1. Olympus Stylus 1050SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom - Champagne (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
2. 2 Gigabyte XD Memory Picture Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet
3. Compact Digital Camera Case with Front Pocket & Strap
4. Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
5. Flexible Legged Mini Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice)

Editorial Review :

While other digital cameras may use touch screens to access settings, the new Stylus 1050 SW has a shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof body that is sensitive to touch all over. So getting to the most common menu settings in situations where pushing buttons takes time or is difficult is now as fast and easy as a tap on the top, back or sides of the camera. The rugged 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1050 SW is designed to take the hard knocks that everyday life--particularly those with kids --can throw its way, so you know that the memories it captures will be protected. It can handle five-foot drops to the hard ground, operate in freezing snowstorms, and swim with the fishes -- lethal conditions for most other digital cameras. Additionally, the Stylus 1050 SW weathers the elements in style has a new streamlined body. The sleek, lens-protecting faceplate slides down, turning the camera on and revealing the lens in an instant to capture the moment. ++PLUS++ 2GB ACCESSORY KIT: 2 Gigabyte XD Memory Picture Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Compact Digital Camera Case with Front Pocket & Strap - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Legged Mini Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice).

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1. 5.0 megapixel sensor creates 2500 x 2000 images for high-resolution prints up to poster size
2. 3x optical plus 3.3x digital (10x total) autofocus zoom lens
3. Includes 32 MB XD Picture card--also compatible with SmartMedia, CompactFlash, and Microdrive cards
4. Movie mode captures up to 148 seconds of video with audio
5. Powered by 4 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries (charger included); connects with PCs and Macs via USB port

Customer Review :

Great Camera

I purchased this camera about four years ago and it's still going strong. Although it was my first digital camera, I had few problems with all the controls - most of them seemed rather intuitive. I used the camera for professional photography and had flawless results every time. Between the camera's capabilities and my ability to edit, pictures came out literally poster perfect nearly every time. The only "complaint" I have is that there is no way to turn off the LCD when using the viewfinder, which makes the camera an annoyance to others when using it in a dark theatre situation. I had to come up with a little black velvet-like "baggie" to put over the LCD when I was using it in dark places (such as when I went to a museum show). The camera is a complete joy and is so portable that I can even pack along my tripod and some extra lenses without feeling like I'm loaded down with camera equipment.

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Camera Loses its Settings Every Battery Change

This camera takes excellent photos and in particular I like its ability to take photos in low light conditions. However, I can not recommend it based on my experience. After less than two years the capacitor that maintains the date, time, and user-mode settings failed. Now everytime I change the batteries, no matter how quickly I change them, the camera loses these settings. It's very annoying and in my opinion a serious product defect. Based on my Internet research I am not alone in having this problem and Olympus apparently has no interest in offering a reasonably priced repair. Very disappointing.

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Weak lens ruins a good camera for third time

This is the third time the lens mechanism has broken. The first one was with a similar C-3030 and it was repaired under warranty. The second time it broke it was not under warranty and too expensive to repair. I thought the lens looked sturdier on the C-5050, but it failed.

The mechanism that moves the lens in and out failed. It had taken two pictures and then the next picture the lens just got stuck.

I've pulled the camera apart - but can't get the lens out - maybe I'll try again.

Its too bad because the lens was good for the camera's compact size, for its age it was fun to use all the controls and it was very good in low light.

My other camera I had to sell on eBay for parts - I fear this will go the same way.

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I will never buy another Olympus product.

My Olympus C-5050 is less than two years old. Two years of very light usage, and it's already broken. I sent it to the Olympus Service Center. They replied with an estimate for $197.96 but no mention of what was wrong with the camera. (The $197.96, incidentally, only buys me six more months of warrranty.) A call to their "service representative" yielded no further information. I was told that their was no one I could speak to who could tell me what was wrong with the camera. They did know, however, that it wasn't the bad CCD issue (a covered repair) because my serial number wasn't in the batch of cameras that had that problem.

I was given the option of paying $197.96 for a camera that would then be guaranteed to work only six more months or trading in for a cheaper camera for $240. The cheaper camera is an Olympus SP310 which Amazon sells for $243. Some trade-in, huh?

Not surprisingly the C-5050 has been discontinued but don't be another Olympus victim. I would urge anyone thinking of purchasing an Olympus product to read some of the other Olympus Horror Stories here and other places before sending these people any of your money.

Consider yourself warned.



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Loses its Settings Every Battery Change / False Battery Low Warning

Purchased C5050-Zoom in August 2003, refurbished. Worked great for about 2 years. Then when switching batteries, date/time is lost every time. I searched internet, no info on getting a 'base' battery replaced or details on type of battery. Sent e-mail to check on service, and told to send it in an it would cost a lot of money ($170 comes to mind).

My children know how to operate and take photos/movies. Ages 20 - 6. Has advanced features for more experienced users.

