1. 0.7" Super-Slim, All-Metal Body
2. Face Detection
3. Digital Image Stabilization
4. Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
5. AVI Movie with Sound

Editorial Review :

Capture memories wherever you go. The Olympus FE-360 Digital Camera is so slim, you can take it anywhere. And it's so easy to use, you won't have to worry about a thing. And so affordable, it's hard to believe the amazing results. It's an ideal choice for first-time digital camera users or anyone who wants an incredible value.

Formats - JPEG, AVI Motion JPEG with Sound Movie Mode - 640x480, 320x240 Self-Timer - 12 Seconds 20.5MB Internal Memory xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), comes with an adapter for a microSDHC memory card Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Panorama - Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card Face Detection - Tracks faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures 20 Shooting Modes including Portrait, Sunset, Night Scene, Landscape, Underwater, etc High-resolution CCD - Create large-format prints Live, multi-frame window on the LCD - preview the effects of various settings before you shoot In-camera Help Guides provide a brief description of camera settings and features My Favorites - This in-camera album stores your favorite images so you can easily share them with friends and family Dimensions - 3.7W x 2.2H x 0.70D, with lens part - 0.8 D (93.9 x 55.6 x 16.8 mm, with lens - 20.3mm) Weight - 3.7oz (104g) without batteries and media card

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1. 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom with Digital Image Stabilization Mode; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. 16 Shooting modes including Movie
4. My Favorites feature for easy access to popular pictures
5. One-Touch Easy Print mode with PictBridge-enabled printers

Editorial Review :

Digital ease starts here. The FE-210 makes digital photography so easy, anyone can take great photos. The Built-in Help Guides, 16 Shooting Modes and the new My Favorites feature make this camera easy and fun - it's an ideal camera for first-time digital users.

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Get what you pay for!

I got this as a part of a rewards program, so I didn't know exactly what I was getting before it came, but I was hoping to have a cute birthday present for my almost 14 year old. When I read the reviews, I got nervous. So I popped it out and took it around with me a couple days, including an evening at a Sonics game that the hubby won tix for.

I didn't run out of battery power, so I am thinking consumption is on the high average of most digital equipment. The lag time is what it is for most dig cameras, you can't spend a hundred bucks and think you will get something that speedy. It was as slow as my 3 year old 5mp that I love, and yep I have to anticipate the shot for it.

Really the critical thing is the prints, and yes they are soft. That is because a 1gb card can hold 500 somthing on "normal" on a 7mp camera!!! The compression rate is extreme!!! I set it to fine, and when looking at the photos, print size is about 8x10, give or take, but looking at pixel size it is incredibly artifacted.

So if you want something that gives you phenomenal enlargements, well nope, but even tho my daughter shows signs of wanting to follow in my photographic footsteps, this is the camera she can take all around with her, goof around with her friends, and come to me if she wants something more artistic.

People who are severely disappointed with it, well the best quality and features cost more than a hundred bucks.

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Wonderful for the money

I'm not someone who can afford a pricier camera but I love to take good pictures when I can. Mostly, I take pictures of my family, pets, vacations, and some random nature shots. I previously had Fuji cameras and were very happy with them. When it was time to move from my 4 megapixels Fuji to something with more mega pixels, I decided to go with this camera for the price and because it could use the same memory cards as the Fuji.
Without a doubt, the regular pictures that I took with this Olympus were wonderful. They were crisp and clear, even after cropping. The only thing is that some times the pictures were a little dull but I would simply darken the contrast with the software and the colors would turn truer and more vivid. I loved the clean, larger, close up videos as well (although I wished it had sound).
However, I still used my Fuji for closeups. The super macro mode on this camera gave me blurry pictures, the regular macro was too grainy. I was absolutely frustrated with the camera up to this point.
What I found out though is that if you play around with the camera long enough, you will get what you want. I finally realized with super macro mode, you had to focus first and indoors, you needed extra light. Also, use the image stabilization when using super macro. The pictures were amazing! Once I figured the camera out, I went crazy taking pictures every where I went and having so much fun with it.
Many people after seeing my pictures have asked what type of camera I used and are shocked when I tell them, they were expecting something more expensive. Obviously, if I had a couple hundred dollars to spend on a better camera, I would. But this camera definitely gave me more than enough for the price.

