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US Mall 1 - Olympus Stylus 770SW 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
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List Price: $379.99
Our Price: $242.00
Your Save: $ 137.99 ( 36% )
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Manufacturer: Olympus
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Olympus
Color: Silver
Digital Zoom: 5
Display Size: 2.5
EAN: 0050332159600
Feature: 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-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: 7.1
Minimum Focal Length: 6.7
Model: 225910
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 3
Publisher: Olympus
Release Date: 2007-03-05
Studio: Olympus
System Memory Size: 18
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7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD screen minimizes glare
3x optical zoom with Digital Image Stabilization mode
Waterproof, freeze-proof, and crush-proof design
27 Shooting modes including Movie with Sound
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Throw away your other digital cameras...
Comment: I have owned five digital cameras in the past 10 years. I started with the Sony Mavica with the 10X optical zoom with 800,000 pixels that saved to 3.5" floppy disks. At the time, it was a great camera and only cost $1,000! Next I moved to a later generation Mavica with 2.5 megapixels and a 10X zoom that saved to a floppy OR a smart card. It only cost me $650. When that camera was stolen, I moved to a Kodak with 5 megapixels and storage to a mini disk. It also had a 10X zoom and was smaller than the previous Sonys. Cost $420. I also bought my wife a small Sony. I forget the model, but after about 4 months of owning it, the display screen got cracked, rendering the camera useless. The price to repair was as much as the camera cost originally ($200). I came to the conclusion that the design was poor and voiced my concerns to Sony and got no resolution. I probably won't buy another Sony camera based upon that experience. I have been happy with most of these cameras and always felt like I got good value for my dollar. The two drawbacks each of them had were 1) size - too big to conveniently stick in a pocket, and 2) susceptibility to contaminants - didn't do very well in water or sand.
I am a kayak fisherman along with other hobbies. However, fishing from a kayak presents one of the most hostile environments for digital/electronic equipment. None of my previous cameras would have lasted for a week getting the same use I put my Olympus 770 to. I have soaked this camera in salt water for hours fishing in Florida and Texas. The kids have run around on the sandy beaches taking pictures of each other. I've used it underwater in the neighbor's pool. It still works like a champ and constantly impresses me with its functionality, ease of use, and easy clean-up. And, it fits in my pocket. All of this for the low price of $199! I still have the Kodak, but now my wife keeps trying to steal "my camera", the Olympus 770.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good value
Comment: I am a little disappointed in this camera. The LCD window is impossible to see in the bright sun.Is there any other time to use an under water camera? If you are swimming and trying to take a picture you have no idea what the camera sees. Your working blind . Theres no viewfinder to look through. I can't recall another camera without this simple feature. Otherwise ,I am satisfied wiht this camera. Maybe I can learn to use it as time goes by.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent "special purpose" camera
Comment: Camera is excellent for outside use, regardless of the conditions. Couple drawbacks are the
1)proprietary (& expensive) memory cards
2)lack of docking cradle
I shoot 150-250 pictures a day. The camera holds up to one charge just fine. Actually, I was able to go 2 days on one charge and got about 400 pictures total. Only problem is that you get the low battery warning, and then about 20 pictures left before it won't turn on at all. There's a vendor on ebay that sells a car charger and spare battery for about ten bucks shipped....well worth the extra peace of mind if you think your battery's going to run out. Plus it plugs into the cigarette lighter in the car.
I would have preferred a docking cradle, but it seems only low end cameras are coming with these now. My experience with using digitals is that the battery door is the first thing to go, especially if you have to open it every day to charge and remove the card, battery, etc. My last camera was a Casio Exilim that had a cradle which charged and transferred images. That camera lasted twice as long as my others in the past. Since the Olympus is waterproof, I wonder how long the seals will last, opening and closing the door constantly... Had it for a few weeks now and it's excellent overall. Time will tell.
The modes are all fairly easy to use. I only had to reference the manual a couple times, but it's worth reading since there are a lot of extra hidden features. There was a review somewhere maybe cnet, saying that the camera didn't remain in certain modes if you power off/on. That's not the case. If you have it in macro, turn off, etc. It'll be in macro when you turn it back on. Same for underwater, video modes, etc. Just press the button with the camera icon to go back to regular mode. It'll hold whatever specialty mode you leave it on.
Camera also has a cool flashlight feature (hold Menu for 5 sec) the bright white LED stays on for 30sec or so.
Overall awesome. Can't complain. Definitely great for $199. No need to get the 1030SW for $100 more. There weren't many upgrades other than the 10mp if you need that. (I personally don't). Great camera for the $$. Best I've used so far.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great camera....
Comment: This is a great little all-around camera, with the added ability to take pics underwater! Has been dropped by the kids already and still functions beautifully! Would recommend to anyone...
Customer Rating:
Summary: Olympus 770SW
Comment: I have used the camera for less then a month so far, but in a variety of situations and environments. This is an excellent product, takes good pictures, and has multiple options for various situations, from underwater to extreme close-ups. For the latter, it even provides its own illumination, which is far more desirable than a flash.