Around Aug. 2006, I noticed that after putting in fully charged batteries, after taking a few pictures (with or w/o flash) that the 'low battery' warning was blinking. If I power on/off, it goes away for a few pictures. I tried this just yesterday (31 Oct 2006) on 'low batteries', ended up taking 118 pictures with it. Most were without flash, and did not use LCD viewfinder.

Used a C-2100 Ultra Zoom for over a year in 2000-2001 which I why I picked Olympus. 2 other family members purchased Olympus on my recommendation. I hope those models turn out better than the C5050 and Olympus support is better and more reasonable.

For the expense of servicing, I'm just riding out this camera until it stops working. Will then put money towards a newer/better/cheaper model. Other family members have Kodak Easy-Share models, have not heard problems with them. Great photos, easier to charge on base and copy files to computer.

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1. 2-megapixel sensor creates 1,600 x 1,200 images for sharp prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches
2. 3x optical plus 3x digital (9x total) zoom lens with autofocus
3. Included 8 MB SmartMedia card holds 16 images at default resolution
4. Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
5. Uses 2 CR-V3 lithium batteries (included) or 4 AA batteries

Customer Review :

Best of the Bunch

This review about an older camera is to help those who still have their D510, help those who may be looking for a very good used or refurbed older digital as an entry into digital photography without spending alot, and to debunk some of the bunk you will find in comments here due to not reading the full manual on CD. The printed Manual, which would be the one a reader would start with, is close to USELESS. Don't stop with this one. It does not do this great camera justice.

First, I have had mine for about 2 years and it is still going strong, even after buying it as a factory refurb. Second, this camera provides the best match on the market between point-and-shoot convenience, small size, and some extended pro's control over resolution, white balance, shutter speed(ISO), focus point, etc. You will have to buy an upscale(read that expensive) camera today to get these options. Third, this camera takes great pictures at just 2.1 Megabit, and you really don't need more han this if you don't plan to print photos larger than 8 x 10.

Now here are tips for using this camera and some for useful for Digital Photography in general:

1.The settings you change ARE retained after power off, but you have to SET this option. Open the lense for picture taking, push OK button to enter Setup screen, follow the Manual instructions to change the default settings to what you want, now set the RESET option to HOLD in the SET options screen. Don't forget once set they will be retained until you RESET defaults back to D510's originals, which means if you HOLD defaults to a low resolution say in order to get more pics on the 8Meg mem card supplied, and forget to change it before taking a pic needing higher resolution, you just lost it. This is why D510 is defaulted to HQ, the setting required for photo quality 5x7's.

I leave resolution to HQ and use a bigger 64Meg mem card. I change the Digital Zoom default from OFF to ON because so I always get the full range of both Optical and Digital Zoom via the Zoom lever on top. In the ON option, a graphic shows on your LCD in pic taking mode to indicate when you have Zoomed past the Optical(optical does not degrade resolution) and are entering Digital(will begin to reduce resolution of pic). In addition, when you are still in Optical you will here lense motor run. When you are out of Optical and into Digital you will not here motor any longer. Digital zoom only shows in LCD, not Optical View finder, so be sure to frame you shot in the LCD if zooming past the 3X Optical.

2. The flash pops up automatically to be sure you don't forget to open it, missing a pic that needed it. To turn it off, just hold down the flash while taking the pic, or use right arrow key to set it to OFF or to set other Flash Options before taking pic.

3. BATTERIES. You MUST get 1600 Mah or higher NiMH or NiCAD batteries and charger. ALL digital cameras and toys eat Alkalines and other non-chargeables. Get eight AA so you have a ready set of 4 for backup. You will get great battery life from each recharge, even when using the LCD for viewing your pics and setting(framing) your pic shots. You will not be happy if you don't invest in rechargeables and a larger Memory card.

4. You must use an Olympus SmartMedia Card to use the Panorama feature. Since these cost more than generic brands, I use the Olympus 8Meg that came with the camera for Panorama shots and use my generic 64Meg for all others. Note the Digital Panorama is not the same as Analog Panorama. It is not a one shot deal, but more than one shot pieced together in the Cammedia Software supplied. Takes some practice and a MUST READ of the Manual.

5. To view your still pics on the LCD push monitor button once, if lense is closed. If lense is open, press twice in quick succession. Press again to quit. To set view/play movie options, close lense and press monitor, then press OK. To set Pic taking options, open lense and press OK. Use arrow keys to navigate to options and OK to set an option change.