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A serious Battery problem...

As many others have said, this model and several other Olympus cameras have a problem that renders it unusable. I had the typical "Battery Empty" problem. I contacted Olympus service, downloaded an "update" , then the camera quit entirely. The next step is send it in. With no warranty it is not worth any repair charge. Customer service left a lot to be desired as well. With plenty of other choices this camera/brand is not recommended.

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No sound on video!

This camera is fine if you want to just take pictures. Very nice pictures.

Two problems.

1. No rechargeable battery. I bought some rechargeable AA batteries and that has worked OK.

2. This is a BIG problem. The video has NO SOUND. What's the point of shooting video without sound? Just terrible.

I would not recommend this camera.

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DON'T DO IT......NO AUDIO

This camera has no audio so every video that I've recorded has NO SOUND!!! That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard (NO PUN INTENDED!). What's the point of having the movie feature if there's no microphone to record the sound??!! I recorded my daughter's 3 rd birthday and I'm absolutely upset that there is no way for me to recapture any of those moments. Buy a different camera. AND the only way to take pictures is by using the screen so the battery has to be recharged frequently.

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 5x image-stabilized optical zoom; Face Detection
3. Perfect Shot Preview mode
4. TruePic III image processor
5. Stores images on xD Picture Cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

FE stands for Fun and Easy. That's just what the Olympus FE-340 point-&-shoot digital camera is about. It also offers power and possibilities to get the best possible pictures (and movies) in a wide variety of situations. The FE-340 is ideal for anyone looking for an ultra-slim camera that offers a powerful zoom, easy-to-use features and amazing image quality. The super-slim, pocket-sized body is easy to carry and comfortable to hold; perfect for taking great pictures on the go. The FE-340 has a 5x optical zoom that gets 60% closer to the action when compared to a 3x zoom; with an ultra-compact, precision-crafted Olympus lens. Always get the best shot with 19 Shooting Modes. The preset Shooting Modes optimize your camera's settings for sharp, brilliant photos. Modes include Portrait, Sunset, Night Scene, Sports, Landscape and many more. Capture and share your fondest memories in full motion using AVI Movie with sound. Lastly get superior image quality with a high-resolution 8-megapixel CCD. Make large prints, or even crop, without losing detail. 5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom lens - 6.3 - 31.5mm (36 - 180mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 8 lenses in 6 groups, 4 Aspherical lenses F3.5 - F5.6 Aperture Range 2.7 LCD 2 Steps Brightness Adjustment Focus Range Normal mode - Wide - 0.6m - infinity, Tele - 1.0m - infinity, Macro Mode - Wide - 0.1m - infinity, Tele - 0.6m - infinity 1/2000 -1/2 sec. (up to 4 Sec. In Night Scene mode) Shutter Speed Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 ISO Built-in Flash with Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Flash modes / Range - 0.1m - 3.9m @ ISO 800 Wide USB Connector, Audio/Video Output System Requirements - Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3 or later Approximate Battery Life - 240 Shots Approximate Unit Dimensions - 3.8 x 2.3 x 0.7; Unit Weight - 4.1 ounces without battery & media card

Customer Review :

Panorama with 2G Olympus XD memory doesn't work

I'd give this a better rating, but I can't do Panorama Pictures with the new 2Gb Olympus brand XD card I bought with the camera. I put a 1Gb Olympus XD in and the Panorama option works. So, it looks like the camera has a firmware problem recognizing the newer 2Gb Olympus XD cards.

Olympus will only allow Panorama pictures with "their" brand XD cards. So, I was extremely disappointed when I discovered this problem.

So, I only gave this a 3-star rating since with 8Mp pictures you really do want to use as large of memory cards as possible... For all types of pictures.

No firmware update is currently available on the Olympus website to fix the problem. If they fix this problem... I'd give the camera a 4 or possibly 5 star rating.

