Olympus Stylus 1010
Olympus Stylus 1010
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Olympus Stylus 1010
Editor's Review
The 1010 is an old model. Take a look at a more recent Stylus model with similar specs, like the Stylus 7040. Here's what we had to say about the 1010 when it was released in April 2008:
As part of the Stylus family of Olympus cameras, the Olympus 1010 represents an upper level point and shoot which anyone in the family can use. It comes with a 10 megapixel TruePic III image processor, 7x optical zoom with face detection and image stabilization a preview mode which shows exactly how the shot will look.
Specifications
- 10.1 Megapixels
- 7x Optical Zoom
- AVI Movie with Sound
- JPEG file format
- Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
- Auto focus with Face Detection
- ISO 80-1600
- up to 2GB xD memory, microSD and 14.7MB Internal Memory
- Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
- Part Number: STYLUS1010S
- UPC: 689466062212
- Release Date: Apr 15, 2008
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Olympus Stylus 1010 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
trouble downloding photos onto Mac after using menu for panoramic (Roxanne Cintron — 08/14/2011)
I received this camera without a manual from my neighbor who has since moved. Seemed ok last few months, but I tried using panoramic today and when I came home, couldn't download to my Mac. How do I get back to default settings?
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Barabara Hull (02/12/2011)
I want to upgrade my Olympus Stylis 1010 so I will have a faster shutter spead. I miss some good shots because when I snap the pictures, I don't get what I thought I was getting. What camera should I get to capture quicker shots?
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need part for camera (Calvin Stream — 01/27/2011)
The door that covers the battery and picture card broke off. Is it possible to replace this part??
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by James DeRuvo (01/29/2011)
Sure. Suggest going to eBay and picking up a parts camera.
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Timer (Carley Raelynn — 11/28/2010)
how do i set the timer so i can sit it on something, like a tripod, and take a simple group shot??
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by James DeRuvo (12/01/2010)
Press the down arrow timer button in shooting mode to turn it on/off. Press OK/FUNCTION to confirm. After pressing the shutter, you'll have 10 seconds. Check Page 17 of the manual for more information.
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Pictures are dark in auto setting (Carmen Valdes — 11/03/2010)
In auto setting my 1010 is taking very dark pictures. The flash is not going off when it should. I changed the camera back to the default settings and it is still doing it. Is the camera's flash broken and should I replace the camera? I see that 1010 is not available in all places as before, what would be the next best replacement model that would give me similar features. I love this camera !
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by James DeRuvo (11/04/2010)
Sounds like the White Balance is off. And if you've already reset the camera, then it may be the firmware is corrupted. I'd try downloading any updates and installing them.
But if that doesn't work, then I think a repair may be needed. Assuming that your warranty is expired, and that the average cost of a repair is $180, it may be better to get a new camera. I'd recommend the Canon SD or SX line, the Panasonic ZS line.
But I don't think you're there just yet. Unless there's a time issue, I'd send it into Olympus and see what they say with an estimate.
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But if that doesn't work, then I think a repair may be needed. Assuming that your warranty is expired, and that the average cost of a repair is $180, it may be better to get a new camera. I'd recommend the Canon SD or SX line, the Panasonic ZS line.
But I don't think you're there just yet. Unless there's a time issue, I'd send it into Olympus and see what they say with an estimate.
Error message (Silvia — 09/10/2010)
does anybody have an idea why do I get an error message when I turn it on that says PROTEC. ESCR?
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by James DeRuvo (09/10/2010)
Your memory card has a small white switch on it. That's the write protect switch. When it's enabled you can't write to the card. Just flip it back and you're back in business.
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Buy Something Else (cameragirl — 07/18/2010)
I own this camera and HATE it. It takes one good picture for every five fuzzy ones. While it has an adapter for the microSD cards - some of the camera features aren't available when you use it (like panoramic shots). The only thing I like is the size. I wish I had saved my money and bought a good camera. I liked my old Olympus, but won't buy another one as this camera ruined my opinion.
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trouble shoot (sandy conley — 01/28/2010)
Ive had my camera for about a month.. now the lens will not open or close the camera turns on and make a funny buzz sound. when u first turn it on the camera flashes empty battery... but the battery is totally charged. the the green bar on the camera says its fully charged. What could be the problem
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by James DeRuvo (01/28/2010)
Two possibilties. 1. if you dropped it, the camera lens is knocked off alignment. Cycle the camera on/off several times and perhaps it'll realign itself. Otherwise, a repair is needed. 2. Clean your battery contacts. Often they can get grimey from handling and that causes connection problems.
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Transferring pictures from camera to MAC (jbeth — 09/07/2009)
When I try to transfer pics from the camera to my Mac, I get a message that the camera is not connected. I followed directions on the help window.
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by James DeRuvo (09/07/2009)
This is why I always recommend a USB card reader instead of merely connecting your camera to the computer. Most camera drivers are poorly written and can be easily broken with software updates. Then, they may not be updated for quite awhile, particularly for MAC.
Using a USB card reader which allows the Mac to read the card as a drive on the desktop, means transferring the pictures is as easy as a simple drag and drop.
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Using a USB card reader which allows the Mac to read the card as a drive on the desktop, means transferring the pictures is as easy as a simple drag and drop.
HELP!I am having a really difficult time reading wht the button say on this camera! Is there any remedy for this problem? (msDee42 — 08/24/2009)
The writing is so-o light and so small, I have to use a magnifying glass in bright light to read them at all. Olympus makes a great camera - I would hate to have to return it because of unreadable buttons!
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by James DeRuvo (08/24/2009)
Well, if the information was on the LCD, I'd recommend getting a tiny "fresnell lens" to fit on it to magnify it. Third parties make them. But if you're talking about the buttons themselves, You should reader your owners manual. It'll tell you what they mean there.
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my camera lens is stuck..it won't close...what should i do (ianvictor — 08/23/2009)
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by James DeRuvo (08/24/2009)
The lens is out of alignment. Was it dropped? Try cycling the camera on/off several times to see if the lens will work it's way back. Do it 10 or 11 times. Also verify you have a strong enough battery. If it's still stuck, you need to have it repaired. DO. NOT. FORCE. IT.
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Flashing screen displaying time and date when the camera is off- battery gets drained (jw0102 — 08/07/2009)
I have the Olympus stylus 1010 and when I turn off the camera I get a flashing screen displaying the date and time....it flashes on and off....and does so until the battery is drained. I would like to not have to recharge the battery after every single day I use it....I have explored the camera menu to attempt to remove the screen myself but to no avail.
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by James DeRuvo (08/09/2009)
If you can't fix it by a firmware update or a system reset, I'd check with Olympus about a camera repair.
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I am considering Olympus stylus 1010 vs Sony w230 ... which one is a better camera and I should buy (farbod — 07/28/2009)
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by James DeRuvo (07/31/2009)
The Olympus is a very robust camera platform. So if you have a habit of being hard on your cameras, then the Olympus may be your best option. Not to mention, you won't pay a nameplate premium.
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Does the Olympus Stylus 1010 have any shutter delay? I will be using it to photograph show cats. (ksboesch — 07/05/2009)
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by James DeRuvo (07/07/2009)
All point and shoots have a shutter delay. it's the nature of the beast. But if you prefocus and pan with the action, you can cut it by up to 80%.
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My Olympus 1010 won't open and won't stay on. (wlthorpe — 05/17/2009)
My Olympus 1010 won't open or stay on in normal mode. review mode works OK, but not in regular shoot mode.
