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Summary: Great entry level digital camera
Review: I had this camera for few weeks now, and I still think it's a great, simple-to-use camera. I bought this initially for my 5-year old son to take pictures (so we wouldn't waste money on films), but it turns out the picture qualities are as good as my Nikon camera (at HQ level). If you are looking for an entry level camera, this is the one.
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Summary: Poor picture quality
Review: I own an Olympus C-3000 and love it. I purchased the D-150 to use in places where I would not want to take a more expensive camera (i.e. at the beach, camping, etc). First the good points. The camera has almost every function you would expect .. including the ability to view the pictures on a TV (via the RCA output). It does not have the ability to take video or capture audio. But frankly I never take video or capture audio.Now the bad news. The picture quality of this camera is awful. Pictures are grainy and lack details and vibrance. I set my C-3000 to the same resolution 1280x960 and took a picture of the same subject with both cameras. The picture was taken outdoors to eliminate the effect of the flash. The picture on the C-3000 is vibrant and full of color. The whites are white, reds are red, and blacks are black. I then took the same picture using the D-150. What a difference. The entire picture is grainy and muted. The whites look like they have little dots of every possible color - and not true white. The blacks and reds are muted and dull. I was expecting the same picture quality if both cameras were set to the same resolution. This camera is being returned. Not recommended!
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Summary: Easy to use right out of the Box
Review: I took pictures right out of the box after easily installing the SmartMedia card and batteries. There are great options for the more experienced photographer too. It works more like a computer accessory than a camera after taking the pictures. I only have to save and print the photos that I want and delete the others. What a great Christmas gift. I love it and am excited about learning to use all the features.
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Summary: Optical viewfinders on Olympus Brio digicams
Review: I wish to dispell a misunderstanding that may be caused by the review of the Brio D-100 by 'rheumor' below. All Olympus Brio cameras currently available feature optical viewfinders, in addition to LCD monitors. These optical viewfinders use a lens that is separate from the lens used to take the picture; thus, some parallax is unavoidable. When doing close-ups or other critical work, the user should employ the [built-in] LCD monitor for image composition.
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Summary: Great all Around Performance
Review: I've been into digital photography... But I haven't had the heart to capture family moments on digital. So with some extra money and after reading all sort of reviews on this kitten, I bought myself this one. So far the performance is really equivalent to a film camera. I can do back to back shots (there's a delay from click to actual snap, 0.33 sec?) in approximately the same or faster than my Canon Elph. The weight of this thing is what really amazed me. Its as light as one of those compact Canon APS camera. Energy source: It uses a cartridge Li-on battery or AA (I happen to use a Ni-mh rechargeable which lasted a whole week without recharging). Quality: how does big 32-bit (or better) pictures (1280x960 ... bigger than my saved scanned photos). This comes with a 8MB SmartMedia card which is OK for 24 high quality/high resolution pictures. You might want to invest on a much higher capacity Card such as a 128MB piece (i think that's the highest this puppy can handle). That way, as I have experienced, you can shoot 145 pics on a stretch... As said, great entry level, fun type yet serious moment capturing device. Not a great camara for action shots ... you'll get blurs.
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Summary: Advanced Entry Level - Smart Buy
Review: Ok. You could spend more and get more bells and whistles. You could get more MEGAPIXELS. But you won't find a better combination of features for the money. Ask yourself, what is a camera? First it is a lens - and you get a good one. Fast aperture at 2.4 (lower is better) and good zoom (3X)combine to outclass others in this price range - by far. Olympus lenses have always been among the best of the best. Second? How about design and quality manufacture of the body? One word - Olympus. This is my third Olympus camera and I have never complained about the design or quality. This camera may be small and mostly (if not all) plastic, but it is smartly designed and fairly rugged. I have always loved the clamshell lens cover design as a way to protect the lens. My 35mm Olympus has it too. Great feature. All controls are easy to access and there aren't too many buttons to make it confusing. Third? Film - or in this case Mega Pixels. I know that more is probably better, but this one has enough for the beginner to intermediate photographer....and certainly enough for the casual snapshot photographer. Don't be fooled into thinking you need more to have good photos. Who prints anything more than 5x7 anyhow..?? You're probably not Ansel Adams. Fourth? Flash - nothing flashy here, just a good snapshot type flash with a few options. Good enough for most purposes. Fifth? Value - recent price drop via [Amazon.com] and Circuit City makes this a no brainer. Buy it. Buy two. Have fun. Someday you can move up to a more feature laden camera. With this...just point, shoot, and admire your great photos....and don't forget to share them with those you love. Sixth? Simplicity - you can point and shoot in minutes after opening the box. Later you can upload to your PC with ease via USB connection - no software needed. If you have waited to buy a digital camera, now is the time. The price is right and the camera is a good one. Olympus D150 is a great camera all around.
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Summary: My 2nd Digital - Great Bargain
Review: Okay - I bought this refurbished, but it was factory sealed. It's a great camera for casual use and you cannot beat the price. Great features include the 3X optical zoom (forget about digital zoom - they are practically useless), a 12-second delay (I've dealt with less time to run and pose!) and an image print increase size to 5 X 7 (only 1.3MP). However, I never have had use for an 8 X 10 or more. Slim camera and inexpensive enough that I won't freak if I lose it (I lose cameras - one every few years!). The Smartmedia cards are great, as I can mail them home from vacation. Olympus is also a great company for returns or problems.
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Summary: My 2nd Digital - Great Bargain
Review: Okay - I bought this refurbished, but it was factory sealed. It's a great camera for casual use and you cannot beat the price. Great features include the 3X optical zoom (forget about digital zoom - they are practically useless), a 12-second delay (I've dealt with less time to run and pose!) and an image print increase size to 5 X 7 (only 1.3MP). However, I never have had use for an 8 X 10 or more. Slim camera and inexpensive enough that I won't freak if I lose it (I lose cameras - one every few years!). The Smartmedia cards are great, as I can mail them home from vacation. Olympus is also a great company for returns or problems.
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Summary: Excellent point and shoot digital
Review: Olympus makes the best-selling 35mm P&S camera in the world--the Stylus Epic. Take that technology and engineering, substitute a digital chip for film, add zoom and you have the Brio 150. So small it will fit in your pocket with room left for your keys. Very fast response time--slide open the clam shell covering and start firing. Great optics, very easy to use. My only problem is that once she sees it, my wife will make it hers. I guess I'll have to buy another! If you want a digital camera for email, prints up to 8x10, and pure fun, this is the one to get.
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Summary: A pretty nice piece!
Review: Outstanding pictures. The 1.3 Megapixel is just the right range to keep the resolution good, yet file sizes manageable for upload/download times to/from the web. Pictures look very professional when printed. No color distortion, as in some digital cameras. Nice controls, such as white balance adjustment, available. 3X optical zoom really helps (don't buy a camera with only digital zoom). Doesn't do particularly well in poor light though (perhaps not supposed to), and consumes battery like a raven (I got a rechargeable one).
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