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Olympus Stylus 1030SW

Olympus Stylus 1030SW

  • 5 out of 5
"Excellent Travel Camera"
  • 5 out of 5
"Once I tried it, I swear to not go back to any regular compact digital camera."
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Q: Difference between "Green" "Silver" and "Black" Olympus 1030w
A: Were you on Amazon? I noted that they have the Green for quite a bit less than the other two... 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: My LCD display for my 1030 sw just randomly stopped working??
A: Something like 2-3% of P&S digital cameras just die for no obvious reason. It is considered an "acceptable" rate of... read more

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Q: Is this camera fast enough to photograph moving fish?
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Q: the 1050 is suposed to replace the 1030 but it's only good to 3 meters water nd 1 1/2 meter impact why?the 1030 was 10meters and 3 meter impact?
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Q: What is the difference between the Mju 1030sw and the Stylus 1030sw
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Editors' Comments

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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  • 3.68 out of 5

Average rating based on 315 total reviews: 3.68/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Travel Camera (CDPARKER - 7/8/09)

I have owned this camera for just over a year, it has travelled to many locations and has been subject to freezing weather, under water... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Once I tried it, I swear to not go back to any regular compact digital camera. (Joey Y. - 1/3/09)

Loved the shockproof, waterproof, and freezeproof features. That's what I call an awesome weatherproof warrior! I have no regrets and cannot go back to digital... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera (Drew - 10/3/08)

This an excellent camera, especially for its durabilty and waterproof features.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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