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by James DeRuvo (05/22/2009)
reset the camera and download and install any available firmware updates. I'd also clean your battery contacts and maybe even try a second battery.
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Is the Olympus Stylus 1010 user friendly? (ccmcc — 04/27/2009)
Have camera experience, but very little with digitals. Want something that takes good photos, but in the $100- $250 range, that is not too difficult.
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fredbillie (04/27/2009)
I got my wife an Olympus 1010 and, IMHO, it is VERY user friendly. Also, in some instances it has taken better pictures than my Panasonic LX3. (I think that is because it dumps the flash quicker and, therefore avoids some of the flash blown pictures when you are a little bit too close.)
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the viewfinder is displaying grid lines, how do I change to normal view? (mmuller — 04/14/2009)
stylus 1010
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by James DeRuvo (04/15/2009)
Just reset it. Fastest way to get back to factory default settings. But if you go into the menu settings and look under display, you'll see a grid display option. Simply disable it.
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Does the Olympus 1010 have Face Detection, Red-eye Reduction, Hand Shake Alert, Auto Daylight Syncro,Auto Focus and Image Stablizer modes? (funkyamit — 04/02/2009)
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Larry (04/02/2009)
I am able to confirm a "Yes" for Face Detection, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Focus and Image Stabilizer.
The closest to Auto Daylight Syncro is a Forced On flash mode, but this camera will also digitally lighten up the darker parts of an image in camera if desired.
For Hand Shake Alert there is a hand shaking icon on the LCD screen whenever the digital image stabilizer mode is activated. However, I could not confirm whether this is an automatic system or something you have to turn on and off manually.
It looks like a great camera though a little pricey.
Sample pics available here:
steves-digicams.com/2008_re...
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The closest to Auto Daylight Syncro is a Forced On flash mode, but this camera will also digitally lighten up the darker parts of an image in camera if desired.
For Hand Shake Alert there is a hand shaking icon on the LCD screen whenever the digital image stabilizer mode is activated. However, I could not confirm whether this is an automatic system or something you have to turn on and off manually.
It looks like a great camera though a little pricey.
Sample pics available here:
steves-digicams.com/2008_re...
Olympus 7000 Panorama Capabilities? (LyssaMonet — 03/21/2009)
The Olympus 1010 has the option (on screen camera), where the camera lets you know where to take the next picture to create one Panoramic picture. It's a little dot and you put the dot in this little square, press and poof there's the next picture.
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LyssaMonet (03/21/2009)
Sorry forgot to mention, I'd like to know if the Olympus Stylus 7000 has this exact feature (as the Olympus Stylus 1010 does).. Thank you
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fredbillie (03/22/2009)
Yes, it does. It is not clear if it works EXACTLY the same as the 1010 but it seems to be completely automatic. Please check the Olympus WEB site for details (I did).
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LyssaMonet (03/22/2009)
Fredbillie Thank you so much.. I go to this site for so much and didn't even think of checking the WEB SITE (can I blame my oversight on didn't have the 2nd cup of coffee yet).. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question..
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Is this a camera for shooting at indoor concerts? (debi — 03/15/2009)
Would like to kmow if this would be the right camera for concerts. Also want to know if the screen is larger enough to see the subject without my glasses.
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Aditya D (03/28/2009)
First, there really isn't a good point and shoot camera for shooting indoor at concerts. No matter which camera you use, you won't get a quality picture. But your best bet is going to be with a Fuji. Also, it really depends on how bad your vision is, but you won't see a huge difference between a 3" and 2.5" screen.
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fredbillie (03/28/2009)
I have seen some pretty decent pictures from a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. With its f 2.0 lens and pretty good results at ISO 800 your chances are better as far as getting a good low light picture. HOWEVER, you need seats closer to the stage since the Zoom is only 2.5X.
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only 2gb for the stylus1010? yes or no? (jaythebeast — 03/05/2009)
I recently bought the olympus stylus 1010, and in the manual i saw something that said 16mb-2gb. Does this mean the biggest card i can get is 2gb? Also I'm planning on getting an xd, not a micro.
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fredbillie (03/05/2009)
The biggest XD card is 2 GIG.
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Morwood (03/25/2009)
Can take a 4 gig Micro SD using the included MASD-1 adapter. You just lose the proprietary panorama mode which needs Olympus/Fuji xd Card
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fredbillie (03/26/2009)
Don't you also loose the ability to record more than ten seconds of the best video over 10 seconds also?
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I am considering the olympus 1010, the canon sd 890 or the panasonic tz4. Thoughts? (archerjk — 02/24/2009)
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fredbillie (02/25/2009)
No really good thoughts as to what you should do, EXCEPT, why is the TZ4 on your list when the better TZ5 is $199.99 at Costco? The TZ4 is poised to be two generations back (there is a new TZ coming out). The Costco sale ends Sunday and at that price, the TZ5 is a winner!
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Aditya D (02/25/2009)
Out of the cameras you listed, the Olympus 1010 is probably your best options. The picture quality and features are pretty good, plus the camera is very durable, which is always a good thing. The SD890 is a close second, slightly better contrast and color in its photos than the Olympus, but all around not quite as good of a camera. If you can, do as fredbillie said, and try and spend a little bit more money and get a better camera, its worth the investment. If not, I'd go with the Olympus.
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Erin (02/28/2009)
fredbillie,
Interested in Lumix. I went to costco.com and I all I could find was the panasonic FX37 for $199.99. They didn't even offer the TZK. Was this seen at a store??? Thanks for info.
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Interested in Lumix. I went to costco.com and I all I could find was the panasonic FX37 for $199.99. They didn't even offer the TZK. Was this seen at a store??? Thanks for info.
fredbillie (03/01/2009)
Up to about 2or 3 days ago Costco was advertising the TZ5 for $199.99. Then it disappeared from the online and Email ads. I guess too many people thought that the price was a steal and they sold out.
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Aditya D (03/01/2009)
Usually when they're trying to clear out a certain model of a camera, the stores will have big sales on it, to clear their inventory and prepare for new cameras. So, that could be why you saw it for such a cheap price, and why its disappeared from the ads/website. You may be able to call some Costcos and they may have a few in stock, but its a little bit of a longshot. If anything try amazon.com.
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I currently use Olympus memory card reader and AC adapter for C5050--can this equipment be used for the new Stylus 1010 (Photofrog — 01/29/2009)
Im considering purchasing the Stylus 1010; I currently own the C5050 (6 years old). I use the Olympus USB MAUSB 10 card reader to transfer images and also invested in the the Olympus AC Adapter C7AU. Could I use these two items with the Stylus 1010? Thanks for your advice!
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by James DeRuvo (02/04/2009)
Due to the age, I'm thinking not. Primarily, the card speeds and sizes are much faster/larger than your card reader can probably handle and the power needs of the 1010 will probably be too much for the AC adapter. I doubt you'd even be able to plug it in.
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eveything looks yellowish in the lcd screen when indoors. The exposures themselves are fine, but before i take the picture it looks yellowish-incandes (mfox — 01/15/2009)
when shooting indoors (I haven't tried the 1010 outdoors yet) everything I lok at in the lcd viewfinder looks yellowish. After i take the picture the exposure itself looks fine. This is with incandescent lights indoors, on Auto or other mode (the one that looks like a black camera outline).
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by James DeRuvo (01/15/2009)
Hmmm. Try resetting the camera or using an indoor white balance preset. If the problem persists, you may need to send it in to have the LCD looked at.
