Olympus Stylus Verve 4MP Digital Camera with 2x Optical Zoom (Copper)
- 4 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11 x 15 prints
- 2x optical and 4x digital zoom; PictBridge enabled
- Capture video clips with sound; view images even in bright light with 1.8-inch HyperCrystal LCD
- Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included with charger)
- Resists damage from the elements with all-weather engineering
All-Weather Engineered to resist damage from the elements, the stylish and colorful Stylus Verve will shine regardless of the weather. 16 Selectable Shooting Modes Thereâs an optimal shooting mode for almost every situation to ensure your pictures look as clear and colorful as they can be. 4 Megapixels and 8x Total Zoom Zoom in or zoom out with a 2x optical/4x digital zoom and receive pictures as colorful as the Verve itself thanks to a powerful 4 megapixel CCD. HyperCrystalTM LCD A new high-tech 1.8-inch LCD that lets you clearly view your vivid images straight on or from an angle, without a swivel, and even under bright conditions. PictBridge for Printing Directly connect the camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer, such as the Olympus P-10, for quick and convenient printing of images without the need for a computer. Fast, High-Quality Performance TruePic TURBO image processor decreases the camera’s start-up and shutter lag time, improves recording and playback time and continues to deliver clear, smooth image results. QuickTime(R) movie mode with audio. New Li-ion Rechargeable Battery and Charger keeps your Verve ready to go when you are. Olympus Master software lets you edit photos, make slideshows, email images and is designed to do a whole lot more. Available in six stylish colors: silver, white, red, black, blue, and copper.
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Good camera, slick look, but some problems,
This is my third digital camera I have owned, and my first Olympus digital camera. To start off with the pros, the camera looks really slick, especially when you get it in a color other than silver. The camera is small and lightweight and carrys with it plenty of functions for those that aren’t very photography-inclined. The photos that this camera takes are superb for being its size and the battery life is excellent. With a 512mb xD picture card I can take 523 pictures on High-Quality (2nd from best setting) and 180 on Super-High-Quality (the best setting). I don’t see much of a difference between the HQ and SHQ as I am not a photo-junkie, so taking 523 pictures on HQ is plenty enough for me.
The only problems I have with the camera, however, is that you cannot charge the battery inside the camera, and every time you take the battery out to charge it (or swap it with another) the settings clear and you have to set the camera back up and set the date all over again. One would at least think that a digital camera nowadays would have battery-backup on the memory. Guess not. Also, the camera does not come with very much storage. Although most cameras do not either, most others come with 32mb, while the Sylus Verve comes with only 16mb, so if you’re getting one of these cameras, be sure to purchase another xD picture card.
All in all, however, I feel that the pros outweigh the cons with this little camera. The camera is perfect for those of us who are not totally obsessed with digital photography. If, however, you are really into digital photography and want a camera, might I suggest looking elsewhere. But if you’re looking for your first digital camera, or just something to replace your old one, and you only want it for family vacations and whatnot, then this camera is good for you. Just be sure to pick up another xD card!
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|Small, good photos, OK flash,
I have used a variety of 35 mm cameras over the years, from SLRs to portables. My previous digital camera, a 3 megapixel HP 720, was too large to fit in a pocket. So I bought this for the wife for Christmas. We’ve been using it for almost 5 months now.
It is VERY portable. Luckily, I haven’t had any of the problems some of the other reviewers have experienced (broken lens cover). I did have the experience of the date reseting, but it hasn’t happened recently (maybe it doesn’t really happen on battery removal, but when you run the battery to empty).
In my experience the photos are very good. I regularly blow them up to 8×10 on our printer. But I agree there’s no point in using the highest resolution, maybe because we’re running into the optical limitations of the lens.
The weakest part of the camera so far is the flash. Digital cameras don’t have nearly the contrast ratio of film, so it’s important to avoid things such as shadows on faces for pictures in bright sunlight. In the past I’ve relied on the flash fill to take care of that. But with this camera, I’ve had little luck with that option — the flash doesn’t seem to be powerful enough to fill in those shadows. Most I can fix on the computer, but it’s a bit annoying, nonetheless.
I have used the video function on several occasions. As with my HP, the resolution isn’t nearly as good as my video camera. But the audio is very good. The unlimited time is a nice option. And it is HUGELY more convenient. Plugging it into the TV with the included cable to watch my daughter’s musical performance that I had recorded a few minutes earlier blew grandma’s mind!
All in all, I think this is a good camera. If you have the time to wait for the next generation of tiny digital cameras, that may be a wise option. But for now, I like the size and convenience of this camera. It slips into my pocket for almost any outing (but make sure the battery is charged!), and you’re ready to go!
UPDATE: After using this camera for 3 years, I gve it back to the wife and bought myself a digital SLR (Nikon D50). The Olympus is still working well. In fact I bought the wife a second battery. She carries with her everywhere in her purse and takes it aout a couple of times a month. The old photos I have taken are not as good as my new Nikon, but still very good. I found this to be a very good point and shoot camera!
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|Great for his porpose…,
Hi,
I have bought this camera yesterday and i saw a lot of cameras, so ill tell you the reasons that let me buyit:
1st- Small camera, it fits very well in your hand and in your pocket.
2nd- It uses a batery, you cant imagine the money that you can save with it, using regular batteries, it turns your camera very expensive to use (sony and cannon use regular bateries).
3rd- 4 Mega pixes for image quality.
4st- Good loking, and a very solid construction and materials (mutch better, than others).
I have 4 cameras (1 mediaum format, one slr, 2 digital) and this is my 2nd digital camera, i bought it, to use it during my holydays with my familly.
This is not a professional camera, it’s a very portable camera, and we shouldnt expect mutch more than this.
The lenses are small (because the camera is small) so, to take pitures with this camera in dark places is not the best idea (this is true for all cameras with small lenses, not for just this one), but this is a holiday camera, so it’s excelent in places with a lot of light (beach and snow, out doors, or indoor placs with a lot of light).
For the persons that are saying that the picture quality is bad, i sugest them to change the ISO, instead to use auto, change it to 100, or in places with a lot of light, you can use 64.
And you will see that the picture quality is verry good.
In general, this is a great camera, it has a lot of Scene programs, that will help you to take better pictures.
Im happy with it.
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