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Olympus FE-340 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom (Red)
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Olympus FE-340 is very user-friendly
(4 out of 5) by TexasShopper on Apr 10, 2008Olympus FE-340 has a good sized LCD, 5X zoom, and is very user-friendly specially for people who are simply point-and-shoot photographers.
PROS:
-- Camera has 5x zoom, looks solidly built, comes in great colors and
the control buttons are very intuitive.
-- Has a Guide option which describes possible shooting scenarios
(like shooting something behind a glass, shooting with bright
backlight) and you only need to select which scenario applies and
the camera provides you with the optimal settings. You just select it,
then point and shoot.
-- LCD screen is good sized and clear.
-- Provides 4 different preview shots at once (splits LCD display in 4)
and gives you the option to select which shot looks best to you.
-- Image quality is good. Nothing spectacular, just good.
CONS:
-- Only takes xD picture cards.
-- No burst mode (this is the continuous shooting mode).
-- Write speed and flash recycle time is very slow.
If you like fast burst mode, faster write speed, and SD card compatible,
try either Canon SD1000 or Casio EX-Z80.
PROS:
-- Camera has 5x zoom, looks solidly built, comes in great colors and
the control buttons are very intuitive.
-- Has a Guide option which describes possible shooting scenarios
(like shooting something behind a glass, shooting with bright
backlight) and you only need to select which scenario applies and
the camera provides you with the optimal settings. You just select it,
then point and shoot.
-- LCD screen is good sized and clear.
-- Provides 4 different preview shots at once (splits LCD display in 4)
and gives you the option to select which shot looks best to you.
-- Image quality is good. Nothing spectacular, just good.
CONS:
-- Only takes xD picture cards.
-- No burst mode (this is the continuous shooting mode).
-- Write speed and flash recycle time is very slow.
If you like fast burst mode, faster write speed, and SD card compatible,
try either Canon SD1000 or Casio EX-Z80.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
i love this camera SO much!
(5 out of 5) by Michelle S (real name too revealing) on Jan 9, 2009We go through about a camera a year (due to teen usage)so I tend not to spend a ton of money on one. I've hated every camera we've ever had and always wanted an Olympus. This camera has the funnest features, clearest pictures and frankly, if my son breaks THIS one I'm going to be so angry... and then come right back and get the exact same one again. The screen is crystal clear, everything is really easy to use and figure out. I can't reiterate enough- I love this camera.
eta: i should note that we got the refurbished item and are just as happy as if we'd purchased the new one
eta: i should note that we got the refurbished item and are just as happy as if we'd purchased the new one
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
awesome little camera
(5 out of 5) by Jane Scanlon on Jul 10, 2008 (Hudson, MA)My 12 year old daughter bought this with birthday money and just loves it. It is incredibly user friendly and takes amazing pics and video. Highly recommend!
Love this camera
(5 out of 5) by B. Kelsey on Oct 8, 2008 (Anaconda, Montana United States)This camera is easy to use and very compact. It was a great deal. I love this camera
You'll love this camera!
(5 out of 5) by Denise D. Sprung on Sep 20, 2008Olympus FE-340 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom (Red)
Just love my little red Olympus camera. I had previously owned an Olympus digital camera but was in need of one with updated features (optical zoom, larger view, slim body, lightweight, etc). In all ways this camera has met my complete satisfaction and was an excellent price on Amazon. Very user friendly, takes great shots! Would recommend this camera to beginners and to those more experienced who wish to take along a compact excellent camera.
Just love my little red Olympus camera. I had previously owned an Olympus digital camera but was in need of one with updated features (optical zoom, larger view, slim body, lightweight, etc). In all ways this camera has met my complete satisfaction and was an excellent price on Amazon. Very user friendly, takes great shots! Would recommend this camera to beginners and to those more experienced who wish to take along a compact excellent camera.