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Barry (04/27/2009)
You probably have the white balance set wrong.
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When I take a picture in night time mode, it always comes out very orange (Joan1075 — 01/04/2009)
When I take pictures in the night scene mode with the Olympus 1010, it comes out reddish/orange. I then have to adjust the hue & saturation in my editing program to try to correct it. However, the picture does not reflect the true color of what I took a picture of.
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by James DeRuvo (01/10/2009)
That's largely due to noise and underexposure. What the night time mode does is boost the ISO (speed) and open the aperture as wide as it can. It'll then slow down the shutter speed. The higher ISO, the more noise is invited to the party.
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Joan1075 (01/10/2009)
James, how would I correct this?
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by James DeRuvo (01/12/2009)
* Change your metering to Multi-segment for group/party shots. It could be on "spot."
* Flash
* use one of the White Balance presets - Tungsten light , Fluorescent light (daylight) , Fluorescent light (cool white) , Fluorescent light (warm white)
* Try one of the other modes like - Candle , Indoor , Sunset , Night portrait , Available light portrait. Available light works really well.
* You could also try exposure compensation settings and "bracket" your photographs (shoot three at different settings -1, 0, +1). But if the camera is already opening it up wide open, this could be for naught.
But I'd also reset your camera and see if there's a firmware update.
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* Flash
* use one of the White Balance presets - Tungsten light , Fluorescent light (daylight) , Fluorescent light (cool white) , Fluorescent light (warm white)
* Try one of the other modes like - Candle , Indoor , Sunset , Night portrait , Available light portrait. Available light works really well.
* You could also try exposure compensation settings and "bracket" your photographs (shoot three at different settings -1, 0, +1). But if the camera is already opening it up wide open, this could be for naught.
But I'd also reset your camera and see if there's a firmware update.
Joan1075 (01/16/2009)
T hanks, Jim for you help.
Joan
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Joan
by James DeRuvo (01/16/2009)
happy to help. ;P
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does the 1010 have a good zoom? (Eoghan — 12/23/2008)
Could anyone show me a picture with the 1010 in full optic zoom and full digital zoom or tell me if it is good or bad
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fredbillie (12/24/2008)
How good it is is up to you. Here is a mourning Dove taken, I believe, with FULL (optical and Extended, not digital) Zoom.
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fredbillie (12/24/2008)
P.S. The Dove was at least 30 feet or so up in a palm tree and I was some distance away on the ground. I estimate the diagonal distance to be a good 40-60 feet away. Picture taken hand held by an 80 year old with outstretched arms. Not too conducive to a steady shot.
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Grainy, washed-out pictures on the Olympus Stylus 1010 (jgartland33 — 11/13/2008)
All of my pictures are turning out grainy and slightly over-exposed. I'm not sure if it's the camera since I think it was refurbished from ecost.com or if I somehow I messed with the settings and the picture quality is something I can fix by adjusting the settings. Any ideas? Thank you.
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by James DeRuvo (11/14/2008)
If you think you may have messed with the settings, I'm betting you did. Or, perhaps the firmware corrupted on loading slightly to affect it.. More likely, it's choosing a higher ISO, thereby making for grainy images.
What I'd recommend is to reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset" (or intialize), holding down the menu key for 5 seconds, or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings.
Another tip is to go to the Olympuss website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them. If neither help, you may need to send it in for service.
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What I'd recommend is to reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset" (or intialize), holding down the menu key for 5 seconds, or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings.
Another tip is to go to the Olympuss website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them. If neither help, you may need to send it in for service.
jgartland33 (11/19/2008)
Thanks for the help. I think it worked!
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Does the memory card have to be a xd +? (jslock05 — 11/12/2008)
I have an older (2 yrs.) olympus 1 gig xd card. Will that work to take longer than 10 second videos or do I have to buy a new one? I am getting the camera for Christmas so I want to be prepared. Also, I am giving my old stylus to my niece and if this card doesn't work in my new one, I would love to give it to her with the camera. Thanks!
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fredbillie (11/13/2008)
You should select an XD "M" card which allows you to do videos for longer than ten seconds. You might also have to download a firmware change to accomplish this but I suspect that 1010 cameras sold lately might already have the firmware installed.
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jslock05 (11/19/2008)
It is an "M". So that should be good?
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fredbillie (11/27/2008)
Yes, it is good. It has the required speed to handle the needs of higher resolution video provided the firmware has been installed.
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jslock05 (11/27/2008)
Thanks! I use my video function a lot, so it was important.
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rabinmoser (12/20/2008)
1010 is an outstanding camera. Size, features and user friendliness are excellent. Panorama feature is nice but requires an Olympus xd card and I am having problems with one that will not let me take panorama pictures. (Trying to resolve the issue with Olympus) My humble advice to people who want to make videos with 1010 is: Do not use your phone to take pictures, do not use your camera for videos, and do not use your camcorder to make phone calls. You pay a high price for low quality.
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fredbillie (12/24/2008)
rabinmoser is right but he misses the point that if you have ONLY your fdigital camera with you, a video taken with that is better than NO video at all and some people may not be able to afford a separate camcorder. In my case, I have a very expensive Sony Hard Drive Camcorder but often take some very nice video clips with my Panasonic FX-500 or Panasonic LX3. Something is better than nothing at all.
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jslock05 (12/24/2008)
My husband is in the Air Force and it is so easy to take a 20 or 30 second video of our 3 year old to send by e-mail to our family and my husband when he is deployed, to keep everyone updated. The video camera we have is so old it still requires a vcr! :) BTW I got my camera and I love it. It takes wonderful pictures. They were even blurr free when my son was tearing off wrapping paper at lightning speeds!
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What is the difference between the 1010 and the 1020? (brandonc1193 — 10/31/2008)
From looking at the 2 cameras, i see no difference between the cameras, except in price and the fact that the 1020 is newer.
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camera? (11/05/2008)
There is barely any difference. The 1020 has a slightly difference LCD technology (but the same size). That's all.
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jslock05 (11/12/2008)
The 1020 has a glossy finish.
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Canon SD1100 or Olympus 1010? (brandonc1193 — 10/31/2008)
I like the SD1100IS for it excellent reputation, and the 1010 for its 7x optical zoom. Which one is better overall and more worth my budget ($150-300 CAD).
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camera? (11/05/2008)
Canon SD1100, definitely. Canon is unstoppable with ultracompacts.
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BETWEEN THE OLYMPUS 1010 AND THE SONY DSC-W170 WHICH WILL PRODUCE THE BEST OVERALL RESULTS (WILLOBEE — 10/23/2008)
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by James DeRuvo (11/03/2008)
for comparison, you may want to check out this resource ( imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP... ). It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side.
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Does the Olympus 1010 have a sports mode? (akb93 — 10/12/2008)
I am wanting to take pictures of my kids sports, bball, volleyball, soccer and I am really wanting a good camera that takes the action shots.
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fredbillie (10/13/2008)
Yes, the Olympus 1010 has a high speed shutter Sports Mode. It also has over 20 other specialized modes such as night scene with foreground subject, landscape, portrait, candleLight, etc. It even has an underwater mode (but you will have to buy a special water proof housing to use that).
