and get soaking wet and still work perfectly. The sliding lens cover keeps junk out of the lens area when the camera's not in use. Genius all-around design.As far as the photos themselves, there are TONS of settings that can greatly improve picture quality. Leaving the setting to "auto" 100% of the time will not always provide the best photo quality, but making a change in the easy-to-use photo menu can make a huge difference in the end result.A 3x zoom has its obvious limitations, but for an everyday/every condition camera that will last and last, this is a superb all-around camera.
This review is from: Olympus Stylus 1050SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Blue)I use this camera at sea (caribbean). Yesterday it survived four hours in very rough water when hurricane was a few hundred miles north, through crashing waves and the like while I mostly tread water and watched to keep from being carried out to sea. However, there are three things which are troublesome. First, when you click to take the picture, there's a delay in its taking the picture so if you want to get something that's gone quickly, you can't judge things too well. Secondly, the digital display is hard to aim with a moving target, and it can't be seen in heavy sunlight. Third, movies seem to be limited to about ten seconds, and there is popping noise in the video at somewhat regular intervals. So, it's fairly rugged for shallow depths, and the size is great, some pictures are not too bad, but the above criticisms create problematic results under certain circumstances.
This review is from: Olympus Stylus 1050SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Blue)Whats Great: durability, picture quality is great so far too...I have 3 small boys, so I needed to buy something that could handle them. I have always purchased olymupus cameras becuase of the picutre qauality, but my boys seem to always manage to throw my cameras out a window, or into water...this was my only choice. There are no other's like it on the market in this price range. What's not so great: shutter delay..i hate it. I absolutely hate th delay, i'm trying to get used to it. I almost have to guess what's gonna happen...not easy with a 1,3 and 5 year old! Thre are other settings you can use to try and make it better, but i just have to get used to it, again, durability is the most important thing to me ..i have gone through-i think-3 cameras alredy...I cant keep buying them, too expensive. the other not so great feature is the strange lcd screen. when you make the slighest movement it gets blurry..i really dont use it, when i'm taking a picutre, i just look at the subject..i iwll peek to make sure what i'm taking is in frame but that's about it. I'm not a huge fan of the slider that opens and closes the lens..it does open easy, sometimes when it's in my bag, it opens on me. the last thing i'm not too crazy aobut is that it takes a while to turn on...if sometihg is happening that i want to shoot really fast, between the delay of it turing onn nd the dely on the shutter, i usually miss it. I also think all cameras should come with a case-only some do, this one doesnt..that annoys me...the card, and extra battery costs enough..All in all, it's ok. If durability wasnt the most important thing, i would hve returned it and gotten something different. Hope that helps!
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