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Olympus Stylus 840 8 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)

Olympus Stylus 840 8 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)


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Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography

List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $179.95
You Save: $50.04 (22%)



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 30 reviews
Sales Rank: 7799

Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 5
Display Size: 2.7
Battery: 1 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B)
Maximum Focal Length: 32
Minimum Focal Length: 6.4
Maximum Resolution: 8
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 0.9 x 2.2

MPN: 226260
Model: 226260
UPC: 050332162570
EAN: 0050332162570
ASIN: B0011E679W

Release Date: February 12, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • 8.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
  • 5x image-stabilized optical zoom; Face Detection
  • 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD
  • Perfect Fix in-camera editing; includes Olympus Master 2 software
  • Stores images on xD Picture Cards (not included)

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Stylus 840 is a perfect camera for users looking for a compact digital camera with advanced features. An attractive package of features including a 5x Optical Zoom and Digital Image Stabilization helps users capture clear, crisp memories. 8.0MP gives you superior image quality that you can use to make large prints, or even crop, without losing detail. The Stylus 840 has a 5x optical zoom that gets 60% closer to the action when compared to a 3x zoom with this ultra-compact, precision-crafted Olympus lens. With the Dual Image Stabilization you get 2-in-1 anti-blur solutions that keeps your shot steady by compensating for camera shake to capture crisp, clear images in any situation. Easily view photos on the 2.7" HyperCrystal LCD that lets you view at extra-wide angles and with the anti-glare technology share photos with family and friends even in direct, bright sunlight. Focus Range Normal mode - 0.7m - infinity, Macro Mode - 0.2m - infinity, Tele - 0.6m - infinity, Super Macro mode - 3cm - 70cm 1/2000 -1/2 sec. (up to 4 Sec. In Night Scene mode) Shutter Speed Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ISO 14.8MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Media Card Slot - xD-Picture Card (1GB,2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Built-in Flash with Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Flash modes Flash Working Range - 0.2m - 3.6m @ ISO 800 Wide, 0.6m - 2.4m @ ISO 800 Tele USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input System Requirements - Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3 or later, USB port Approximate Battery Life - 190 Shots Approximate Unit Dimensions - 3.8(W) x 2.2(H) x 0.94(D) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.6oz (without battery & media card)


Customer Reviews:   Read 25 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars pleased, few complaints   December 1, 2008
pd
This replaced my Olympus Stylus 710 that was dropped 1 too many times in the 2.5 years I owned it. During those 2.5 years it had traveled all over North American and to 3 other continents and served me very well.

Very small, very easy to use, tons of features and settings yet easy to just point and shoot (which is largely how I use it).

The benefits of the Stylus 840 over the older camera are more optical zoom, larger lcd, and more megapixels (though for my purposes, ~6 MP is more than enough; picts with this at the highest setting are close to 2MB). There are a few other nice new touches too.

Biggest draw back? Olympus dropped the All-weather protection which is VERY disappointing and why went with Olympus in the first place. In fact, if I didn't already have a case, extra batteries, 2GB memory cards, and familiarity with the controls from my earlier Olympus, I might have considered a Canon.

With that said, I quite like the Olympus and have no regrets or complaints with the quality of the picts.



5 out of 5 stars Great camera!   November 25, 2008
T. Lai (Boston, MA)
This camera is great for everyday users. It's relatively simple to figure out but has more complicated features for the more advanced user. The in-camera panorama feature is one-of-a-kind! The image quality is great. Slim and portable. The battery life is very decent.


5 out of 5 stars Great for us   November 23, 2008
Ross Parker (Davis, CA United States)
This is the first above-avg camera I've bought. It is small, durable, takes great shots, and has a fast shutter. No complaints


5 out of 5 stars Love this camera!   September 24, 2008
Kerri L. McDonald (Oklahoma, USA)
I love, love, love this camera. It takes GREAT photos! I have been amazed! It's fun to experiment with all the extra settings but works awesome on automatic. A friend purchased a similar camera the same time I purchased this one. We compared photos and features and she immediately returned hers and traded for this same camera. I highly recommend it!

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