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Aditya D (10/16/2008)
Like fredbillie said, the Olympus does have the continuous shooting mode, but I think you're going to have to get a slightly better camera for sports shots like you want. Basketball and volleyball are indoors, and tend to have artificial light, so a small point and shoot is not going to give you the results you need. Also, soccer and other large field sports (football, rugby, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, etc) will need cameras with longer zoom. I'd recommend you to check out a couple of other cameras, which are slightly more expensive, but very worth it, giving you shots you can frame and look at forever (as opposed to messy, blurry shots). Take a look at the Sony H50, the Canon SX10, and the Canon G10. Out of all of them, I'd probably go with the new G10, its a great camera.
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jgartland33 (11/13/2008)
All of my pictures are turning out grainy and slightly over-exposed. I'm not sure if it's the camera since I think it was refurbished or if I somehow messed with settings that are causing the quality to suffer. Any suggestions on what to look for on the camera that might need to be switched for the image quality to improve? Thank you.
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fredbillie (11/15/2008)
Aditya D, in general I can agree with your comments BUT, you said: "Also, soccer and other large field sports (football, rugby, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, etc) will need cameras with longer zoom." Uhm, the Canon has only a 5Xs zoom while the Olympus 1010 has a 7Xs Zoom. Yes, I know that the Canon has 40% higher resolution but the Olympus has a 40% greater Zoom. People who have used the 10Xs Zoom Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5 have been very happy with their results and Panasonic, which initiated the optical stabilizer, is well respected for their stabilization results.
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hi have bought Olympus 1010 few days back,its a very good caamera but i dont how do i imprint Date & Time on the pics?pls help?ashishingle@hotmail.com (ashishingle — 09/30/2008)
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gulfmiss (10/04/2008)
I also just bought this camera and I have found no way to impring the date and time on the pictures. I can make the date or time come up on the display, but that's it. I was told that newer cameras are getting away from that option. I'm a little OCD about keeping my photos in order and my two Canons (DS 750 and DS870 IS) have this feature. It is the only thing that I don't like about my 1010. However, on a positive note, I love that the buttons on the back of the camera light up!
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fredbillie (10/05/2008)
Am I missing something? Page 42 and 43 of the Olympus 1010 manual seems to have specific instructions for printing the date on your photos.
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gulfmiss (10/07/2008)
I don't see my previous post about my attempts to try to print pictures with the time/date stamp, but I decided to return the Olympus 1010 and buy the Canon SD990 IS (in red) instead. I loved the fact that the buttons were illuminated when they were pressed on the Olympus, but I'd rather have the time/date option, with it's ease of operation, on the Canon. There are some people who require or want the time/date function as an option.
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How do you use the 5x digital feature? (safariman — 09/27/2008)
I puchased this camera for my son as a gift for him entering the Navy. We can only get the camera to zoom in the 7x optical portion, how do you get it to continue zooming in with the additional 5x digital zoom? Thank you.
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mooncat7 (09/28/2008)
Since I had my manual out checking something....
Look on page 27 of the camera's manual, i.e. Fine Zoom and Digital Zoom. There are two ways (settings) to achieve your results. Fine Zoom will let you zoom and crop after the photo is taken to achieve the zoom factor you want, and Digital Zoom will let you continue to zoom in, but your photo will have a greater loss of quality. Fine Zoom states there is no loss in quality, but the maximum resolution is 5MP in those shots. A trade-off for the better quality shot you would get with the Fine Zoom vs. the Digital Zoom.
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Look on page 27 of the camera's manual, i.e. Fine Zoom and Digital Zoom. There are two ways (settings) to achieve your results. Fine Zoom will let you zoom and crop after the photo is taken to achieve the zoom factor you want, and Digital Zoom will let you continue to zoom in, but your photo will have a greater loss of quality. Fine Zoom states there is no loss in quality, but the maximum resolution is 5MP in those shots. A trade-off for the better quality shot you would get with the Fine Zoom vs. the Digital Zoom.
safariman (09/28/2008)
Thank you very much for the response. I decided to drive 50 miles one way, to Bestbuy yesterday, and the sales person there could not find the digital zoom on this camera, he said it didn't have it, their site says it does, however, given I don't have the manual, I still can't find it on here. When I push the zoom button, it goes quickly to the end of the zoom bar, and there is no additional space for where the digital zoom should kick in. That, plus what the sales person said, made me think there is no digital, just optical zoom on this camera. When my son graduates Basic Training I'll ask him to give me the manual, then we'll look at page 27 and go from there. Thank you again for your quick response!!!!
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mooncat7 (09/28/2008)
I just played with it a little, Andrew. You only see the options when the camera is set to "Camera" mode (the little camera on the dial). If you have "fine zoom" set to "on", it doesn't give you the choice (or show you) "digital zoom". If you have fine zoom set to "off", you will see, right below it, the choice to turn digital zoom on. You can't use the feature if you have the camera set to Auto or Scene, only when it's in "camera" mode. That's probably why nobody could find it. I tested it out - it works - but as I said before, using digital zoom will give you blurred pictures with a lot of noise, so I recommend using the "fine zoom".
Good luck! I hope your son keeps safe.
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Good luck! I hope your son keeps safe.
safariman (09/28/2008)
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!!!! Although I am not a professional photographer by any means, I think I own as many cameras as most pros, lol, anyway, I have struggled to find any camera that takes any sort of decent photos in the 'digital' zoom zone if you will. That is why I am thinking it best to stick with this type of camera, high MP, and high optical zoom for the size. That should give me more to blow up or zoom in on.
Again, thank you very much for your help Mooncat!!!!!!!!
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Again, thank you very much for your help Mooncat!!!!!!!!
mooncat7 (09/28/2008)
You're welcome! :-)
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Are The lenses made of glass? If not, what? (robmo — 09/21/2008)
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fredbillie (09/22/2008)
The Olympus site does not seem to be specific about this point but merely states:
6.6 – 46.2 mm (37 – 260 mm equivalent in 35mm photography),9 Lenses in 6 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lens
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6.6 – 46.2 mm (37 – 260 mm equivalent in 35mm photography),9 Lenses in 6 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lens
robmo (09/22/2008)
Thank you, but I checked the site and tried to find the information before asking. I am someone knows the answer, since Olympus is so vague. Thank you for trying.
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Aditya D (09/22/2008)
Yes, the lens should be made of glass, but also has a protective coating on the outside of it, that may make it look and feel a little bit like plastic, but without using glass, several of the components in the camera won't focus and take a picture correctly.
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fredbillie (09/23/2008)
The next question might be is are you going to buy the camera because it has a glass or plastic lens or are you going to go by the reviews regarding the quality of photos?
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robmo (09/23/2008)
Good question, fredbillie. Both, I guess. I am trying to decide between the Olympus 1010 and the Canon sd1100. They both have features I like, some I dislike, and equally good reviews. I need a light camera. I would love a longer zoom, but really prefer an eyepiece. Megapixels are not an issue. The camera store guy said Canon has better lenses, Olympus are not glass, and don't do as well over the long run. I'm trying to find out if this is really an issue before I buy.
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Aditya D (09/23/2008)
Olympus cameras actually have more of a reputation to be rugged, long lasting cameras. Olympus is one of the only companies, if not the only company, that has their cameras weatherproofed to a certain degree, more weather resistance I guess. I still think both companies use glass, but of course there's a big difference in the quality of the glass, for example this is seen especially in SLR lenses, two lenses with the same configuration but different glass have $1000 difference. As fredbillie said, you should view each of the photos and see which you like better; and I don't think that one camera will necessarily outlast the other. Normally, I think the picture quality of Canon is superior to almost any camera, but with the 1010, Olympus really raised the bar and produced a camera that is very good competition for any Canon out there. In fact, for the price, I would go with the Olympus 1010 more than any other camera. Keep in mind a lot of people, especially sales men, may not be 100% informed, plus have several biases, like Canon always makes the best cameras, that may lead you astray when buying a camera.
