Olympus FE-4030
Olympus FE-4030
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Olympus FE-4030
Editor's Review
Another run-of-the-mill
slimline point-and-shoot for 2010. Nothing about this camera stands out
to us, though it is relatively slim for a $150 model. The only
differences between this and the FE-4020 -- another new model at the
same price -- are a longer-range macro, a TruePic III image
processor, and one extra shooting mode. We're baffled as to why
Olympus decided to put out two nearly identical boring cameras instead
of one boring camera, but it looks like the merchants we're partnered with made an executive decision to only sell one of them: the FE-4020.
Editor's Review
Another run-of-the-mill
slimline point-and-shoot for 2010. Nothing about this camera stands out
to us, though it is relatively slim for a $150 model. The only
differences between this and the FE-4020 -- another new model at the
same price -- are a longer-range macro, a TruePic III image
processor, and one extra shooting mode. We're baffled as to why
Olympus decided to put out two nearly identical boring cameras instead
of one boring camera, but it looks like the merchants we're partnered with made an executive decision to only sell one of them: the FE-4020.
Olympus FE-4030 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
camera (Beth — 05/18/2013)
Yes it has video camera option. It is the top setting on the screen.
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kim (04/08/2013)
does the fe 4030 have video capacity and how do I activate it?
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Hillary Grigonis (04/18/2013)
It does not appear to have video.
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Elien (01/13/2013)
When I try to zoom in, my lens zooms in and immediatly out again. What can I do about this?
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Hillary Grigonis (01/15/2013)
Is this a new issue to the camera? You could have a technician take a look, but that typically costs more then the average price of a new point and shoot.
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William Dooley (12/30/2012)
When I switch on my 2year old fe4030 it switches itslf off then back on then off and it will keep doing this until the battery goes flat or i physically stop the lens from opening. It' s been working fine up to now.
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Shona (08/01/2012)
My daughter has an olympus x-940. When we swith it on the lens comes out, olympus appears on screen then goes blank. An orange light flashes on and off then the camera shuts down leaving the lens open. When I plug it into the charger the lens shuts again. I've bought a new battery but this isnt solving problem. Any ideas?
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Chris Weigl (08/01/2012)
Sounds like something in the lens assembly is getting stuck. You'll probably need to replace the camera.
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Deera (05/18/2012)
I can't take any picture on my camera because it shows write protect on the screen. Is there any way to fix it or do I have to take them back to the shop?
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Chris Weigl (05/21/2012)
It sounds like the small switch on the SD card got switched to the "Lock" setting. Switching it back should solve your problems.
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Olympus Fe-4030 - Do not buy (Nick Lim — 11/25/2011)
I would not recommend buying the Fe-4030. It is cheaply built and the LCD screen has 3 spots of dead pixels and the zoom lens is really sensitive to any bumps. My lens does not even come out at all, when I press the on button the lens opens slightly and then returns to its normal closed position....you get what you pay for.
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Black spots on LCD (Alex Robertson — 05/06/2012)
Interesting that you would mention three black spots on LCD. Mine just started having three black spots a couple of weeks ago. Can't get any response from Olympus. Doesn't impact actual picture.
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Shutter Lage (Tom — 04/04/2011)
I take a lot of pictures and was looking for a simple point-and-shoot at a low price and the 4030 seemed to fit the bill. And, I am happy with it but one factor is driving me crazy and may force me to abandon it: the lag between the time I press the shutter and the time the shutter releases is intolerable. I miss a lot of good moments! Anything I can do? Help!
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by James DeRuvo (04/13/2011)
prefocus. press the shutter half way w the subject in the middle. it locks the focus. follow the subject, then if you need to, re-prefocus. then when the time comes, press the shutter the rest of the way. doing this, and using a scene setthat fits the situation will cut your lag time by 80%
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arif (03/20/2011)
How could I fixed date & time into picture?
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by James DeRuvo (03/25/2011)
In print reservations, the number of prints and
date imprint option are saved in the image on
the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera.
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DPOF is a standard for storing automatic printout information from digital cameras.
Print reservations can be set only for the
images stored on the card. Insert a card
with recorded images before making print
reservations.
DPOF reservations set by another DPOF
device cannot be changed by this camera.
Make changes using the original device.
Making new DPOF reservations with this
camera will erase the reservations made by
the other device.
DPOF print reservations can be made for up
to 999 images per card.
