Olympus FE-280, 8.0 Megapixel, 3x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Black)
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Discontinued
Selected Color: Black
The Olympus FE-280 Digital Camera is incredibly small, but it includes a host of features including a sharp 3x zoom lens, superb capture resolution up to 8.0 megapixels, and a 2.5" high resolution color LCD display. The camera includes the innovative Face Detection Technology, which tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. The Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) Mode freezes the action for crisp, clear images, and DIS Edit uses built-in gyro sensors to track camera movement so you can fix blurry images right in the camera.
When shooting or recording in certain scene modes, the Bright Capture feature allows you to clearly preview your shot on the LCD and capture brighter, more vivid images in low light situations. This camera is incredibly easy to use with a simple One-Touch Operation design, and 21 incredibly useful preset scene modes. There is also a built-in Help Guide right in the menu in case you need assistance with the camera's menus and icons.
- Super-Slim All-Metal Body
- The Olympus FE-280 is an amazingly slim, all-metal camera that's slightly over a 1/2-inch thick - it is so slim and lightweight that it fits practically anywhere so you can capture memories wherever you go.
- 8.0 Megapixel Resolution
- The high-resolution, 8.0 megapixel image sensor of the FE-280 delivers superior quality images and larger sized prints without sacrificing detail.
- 3x Optical Zoom Lens
- The high quality 3x optical zoom lens delivers sharp, clear images and brings you closer to the action without taking a step. Adding the 4x digital zoom will let you get even closer with a combined zoom of 12x.
- TruePic III Image Processor
- The exclusive Olympus TruePic III image processor was originally developed for the demanding performance of Olympus Digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras, and produces crystal-clear photos with truer colors and speeds up overall camera performance so you get the best results.
- Digital Image Stabilization
- Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often caused when you or your subject is moving. The FE-280 also features Digital Image Stabilization Edit, which uses a built-in gyro sensor to track camera movement and enables users to fix blurry images right in the camera.
- Perfect Shot Preview
- The Perfect Shot Preview mode enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on a live, multi-window screen before snapping the shot, ensuring users are capturing the exact image they want. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques, such as zoom, exposure compensation, white balance and metering.
- Face Detection Technology
- Face Detection Technology tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. Even if your subjects are moving, the camera continuously tracks your subjects' faces without having to press the shutter button.
- Bright Capture Technology
- Olympus' Bright Capture Technology makes it possible to clearly compose and capture subjects on the LCD in low light, and allows high sensitivity settings and rapid auto-focus to be used for fast-action photos to be captured with low levels of available light. Plus, Bright Capture Movie lets consumers record the moments in the dark even after the candles are blown out.
- Easy Shooting Modes
- The camera includes 21 pre-programmed shooting modes that cover many common shooting and lighting situations including Portrait, Landscape, Beach & Snow and Sunset, providing you with the ability to take perfect shots with the minimum of fuss and effort.
- Perfect Shot Preview
- The FE-280 features a Perfect Shot Preview mode, which enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on a live, multi-frame window on the LCD before snapping the shot, allowing users to see precisely what the image will look like when adjustments are made. It's a great way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques, such as exposure compensation, white balance and metering.
- TV-quality Video Recording
- The FE-280 includes a high quality movie mode that captures VGA resolution video at a rate of 30 fps with sound, so you can use your compact digital still camera to produce superb video clips, and leave the camcorder at home.
- 2.5" High Resolution LCD
- Compose, view and share your images even in direct sunlight - the large, high-resolution LCD features Backlight Boost Button that provides easy composing, shooting and sharing of your images with friends and family
- In-Camera Help Guides
- The In-Camera Help Guides provide a brief description of camera settings and features, conveniently displayed on the LCD, at the push of a button.
- In-Camera Editing
- With in-camera editing features such as red-eye fix, resizing, adding frames or text, and color or saturation adjustments, users can edit photos anywhere with ease - touch up or embellish photos without a computer.
- Simple Connection to Your PC
- Quickly download pictures to a computer to view, edit, and email with Simple PC Connect. The Auto-connect, USB mass storage interface and USB 2.0 High speed interface makes it easy and fast.
- Direct Printing
- Turn pictures on the camera into vibrant pictures in your hands with One-touch Easy Printing. A single cable is all it takes to connect the FE-280 camera to a PictBridge compatible printer and print colorful pictures.
