Olympus Stylus 850 SW Digital Camera (Yellow)
The Olympus Stylus 850 SW Digital Camera is incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, combining rugged body construction with shock-absorbing materials and waterproof seals, making it the ultimate pocket camera, and a must-have vacation and party accessory. It incorporates a high quality 3x zoom lens and a capture resolution of 8.0 megapixels to provide beautiful images. Plus it is loaded with features to make shooting easy and fun. Twenty-eight shooting modes are built into the camera to cover many common shooting situations including Candle, Sports and Underwater modes to take perfect shots with a minimum of fuss and effort.
Other unique features include Face Detection which automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures, and Digital Image Stabilization that uses the cameras high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds to freeze the action and capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving. In addition, the camera has a built-in LED that illuminates your subjects when you can't use a flash - perfect for shooting macro photos or low-light portraits. The camera also features 14.5MB of built-in memory and an xD-Picture Card slot that allows you to expand the memory to over 2GB, providing enough storage capacity for hundreds of images.
- Shockproof, Waterproof & Freezeproof
- The Stylus 850 SW is shockproof with a durable metal body, floating circuit board and an innovative shock-absorbing construction to protect it from drops of up to 5 feet. It uses a revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 10 feet underwater. And its freezeproof such that it will function perfectly in temperatures as cold as -10°C/14°F - making it a perfect camera for a trip to the great outdoors. Furthermore, the airtight design makes the camera impervious to dust, dirt and other particles that can degrade the camera over time.
- 8.0 Megapixel Resolution
- The Stylus 850 SW with its 8.0 megapixel image sensor delivers high-quality images that are consistently sharp and vivid even when printed in large formats - perfect for creating, poster-size enlargements or even cropping, without losing detail.
- 3x Optical Zoom Lens
- The Stylus 850 SW uses an ultra-compact 3x zoom lens that is made from precision-crafted glass - plus it uses a special prism design so the lens does not extend out of the camera body when in use. There is also a 5x digital zoom available for a combined zoom capability of 15x.
- Digital Image Stabilization
- Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often caused by a moving subject.
- TruePic III Image Processor
- The exclusive Olympus TruePic III image processor was developed for the demanding performance of Digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras - it helps to produce crystal clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to deliver superior picture quality with less image noise, more accurate colors, and true-to-life flesh tones - it also promotes faster processing speeds.
- Face Detection Technology
- Face Detection Technology tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure 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.
- Shadow Adjustment Feature
- Bring out the details in the shadow and capture scenes exactly as you see them. While the human eye is capable of detecting the nuances between dark and light and all the details in between, image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive. The Stylus cameras address this challenge head-on with its innovative Shadow Adjustment Technology, which compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail.
- 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.
- Panorama Mode
- The In-Camera Panorama mode captures three images and stitches them together to create one amazing panoramic picture. Simply press the shutter button and slowly pan across a panoramic scene. (Requires Olympus Brand xD-Picture Card)
- TV-quality Video Recording
- The Stylus 850 SW includes a high quality movie mode that captures VGA resolution video at a rate of 30 fps with sound - even when underwater - so you can use your compact digital still camera to produce superb video clips, and leave the camcorder at home.
- Preset Shooting Modes
- The Stylus 850 SW offers a broad range of shooting modes to make it easy to take great photos in a variety of scenarios and lighting situations. Simply select the desired mode for portraits, landscapes, night scenes, fast-action, macro and more. Some of the preset modes also provide Shooting Assist Functions such as the Shooting Guide and Frame Assist functions.
- 2.5" HyperCrystal LCD Display
- The Stylus 850 SW boasts a high-resolution 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD with high contrast and anti-glare technology for clear visibility, even when composing pictures in bright sunlight.
- In-Camera Editing with Perfect Fix
- Correct shooting mistakes instantly with Perfect Fix. Featuring Red-Eye Fix Lighting Fix, and other in-camera editing features such as resizing, frames, text options, color brightness and saturation adjustments, Perfect Fix enables users to edit photos right in the camera.
