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Summary: Worst camera I've owned - - I threw my money away
Review: In July 2004, just a month after I got the 140 QD CG camera, it started jamming when I'd extend the zoom lens. Made a series of horrid clicking sounds when I'd extend it, or try to pull it back in. Put in fresh battery (again), tried again - - jammed up, wouldn't rewind the film at the end of a roll, lost all photos. Boxed it up, sent it back to Olympus at my expense, and received it back about 3 weeks later, with a xeroxed piece of paper - - no letter of explanation as to repair or problem - - just a schematic of the film case, yellow-highlighted, and all I could gather from this lack of information was they were trying to tell me I was loading the film incorrectly. That would make the zoom lens and lens cover jam and click and take out-of-focus photos? I think not. So, back from the factory, I proceeded to try again, and the camera worked for about a month - - by December same problems were back - - several rolls of film later, photos still coming back out of focus, zoom lens jamming, lens cover jamming. Haven't decided yet whether to return it to Olympus and tell them they've lost me as a customer, or throw it off the highest cliff. Don't waste your money on this product. It was disappointing to find out that Olympus doesn't seem to care about communicating or making things right. This was my first and last Olympus product, even though I'd heard great things about their stuff.
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Summary: I loved my ten year old stylus so much I had to get another.
Review: My old stylus took a lot of abuse. Punk shows, extensive travel, & mishandling and nothing stopped it. I wanted a zoom lens, so I got another. I like the zoom but find the fact that the eye piece goes out of focus annoying and it's awkward to focus the eyepiece for the candid shot. (I am sure I will get over it.) The case is a bit slick...maybe some grip tape would help. Otherwise it's a great camera. The pictures are sensational.
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Summary: Sharp pics, great features
Review: Strengths: Versatile camera, Great range with zoom, Produces sharp photos, Lightweight, Perfect for traveling, Somewhat weatherproof Weaknesses: Feels a little fragile in your hand; be careful with it! (As with most electronics goods though.) Summary: This is a great versatile camera. I found it to be the pefect travel companion for me recently, and it produced great results that amazed me for a point-and-shoot camera. I love the wide range it covers, and it's lightweight enough to fit easily in your jacket pocket. And, if that weren't enough, it's near weatherproof! Definitely a serious point-and-shoot for the not-so-serious photographer. :)
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Summary: Don't Leave Home Without It
Review: The Olympus Stylus Zoom 140 is a good buy for people looking for
an easy to use compact 35mm camera that is small, lightweight,and
capable of taking good quality photos. The range of the telephoto
zoom(80-140) is capable of handling most picture requirements.
The camera also offers additional functions such as flash, with
red-eye reduction, flash for fill, and a self-timer. The camera
is listed as "weather-resistant." When not in use, the Stylus 140
Zoom's sliding compartent cover protects the lens and makes the
camera suitable for transporting in a pocket, purse, etc.
Rating:
Summary: An excellent camera well worth the money
Review: The Olympus Stylus Zoom 140 is an easy-to-use and flexible camera. The camera is push-button simple, has an awesome lens, is a small package--not too small so you can't comfortably hold it, like many APS cameras, but small enough to go anywhere--and it is weatherproof. In short, a great camera for trips. The camera feels solid and produces excellent quality images. I bought this camera as an easy-to-use backup to my 35mm SLR, but this lens and package is so flexible, this has become my first choice for picts . . . plus, it's very easy to carry around.... All in all, a the Stylus Zoom 140 is a worthwhile buy and a good value.
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Summary: Great quality if you don't want to lug around an SLR
Review: The only cameras I've used was a 110 when I was a kid and a Canon AE1 for the last 15+ years. It got tedious to drag around the Canon and I wanted something compact with long zoom capabilities. I didn't want to go digital just yet and I had no interest in an APS. I narrowed my search down to the Pentex and the Olympus. The repair/photo store man that I use highly recommended the Pentex (I'm guessing because he sold that and not the Olympus). But after reading the reviews here on Amazon I decided for the Olympus. I've given it some time and I have not been disappointed once. I've used it on short trips and to photograph the craft products I make and the quality looks just like the SLR. I prefer Fuji film which I think is best. Until I can steady my hand, I have not yet tested it for macro. Just remember to get the battery when you purchase it. The Olympus has proven to be a great buy for a great price.
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Summary: Wonderful! Simple to use, great photos.
Review: The two most important features to me are the quality of the photos a camera takes (with and w/out the zoom), and how quickly the picture is taken when you press the shutter and quick speed between photos. This camera delivers both those features. I had an Olympus Stylus for years, then a year ago thought I should get a new autofocus camera and read snappy advertising by Nikon about their special glass lens technology for incredibly sharp pictures blah blah blah. I was sold. That camera took terrible fuzzy or grainy photos with the zoom, and not that great without the zoom lens. And the worst part was the wait time between photos with and without the flash. We'd press the shutter also, and there would be a few second delay before the photo was taken. By then all the kids had moved and we had to set everybody up all over again. Do not buy a Nikon lite touch. I love the Olympus. We've taken it to the ocean and snapped four rolls of film. Every photo was sharp, colorful, and good quality. I cannot tell you how releived we were when we got the photos. Olympus makes a great product at a great price without a lot of pomp and circumstance.
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Summary: Survives river voyage
Review: This camera is amazing! Not only does it take great photos using any type of film but it is extremely durable. A professional photographer highly recommended this camera which I purchased prior to my once-in-a-lifetime African Adventure. The night of our Zambezi river cruise, my tote bag fell overboard and drifted 200 yards before kindly fishermen saved it. Luckily, this camera was in my zippered compartment so it didn't sink to the bottom like my binoculars. I thought the camera was wasted because the entire body was flooded with river water and the lens was fogged. After opening up the film and battery compartments and letting them air dry in the hot sun, the camera works perfectly. The view lens has bubbled so it's a little difficult to see the subject but the photos are beautiful. This made me a loyal Olympus customer.
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Summary: I only use this camera now
Review: This is my 2nd Stylus. I just wore the other one out after 7 years of almost daily use. I can find no fault with this one and am very pleased with its performance.
Rating:
Summary: Great Camera.
Review: Very Good camera, best camera i've had yet. Everything about this camera is FANTASTIC!
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