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By: Olympus - Model: 226330
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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)
Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 58
Average rating: 4.0 of 5
The Worst Camera Ever? Possibly. 1 out of 5 stars.
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I have had a Canon for years. I decided to purchase this camera because I have a 2 year old daughter, and thought it would be safe, since it is so durable. I don't scuba dive or anything like that, just thought it would be fun to play with in the water. I am not a professional photographer but I do like to take nice pictures. This camera is just plain awful and I'll tell you why....
Well, let me start out with the pros:
1. Tthe beautiful blue color
2. Of course, it does go underwater.
Now for the cons:
1. The photo quality is decent, at best. The photos are grainy, and blurry in most settings.
2. It might as well not have a video function. They are the worst videos ever. The sound is almost not even there. This was important to me, even though I have a video camera, because this is the camera I always carry, so it is the one available in the moment when I need it.
3. The software that comes with it almost crashed my computer. My computer shut down and went into some sort of DOS/Safe mode, despite reinstalling the software about 10 times.
4. The vertical photos don't rotate automatically when they are transfered to the computer. I had to go in and manually change each vertical photo.
5. The software is awful. It makes you put the pictures in some weird file, and is overall just worthless. It also doesn't sort out the videos from the pictures, it just mixes them all together and makes it difficult to find stuff later.
6. You can't put a date stamp on the photos. (Might not matter to some, but is important to me)
7. The camera, while fairly easy to use, is not set up well. There are so many different options and settings, but they are all in different places, some within other options... it is a big mess.
8. Some of the functions in the camera are not available unless you use an Olympus memory card. (Which of course, I did not know when I bought a different brand)
Now maybe I am just spoiled because I have had a Canon for so long, and they are the best cameras out there, but I expect certain qualities in a camera. For having 8MP, this camera has the photo quality of, MAYBE, a 4MP. It is a pretty camera, and I tried hard to like it, but it is just terrible. I returned it and purcahsed a Canon 790 for about $[...] more and could not be happier. Or course, it doesn't go underwater, but oh well. I can buy an underwater disposable for $[...] if I ever need it.
THE MORAL OF THE STORY: DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE OF RETURNING IT LATER AND JUST BUY A CANON NOW!
Editorial Review:
The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory.Accidents happen. A rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 5-foot fall, drop or other mishaps. Innovative waterproof seals and gaskets allow you to take underwater movies and amazing pictures in a pool, lake or ocean. Perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, this camera is winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures. Tracks faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving.