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Summary: What a disappointment
Review: My first really "nice" camera, and what a disappointment! For the first time ever in my life, I had to read the instruction manual to figure out a technical item ... (a first for someone who's built telescopes, configured/programmed/used TVs, VCRs, stereo component systems, MD recorders, camcorders, and used many cameras without the aid of the standard booklet). Well, there's a first for everything! That is fine, but ... "Embarassing" to admit, after having to eventually reread the manual a sum of about FOUR times and still not understanding the temperamental nature of this beast (since it still was not performing as predicted in writing), I gave up on reading. I decided to perservere with the settings to see which would happen to work. I was intent on having a good working relationship with my new friend, but alas, it did not succeed. After enough unsatisfactory shooting experiences, I soon returned it. To begin with, this camera was bulky and awkward to hold, giving me a bit of the shakies during most shoots. The various button positions for the settings were hardly ergonomic -- more like calisthenics (even for us piano players). When I needed to ask someone else to take a picture with it of me and someone/thing else, I had to give a five minute lesson on how to use it, and these various individuals still couldn't get it to shoot no matter WHAT setting they tried. When it did take the picture, it took quite a while to complete and was rather noisy. Often I had to change the potential photo's composition (if not photographable at ANY setting combination) to less than what I desired. Then, I usually found only ONE least expected setting that WOULD take the picture. When going through these jumping jacks for various focusing situations, the final pictures still most commonly came out too dark. I WAS using the right film speed for the indoor, well-lit environment according to standard guidelines I've followed for years with no trouble. Even in the few pictures that did turn out visibly discernable, the subject in the foreground looked way too overexposed and the background unnecessarily way too dark. Weird flash on this guy. After briefly using someone's manual camera a few years ago, I am convinced that the old archaic "complexities" of shooting with those cameras are in the end EASIER to use than some of today's overly-programmed, auto-"smart" cameras. The major reason why I bought my first Olympus is because of their rare use of a total glass lenses, "enhancing" color results. The colors in the few pictures (after working through many rolls) that DID come out were so extreme and bright in contrast that they looked ridiculous to me. I also had those rolls processed simultaneously with film from another camera; and, those pictures did not show those same color results. So, I probably can't blame the developer. Unsatisfied. NOT a user friendly step-up from your basic three-setting zoom cameras. I'm amazed that anyone can get good results with this otherwise cute camera, and actually admire the picture quality.
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Summary: A cross between an idiot-proof camera and a SLR
Review: NICE! I'm glad I've swapped my Canon EOS SLR for this! While I find the coverage of its built-in flash is a bit on the harsh side (my 8-year old Canon Photura is better in this area), the photos taken with the camera under daylight can match up to any good SLR camera in the market. All that performance is delivered in a nice, easy-to-carry, all-in-one package. You've got a winner here, Olympus!
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Summary: Handy
Review: Pretty style, compact size & easy to carry. Has all the features I need with good price.
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Summary: What a CRAPPY camera!
Review: The pictures are terrible!!!!
I thought it might have been the first roll of film because I left it in the car on a warm day so I tried two more rolls!!! They're sooo dark! Even the ones I took on the beach this morning on an absolutely gorgeous day.
I carried this camera with me to my graduation instead of my bulkier camera because of its compactibility (is that a word?). I'm upset that I entrusted those memories to this camera.
It's also very confusing to figure out. I have a Minolta QT-si that I'll stick with from now on.
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Summary: best camera
Review: this camera is great for kids who no what there doing in the world of camera's its great for kids who are thinking jobs on the future in camera work! it teaches kids how to take care of there things as well
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Summary: Great Line of Cameras
Review: This is a great line of cameras. Looks very cool. Pictures are great with everything that it is suppose to have to produce good pictures. Good flexibility with good automation. Some buttons are hard to use, especially when it comes to figuring out what you want the flash to do. Concerned that it eats batteries, especially since it is fun to play with it. Noisy automation. Seems balanced to hold. Will likely replace the carrying case with an additional one to hold the 210mm zoom lense we got with it that will be easy to remove and add camera and lense from case. I wish the default lense had a little more range and a 300mm lense was extra. Zoom lense screws on and off. Not sure if the mechanics of the zoom functions are harmed when you screw on and off lense. We found the more expensive 30 DLX model for a good price with panoramic, 210mm lense, remote, and the olympus case at another on-line retailer through bizrate. The DLX model is suppose to sport some kind of color correction feature but it is undocumented in the manual. Never heard of the company but they shipped immediately without problem. Despite the criticisms, very fine camera.
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Summary: Great Line of Cameras
Review: This is a great line of cameras. Looks very cool. Pictures are great with everything that it is suppose to have to produce great pictures. Good flexibility with good automation. Some buttons are hard to use, especially when it comes to figuring out what you want the flash to do. Concerned that it eats batteries, especially since it is fun to play with it. Noisy automation (which is good for feedback). Seems balanced to hold. Will likely replace the carrying case with a larger one to hold the camera and 210mm zoom lense we got with it comfortably so that will be easy to remove and add camera and lense from case with lense cap on the 210mm flying off everywhere. I wish the default lense had a little more range and a 300mm lense was extra. Zoom lense screws on and off. Not sure if the mechanics of the zoom functions are harmed when you screw on and off lense though the manual claims it doesn't. The remote control had a handy feature that you can open it and attach it to the case carrying strap so that you don't lose it. Difficult to open it too so it will not accidently come off. Other handy features included being able to correct the view-finder according to your eyesight. We found the more expensive 30 DLX model for a good price with panoramic, 210mm lense, remote, and the olympus case at another on-line retailer through bizrate. The DLX model is suppose to sport some kind of color correction feature but it is undocumented in the manual. Never heard of the company but they shipped immediately without problem. Despite the criticisms, very fine camera. Olympus does a good job at attention to detail. I just wish the lense and body sported a rubber bumper in the event that you drop the camera with the lense extended. Cameras get dropped. It is a shame if it damages a good expensive one.
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Summary: just good
Review: This item is just good enough for the beginner.
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Summary: Olympus iS-20 QD Camera
Review: Very versatile, stylish, easy-to-use camera! I used several rolls of my 2-month daughter basically in the portrait mode and I found them very good (w/flash or without it). But more impressive pictures have been done outdoors with 28mm focus. They a really great! The images are sharp, clear, a full of depth. Before I used 35mm fixed Olympus Stylus and my manual Minolta XG-7. This IS-20 QD camera has a lot more to offer for for the beginner and experienced photographer!
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