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robmo (09/23/2008)
Thank you! That helped a lot!
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Aditya D (09/23/2008)
No problem, I hope you're happy with whatever camera you do decide to get, and it would be nice if you could reply back one day to tell us how your experience with that camera is. Also, if you have any other camera or photography questions, feel free to ask.
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fredbillie (09/24/2008)
One other thing. One very reputable review site indicated that the optical viewfinder on the SD 1100 was so small that it was virtually worthless and should be used only in emergencies.
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How good is the macro setting on this camera? (fitzbeew — 09/04/2008)
I have an ancient Canon Powershot A60 and it takes spectacular macros; I like to take macros of insects mostly. How does this camera compare? Anybody know how this camera's macro compares to that of the Panasonic Lumix TZ5?
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steve mccall (09/05/2008)
hello holly
the tz5 is a great camera for macros
here is a link to an alnum showing what it can do
flickr.com/photos/respres/2...
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the tz5 is a great camera for macros
here is a link to an alnum showing what it can do
flickr.com/photos/respres/2...
fitzbeew (09/05/2008)
thanks for the info, Steve! That is a great lizard photo. Anyone have the Olympus camera who takes macros to tell me how it does?
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fredbillie (09/05/2008)
My wife's Olympus Stylus 1010 has a Super Macro mode and from what I can tell, it is VERY good and BETTER than the Macro on my Panasonic FX 500.
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fitzbeew (09/05/2008)
thanks so much, fredbillie! I think that clinches my decision....Olympus Stylus 1010 it is!
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Panorama printing? (mooncat7 — 08/30/2008)
Can anyone recommend a quality, reliable online biz that will print panorama photos?
Which chain stores (drug stores, camera, discount, etc.) offer panorama printing? Very few sites state specifically that they will print panoramas. I seem to remember from a few years ago that many did/do, but nobody is stating it any more. Am I going to have trouble going to my local CVS or Ritz or Target or whereever and getting a quick pick-up of a panorama shot?
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Which chain stores (drug stores, camera, discount, etc.) offer panorama printing? Very few sites state specifically that they will print panoramas. I seem to remember from a few years ago that many did/do, but nobody is stating it any more. Am I going to have trouble going to my local CVS or Ritz or Target or whereever and getting a quick pick-up of a panorama shot?
Aditya D (09/09/2008)
As the in-store photo development booths are getting more popular, I think eventually you'll start seeing Panorama shots being possible. But for right now, I don't think the more amateur centered stores like Target, CVS, Walmart, etc have the capability to do so. Ritz Camera is a specialized camera store, and I know, at least the stores around me, its possible to get Panoramas printed. Another really good place, in my opinion, is the Kinko's copy and printing stores, who do Panorama printing very well.
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by James DeRuvo (09/09/2008)
Agreed. Target doesn't. Walmart doesn't mention it. My sense is that you could order them from Kodak or other online services.
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mooncat7 (09/09/2008)
I had done a fair amount of preliminary checking before I asked. None of the major stores mention that they do, and their online sites don't quote a price for panorama, so I have to assume they don't offer them. Kodak doesn't offer them, and Ritz online also doesn't mention or quote a price for them. I have found online specialty photo places which offer panorama, I had just hoped that every time I wanted to get one printed I wouldn't have to wait for it to come in the mail :-( I didn't know that Kinkos offered such a thing - I'll have to ask about this.
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Aditya D (09/09/2008)
I remember back when I was doing a lot of landscape photography I always went to Kinkos to get them printed. The problem with Panorama is you need a large format printer (normally very large) that takes rolls of paper instead of sheets of paper. Then after the photo is printed on the roll it has to be cut to size.
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mooncat7 (09/09/2008)
Very cool! Thanks for the recommendation, and I'll definitely check it out. I'm definitely enjoying playing around with the panorama function on the 1010. Bit of a bumpy start, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. Worst problem? People walking in front of me while the 'in camera' mode is going on.
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fredbillie (09/10/2008)
Mooncat is essentially right, of course, BUT, If you would be happy with a smaller Panorama print, you could print a 4" by 9" print on a 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet in Landscape mode. (this assumes each portion of the 3 piece panorama image is a 4 by 3 inch ratio picture). Is this correct, Mooncat?
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mooncat7 (09/10/2008)
I have no idea of the specific ratio or "ideal" size for the panorama. Most of them offered are 12" long, I believe.
Have not noted the specifics of the 1010, because it's not worth buying a new printer to me to print the panoramas at home, and the printer I have won't cut it, quality-wise.
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Have not noted the specifics of the 1010, because it's not worth buying a new printer to me to print the panoramas at home, and the printer I have won't cut it, quality-wise.
mooncat7 (09/10/2008)
I have no idea of the specific ratio or "ideal" size for the panorama. Most of them offered are 12" long, I believe.
Have not noted the specifics of the 1010, because it's not worth buying a new printer to me to print the panoramas at home, and the printer I have won't cut it, quality-wise.
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Have not noted the specifics of the 1010, because it's not worth buying a new printer to me to print the panoramas at home, and the printer I have won't cut it, quality-wise.
by James DeRuvo (09/10/2008)
This is my main beef about printing pics at home (along with price of materials). The quality still isn't there and who knows how long inket style prints will last? I agree that it's surprising no other main stream locations offer a panoramic option. It's become a rather popular feature in many cameras and is a main tool in photo editors like Photoshop.
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fredbillie (09/10/2008)
My experience of printing at Home does not match yours, James. I have had excellent success with my Canon IP 5000 printer and my prior printers. As a matter of fact, my 4 color IP 5000 seems to be as good as my prior 6 color Canon and Pictures are much better than I can get from the local printers (Excluding high priced semi-professional outlests, of course). I control the cost of printing by my storing ALL my pictures on the computer (with appropriate back-up, of course) and printing out only the exceptional ones. Yes, the net cost of printing at home per print but I enjoy the immediacy and control I can exercise over the quality of the prints.
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mooncat7 (09/10/2008)
I have an Epson Picturemate for printing 4x6s, and while the quality equals or surpasses what I get back from the drugstore, I don't find it worth it, in either time or cost of ink and paper, to print more than say 10-12 or less at a time. When I take 50-75 photos of a particular place/event, even if I only want to print two-thirds of those, using the 4x6 printer isn't such a great deal in either time or money, even if it is in quality. I would rarely want to print 8x10s or larger (maybe once a year?), so I have no desire to buy a quality photo printer that prints 8x10x, 11 x 14s, etc. The panorama is a new thing for some digital cameras and I will likely have some printed no matter what I have to do to get them, but I wouldn't go out and buy a printer to accommodate that. I'll just have to hope that more local places will start offering it. I also have issues with photo printers per se as a basic printer - You have to pay more than I want to pay in order to get a photo printer that also prints text well, and dependably, i.e. the print heads don't gum up and become useless, etc, no matter how diligently you clean and align them. As far as editing my prints, I always run them through PE before I upload them to be printed, so they're as good as they going to look from tweaking before I get them printed.
