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Olympus Stylus 300

3 out of 5

"Price and pictures okay. No time stamp on image is a problem."

3 out of 5

"Great pics, then stopped working"

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Q: when lens cover is open no image can be seen on LCD screen: 5 points for best answer - 1 reply

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Editors' Comments

The heavily-hyped Olympus Stylus 300 has made a splash with its unique water-resistant housing and slick silver exterior. While those looking for a rugged and stylish point & shoot camera for all-weather use should consider the Stylus 300, frequent complaints about less-than-perfect image quality should cause serious photographers to think twice. read more

Specifications

3.2 megapixels (effective)
3x optical/4x digital zoom
autofocus only
program exposure only
JPEG file format
ISO range 80-320

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3 out of 5

Price and pictures okay. No time stamp on image is a problem. ( - 6/13/05)

For our construction environment, we needed something that did not have to be real weather tight, but needed something to protect the lens parts from... read more

3 out of 5

Great pics, then stopped working ( - 5/18/05)

Chose Olympus because of good reputation & experience with (older) Camedias at work. Chose metal body for durability 'cuz sleek little cameras slip & fall... read more

4 out of 5

Nice little camera ( - 10/17/05)

Pros:Scenic pictures turn out beautifully, holds charge for a long time, survived more than a couple of falls, black and white pictures turn out very... read more

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Professional Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Shoots as good as it looks (Imaging Resource - 4/2/03)

A great "take anywhere" camera, the Olympus Stylus 300 earns praise for its user-friendly controls, long battery life, and picture quality; some images do exhibit overly high contrast. read original review

4.5 out of 5

Built like a tank (Steve's Digicams - 4/2/03)

The Olympus Stylus 300 earns points for its rugged weather-resistant casing, good image quality, and affordable price, but the author wishes it displayed less image noise in low light conditions. read original review

4.2 out of 5

Pure point-and-shoot (DC Resource - 4/2/03)

Great for those in search of a "stylish point and shoot," the Olympus Stylus 300 provides good pictures and solid construction. Complaints include image noise in low light and a very basic movie mode (short clips and no audio). read original review

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