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Olympus Stylus 1030SW
Olympus Stylus 1030SW
  • 5 out of 5
"Excellent Travel Camera"
  • 5 out of 5
"Once I tried it, I swear to not go back to any regular compact digital camera."
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Answered Questions for the Olympus 1030SW

Q: Difference between "Green" "Silver" and "Black" Olympus 1030w
A: Were you on Amazon? I noted that they have the Green for quite a bit... read more
Q: Does the camera have a viewfinder to take pictures through as well as seeing them in the LCD display.
A: Bill,I completely agree with you on that. Some new cameras do have enhanced LCD's like... read more
Q: My LCD display for my 1030 sw just randomly stopped working??
A: Something like 2-3% of P&S digital cameras just die for no obvious reason. It is... read more
Q: How to get rid of blemishes on dark shots?
A: Usually dirt on the lens would create a quite noticeable spot on your image, including... read more
Q: Can I only power the 1030 SW with batteries?
A: For Olympus 1030SW, the USB cord doesn't double up as a direct power source.However you... read more
Q: will the 1030sw be superceded by a similar camera like the 1050sw?
A: Yes, the 1050sw is intended as a replacement model:http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/olympus-stylus-1050sw_reviews.html... read more
Q: Question regarding the recovery time of the Olympus Stylus 1030SW
A: I've found that if the camera is set to "not review" the pic taken after... read more
Q: Is there an underwater casing for the 1030SW available for scuba diving below 33 feet?
A: I'm answering my own question here as I just found the answer on the Olympus... read more
Q: Is the 1030 good for wildlife, outdoor, close-up picture taking?
A: I would actually recommend taking a look at a slightly larger camera (it's also a... read more
Q: can an old olympus LI 42B battery be charged in the new LI 50C charger that comes with the SW1030?
A: I doubt it. Different camera models usually have different power requirements and/or design considerations. I... read more
Q: Printer for the Olympus Stylus 1030SW
A: PictBridge is the USB communication standard for allowing images to be printed directly from digital... read more
Q: What accessories should I get? Battery? Charger? Memory?
A: Rick,Both of these cameras are pretty comparible. While the 1030SW has a higher resolution at... read more
Q: DSLR novice looking for a good over & underwater camera
A: I found you a case for that SD850 ... read more
Q: What is the minimum macro distance on Olympus 1030SW?
A: dpreview.com database lists it as 2 cm -- nice. read more
Q: Olympus Waterproof Cameras
A: There is indeed a difference. What you should ask yourself is are the differences important? read more

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