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Olympus D-580

Olympus D-580

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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.
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  • 2 out of 5
"Not too spiffy"
  • 3 out of 5
"battery does not last if you are not careful"
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Pocket-sized and simple to use, the Olympus D-580 makes digital photography easy for anyone. The D-580 is a true point & shoot, with fully automated controls that take the guesswork out of taking pictures and let you concentrate on finding the perfect shot. Preset scene modes let you take pictures in any conditions, a 3x optical zoom gets you close... read more

Specifications

  • 4.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical/4x digital zoom
  • autofocus only
  • program exposure only
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO range 50-400
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Q: How can I get instructions for use
A: Jan,Try this URL for the Olympus D-580 manual online.http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/manual/#dBTW I think I may know you but I don't want to... read more

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  • 3.74 out of 5

Average rating based on 87 total reviews: 3.74/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Not too spiffy ( - 10/14/05)

It's a decent camera that takes decent photos's but the biggest set back is both the battery life and the view finder. Firstly the manual... read more

  • 3 out of 5
battery does not last if you are not careful ( - 7/5/05)

I made the mistake of not closing the sliding cover a couple of times, this ate up the batteries, it is a good thing I... read more

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  • 4.7 out of 5
the Olympus D-580 zoom offers a good value to families desiring a digicam combining good image quality, useful features, and simplicity (Steve's Digicams - 9/10/04)

A very positive assessment of the Olympus D-580, which is a good general purpose camera that takes sharp photographs both indoor and out. This reviewer's biggest gripe is that the camera forgets the date when its batteries are removed. read original review

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