6. The quality of you pics have as much or more to due with lighting and the stillness at which you hold the camera, than the resolution(mega pixels) you choose. A digital camera takes longer to take a picture than an Analog, and even more time in low light, no flash, zoomed, and high resolutions settings. One could write a book here, and there are some. Read up so you will be happy and not blame the camera for limitations you should be aware of before changing to Digital Photography. The keys one are, in order of priority; frame your shot in the viewfinder when possible with focus frame centered on non-bright area like persons face, not a white shirt, hold the shot button down half way till a green light tells you it has focused. Hold camera very steady 1 sec before and 1 second after pic is taken. Squeeze pic button between index on top and thumb or other finger(s) on bottom of camera. Don't just push on top because like a rifle shot, if you pull the trigger your barrel will move. If you slowly squeeze it, it will not move.

More steadiness time is needed for low light, flash OFF, zoomed and high resolution(megapixels) shots. If you pic is somewhat blurry it is likely you and not the camera. Newer digitals have Digital Stabilization to mitigate some movement during pic taking.

Finally, the D510 is an awesome and reliable camera. It deserves a 5, but the stupid manual and some un-intuitive menu labeling and navigation has reduced it to a 4. I would highly recommend it as a low cost camera for anyone who wants a digital but don't want to spring for an unknown new one at high cost. You will have to pay over $300 for a camera with the pic taking options and control this one gives you.




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Versatile Camera

I've used mine for two years so far and gotten alot of mileage out of it. What I really love is that it doesn't require special software to download pictures. When we go to visit, we can just plug in the camera with the USB cable, treat it as a removable disc, and transfer our pictures to our hosts computer before we leave. One downside is that the viewfinder doesn't quite frame the picture accurately. For close-ups, I have to turn on the LED screen or I cut off half of the face...

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The green of nature is missing from the pictures.

This camera is good overall except 2 major issues I discovered. First, the colors of outdoor shots were not accurate most of the time, specially the trees and grasses never looked as green in the pictures as in real world. I believe this is a major defect. (Another reviewer also mentioned the same problem.) Second problem is the long shutter delay. You will not be able to catch the best moments in life.

I will not buy another Olympus digital camera unless I am convinced they fixed such defects.

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A Real Battery Hog

This camera has served me well and takes beautiful pictures. However I spend so much on batteries. Have tried regular, heavy duty, and alkaline and none last. If I don't take batteries out after each use, they won't last overnight. If one buys this superb camera he might want to use an adapter rather than rely on batteries (unless he has won the lottery).

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excellent camera

i really like my d-510, close-ups are beautiful, it performs extremely well - although the 'panorama' feature simply does not work anymore on my relatively new camera

i do not like the sliding lens cover or the wait between shots or only being able to view pics when camera is shut

i wish it recorded sound with the quicktime movie feature

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1. 4 megapixel CCD creates 2,240 x 1,680 images for 8 x 10 prints and beyond
2. 4x optical zoom with autofocus
3. Included 32 MB SmartMedia card stores 16 images at default settings
4. Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
5. Uses 4 AA or 2 CR-V3 batteries

Editorial Review :

When Olympus says precision, they mean it. The CAMEDIA E-10 is a 4-megapixel filmless digital SLR with TruePic technology and the first ED glass fully multi-coated lens. It's no wonder it is setting a new standard for the Olympus filmless digital camera product line. The E-10's lens features a new design specifically to focus light to every pixel on the CCD surface. This 4x professional f2.0-2.4, 9-36mm zoom lens is fully multi-coated to provide high-quality images. Further aiding in providing excellent image reproduction are the Extra Dispersion (ED) glass lens and two High Index Low Dispersion elements, helping to reduce chromatic aberrations for a clearer and sharper image.Features designed for the avid photographer and professional include raw data capture mode, manual focus, a dual auto-focus system, and newly designed camera controls. These controls are part of Olympus' creative new design incorporating dedicated buttons to control the E-10's shooting modes, flash, white balance and media card settings. This design, along with the E-10's adjustable TFT LCD display which the user can position between a 20-degree down angle and a 90-degree up angle, allows for a pleasant digital experience while simultaneously providing the control users desire with an SLR. The E-10 digital SLR has been especially conceived for all those who refuse to compromise on quality or performance. Ideal for studio, fashion and advertising shootings, it combines tremendous optical capabilities with innovative digital features, manual options and precision photographic metering systems. A range of optional accessories is also available.

Customer Review :

Not the newest - but solid value at a bargin price

I bought my refurbished E-10 online from Olympus. It has functioned perfectly. The cost was 1/3 of the price they charged when the E-10 was first introduced. Since then, the price has continued to decrease as the competition has added megapixels and professionals have moved to DSLR bodies. This makes the E-10 a bargin for the weekend photographer. The camera is built like a brick - but a wonderfully ergonomic brick! The optics are fast and sharp and Olympus are famous for their image quality - even if it is "only" 4 MP. The camera is supported by a full range of accessories readily available on Amazon (or eBay) including wide angle and telephoto supplementary lens, cable release, flash, etc. A total system will cost less than the body of a new DSLR. More important, this is (well was) a professional camera, built for professionals with an imposing presence and total control over the image. If you think you need those extra pixels ask how many 8 x 10 enlargements you made last year. If the answer is less than 10 then this could be the perfect digital camera for you - and at a realistic price.