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by James DeRuvo (09/11/2008)
Oh, I'm sure you have, FredBillie. My point wasn't that you can't have excellent success for home printing. The printers have gotten better and better. But how expensive is the ink? Or the paper? How long will these prints actually last (and not just the benchmarks published by the marketing departments). I'm not saying that people shouldn't do it. Not at all. I print the occasional awesome print when I absolutely have to have one right now.
But as Mooncat so eloquently put it, the costs for regular printing for me means I'd rather upload them to an online photolab and let them print them out.
I'm just saying that although results are getting better, home printers are still very new. And considering that only 20% of people actually print their digital pictures at home, that, plus the costs for materials, may be why.
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But as Mooncat so eloquently put it, the costs for regular printing for me means I'd rather upload them to an online photolab and let them print them out.
I'm just saying that although results are getting better, home printers are still very new. And considering that only 20% of people actually print their digital pictures at home, that, plus the costs for materials, may be why.
fredbillie (09/12/2008)
Hey Mooncat, there are many printers now that are inexpensive, print great photos, can print duplex (great for saving on paper costs for printing text), AND do a great job on 4X6 prints. (I have one of those little Epson portable printers for printing 4X6 prints also, want a good buy on one with very low mileage?)
Chjeck out this site for what, to me, seems like great prices for two new Canon printers (the IP 4600 and the IP 3600):
creativepro.com/article/two...
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Chjeck out this site for what, to me, seems like great prices for two new Canon printers (the IP 4600 and the IP 3600):
creativepro.com/article/two...
mooncat7 (09/12/2008)
I'm not in the market for a printer, but if I were, I would probably choose the 700 below. I want an all-in-one and I want wi-fi - just not yet.
creativepro.com/article/eps... for the suggestion, though.
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creativepro.com/article/eps... for the suggestion, though.
fredbillie (09/12/2008)
That is mean, Mooncat, showing me those printers. I want one!
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by James DeRuvo (09/15/2008)
Indeed. But I shutter to think what the ink costs are on that puppy. According to POPSCI ( popsci.com/gear-gadgets/art... ) from last February:
If you’re buying name-brand ink cartridges, which typically hold a few milliliters of ink, you’re shelling out the equivalent of between $3,000 and $5,000 per gallon. Just as an idea of how valuable this particular golden goose is, more than 40 percent of HP’s $2.63 billion operating profits from last quarter came from it’s imaging and printing group alone.
Even at barebones prices, it’s now far cheaper to order prints through Flickr, Shutterfly or iPhoto, or if you need them in a hurry, from your local Wal-Mart, Walgreens or even mom-and-pop photo store.
And that doesn't even include the cost of paper!
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If you’re buying name-brand ink cartridges, which typically hold a few milliliters of ink, you’re shelling out the equivalent of between $3,000 and $5,000 per gallon. Just as an idea of how valuable this particular golden goose is, more than 40 percent of HP’s $2.63 billion operating profits from last quarter came from it’s imaging and printing group alone.
Even at barebones prices, it’s now far cheaper to order prints through Flickr, Shutterfly or iPhoto, or if you need them in a hurry, from your local Wal-Mart, Walgreens or even mom-and-pop photo store.
And that doesn't even include the cost of paper!
mooncat7 (09/15/2008)
And I don't buy that the 4 or 6-cartridge printers are cheaper, either. You may only buy one cartridge at a time technically, but I'll bet it works like cartridge 1 runs out on Monday. Cartridge 3 runs out on Wednesday, and 2 and 4 run out at the weekend. Where's the savings in that? Now that I can get my larger batches printed by uploading and picking them up the same day, I'm a happy camper with that.
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Aditya D (09/15/2008)
I think we've beaten to death the fact that it is cheaper per page to get photos printed at a lab (or pseudo lab like walmart) that does massive amounts of print. They buy ink in bulk, buy paper in bulk, so the cost per page is much cheaper for them, which is thus passed on to you, the consumer. I think that several people, including myself, enjoy the convenience of being able to touch up a photo in photoshop, print it out and have it in hand. Living in Colorado, this is especially nice during the holidays when there's a ton of snow outside and you just don't want to leave the house, but you want to get the holiday pictures printed, which is even more so augmented if you have relatives visiting. Also, in a lot of cases its helpful to print out photos, view them immediately, keep touching them up, and print several drafts until you get the right one. Yes, this may not be cost effective, but either are a lot of things in life (such as building a swimming pool in your backyard, sorry that's all I could come up with right now), and the convenience in my opinion definitely outweighs the cost of ink and paper.
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fredbillie (09/16/2008)
I agree with Aditya D's comments but recognize that others may have a completely different view of this subject. Myself, I am on both sides. Want to print the Occasional Special picture myself and run large batches through Wal-Mart. But, in my case I really don't print that much, preferring to view my pictures on the computer or the Special iDVD s I make up for family and friends.
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by James DeRuvo (09/16/2008)
You would be in the majority, Fred, as only about 1 in 5 actually print their digital pics these days.
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mooncat7 (09/16/2008)
I pretty much do what you do, fredbillie. I don't print out most of my pix, and when I want to print out a bunch I upload them to the drugstore or whatever - but I will print out anywhere from 6-12 at home from time to time.
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photorecovery (07/08/2009)
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what is its indian price...canon sd 770 vs olympus stylus 1010??? which u prefer and why...any dis like in both.... (sweethero2006 — 08/25/2008)
tell me the +point and -point of two and comparetively better.....or any other...what abut sony w 120,150,170............
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by James DeRuvo (09/03/2008)
Sorry, Lucky, we don't have that information. The best you can do is use the Google calculator to input some of the prices you see above and convert them to the Indian equivalent.
I like the Canon Sd line (Ixus in India, IIRC). Better lens quality, higher rated. Also, with SONY you end up with poor low light performance.
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I like the Canon Sd line (Ixus in India, IIRC). Better lens quality, higher rated. Also, with SONY you end up with poor low light performance.
fredbillie (09/03/2008)
Uhm, sorry James, I am confused. The question was between the Canon SD770 and the Olympus Stylus 1010 and the third sentence in your 2nd paragraph mentions the low light performance of a SONY?
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by James DeRuvo (09/04/2008)
Understand your confusion, fb, but if you read beyond the headline, it also asks about the "sony w 120,150,170..........."
One thing the Olympus has on it's side is that Olympus cameras are pretty robust and shock resistant. Not proof mind you, but resistant.
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One thing the Olympus has on it's side is that Olympus cameras are pretty robust and shock resistant. Not proof mind you, but resistant.
fredbillie (09/05/2008)
Thanks, James. I guess the LARGE type caused me to miss the small type.
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kamal (09/08/2008)
what is the price of olymmpus1010 camera in singapore duty free?
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by James DeRuvo (09/08/2008)
As stated above, we don't have that information. The best you can do is use the Google calculator to input some of the prices you see above and contact them to see what their options are.
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What's up with the incorrect color description of "purple"?? (mooncat7 — 08/23/2008)
The "purple" camera is in no way, shape or form purple. It is not the color in any photo you've ever seen online - that's purple. I have seen the "purple" camera in the flesh, as it were, this afternoon, and it's deep hot pink. I have already ordered it from Amazon and it's been shipped. Not that I don't want the camera because of that, but if I had known it wasn't purple I would probably have ordered silver. What the heck? If Olympus had originally intended to make a purple one and changed their mind, why didn't they change any of the photos anywhere, or change the color it comes in to *pink*? This truly isn't a 'color in the eye of the beholder' thing - it really not even remotely purple, and it's very definitely pink. So weird....! Just thought this info might come in handy for anyone else considering buying a "purple" one.
