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Olympus Stylus 1050SW
Olympus Stylus 1050SW
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HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Great for the right purpose"
  • 5 out of 5
"Used in Costa Rica vacation with excellent results."
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Would you think this is an appropriate camera for a 12 year old?

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58449 pts
April 17, 2009 11:25 PM
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The SW line is shock resistant up to 5 feet, and that's going to be the main issue for a kid. So yeah, I think you want a rugged one if you're buying a kid a camera.
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Jan Todd (gramij) 0 pts
April 18, 2009 8:11 AM
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Our grandson really wants a digital camera, but because he is a typical boy, it is likely to get bounced.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58449 pts
April 20, 2009 10:44 PM
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Then I definitely agree that Olympus cameras are far more robust than others. I had an SP560UZ and that thing was like a Timex, took a liking and kept on ticking. It'll take the kind of abuse a young fellow will put it through so long as he doesn't drop it in the deep ocean or throw it against a wall!
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