- Includes Olympus Master 2 Software
- Olympus Master 2 Software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and simple, and images are easily organized by folders or albums and searchable by date in Calendar view. Additionally, with one-click editing tools, such as red-eye removal, images can be touched up before printing or e-mailing. Online support, templates, firmware upgrades and other user services are just a mouse-click away. Use the optional muvee Theater Pack to create professional quality slide shows and DVDs from your pictures using any of several built-in templates.
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| Camera Type | Ultra-Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.35" 8.3 Megapixels CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 8.0 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Full Color |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2) |
| Recorded Resolution |
3264 x 2448 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 640 x 480 |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG with Sound SHQ (640 x 480 @ 30fps) HQ (320 x 240 @ 15fps) SQ (160 x 120 @ 15fps) Clip length limited only by available memory |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Olympus Zoom Lens (6 Elements in 5 Groups with 4 Aspherical Lenses) |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Lens Focal Length | 6.3mm - 18.9mm (36mm - 108mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.0" (5cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | CCD Contrast Detection AF |
| Focus Modes | iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 23.6" (60cm) - infinity Macro: 3.9" (10cm) - infinity wide Super Macro: 2.0" (5cm) |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | 1/2 - 1/2000 seconds (up to 4 seconds in Night Scene mode) |
| Aperture Range | f/3.1-5.9 (max.) |
| Exposure Metering | Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Scene Modes, Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | iESP2 Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent (3 modes) |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Document, Auction, Smile Shot, Underwater Wide 1, Underwater Wide 2, Underwater Macro, Panorama |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off) |
| Effective Flash Range | 0.3' (1m) - 18' (5.5m) @ ISO 800 |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability | No |
| Self Timer | 12 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | No (Simultaneous recording into image data) |
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| Built-in Memory | 48MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards | xD-Picture Card (up to 2GB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording Capacity |
Includes 48MB Built-in Memory Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
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| Battery Type | LI-42B Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 (via Multi-Terminal) |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | NTSC & PAL (via Multi-Terminal) |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 2000, XP, Vista Mac OS X (10.3 or later) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.5" TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels) with Backlight Boost |
| Language Options | English, Spanish, French (additional languages available via download) |
| Playback Options | Single Image, Index Display (4, 9, 16, or 25 up), Enlargement (up to 10x), Slideshow, Rotation, My Favorites, Image Edit (Red-Eye Fix, Lighting Fix, Digital Image Stabilization Edit, Resize, Rotation, Trimming ) Movie (Normal, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame, Frame Index) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.7" (92 x 56 x 19mm) |
| Weight | 3.8 oz (108g) without battery |
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Good picture quality
- Good price
- Short Lag Time
- Small and light
- Strong Construction
- Stylish looks
Cons
- Low battery life
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Events
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Pet pictures
- Travel
Comments about Olympus FE-280 Digital Camera (Black):
This is a great camera. Great features and good picture quality. very easy to use. small and stylish. the only thing that i dont like is that the battery life is low, so i suggest having 2 batteries.
Comments about Olympus FE-280 Digital Camera (Black):
I had been digital camera shopping for a few weeks. I had my heart set on a Sony 7MP because it was a name that I knew and it looked really nice. I happened to see this camera at the store and was instantly attracted by its slim and ultra-compact features. It's price to me seemed very reasonable, and I thought if I didn't like it I would just bring it back. Well, there was no need for that. This camera is by far the best camera I've ever used. It takes beautiful pictures and the menu system is so easy to use. I would recommend this camera to anyone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money, but wants a really nice camera. Its an Excellent Choice
Problems Encountered: The only very minor difficulty I had with this camera was the USB port wasn't very easily accessible. Other than that, its great!
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Fujifilm, Sony, Casio.
Comments about Olympus FE-280 Digital Camera (Black):
This product is about getting the features in a digital point and shoot right. Day in day out this camera has the right stuff. The particular features that make it stand out are the true wide angle on the zoom (35mm equivalent), the excellent battery life, and the olympus trademark small, light design.What we didn't really expect was the image quality. The color fidelity and sharpness are outstanding. Hey... 16 people went on the cruise with us with 16 different cameras, and this one took the best pictures.
Expertise: Former photography instructor and avid large format photographer.
Problems Encountered: The little flaps over the connectors are a pain.
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Miscellaneous nikons, kodaks, casios, canons, and pentaxs
Items I Recommend: Memory card and small padded camera wallet.
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Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 days. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment.
What's in the Box
- LI-42B Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
- Battery Charger
- USB Cable
- A/V Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Olympus Master 2 Software CD-ROM
- Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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