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by James DeRuvo (08/25/2008)
First off, color from a computer monitor is seldom accurate when viewing photographs. If you want to see accurate colors on your monitor, you will need to have it calibrated properly to more closely show photographs and their colors accurately.
In addition, you know as well as I that colors have dozens of shades. Purple to you isn't necessarily purple to me. Now, having said that, if it is indeed "hot pink," then I agree that they should give it a different color description.
But in reality, this is more about the color on your monitor and a "color in the eye of the beholder' thing."
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In addition, you know as well as I that colors have dozens of shades. Purple to you isn't necessarily purple to me. Now, having said that, if it is indeed "hot pink," then I agree that they should give it a different color description.
But in reality, this is more about the color on your monitor and a "color in the eye of the beholder' thing."
mooncat7 (08/25/2008)
Did you read the part where I wrote "this truly isn't a 'color in the eye of the beholder' thing" ?
Nobody's monitor is *that* off, from dark true purple to medium pink. They are quite different colors, not simply a matter of color depth.
Why would you assume that my monitor is showing the color incorrectly? I have used color calibration sites, BTW. I have also sent the photos to a friend, who agreed with me and found the difference quite bizarre.
Color of 90+% of web pix of Olympus Stylus 1010 "purple":
ecx.images-amazon.com/image... color of camera:
images10.newegg.com/Product... is another pic, which I could also call 'purple':
shop2.aol.ca/shop/product--... reality", they are two quite different colors, and it's puzzling why Olympus has never thought it necessary to correct their error. I suspect they perhaps planned to manufacture a camera in the purple color, changed their minds, and didn't bother to change any of their advertising.
I have seen the camera, and it is the pink color.
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Nobody's monitor is *that* off, from dark true purple to medium pink. They are quite different colors, not simply a matter of color depth.
Why would you assume that my monitor is showing the color incorrectly? I have used color calibration sites, BTW. I have also sent the photos to a friend, who agreed with me and found the difference quite bizarre.
Color of 90+% of web pix of Olympus Stylus 1010 "purple":
ecx.images-amazon.com/image... color of camera:
images10.newegg.com/Product... is another pic, which I could also call 'purple':
shop2.aol.ca/shop/product--... reality", they are two quite different colors, and it's puzzling why Olympus has never thought it necessary to correct their error. I suspect they perhaps planned to manufacture a camera in the purple color, changed their minds, and didn't bother to change any of their advertising.
I have seen the camera, and it is the pink color.
fredbillie (08/26/2008)
Sorry, but you are dead wrong. The picture yous show at Newegg.com is NOT the color of my wife's Purple 1010. It is an incorrect demonstration of the true color. The other examples you indicate which you call "purple" is almost exactly like my wif'es camera. My wife has been a purple person for over 60 years and she will buy almost any true purple merchandise over many other colors. It is one of the primary reasons I bought this camera for her and she can not be more pleased with her "purple" Camera (really).
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mooncat7 (08/26/2008)
Fredbillie, I'll be thrilled if, when I open the box (it should arrive today, fingers crossed), I do see the purple that so many photos show, because I too am a 'purple person', and the color was the first thing that made me notice the camera. I'd love to be wrong! But I saw (and touched) a very different-colored 1010 on Saturday. It was a 1010, not the 800-something model which does come in pink. I'm now wondering if it depends on when the camera was manufactured? And there are other 'pink' photos of the camera out there, though not many. Perhaps they changed the color at some point during the manufacturing process, and cameras produced before a certain date are another color. Hopefully, the camera I saw in the store won't be the color I receive. I'd like that to be true. But seeing a pink camera with my own eyes was surprising.
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fredbillie (08/26/2008)
Please let us know if you got the "purple" color you were hoping for!
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mooncat7 (08/26/2008)
It's definitely not the dark true purple color in so many of the pix, but neither is it pink. It is a medium pink-based purple to my eyes, more like the third example I found but still looking slightly pinker than that. I would call it purple, but it's the 'other' purple - there's a blue-based purple (which is what most of the photos show) and a pink-based purple, and it's the latter. At least, whew, it's not the pink I saw in the store. Have no idea what was up with that....very strange!
I plan to spend the long weekend testing it out and will then write a review. It apparently doesn't have the software update, as it only allowed me to shoot 10 sec of video on the micro card. Sigh.... So will have to do that this weekend too :-(
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I plan to spend the long weekend testing it out and will then write a review. It apparently doesn't have the software update, as it only allowed me to shoot 10 sec of video on the micro card. Sigh.... So will have to do that this weekend too :-(
fredbillie (08/27/2008)
I don't believe that the 1.1 Firmware will let you do more than 10 seconds of video on the micro card. I think you will have to get the 2 GIG Xd M Plus card. That will give you about 18 minutes of video.
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mooncat7 (08/27/2008)
Yikes! I have read all the comments on this issue on Amazon, here, and also on the Olympus site, and it's pretty contradictory. No wonder people are confused about this and misinformation abounds. I should be receiving my M+ card any day now. I was under the impression that the upgrade allowed 4GB microSD cards to record longer than 10 sec. Having just read again at the Olympus site, now I think not - but their 'explanation' contradicts itself, in a way - or rather, it can read that way. I had planned to just use the M+ card for panoramas and video, and take photos with the microSD, so looks like that's exactly what I'll be doing! Any chance they will ever make a 4GB M+ card, haha? And the 2GB aren't that easy to find in an actual store, either. Thanks for the confirmation on this. Sigh... Good thing I have other choices for video - I have a Flip, and my Sony takes great vids.
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How about its long range pics with the flash / without flash? (mbenayon — 08/19/2008)
Hi! I currently own an 2005 Olympus Stylus camera (sorry, I dont recall the exact model). I like it overall, but it has some flaws that upsets me (awful long range pics indoor). When I turn the flash off, it blurs the image and I cant use it at all. Now I'm looking for a new camera, and this Stylus 1010 is my favourite, but first I got to check if Olumpus corrected those issues. Are indoor pictures fine? And the long range pics? No zooming while in video recording, right? Thanks in advance!
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by James DeRuvo (08/21/2008)
Flashes are only designed for limited range and can dissipate outside of about 20-25 feet unless you're using a zoomable flash. And I don't know of a point and shoot that has one. What you're probably dealing with is more camera shake in low light after the flash is triggered than focus issues. You could get a superbright LED camera light that would screw in to the tripod mount and help boost the ambient light of that's hitting your subject.
But long range flashing? Not on a point and shoot.
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But long range flashing? Not on a point and shoot.
mbenayon (08/22/2008)
A problem I have with my Stylus Verve is that when indoor, the LCD shows a clear image, but when I take the pic with flash, the picture gets darker and is not ok. When I turn off the flash, the picture gets blurred all the time. Is that correctes for the 1010?
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fredbillie (08/22/2008)
I think you are expecting too much from a point and shoot with a VERY modest built-in flash. The 1010 is only at f3.5 at wide angle and goes to a poor f5.3 at full zoom. Can't gather much light when you zoom. Having said that , you might get a little better result with the 1010 than your older camera because it will increase the ISO to compensate, BUT, with the compromise of a noisier picture. Does raise the question, though, of why you are zooming indoors (unless this is at an indoor sports event). If that is the case, it is no wonder you have that problem. Using Flash (1010 usually goes to 1/60 or 1/30 second) with only a range of perhaps 10-15 feet will assure of an under exposed picture in most instances. Asking the camera to actually give you more exposure by turning off the flash will probably , in many instances, reduce your shutter speed to the likes of ½, ¼,, ⅛, or the like. Not conducive to steady, non blurry shots. However, the image stabilization of the 1010 is pretty good so that may help a little but, if the subject is moving on an indoor shot, forget it.