OK
SET
4 Use HI to select the image for
print reservation. Use FG to select
the quantity. Press the H button.
MENU OK
X
DATE
TIME
SET
BACK
NO
NO
5 Use FG to select the [X] (date
print) screen option, and press the
- page 40, manual
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date imprint option are saved in the image on
the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera.
*1
DPOF is a standard for storing automatic printout information from digital cameras.
Print reservations can be set only for the
images stored on the card. Insert a card
with recorded images before making print
reservations.
DPOF reservations set by another DPOF
device cannot be changed by this camera.
Make changes using the original device.
Making new DPOF reservations with this
camera will erase the reservations made by
the other device.
DPOF print reservations can be made for up
to 999 images per card.
OK
SET
4 Use HI to select the image for
print reservation. Use FG to select
the quantity. Press the H button.
MENU OK
X
DATE
TIME
SET
BACK
NO
NO
5 Use FG to select the [X] (date
print) screen option, and press the
- page 40, manual
Problem (Rene Meneses — 03/13/2011)
Why is my fe-4030 is always turning off and the switch light is always blinking..I can't open my fe-4030..Help me
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by James DeRuvo (03/16/2011)
Have you tried using a different battery? I ask because this camera is getting on in years and lithium ion batteries start to lose their capacity as they get older. And even though they may appear to be fully charged, they may not have enough power to properly run your camera and this could be contributing to the issue.
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fe-4030 problem (mike iliopoulos thessaloniki-greece — 02/06/2011)
mike 6/2/2011 i bought this camera two months ago.It uses rechargeable batteries.Ihave used many types of ni-mn types of re-ch batteries but still after 5-7 shots it shuts of with the warning 'empty battery'.I am very angry and dissapointed and i do not know what to do since the service guys tell me that there is nothing wrong with it.
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by James DeRuvo (02/10/2011)
Are you using the recommended batteries? It takes the LI042B Li-ion Rechargeable Battery. It may be the battery is defective, not the camera. But it isn't a Ni-Mn battery you've been using, so that may be part of the problem.
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Elsa (01/28/2011)
I bought this camera for my inlaws and I noticed that in the pictures, green foliage seems to come out looking a little dull as if the yellow hues are being highlighted. Anyone else notice this?
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by James DeRuvo (01/29/2011)
When you say the hues are off, are you talking about from the LCD or from the camera to the computer screen to the printed image? There will be a difference in color from each one of these because they aren't calibrated (and one is projected while prints are reflective).
But if you're talking that it's change or is difference, the color balance could be off. Try resetting your camera.
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But if you're talking that it's change or is difference, the color balance could be off. Try resetting your camera.
Gemma (01/25/2011)
Thats exactly what has happened to mine, I haven't dropped it or anything so im not sure whats causing the problem and iv only had mine for about a month.
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by James DeRuvo (01/27/2011)
I'd take it back. If the retailer balks, get your credit card company involved. Or you can send it for repair.
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$150 ??? (Yin — 01/20/2011)
Dear wer did u bought it ???
Pls let me knw.. Keen to buy lehhh...
Can sms me @ 8298 7797...
Yin here... Tq...
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Pls let me knw.. Keen to buy lehhh...
Can sms me @ 8298 7797...
Yin here... Tq...
Selling FE 4030 ??? (Yin — 01/20/2011)
If u r ..
Pls call or Sms me @ 8298 7797..
Im keen....
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Pls call or Sms me @ 8298 7797..
Im keen....
I have had my Olympus X-940 camera for less that a month it has stopped working. (Pinky Dhenge — 01/19/2011)
I have had my Olympus X-940 camera for less that a month. For some reason it has stopped working. The lens is not coming out. I can switch the camera on, the olympus sign comes up and then there is a blank screen. There is also a red led light which is flashing and the inside of the camera is making a clicky noise. Can anyone help? : (
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FE 4030 (Yin — 01/20/2011)
Hi der if anyone keen to sell me.. FE 4030..
Pls SMS me @ 8297 7797...
Thank you.... =)))
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Pls SMS me @ 8297 7797...
Thank you.... =)))
Quality of pictures ( — 01/10/2011)
Hello! Today I've a Olympus u700, that is broken, and I'm thinking of buying the Olympus FE 4030 camera but I am worried because I read reviews that say the camera has a poor picture quality. My intention is to buy an economical camera to take pictures on my vacation. If anyone has this camera, could you give me your opinion on the quality of pictures? Thank you!