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Disappointing, to say the least

The FE-340 is the third Olympus camera that I have purchased. Not that I am loyal to the Olympus brand, but I am used to the controls so I figured I can't go wrong. That was a mistake. This is the worst of the cameras I have bought. I love the re-chargeable battery, but that is about the extent of what is good about this camera. Pictures consistently come out blurry, no matter what mode is used. I have taken many pictures at events I have attended, only to come home and find that they are blurry and thus useless. I would not recommend this camera.


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Olympus is a terrible company!!!


I had this item for two weeks and was kneeling on the floor taking a picture and the camera slipped out of my hands. It fell maybe a foot (remember, I was kneeling). When i picked it back up it would not turn on. We sent it bck to Olympus because we were well within warranty, and they sent us a letter back saying that since it was an "impact" issue, our warranty was null and void, but that they would be happy to repair it for us for $90. The camera cost us $175 new! They wanted to charge us over half of the cost of a new camera to fix it when they should have honored their warranty anyway! We will never buy an Olympus again and I recommend that you do not waste your money!

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All is as promised

I bought this camera for my step daughter for christmas. I was pleased with the shipping time. I cannot really rate the product because she has not said anything about the camera.

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Excellent

This slick, light weight camera is the best I've ever had. It's simple to use, yet comes with so many endless options to choose from for all occasion's. You can choose your picture size and it also records. The Olympus CD is easy to use, and pictures upload and print beautifully. I highly recommend this camera for everybody!!

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1. 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 10x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. 27 selectable shooting modes, plus full manual and automatic control
4. Threaded lens barrel allows the addition of Olympus conversion lenses (not included; must be purchased separately)
5. Powered by four AA-size batteries (included); stores images on xD-Picture Cards

Editorial Review :

The SP-500 is a hybrid digital-camera. It's shaped closer to an SLR than a compact model. The optical zoom, however, is 10x - compared to 3x on a compact model. When compared to a 35mm, the SP-500 has a focal length of 38mm to 380mm. That's wide-angle to large telephoto, yet the lens remains extraordinarily compact. It's designed for easy use but has manual capabilities to let you exercise your creative potential. Overall...a very fine camera. Recording Modes - DCF Exif 2.21, JPEG , PIM 27 shooting modes - AUTO, Program Auto, A, S, M, MY, Scene Preset (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Night + Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Museum, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select1, Shoot & Select2, Beach, Snow) Panorama Modes Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with Olympus Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture card Switch things up by adding an optional conversion lens via the threaded lens barrel. Camera speed and image quality receive a great boost thanks to the exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor Record up to 4 seconds of sound with each still picture captured, or add sound later on Uses xD-PictureCard storage Uses 4 AA batteries - We advise purchasing optional rechargeable AA Playback images on the LCD, a computer or your TV in a slideshow using any of 9 transitions Comfortable ergonomic grip Windows PC and Macintosh compatible Size 4.15 W x 2.93 H x 2.80 D / Weight 10.05 oz.

Customer Review :

AWESOME CAMERA

I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THIS CAMERA, THEN MY APARTMENT WAS BROKEN INTO AND STOLD IT, AND I LOVED IT SO MUCH, THAT MY SISTER BOUGHT ME THE SAME CAMERA FOR MY BIRTHDAY.

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Very disappointed

I bought this camera based on reviews on this site. I was buying it to replace a Cannon Powershot camera that my youngest daughter had dropped and broken.
I have to say that I am extremely disappointed with this camera. It is hard to get a clear picture without the flash on and who wants to use flash outside? It is also slow, eats through batteries and is not user-friendly.
I don't know what camera I'm getting next, but after owning this one for only 6 months I DO know that I'm going to put it on an auction site and use the money to put towards a new one!

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I loved this Camera

This was a very smart purchase for me. I loved the camera from day one..until...my neice dropped it and it broke...It was very easy to use and very user-friendly..I did however, purchase another camera, but purchased a SLR this time...but nonetheless, for anyone who is not ready to take that leap to the SLR, i would definitely recommend the Olympus, by the way, that was my second Olympus...

