Rating: Summary: Digital Delight Review: I bought the D-510 in mid-November, to get a jump on the holiday rush and to gain some experience with the camera before the holidays. A first timer to the world of digital, I easily got up to speed on this easy to use camera after a bit of trial and error. The camera itself is a breeze. And the quality of the photos is excellent. If you are a typical point and shoot user, 2.1 Mega Pixals is just fine for great photos of all sizes. The D-510 gives you the option of increasing the resolution quality if you want to print larger format photos, up to 8 X 10. Don't listen to anyone who tells you to waste you money on a more heavy duty camera.The only negative comment I can make, such as it is, is that the Olympus software to download photos to your PC isn't the greatest. If you don't read the manual, you'll be completely lost. However, most newer PCs (and you need a newer PC anyway) offer good alternatives, like Dell's suite of photo [Amazon.com], and is fabulously simple, and offers great editing capabilities. Long and short, the D-510 bundle is a super value. I've seen the same camera in retail outlets for $20 more than I paid without the recharger, batteries and case. Throw in the tax and I figure and free shipping and I saved $100. Buy this camera!
Rating: Summary: The Best Christmas Present Review: I got this camera from my husband for Christmas, and after a little reading, I was using it like a pro. It's my first digital, and I love it. The software is easy to use, and it couldn't be simpler to download the pictures from the camera to my computer. The pictures are great, very clear. The rechargable batteries are a must. If you want a fantastic mid-priced digital, this is it. Olympus makes a great product. I have one of their 35mm's and the digital did not let me down!
Rating: Summary: GREAT CAMERA! Review: I love my Olympus. Easy to use out of the box. If you are trying to decide which digital camera to invest in, this is the best! Pictures are fantastic, just can't say enough good things about Olympus!
Rating: Summary: Nothing but Good... Review: I have been muddling thru the digital camera world for quite some time, looking for just the right one. I finally settled on this one, and after dropping hints for the last couple of months, I got it for Christmas. This camera goes beyong words... It's easy to use, takes great pictures, and connection to the computer (USB port, Windows 2000) practically sets itself up. Took me a grand total of about 30 seconds to be able to download images from the camera. Honestly, for the quality, features, and the price, you can't go wrong!
Rating: Summary: A fine camera Review: I have a tendency to jump right in and use a new device without pausing to absorb the directions. This time I took the advice of other reviewers to read and inwardly digest the manual supplied on the accompanying CD. I even printed it out (all 137 pages). It's clearer and vastly more helpful than the small printed "Basic Manual" supplied with the camera. Consequently, I learned to use my Olympus D-510ZOOM quickly and am thoroughly enjoying it. I feel this was a good purchase for me who is rather a neophyte to computers and cameras.
Rating: Summary: Great for amateurs and the slightly more advanced! Review: I love this camera. Let me begin by stating why I have given it 4 stars as opposed to 5. If you are using regular AA batteries you better buy stock in Duracell or Eveready. This camera burns through batteries very quickly even if you do not use the monitor. I recommend buying the package that includes the rechargeable batteries and/or buy an AC adapter. And gosh, why didn't it come with a case? With that being said, the picture quality is supberb on just the default settings. I have never used the highest quality setting and every one raves about the quality of my pictures. Not only the quality as seen on a computer or printed on an at home printer, I recently uploaded the pics to an online developer and the hard copies were BETTER than pictures I take with my standard film camera. Initial set up was very easy, once I put in the batteries and the memory card I was taking pictures no problem. It has a myriad of features including zoom, digital zoom, ability to take extreme close-ups (great for online auction addicts), several flash options, create QuickTime movies, blend pictures together for panaramic shots, auto timer (so the photographer can get in the picture) among many others! It has a slew of features that I am sure are for the more "professional set" and at some point I'll play with those. Hooking the camera to the PC is also a snap. Once you install the software and connect to the USB port the camera becomes a "removable" disk drive that you can navigate to just like any other disk drive. The Camedia software is simple but does the job but those who want more complex operations may need additional software. It has an one click Instant Fix that works remarkably well. I am a very satisfied customer.
Rating: Summary: Olympus D-510 with Viking 128 Meg Smart Card Review: Camera worked very well. Daytime pictures were beautiful. The night ones, especially distance shots, not as good. We took a trip across country to Yellowstone N.P. and the Viking 128 Meg Smart Card held over 300 pictures. The BIG problems occurred trying to download the pictures. The software provided does not apply to 64 or 128 Meg. I purchased a Lexar Media Reader and had to go to their site to download a new driver. I was then able to download my pictures to my computer. Then I discovered that there is a conflict between the Lexar driver and Windows 98 that halts the computer when you try to shut down or restart the computer. The computer stops dead at the "Windows Shutting Down" display. A technician at Lexar said it's a known error. I am still unable to figure out how to download directly from the camera into the computer. I will attempt to figure out how to do this but in the meantime I may just buy a couple 32 Meg Smart Cards to replace the 128 Meg. Like everything else these days there are so many different options that simple processes become complex. I don't know if I would have had the same problem with an Olympus 128 Meg Smart Card or if I used a Media Reader made by a company other than Lexar. But, I'd recommend staying away from both the Viking card and Lexar readers if you're a Windows user.
Rating: Summary: I LOVE my camera!! Review: I have absolutely no complaints about this camera. For its price, its a great buy. It has great features, like quicktime video (no sound), digital zoom, timer, overall, many more photo settings than the average person needs. It's great!!
Rating: Summary: I'm Impressed Review: I love this camera. The pictures are great, it is easy to use, easy to download, and full of features. I love having the choice of color, black & white,or sepia. I also dig the movie feature, it is reminiscient of old 8mm films my dad used to take of us. I like the fact that my 4 and 5 year olds can easily use it with the LCD. The price was really good too. Lots of features and pluses (...)!!!! I recommend this camera to all my friends!
Rating: Summary: I love this camera Review: So far I love this camera. The pictures are crisp, the design is nice, and the interface is the easiest to use and least cluttered I have ever seen in a digital camera. The included software is also very good and with a free 64Meg card (on mail in) you cannot beat the price! Be warned though- the batteries do drain amazingly fast (as with most digital cameras).
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