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by James DeRuvo (01/11/2011)
The real beef of this camera is that there's simply nothing special about it. It's just a "dot upgrade" to a camera that was nominal at best. You can do better for the price. Check out the Panasonic FH20 or the ZS7, or the Nikon S6000. The Canon SD series as well.
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=( (joy — 12/25/2010)
i bought my camera 2 months ago and i found it very handy and easy to use.. but, 2 days ago, i noticed a black dot in the LCD.. everytime i open my camera, it getting bigger...im afraid that soon my camera will not function! is it the LCD too sensitive? what can i do... =(
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Problems with Fe 4030 (Carolyn — 12/18/2010)
I purchased mine back in May this year, I have had 3 replacement cameras and 3 replacement chargers, The screen cracked after 2 uses, the battery would not charge camera, 3 replacements, then the camera would not charge! on top of that the zoom lost focus and blackened. To my shock & horror have found a lot of stores are getting returns on the camera for all of the above problems. I have been refunded all my money back. I would have thought that the stores would have flagged Olympus regarding this, if they have why hasn't Olympus withdrawn them from the store to fix the issues? So to you people who think you are doing something wrong, It's not you it is the camera, I have flagged Olympus about this and am waiting for return email. I suggest you all email the company and flag your problems, if you kept your recxeipts get a refund. Carolyn
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Liam McCabe (12/20/2010)
Thanks for the feedback -- I'll check this out and probably lower the grade significantly.
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Robaloba1 (12/12/2010)
I have had my fe-4030 since June of this year and I was curious if there is anything I can do to produce black and white pictures? Of course I have had my share of problems with some of it's little "quirks", but I feel some of the filters are a waste of time. I would rather have a black and white or sepia option than the sketch option. If there is easy way of getting it to produce black and white, I would love to know.
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Liam McCabe (12/13/2010)
I don't think there's a built-in option. But you can always convert on your computer using software. I think even basic software that comes built into your computer can probably do it, and if not, check out Picasa. Free program, pretty robust.
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iB worked at first, but will not even after several reloads of iB program (Gloria T — 12/06/2010)
I bought an Olympus FE 4030 the day Nov 23rd, 2010. iB program worked okay for a week with daily use. Now I cannot get iB to function even after reloading the program several times after deleting iB first as requested. There had been no other new unloads/downloads/changes in my comp, so no conflicts to cause iB to quit working. Nothing had changed except that I can no longer download my pics from my camera. I'm really disappointed with this now since I cannot download any pics from my camera now although I have gotten decent quality pics from the camera. I'm getting pretty disgusted.
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PROBLEM ON MY CAMERA (YaMIN — 11/22/2010)
I am Yamin, an Indonesian, and currently I am joining an Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program in Noosa, Queensland State.
I had just bought an Olympus digital camera FE-4030 on 18 November 2010 in Norman Harvey, City Garden Shopping Center, Brisbane. Today, my cammera get a problem. When I shut it off, the front lens is not close (normally it close when I shut it off). The camera still can capture the picture but when I zooming it, the camera is off.it seems sand come in to my digital camera coz i have been in shore before.
Can you give me any recommendation how to make my camera normal again?
Can I bring my camera to the shop where I bought it to get my warranty service (I still have my warranty card as well the receipt from the shop)?
Thank you in advance for the response.
Looking forward to hearing from you !!
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I had just bought an Olympus digital camera FE-4030 on 18 November 2010 in Norman Harvey, City Garden Shopping Center, Brisbane. Today, my cammera get a problem. When I shut it off, the front lens is not close (normally it close when I shut it off). The camera still can capture the picture but when I zooming it, the camera is off.it seems sand come in to my digital camera coz i have been in shore before.
Can you give me any recommendation how to make my camera normal again?
Can I bring my camera to the shop where I bought it to get my warranty service (I still have my warranty card as well the receipt from the shop)?
Thank you in advance for the response.
Looking forward to hearing from you !!
by James DeRuvo (11/23/2010)
YOu can but try running a vacuum cleaner around it. Then trycyclng the camera on/off to see if the pens works it's way free. If not contact Olympus for a warranty repair. Bt if you dropped it they may not cover it.
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ashley (11/13/2010)
can you turn the sound off when you shoot a video? because then you might not get the drumstick sound...
