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Olympus Stylus 1030SW

Olympus Stylus 1030SW New

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A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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  • 5 out of 5
"wow"
  • 5 out of 5
"sidelined my 725SW"
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Though the Olympus 1030 uses a standard 3.6x optical zoom with face detection, its real hallmark is its ruggedness: you can smash it, drop it, freeze it, and sink it without worrying (though you may not want to do all that at the same time). Divers can take 10.1 megapixel pictures from a maximum depth of 33 feet without the need of any additional... read more

Specifications

  • 10.1 Megapixels
  • 3.6x Optical Zoom / 5x Digital Zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens
  • AVI Movie with Sound
  • JPEG file format
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • Face Detection Auto focus with Spot Metering
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Q: Printer for the Olympus Stylus 1030SW
A: PictBridge is the USB communication standard for allowing images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without... read more
Q: Does the camera have a viewfinder to take pictures through as well as seeing them in the LCD display.
A: Bill,I completely agree with you on that. Some new cameras do have enhanced LCD's like the Olympus 1030SW. It works... read more
Q: What accessories should I get? Battery? Charger? Memory?
A: Rick,Both of these cameras are pretty comparible. While the 1030SW has a higher resolution at 10.1 MP (vs 7.1 MP... read more

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Open Questions for the 1030SW

Q: When you hook it up to your PC does it charge the battery?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: How does picture quality compare to Canon SD890?
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Does it really take vidoes with sound?
20 points for best answer - 5 replies

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  • 4.11 out of 5

Average rating based on 91 total reviews: 4.11/5

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  • 5 out of 5
wow (Phil - 7/4/08)

I have been travelling for 2 years now and I previously owned a NIKON D-80 with a few lenses. That was great but simply not... read more

  • 5 out of 5
sidelined my 725SW (ARSE??ITO B COLABA - 6/4/08)

I had owned a Canon underwater film-based camera (AS) for about 10 years. However, it took me to only about 16 feet underwater and the... read more

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  • 3.5 out of 5
A Rugged Little Traveler (DCHQ Editors - 6/5/08)

The Olympus Stylus 1030 passes all the tests for durability, but it's not just a camera for outdoorsy people. With a plethora on on-screen editing features, the camera allows users to perfect photographs on the spot. Although this is not the camera for those seeking SLR-type features, it makes the grade for casual user—especially those who may encounter some turbulence in their photography adventures. read original review

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