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awesome

this is the only slr DIGITAL camera, I've had a slr film camera for a few years and could never go back to a point and click camera ever, and i bought a few digital camera before this one but they weren's slr style and the pictures never impressed me at all, basically i dont have much to compare this camera to digital slr wise, but i am VERY happy with the image quality and everything else about the camera

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Olympus E-10 Digital Camera

A good camera overall. Eats up batteries like crazy. I would recommend a
rechargeable battery unit.

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An Inspiring Digital Camera

I have used the Olympus E-10 continually since 2001. I had owned three previous digital cameras by Olympus but the E-10 was the first model that completely satisfied me. I take photographs for business (technical publishing) and pleasure and mostly use my images in digital form, although I have made satisfying prints up to 16 x 20 inches. I find this camera easy and enjoyable to use and the image quality exceptional. Although newer Olympus high end models have more megapixels and interchangeable lenses, I have not envied them enough to upgrade.

Like all high end digital cameras, the E-10 has a host of features that can be a little intimidating to learn. I felt the E-10 was worthy of the effort and I was inspired to design a publication to help other amateurs master the use of this camera. My E-10s are a continual source of enjoyment and I hope others will make the effort to master its use.

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After using it for 2 years

The camera has many nice points. These have been covered in other people's reviews. I will mention the few items that I think are less good:
- It is not very good at focusing, especially in less light environment. I had the Olumpus people look at it but they said there was nothing wrong with it.
- It is terribly heavy.
- It is slow to start up.
Dispite the recomendations from Olympus to not use the Microdrive, I have found a somewhat safe way to copy the pictures from the Smartmedia card to the Microdive. In this way, I can take several hundreds of pictures without needing to upload to a computer.
My next camera will be a Minolta - also with a Microdrive function.

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1. 5-megapixel resolution for photo-quality poster-sized prints
2. 3x optical and 12x digital combine for a 36x total zoom; accepts add-on wide-angle and telephoto lenses
3. 1.8-inch color LCD screen; records more than 2 minutes of video; 1-inch Super Macro focus
4. Stores images on xD-Picture Card (32 MB xD card included)
5. Powered by a Li-10B rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included with charger)

Editorial Review :

If you've had enough of your artistic ideas being limited by your old camera, take a look at the five megapixel C-5000ZOOM. Whether you want to capture the textures and tones in city scenes, moody portraits or the setting sun dancing over a bay, this camera always rises to the challenge. Full manual control is complemented by precision metering systems and automatic options for those times when you have to shoot fast to get the shot. And if you need more light, that can easily be arranged. This compact model features a hot shoe connection for an external flash.

Customer Review :

Easy to use and great photos!

I bought this camera almost a year ago. I have used it constantly since. They battery has a great life... I don't have to charge it very often. It's relatively simple to use and master. I love the black and white setting. Overall, this camera takes excellent pictures that look like studio quality.
I'm planning on buy the underwater housing (PT-019) before our next vacation.

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Crapola

Bought this camera and it died on me 13 months afterward. Not covered under warranty. The CPU went out and they want $150 to fix it. My local camera shop says they can't do the work here and that it must go to Olympus. NEVER BUYING OLYMPUS AGAIN.

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Excellent Camera

I've owned this camera for 5 years now and it hasn't disappointed me even in the age of 10 MP cameras. This is an excellent camera. 5 * rating...

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DIED

my olympus c-5000 died exactly a year and 10 days after owning it. I didnt use it that much and it worked fine, but when i started using it alot about 2 weeks ago, the thing died and when i charged the battery it still didnt work, then i gave it one more try and it started beeping loudly and i smelt burning rubber coming from my camera! it fried after about a year of owning. never buying olympus again

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A great bargain, end lots of advanced features

We bought ours more than five years ago on the recommendation of a pro photographer. It has thusfar never failed to deliver all it promised to deliver, though by today's standards it may appear to fall short in regards to pixel memory or other bells and whistles.

Nevertheless, it has performed outstandingly in super macro mode (the feature which we were most in need of), and contrary to what other reviewers have said here, I believe it has delivered high-quality colour reproduction.

Right out of the box, one can use the Auto mode and capture brilliant snapshots and portraits. BUT don't stop there. Read the manual through. This model has loads of advanced shooting modes and features you will want to explore..including a panorama mode and a side-by-side picture mode.

The ONLY shortcomings this model has are shutter lag (kind of sluggish by today's standards), less powerful optical zoom (I'd gladly trade the digital zoom for more optical power), and the movie feature really comes up lacking by contemporary standards (jittery, and no sound).

But overall, the prices I see here on Amazon are a bargain.

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