Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Wide Angle Zoom (Black)
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Manufacturer: OlympusModel: B0011E87RM
Color: Black
Product features:
- 10-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
- 3.6x optical wide-angle zoom; Face Detection
- 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD
- Waterproof to 33 feet; shockproof to 6.6 feet
- Stores images on xD Picture Cards (not included)
- Vista Explorer 60" Lightweight Tripod with Tripod Bag
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Wide Angle Zoom (Black)
Customer Review: Works GREAT 1.5 years after purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera when it first debuted in the Spring of 2008. It is mid-November 2009, and I have had nothing less than a perfect experience with the camera. I purchased it in the black color and also bought a protective silicone shell, which I would purchase over any leather or neoprene camera case (http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Tough-8000-Protective-Silicone-Digital/dp/B001TKTDP8/ref=pd_sim_p_67) to provide additional protection for the camera against scratches and falls and to keep all compartments securely closed underwater preventing accidentally opening the camera. I have used it on numerous family vacations, which include taking it snorkeling, to the pool, beachside, on a boat, in the snow, and at the bar (dumped beers, wet bars, my friends' slippery hands), etc. It takes fantastic pictures for a point and shoot camera. I really love the wide-angle lens, which allows me to take a picture of 5 people and me without missing a face and holding the camera at arm's-length. I would definitely recommend using the xD card, because I love taking panoramic photos, there are 3 panoramic settings for the camera with two options that "stitch" the three pictures in-camera and one where you manually "stitch" the pictures together on your computer after you upload them. The panoramic feature cannot be utilized without the use of an xD card.
My only complaint is that with the black camera after snorkeling for 1/2 a day in the Caribbean, the salt water rubbed away part of the black on the front of the camera. It looks like paint chipping off the camera, but it is a completely superficial flaw with no impact on the camera's features or capabilities. Also, after a day-long hiking trip in the Yucatan and cave swimming and rappelling, I noticed that the plastic lens cover (the small plastic square frame on top of the lens, not the retractable lens cover) had fallen off. This happened one year ago, and it has not affected the camera's waterproofing or image quality.
Whenever I go on vacation, my Mom calls to see if I'm bringing my camera with me, and she leaves hers at home. I have never called Olympus or had to deal with customer service because I haven't had a problem with the camera. I take it out every single weekend (not an exaggeration), and it has been able to put up with all of the abuse I inflict upon it. Additionally, the battery life is excellent! I have tweaked the settings to optimize the battery life, and doing so has allowed me to take over 600 pictures or use every single weekend for a month on one charge.
Pros:
Waterproof
Indestructible
Takes Great Pictures
Panoramic Capabilities
Wide-Angle Lens
Cons:
Heavier than a similarly sized point & shoot camera
Paint chipped off on camera front (cosmetic flaw)
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