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by James DeRuvo (11/16/2010)
If it was a camcorder with an external mic jack, you could stick a cut off minijack plug into the port to stop the sound from recording. But with a point and shoot I don' think it has that kind of control. You can always remove the sound track from the clip in your video editor though.
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A question (Nandan Roy — 11/10/2010)
How to put up date and time into the picture?
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by James DeRuvo (11/11/2010)
There's a sub menu under printing which will enable you to print with date. Check out page 36-37 of the product manual.
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Clicking noise (Lucy — 10/07/2010)
Whats that clicking sound from inside the camera?
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by James DeRuvo (10/07/2010)
You're probably hearing the AF Tracking.
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can i know what is the difference between olympus fe4030 n fe4020? (stephy — 09/29/2010)
can i know what is the difference between olympus fe4030 n fe4020? izzit the same ?
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Liam McCabe (09/29/2010)
Almost the same. The 4020 has a better processor and like one extra scene mode. Other than that, basically the same. Not too mane folks sell the 4030.
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Diference between FE-4030 and X-940 (Armando de la fuente — 01/09/2011)
Can I know what is the difference between Olympus fe4030 and X-940?
Thankyou .............Armando
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Thankyou .............Armando
Madi (09/28/2010)
I got this camera for my birthday, and it's awesome :D
But if you take a picture or video in low light, the quality can be a little bit dissapointing.
BUT I LOVE MY CAMERA, I USE IT NEARLY EVERYDAY!
:D
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But if you take a picture or video in low light, the quality can be a little bit dissapointing.
BUT I LOVE MY CAMERA, I USE IT NEARLY EVERYDAY!
:D
is this camera good enough to be use in concert?and does this camera gives any problem? (Tiffanatic Sone — 08/28/2010)
Hi,im about to get one of this camera myself next week,i find it quite beautiful and the images were quite clear for a normal picture as i know its 14megapixel,but here's the point.
If i was to use this camera for some concert or events..and im sure i'll be needing zoom.
Do you think it will still take blurr but OK pictures or is just plain blurr till i cant even see the faces of the singers pictures that i have taken?
MInd telling me? please because i need to know asap as i was going to make my decision in 3days times. THANKS<> ^^
Oh yes,other than that,does anyone had a problem with this camera?
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If i was to use this camera for some concert or events..and im sure i'll be needing zoom.
Do you think it will still take blurr but OK pictures or is just plain blurr till i cant even see the faces of the singers pictures that i have taken?
MInd telling me? please because i need to know asap as i was going to make my decision in 3days times. THANKS<> ^^
Oh yes,other than that,does anyone had a problem with this camera?
by James DeRuvo (08/28/2010)
THe blur happens simply because the point and shoot lens simply isn't fast enough to compensate for the low light and the limited flash (about 10 feet). The camera then slows the shutter or boosts the ISO - which will invite noise to the party. Some models are better than others in low light, but for concert venues it really is a crap shoot.
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SHAKE (HUGH TOWNLEY — 09/07/2010)
YOU MUST USE THE ANTI SHAKE ICON 2 HANDS AND THIS WILL ALMOST ELIMINATE ALL VISIBLE SHAKE IN LOW LIGHT SITUATIONS- YOU COULD ALSO UP THE ISO TO 1600 TO MAXOMIXE LIGHT SITUATION.
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New user, need some help on functions (Nipun Maheshwari — 06/22/2010)
I have bought this camera just a week back. I am not able to click good pictures with this at night, please advise what functions to use & how? Also give any useful suggestions to optimally use this camera. Thanks in advance.
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by James DeRuvo (06/23/2010)
There's probably an available or night portrait/night landscape modes in the scene settings.
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Eva (08/03/2010)
I also have problems taking good pictures in the dark with this camera. Especially when its about to get dark outside, or inside in a room with poor lightning. The pictures are actually ok when its completly dark. I`ve tried everything, but have not been able to figure it out. Can someone please help?
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kym (Kym — 10/13/2010)
i have had the same problem with it taking photos at night. its not a good camera to be honest... it takes WAY TOO LONG! if you're looking for a good camera to take with you to night clubs and not miss those wonderful candid moments taken in the dark, and have these photos taken instantly... this is definitely not the camera for you! honestly, i cannot tell you the amount of times i have missed a good photo, or my face has freezed from smiling for way too long while waiting for the camera to take a god damn photo. it's ridiculous!
