#1: Olympus Stylus FE-280 8MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) Reviews!
PROS
+ Very SLIM. Fits in your pocket comfortably. I wear semi tight pants and it's hardly even noticeable (both feel and sight).
+ A lot of options and features for the price. Face detection is more accurate than most cameras I've used.
+ Video Recording with Audio. I actually used this for video recording more than picture taking. The video recording quality is good for youtube videos (480p @ 30fps). Having a slim pocket sized video camera that recorded at 30fps was perfect for me.
+ Great pictures. 8mp (3,264 x 2,448). Takes good pictures even in fast motion. My favorite feature was the ability to take pictures in 1080p. Makes editing pictures on my 1080p monitor ideal, especially when I wanted to make a desktop background.
+ Great construction. The entire frame is metal. Feels sturdy.
+ Auto focus is responsive.
CONS
- Takes only XD memory. Which is out dated and slightly more expensive than SD.
- Getting accurate lighting usually meant adjusting the light settings in the menu from time to time.
CONCLUSION
It's a great beginner to intermediate camera. If you are into shooting youtube videos or recording road trips at good frames and great video quality - than this is for you! It's takes great HD pictures too. I promise it will not let you down, because it was way more than I expected especially for the price.
I would not have parted with this camera if it wasn't for the fact that I'm upgrading my iPhone 2G to the 3GS which has video recording capabilities (and memory) beyond that of this camera. It's just one less thing for me to carry around, even if it fits snug in my pocket.
So unless you have the iPhone 3GS, or a SLR, I highly recommend this camera.
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Olympus Stylus FE-280 8MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) Features
- 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
- 3x optical zoom; Face Detection technology
- 2.5-inch LCD; Perfect Shot Preview mode
- Bright Capture technology for low-light photos
- Captures images to xD memory card (not included)
Customer Reviews
My last Olympus - S. Rayasa -
I had an older D series Olympus, very good camera but bulky. So naturally, I went and bought this terd! Olympus has finally lost a loyal customer. Not that they care! No recalls either. I cant handle 2 recalls anyway, my Camry is being recalled too!
Anyway, getting back to the Camera, I really liked the size and its movie capability and its Battery life. All great qualities if it worked for a while! Pictures were ok, not as good as my older camera, but close enough. For its size it was a good compromise. But I expected it to last at least 3 years. Now I may go for a Cannon. They seem to be more consistent in their design.
If I were to advice Olympus, I would ask them to use a guard on their power button so that it will not operate the lens opening when it is inside your pocket and thus damage the lens. I would also have them include a small snug fitting hard case. Minor changes could have saved a customer, and, I am sure many more based on other reviews I have read.