- 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 | Waterproof, Shockproof & Freezeproof Ultra-Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.35" CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 8.0 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Color, Black & White, Sepia |
| Image File Formats | JPEG |
| Recorded Resolution |
8MP (3248 x 2436) 5MP (2560 x 1920) 4MP (2304 x 1728) 3MP (2048 x 1536) 16:9 (1920 x 1080) 2MP (1600 x 1200) 1MP (1280 x 960) VGA (640 x 480) |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG with sound
640 x 480 @ 30 or 15 fps) 320 x 240 @ 30 or 15 fps) Clip length limited only by available memory |
| Audio Recording | Yes |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Olympus Zoom Lens 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 3 Aspherical Lenses |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Lens Focal Length | 6.7 - 20.1mm (38 - 114mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 5x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.9" (20cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-5.0 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | CCD Contrast Detection |
| Focus Modes | iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity Macro: 7.9" (20cm) - infinity wide |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | 1/2 - 1/1000 seconds (up to 4 seconds in Night Scene mode) |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5-5.0 |
| Exposure Metering | Digital ESP Metering, Spot 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 | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescents (3 modes) |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select 1, Shoot & Select 2, Beach & Snow, Pre-shot Movie, Panorama, Underwater Snapshot, Underwater Wide1, Underwater Wide2, Underwater macro |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off) |
| Effective Flash Range | 0.7' (0.2m) - 17.4' (5.3m) @ 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 |
High speed: 6.9 fps up to 10 frames (3MP) Normal speed: 1.0 fps up to 6 frames (8MP) |
| Self Timer | 12 Seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | No (Simultaneous recording into image data) |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 14.8MB |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
xD-Picture Card (up to 2GB) microSD (with included MASD-1 Adapter) |
| Recording Capacity | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Battery Type | LI-42B Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | D-7AC AC Adapter (optional) with CB-MA1 DC Coupler (optional) |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface |
USB 2.0 High Speed (via Multi-Terminal) USB Mass Storage compliant |
| 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 Macintosh OS X (10.3 or later) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.5" (6.4cm) HyperCrystal LCD (230,000 pixels) with Brightness Adjustment (5-steps) |
| Language Options |
English, Spanish, French additional languages can be added using the included Olympus Master software |
| Playback Options | Single Image, Index Display (4, 9, 16 or 25-up), Enlargement (up to 10x), Slideshow, My Favorites, Histogram, Image Edit (Red-Eye Fix, Shadow Adjustment, Resize, Rotation, Black & White, Sepia, Frame, Label, Calendar, Saturation), Movie Playback (Normal, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame, Frame index) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.4 x 3.7 x 0.9" (61 x 94 x 22mm) |
| Weight | 4.8oz (136g) without battery |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Simple controls (4)
- Easy to setup (3)
- Large clear LCD (3)
- Strong construction (3)
Cons
Best Uses
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to carry
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor focus at close range
Best Uses
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Olympus Stylus 850 SW Digital Camera (Yellow):
Being a bodyboarder and an avid fisherman, this camera lets me take really great pictures quickly without having to carry around a large camera bag. It's so small it fits right in my pocket, so I can take it anywhere. The fact that it's waterproof is convenient for when I'm kayaking, and I bought a floatey that attaches to it so it won't sink if it falls into the water.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentary
- Fun
Comments about Olympus Stylus 850 SW Digital Camera (Yellow):
I have a bigger more manual camera for more serious shootin but this camera is for fun fun fun! When I go to party or relax it's nice you don't need to be afraid it falling or getting wet. I also keep it with me when I'm working. Some times I need to take photos of peaces of machinery and that can happen in really dusty and dirty enviroments so no problems there either. This is just what I needed. It was a little bit bigger in size that I expected but it still fits nicely even to my jeans pocket.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Zoom is a bit stingy
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Stylus 850 SW Digital Camera (Yellow):
Just back from a week at North Carolina beaches and waterways with our new Stylus 850 SW Digital water proof (yep, it really is) camera. Used for 6 days straight of kayaking, snorkeling, body-surfing, beaching and sightseeing with a 2gb card (about 475 available pictures). Easy to sync to the laptop with Picasa2, Very good picture quality, decent lag time but not great, pretty good videdo quality with fair audio (video and audio even work under water but you can imagine the sound-track) The many and varied options for scene settings are helpful. Choices for scene settings are on their own section of the menu/dial. This is a great feature as all the choices don't interfere with the basic features but are easy to get too when you want to try them out. This is our first pocket digital without a viewfinder and, while I'll get used to it, I still miss it for regular land shots to insure proper framing in bright sunlight. Importantly, this thing sinks like a rock and the include wrist strap isn't adequate protection when you're really out pounding around. Get a float, a lanyard or a secure wrist strap right off the bat. I came much too close to watching my $ flutter to the bottom of the channel in Beaufort, NC.! I didn't install the software so I'm no help there.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
Cons
- Long Lag Time
- Terrible video quality
- Terrible video sound
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Stylus 850 SW Digital Camera (Yellow):
I love photography and appreciate all around quality in a camera. Yes, this might seem desirable due to its being virtually "everything proof". However, the picture quality is mediocre compared to canon, and its complicated to find the right settings to take a picture in. The worst thing about this camera is the video mode. The videos look grainy, and the volume input is TERRIBLE! There is no way to change the volume input settings, and i could barely hear any of my videos even when i put them on my computer and tried to alter the volume. There is also a lot of unnecessary white noise. If you want to get a camera simply to take pictures and not for video then this camera is o.k.. If your looking to take videos with your camera, then do consider something else.
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- Canon SD 850, Canon SD 300
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Memory Cards
Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $12.99
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $28.00
Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a case.
- Price: $8.24
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $9.95
Filters & Adapters
Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.
- Price: $13.98
Tripod & Support
Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.
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- Original: $14.80
- Save: $1.48
- Price: $13.32
What's in the Box
- Li-42B Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
- Battery Charger
- USB Cable
- Audio/Video Cable
- MASD-1 microSD Card Adapter
- Wrist Strap
- Olympus Master 2 Software CD-ROM
- User Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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