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night pictures (Frank — 10/18/2010)
Dear Eva, if you taking night pictures , lovering ISO sensitivity to 200 or 400 it will lover the grainy noise from yours pictures. If you select night mode you will need to support camera with tripod as photo will be taken with long exposure time. Also flash on small cameras is limited to short distance only.
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Design flaw (Lee — 06/19/2010)
The fe 4030 in my opinion takes awesome photos, especially in macro and super macro. Also I shoot a lot of video, and the picture quality is pretty good for a $150 camera, except for the fact that you cannot focus while making a video because they lense makes too much noise and the sound would be recorded, at least that is what the Olympia tech support told me on the phone. Here is my main issue though, speaking of noise the lens housing(the part that extends when you turn on the camera) is so sloppily put together, maybe because it is made out of plastic, that it rattles and and it makes a clicking sound that you can barely here, until you play back the video. The microphone records the clocking sound and on video it sounds like your hitting the camera with drum sticks!! I realize that the main function of this camera is not to take videos but the poorly designed lens housing makes a camera that shoots pretty good videos SUCK because of the clicking noise that the microphone picks up. Video is just as important to me as still shots are, so this design flaw makes me pretty unhappy with the camera. I got the camera for my birthday so I really didn't have the chance to research other cameras myself.
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by James DeRuvo (06/22/2010)
This is the main reason why most camera makers don't allow zoom during video recording. Point and shoot cameras have cheap, omnidirectional mics that pick up everything.
If you want quality video, I'd suggest a good pocket video camera like the Kodak Zi8.
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If you want quality video, I'd suggest a good pocket video camera like the Kodak Zi8.
Very upset costumer (David — 05/12/2010)
I bought this camera back in March of 2010. Have had nothing but problems. First the IB program would down load the first time and do all it was a post to do. but the 2nd time of use of the program you are blocked out of the program. Now the USB port does not connect to computer everytime do to slop in the USB port you must have it this right with in its port to get to work and if you bumb the camera way it is loading. It will lose its connection. The camera it self I find it to take awesome pictures but if you can not use the camera programs and connect it to your computer it is useless. Unless you buy a card and have a card reader to get pictures to load to computer. Very upset I wasted the money buying this camera when there are so many out there. But being a man I wanted the most mega pixels I could get for the price I wanted to spend and this was it. Think Olmpus new this was going to be its selling point and feel the put this camera on the market before getting the bugs worked out. Hope the newer ones have had the problems worked out. If you own one I hope yours works.
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Just bought - works fine (Karim Omar — 06/11/2010)
Just bought two days ago. Had already transfer to my computer three times using the "ib" software. It works fine and I do not have the problem you mentioned.
Maybe reinstall the software may help?
Here are some of my photos: akarimomar.wordpress.com/20...
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Maybe reinstall the software may help?
Here are some of my photos: akarimomar.wordpress.com/20...
Libby (01/10/2011)
I have now had 4 of these camera in the last 4 months, and the only reason why i got it again was the sales guy told me that this was the best camera in this price range!! I have had nothing but problems with this camera...the back of the screen getting black spots, not being able to focus, and the zoom not going in and out....and eventually to not even turning back on!!!!
The dumb chick at the store is trying to tell me that i have dropped my camera, what coincidently 4 times, to require 4 new cameras, and in most cases it hasnt been used for this to even occur!!!
i know thats its only $150 camera, but 4 times i could have got a pretty decent one!!!!
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The dumb chick at the store is trying to tell me that i have dropped my camera, what coincidently 4 times, to require 4 new cameras, and in most cases it hasnt been used for this to even occur!!!
i know thats its only $150 camera, but 4 times i could have got a pretty decent one!!!!
$150 ??? (Yin — 01/20/2011)
Dear wer did u bought it ???
Pls let me knw.. Keen to buy lehhh...
Can sms me @ 8298 7797...
Yin here... Tq...
reply to this comment
Pls let me knw.. Keen to buy lehhh...
Can sms me @ 8298 7797...
Yin here... Tq...
Olympus FE-4030 Reviews
Olympus FE-4030 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 3.0 out of 5
Charging when connect to computer
(Richard Grant — 03/03/2011)
I have pictures that I want to download to my XP computer but as soon as I connect it goes to charging, ib software starts and if I select download pictures a large black screen appears and nothing happens. I have to use ctrl-alt-del to get use of the computer and the camera screen has the charging symbol on even when fully charged. Is this normal or do I have a dud?
