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Summary: Easy to use, powerful flash, great ergonomics
Review: I purchased the IS20 in July 2001. My first interest in it was its design. Not only does it look good, but its shape and ergonomics makes it really easy to hold, handle and operate. We often forget to admit that looks are one of the major purchase motivations.The second thing i liked about it was ease of use. if you have minimal camera operation experience you might never read the manual at all! It also integrates a powerful flash. My boss told me once that he thought it was on fire when it blinked to reduce red eye effect. The 28-110 mm zoom is also nice, quick. Battery life seems above average (I still have not changet it). Negative aspects? Probably its weight and size, its definately not a camera you would stick in your pocket.
You will notice that when the camera is on the lens sticks all the way out wich makes it look more like an Olympus IS3000.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: I purchased this camera for my 11-yr old daughter to use in a summer photography gifted & talented art class that required the kids to bring an SLR camera (I got a reconditioned model really cheap). What a find!! I bought it because it seemed much easier to use than a standard SLR (which befuddle me), but I didn't expect that the pictures or adjustability would be that great - I was terribly wrong. There was no discernable difference between my daughter's photos and the photos from the kids (most older & more seasoned in photography) who used a standard SLR - except she said that she got to take more pictures because she wasn't always messing with her camera. Her photos included color, black & white, landscapes, close-ups, and many "trick" shots with long exposures and light effects - everything the other kids did with their cameras. He teacher even recommended that she enter a couple of her photos in a local contest! The "one step" buttons for landscapes, close-ups, long exposure, and short exposure produce excellent results, and the automatic speed setting with the manual f-step option is very nice as well - no charts or graphs needed to figure it all out. My husband and I have always been interested in photography, but we never wanted to deal with the complicated SLR lenses, F-stop/speed settings, etc., but we were so impressed with the IS20 that we just purchased another one for our own use, and intend on doing a little hobby SLR photography ourselves! The IS20 actually makes photography fun! I've taken the best photos of my life in the past few days, and I'm excited to continue. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND for the beginning or even intermediate SLR user.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: I purchased this camera for my 11-yr old daughter to use in a summer photography gifted & talented art class that required the kids to bring an SLR camera (I got a reconditioned model really cheap). What a find!! I bought it because it seemed much easier to use than a standard SLR (which befuddle me), but I didn't expect that the pictures or adjustability would be that great - I was terribly wrong. There was no discernable difference between my daughter's photos and the photos from the kids (most older & more seasoned in photography) who used a standard SLR - except she said that she got to take more pictures because she wasn't always messing with her camera. Her photos included color, black & white, landscapes, close-ups, and many "trick" shots with long exposures and light effects - everything the other kids did with their cameras. He teacher even recommended that she enter a couple of her photos in a local contest! The "one step" buttons for landscapes, close-ups, long exposure, and short exposure produce excellent results, and the automatic speed setting with the manual f-step option is very nice as well - no charts or graphs needed to figure it all out. My husband and I have always been interested in photography, but we never wanted to deal with the complicated SLR lenses, F-stop/speed settings, etc., but we were so impressed with the IS20 that we just purchased another one for our own use, and intend on doing a little hobby SLR photography ourselves! The IS20 actually makes photography fun! I've taken the best photos of my life in the past few days, and I'm excited to continue. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND for the beginning or even intermediate SLR user.
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Summary: Broke in less than a week
Review: I recently bought this camera and had to return it because the film loading compartment kept opening in the middle of rolls!! The spring that locks the the compartment shut broke and this is the second time that this has happened. I had it sent to Olympus to get it fixed and actually had to pay for shipping and handling . The first time was also another Olympus. Even though the parts are made in Japan, the quality of Olympus cameras are sacrificed when they are assembled in China. Also when I used the this camera before the onset of problems was the lack of flexibility it had. For those who are looking to learn more about photography, this is just similar to a point and shoot but with the SLR design. There are not functions that you would normally find SLR camera's like setting aperture or shutter speeds. The multi-autofocus modes can be found in high end point and shoots. Also, the camera design claims to be ergonmically designed and it does look very nice I admit but it is extremely hard to hold and grip. It resulted in excessive shaking when taking photographs.
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Summary: Golden!
Review: I was looking for an entry level SLR and decided to try the Olympus IS 20 at the advice of a friend who works as a semi-professional photographer. After shopping around and comparing the Olympus to other brands such as Nikon and Cannon, I found that Olympus does not necessarily enjoy the reputation found in other brands. Still, I decided to get the IS 20 based on the functions it offered and the great price on Amazon. Since I have owned the IS 20 I have shot over 20 rolls of film including 200, 400 and 800 speeds. The camera is very user friendly and my photos are excellent. The last roll of film that I shot with 800 contained photos of Seattle taken from the incoming Bainbridge ferry at sunset. When I picked up the photos from processing, several members of the staff were waiting for me to compliment me on the outstanding colors and detail in my photos. They were convinced that I am a seasoned photographer with a superior understanding of manual cameras and photography in general; even though I only have a basic understanding! This camera is everything that I hoped it would be and I would highly recommend it for beginners. Also, if you buy this camera, there is a teleconverter lens available at the Oympus Emporium website (but in limited quanties.)
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Summary: IS-20 , bad pictures
Review: I've been using this camera for about 4 mos. already upgrading from a point/shoot olympus clamshell camera and was very much dissappointed with the quality of the pictures,. It definitely looks cool but the output was terrible, overexposure, dark backgrounds. I tried auto mode and manual mode. Can't say more but I am definitely not recommending this camera.
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Summary: Auto camera with manual preciseness
Review: I've had a manual-focus camera for years, set apertures, speeds, etc. This camera gives you all the exactness of that medium with the total convenience and ease of a fully automatic package. Plus you can set your own apertures if you wish to move "outside the box" and the camera sets the speed for you! The settings are easy to figure out, auto focusing is a bit tricky, but once you get the hang of it, there's nothing easier. Great versatility in a reasonably priced package! I highly recommend it.
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Summary: The camera that keeps on giving....
Review: If you want a trouble free camera that isn't gonna be in the shop, buy something else. Our camera like this one broke last winter and we sent it into be repaired by Olympus. They fixed it for $ and sent it back to us. Takes great pictures, just never seems to be out of the shop. Look at Nikons and Canons for cameras without discounts on price. They don't need to discount because they are built better.
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Summary: which country does this item made in?
Review: Is this item made in Japan or China?
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Summary: Excellent for the price
Review: Looks cool, works spelndid, takes pictures at all scenerios.
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