The most annoying aspect of the camera is the lack of optical viewfinder. Even though it has a bright and large LCD screen, it is still difficult to use in bright sunlight. It is also heavier than most cameras of its size, but that is necessitated by its shockproof construction. A cord, worn around the neck, while kayaking or diving, will keep it from disappearing into the deep.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Throw away your other digital cameras...
Comment: I have owned five digital cameras in the past 10 years. I started with the Sony Mavica with the 10X optical zoom with 800,000 pixels that saved to 3.5" floppy disks. At the time, it was a great camera and only cost $1,000! Next I moved to a later generation Mavica with 2.5 megapixels and a 10X zoom that saved to a floppy OR a smart card. It only cost me $650. When that camera was stolen, I moved to a Kodak with 5 megapixels and storage to a mini disk. It also had a 10X zoom and was smaller than the previous Sonys. Cost $420. I also bought my wife a small Sony. I forget the model, but after about 4 months of owning it, the display screen got cracked, rendering the camera useless. The price to repair was as much as the camera cost originally ($200). I came to the conclusion that the design was poor and voiced my concerns to Sony and got no resolution. I probably won't buy another Sony camera based upon that experience. I have been happy with most of these cameras and always felt like I got good value for my dollar. The two drawbacks each of them had were 1) size - too big to conveniently stick in a pocket, and 2) susceptibility to contaminants - didn't do very well in water or sand.
I am a kayak fisherman along with other hobbies. However, fishing from a kayak presents one of the most hostile environments for digital/electronic equipment. None of my previous cameras would have lasted for a week getting the same use I put my Olympus 770 to. I have soaked this camera in salt water for hours fishing in Florida and Texas. The kids have run around on the sandy beaches taking pictures of each other. I've used it underwater in the neighbor's pool. It still works like a champ and constantly impresses me with its functionality, ease of use, and easy clean-up. And, it fits in my pocket. All of this for the low price of $199! I still have the Kodak, but now my wife keeps trying to steal "my camera", the Olympus 770.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good value
Comment: I am a little disappointed in this camera. The LCD window is impossible to see in the bright sun.Is there any other time to use an under water camera? If you are swimming and trying to take a picture you have no idea what the camera sees. Your working blind . Theres no viewfinder to look through. I can't recall another camera without this simple feature. Otherwise ,I am satisfied wiht this camera. Maybe I can learn to use it as time goes by.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent "special purpose" camera
Comment: Camera is excellent for outside use, regardless of the conditions. Couple drawbacks are the
1)proprietary (& expensive) memory cards
2)lack of docking cradle
I shoot 150-250 pictures a day. The camera holds up to one charge just fine. Actually, I was able to go 2 days on one charge and got about 400 pictures total. Only problem is that you get the low battery warning, and then about 20 pictures left before it won't turn on at all. There's a vendor on ebay that sells a car charger and spare battery for about ten bucks shipped....well worth the extra peace of mind if you think your battery's going to run out. Plus it plugs into the cigarette lighter in the car.
I would have preferred a docking cradle, but it seems only low end cameras are coming with these now. My experience with using digitals is that the battery door is the first thing to go, especially if you have to open it every day to charge and remove the card, battery, etc. My last camera was a Casio Exilim that had a cradle which charged and transferred images. That camera lasted twice as long as my others in the past. Since the Olympus is waterproof, I wonder how long the seals will last, opening and closing the door constantly... Had it for a few weeks now and it's excellent overall. Time will tell.
The modes are all fairly easy to use. I only had to reference the manual a couple times, but it's worth reading since there are a lot of extra hidden features. There was a review somewhere maybe cnet, saying that the camera didn't remain in certain modes if you power off/on. That's not the case. If you have it in macro, turn off, etc. It'll be in macro when you turn it back on. Same for underwater, video modes, etc. Just press the button with the camera icon to go back to regular mode. It'll hold whatever specialty mode you leave it on.
Camera also has a cool flashlight feature (hold Menu for 5 sec) the bright white LED stays on for 30sec or so.
Overall awesome. Can't complain. Definitely great for $199. No need to get the 1030SW for $100 more. There weren't many upgrades other than the 10mp if you need that. (I personally don't). Great camera for the $$. Best I've used so far.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great camera....
Comment: This is a great little all-around camera, with the added ability to take pics underwater! Has been dropped by the kids already and still functions beautifully! Would recommend to anyone...
Customer Rating:
Summary: Olympus 770SW
Comment: I have used the camera for less then a month so far, but in a variety of situations and environments. This is an excellent product, takes good pictures, and has multiple options for various situations, from underwater to extreme close-ups. For the latter, it even provides its own illumination, which is far more desirable than a flash.
The most annoying aspect of the camera is the lack of optical viewfinder. Even though it has a bright and large LCD screen, it is still difficult to use in bright sunlight. It is also heavier than most cameras of its size, but that is necessitated by its shockproof construction. A cord, worn around the neck, while kayaking or diving, will keep it from disappearing into the deep.
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