Olympus Stylus 300 3.2 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
List Price: $249.99
Details
- Included 16 MB XD thought card holds 20 images at 2048 x 1536 HQ setting
- 3.2 megapixel sensor captures ample detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
- 3x visual plus 4x digital (12x total) zoom lens with autofocus
Description
2/8/200615-19-32...The Olympus Stylus 300 is peradventure the best go-anywhere point-and-shoot digital camera, thanks to its all-metal, weatherproof outside. Easy on the eyes and comfortable in the hand, the Stylus 300 can also brave water splashes, driving rain, and windy snowstorms. And nonetheless it's not waterproof, you can add the optional PT-016 underwater case for diving photos nap to 130 feet underwater.
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The Stylus 300 is made for automatic point-and-shoot possibilities, and the camera offers some underlying scene modes (landscape, night, portrait, and self-characterization) and white balance settings (daylight, overcast, tungsten, and fluorescent). The menu modus operandi accessed through the 1.5-inch LCD continues the Olympus tradition of a pretentiously-mapped-out software system.
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With the 3.2-megapixel resolution, you’ll be able to capture ample supply image detail to print decent 11 by 14 stamp enlargements. But the best thing about more pixels is the tab of stored pixel information, which enabled us to crop images on our PC without unsuccessful much clarity or sharpness. At the highest quality setting, you'll get 2,048 x 1,536 pixel images, but you can in the same way step down to lower pixel ranges--from 1,600 x 1,200 to 640 x 480.
You can in the same way record small QuickTime videos, though we found the large screen mode to be fairly basic compared to some of the other new releases of 2003. Since there's no built-in microphone, your pictures will be silent, and you can't utilize the zoom while filming. Decide between 320 x 240 for 16 seconds and 160 x 120 for 40 seconds.
If you're looking for true point-and-shoot pleasure, the Stylus 300 is the camera for you. It's nicely mechanized and ready to snap pics in a flash. We were also unequivocally happy with the battery life, though you might impecuniousness to invest in an additional battery (model LI-12B) as well as a higher-position XD card for safety's sake. --Agen G.N. Schmitz
Pros
- All-stand exterior means never having to worry about shower, sleet, or snow
- Great automatic point-and-shoot features
- Fast start-up prematurely
Cons
- No manual controls
- Movie mode doesn't attired in b be committed to sound, short video length
Moving on the heritage of its film predecessor, the Olympus Stylus 300 is an ultracompact, all weather, and easy-to-use camera expected for the digital photography enthusiast looking for the best performance in a stylish and manageable body. It features a 3.2-megapixel resolution, 12x totality zoom, and a movie mode for short video clips.
Optics and Proposal
Featuring a 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor, the Stylus 300 delivers images up to 2,048 x 1,536 pixels and gemstone-clear prints up to 8 by 10 inches (and medium quality up to 11 by 14). A strong-quality Olympus 3x optical zoom (and 4x digital zoom for a seamless 12x come to) gives you the ability to fill your pictures with watchfully detail and vibrant color. It features an Olympus aspherical glass lens with a focused range of 5.8-17.4mm (35-105mm equivalent in 35mm photography).
Storage and Give
Images are stored on xD Picture Card memory cards. The birthday card's small size (about the same as a postage stamp) helps abridge the size of the camera. The included 16 MB card will trust in approximately 20 images at 2,048 x 1,536 pixels (at HQ, JPEG home). Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB storage-class connectivity, which means the camera can be relevant to any USB-based computer running Windows 98 Rev2Me/2000/XP or Mac OS 8.6 or later without installing any software.
Cinema Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the Stylus 300 can in the same way record movie clips of up to 40 seconds without audio. The QuickTime Walk JPEG format offers a limited resolution, which is incomparable for capturing a short movie that can be e-mailed to friends and kindred, but is no replacement for a true camcorder.
More Features
The Stylus Digital cameras offer root point-and-shoot simplicity for flawless picture taking. For photographers who need optimum results in a wide variety of settings, the easy-to-use prospect socialize modes provide fully automatic exposure adjustments for thumbnail sketch, self-portrait, and landscape portrait.
Other controls categorize digital ESP multipattern and spot metering, auto white compare, multiple flash settings, and exposure compensation. The camera comes with a built-in flicker that offers four settings to provide the widest fluctuate of options.
The lightweight and ergonomic metal body of the Stylus 300 provides all-withstand protection from the elements and can even endure a downpour.
Power, Vastness, and Contents
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It planning 3.8 by 2.2 by 1.3 inches and weighs 5.8 ounces. This combine includes the Stylus 300 digital camera, 16 MB xD Picture Window-card, rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charger (LI-10B), self-timer small control (RM-2), USB and AV cables, wrist strap, and CD-ROM with Camedia Pooh-Bah software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