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Love this Camera

I bought this camera to shoot pictures and videos of my kid during swim meets. I am an amateur. It only took me 15 minutes to figure the camera out using sport mode to film fast pictures and the video mode. Close-up pictures were stable, lighting great even thought the subjects were moving. The zoom is fantastic and I could easy video swimming and zoom in at the same time for an amazing close-up. It automatically adjusted to the various lighting levels of the different swim pools. I could zoom in on the coach who was on the other side of the pool while I was in the bleachers for a candid close up. I could even take close-up still photos of kids racing freestyle.

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More Versatile than at First Glance

It has taken me most of a year to really delve into all of the settings and little tweaks at the SP-500UZ user's fingertips. Most of the automatic settings are great in most situations, so long as you pay attention to what you are doing, but the avid photographer will be pleased with the depth and breadth of the manual settings and the brilliant photos it takes. This camera is a real trooper that I have taken with me to the tops of mountains, and it has helped me get the best pictures I have ever taken. My only real complaint is that it is difficult to use the manual focus accurately.

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1. 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 2.5-inch LCD display; 0.7-inch slim design and durable metal body
3. 3x optical zoom; Digital Image Stabilization Mode
4. 16 pre-set shooting modes, including QuickTime Movie
5. Stores images on xD Picture Cards; powered by Lithium-Ion battery (battery and charger included)

Editorial Review :

Amazingly slim. Very accessible. The sleek 0.7" thin body of the FE-190 is compact enough to slip in and out of your purse or pocket with ease. You'll be amazed by many features packed into this little camera - like the built-in help guide, Digital Image Stabilization mode and the 2.5" LCD screen.Pull it out of the box and start shooting. It's that easy to take great pictures with the FE-190. Use the built-in help guide to select the right camera settings for all environments.Shooting a moving subject? Experiencing a bit of camera shake? Not a problem with Digital Image Stabilization technology.With this big screen it's even easier to preview, frame, shoot and share pictures, not to mention use the camera's menu when necessary.

Customer Review :

Camera

Great, camera, easy to use, video feature is wonderful. Takes numerous images which are easy to review and organize.

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Amazing pictures!

I have taken really great pictures with this camera! It is super slim and small and can be taken anywhere. I love the image stabilization feature, because most digital camera's I have come across, blur when shooting action shots. Not this camera. I absolutely love it!

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Poor Durability, and poor customer service

I was given this camera as a Christmas gift last year. It took good quality photos at the time(not the best at enlargement but good for computer use, and 5x7 photo prints), it was compact, and easily portable. At Thanksgiving this year (So about 11 months after I received it), I took it down off the shelf to take photos, but all of the photos had horizontal lines through them. I switched the battery, tried new memory, and it was still having problems. I searched online and found that I definitely wasn't the only one.

I called olympus and they told me that it was under warranty, but they could only give me a warranty repair if I provided the original purchase receipt or credit statement. I told them that I got it as a gift, and they told me that I needed to go to the person who gave me the gift, and get a receipt from them, or a statement. I went to the person who gave me the gift, and they no longer had the receipt (of course), and had canceled the credit card that they had bought it with. They called the CC company, and they would send him a mailed statement but it would take 2-4 weeks to recieve, and then even if he priority mailed it to me, it would take another 3-5 days to get that, *and* there was no guarantee that Olympus would take it, because multiple items were purchased in that transaction at his local Best Buy. By the point that I got the statement, the camera would be out of warranty. I'm really frustrated with Olympus because of the lack of customer support, and the lack of durability with the camera.

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Purchaser

This was taken to Venezuela.
So far the user there is happy.
I saw photos and they were good.
It is small.

Roy Whipp

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Please don't purchase!!!

I bought the Olympus fe-190 6mp today, and I'm returning it tommorrow!! The camera is cute and compact but the pictures really SUCK!!! Im was very dissappointed in this Olympus product. Make sure you do your research beore making your purchase read those reviews they are worth it trust me!!!!

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