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Olympus Stylus 840

Olympus Stylus 840

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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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Great little camera!!!!"
  • 5 out of 5
"WONDERFUL"
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Editors' Comments

This mid-range, all around point and shoot sports an 8.1 megapixel CCD, with a 5x optical zoom, and 2.7" LCD. With additional features including face detection and Dual Image Stabilization, which uses both optical and digital image stabilization techniques in concert to guard against camera shake and blurry photographs. Available in silver, black... read more

Specifications

  • 8.0 Megapixels
  • 5x Optical Zoom
  • AVI Movie mode with Sound
  • JPEG file format
  • Sensor-Shift image stabilization
  • Face Detection Auto focus with Spot Metering
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Answered Questions for the 840

Q: I am using the memory card that came with the camera but it does not appear to be recognizing it.
A: You need to format the card first, probably. Also, check to see if the write protect tab is enabled, and... read more
Q: What's the best camera for indoor sports action without blurring?
A: Well, it depends on who you talk to and what you use the camera for. If you're going to be... read more
Q: Lost pictures when transferring to computer
A: The specs say that the camera can take up to 2GB, so it can't really be too big. More likely... read more

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Open Questions for the 840

Q: I'm looking for a camera with 5x zoom, looking to choose from the stylus 840, fuji z100fd & nikon s550
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Batteries for this camera!!!
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: weird sound from stylus 840
20 points for best answer - 2 replies

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4.9 out of 5 690 Store Reviews Electronics Club
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  • 4.53 out of 5

Average rating based on 73 total reviews: 4.53/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Great little camera!!!! (Robert - 5/2/09)

This camera is great. Takes great pics, can't go wrong with this one.read more

  • 5 out of 5
WONDERFUL (Denise Jackson - 2/9/09)

I have an on the go one year old and this camera is quick, durable and very easy to use! I love the camera.read more

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