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mbenayon (08/22/2008)
Fred, thanks a lot. Just to clarify, the indoor event i'm saying is a wedding, for instance, or a graduation. Lighting in the ambient is fine, but when the flash goes on my old olympus blacked it out when flashing. For this kind of shots, and with a 5x + zoom, is the 1010 the best one around or are there better ones?
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fredbillie (08/22/2008)
Your blacking out when you use the flash is no doubt occurring because your Flash Syncs at a much higher speed than it does for the ambient light. The 1010 has some modes where you can use the flash and still get the background reasonable lighted. For instance, in the night scene mode I got a result of ⅛ sec and ISO 800 for a picture probably better than you are getting now. Their is also an ambient scene mode that also seems aimed at indoor shots. This is not a panacea for your problems. I suggest you get a lightweight tripod and use the short self timer for sharper, better exposed pictures. Better still, get yourself a Canon G9 and a Canon separate flash for great shots but, you are then looking at an outlay of about $700. Their are no free lunches I am afraid. Some people have touted the low light performance of the Fuji F100fd but even that camera has had some problems.
My advice would be for you to buy the camera at Amazon.com and if you don't like its performance return it. Amazon has a 30 day no questions asked return policy.
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My advice would be for you to buy the camera at Amazon.com and if you don't like its performance return it. Amazon has a 30 day no questions asked return policy.
1010s sold currently - firmware update? (mooncat7 — 08/17/2008)
Does anyone know if there is a way to tell BEFORE PURCHASE if the 1010s being sold now (August) would already have the firmware upgrade? Would it be on the box? It doesn't seem to be in any online descriptions I've read. Can I/should I assume that any 1010s manufactured after April will have the firmware update? Any way to tell date of manufacture before purchase? I would very much like to avoid the hassle and nerves of trying to update myself, but this looks like a very cool camera. Any thoughts?
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fredbillie (08/18/2008)
I am not sure you can determine that without Loading the Olympus Master 2 Software and then accessing the camera. In any event, if you have a broadband connection, it is no big deal to install the 1.1 Firmware. My guess is that unless the camera has been sitting in the store for a long time, the new cameras delivered will have the new Firmware already installed. But, like I said, that is a guess on my part.
If you are really concerned, your best bet is to call Olympus and ask what is the start of the serial numbers where the new Firmware has already been installed.
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If you are really concerned, your best bet is to call Olympus and ask what is the start of the serial numbers where the new Firmware has already been installed.
by James DeRuvo (08/19/2008)
A simple check of the Olympus website will cover it. There is a firmware update ( olympusamerica.com/cpg_sect... ) covering issues with the microSD card.
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mooncat7 (08/19/2008)
No, sorry, I didn't ask how to get the update - I have been to the Olympus site, did much more than a "simple" check (checked every possible place my question might be addressed), including reading the link you suggested before I asked the question.
My question is specifically, is there a *date* after which the cameras have already been updated, i.e. the 1.1 update is included in the camera and no longer has to be uploaded - and can this be determined before purchase? The web site does not say anything regarding this. They give the impression, by what they *don't* say, that everyone who buys this camera as long as it is sold will have to upgrade the firmware themselves. I can't believe they would be that consumer-unfriendly.
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My question is specifically, is there a *date* after which the cameras have already been updated, i.e. the 1.1 update is included in the camera and no longer has to be uploaded - and can this be determined before purchase? The web site does not say anything regarding this. They give the impression, by what they *don't* say, that everyone who buys this camera as long as it is sold will have to upgrade the firmware themselves. I can't believe they would be that consumer-unfriendly.
by James DeRuvo (08/19/2008)
I don't believe it works that way for any electronic, Mooncat, Sure, you can "guess," about when the firmware update is posted and figure by then it makes it's way into the camera manufacturing stream. But only Olympus would have that information. So you're best bet would be to call them.
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mooncat7 (08/19/2008)
I called Olympus, and the person I spoke with in Technical Support did not know the answer, but said "probably". He suggested I sit on the phone tomorrow and call Customer Service, who "might" know. Can't do that - must be at work.
I emailed Olympus, so will report what they say when I hear from them, for anyone interested.
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I emailed Olympus, so will report what they say when I hear from them, for anyone interested.
by James DeRuvo (08/20/2008)
Course, if you're really jonsin' to know the answer, you can call the main number and ask to talk to the office of the president. You'll get an assistant, but eventually you'll find someone who knows.
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Overhead (08/20/2008)
This doesn't directly address your question, but I just bought the 1010 on August 18 and it had the 1.1 firmware.
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by James DeRuvo (08/21/2008)
Actually, overhead, I think it does. That means that the current batch of 1010s have the firmware update incorporated from the factory. Well done!
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mooncat7 (08/21/2008)
Thank you, Overhead, I appreciate your answer - and yep, I think it does answer my question.
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I am looking for a non-slr digital with as short of a lag time as possible. Does the Olympus perform well? Which other ones do? (jcox — 08/15/2008)
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Hi, I am searching for an easy to use compact digital camera and wanted to know if you could suggest a few of the top choices. (ounikki — 08/03/2008)
My main priority of the camera is for it to have great picture quality. I would love to have a good zoom (to capture those far away images) And possibly a fast shutter speed so I don't miss the action shots. Can you help???
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Brenda Paro (08/04/2008)
Hi Nikki,
Part of the answer will depend on what you mean by a 'good zoom.' Most pocket cameras don't go above 3.5x or 4x or, at the most, 5x. Once you get above that you're dealing with larger cameras.
A few for you to look at that are still in the compact zone:
Olympus Stylus 1010 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ); a pretty new camera, so I don't know much about it, but the Olympus line has always had great image quality, and this cam has a 7x zoom! Reviews are looking good.
Olympus Stylus 840 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ); another good camera; I can vouch for this one being speedy with good image quality. 5x zoom.
Any of the Canon SD cameras (like the SD1100 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) will give you wonderful image quality (my personal favorite), plus really fast operation. But most of them are in the 3-4x zoom range.
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Part of the answer will depend on what you mean by a 'good zoom.' Most pocket cameras don't go above 3.5x or 4x or, at the most, 5x. Once you get above that you're dealing with larger cameras.
A few for you to look at that are still in the compact zone:
Olympus Stylus 1010 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ); a pretty new camera, so I don't know much about it, but the Olympus line has always had great image quality, and this cam has a 7x zoom! Reviews are looking good.
Olympus Stylus 840 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ); another good camera; I can vouch for this one being speedy with good image quality. 5x zoom.
Any of the Canon SD cameras (like the SD1100 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) will give you wonderful image quality (my personal favorite), plus really fast operation. But most of them are in the 3-4x zoom range.
DisneyFreak777 (08/04/2008)
I'm, suprised you didn't recommend the Panasonic TZ5, has about everything you'd need in a compact camera, 10X-15 Zoom, not too bulky, HD Video, wide-angle lens.
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Brenda Paro (08/04/2008)
I don't know much about the Panasonic myself. But from what I'm seeing reviews are good!
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sweethero2006 (09/11/2008)
whats ur price range!!!!
1.canon sd 870
2.olympus stylus 1010
3.Panasonic TZ5
4.canon sd 890
and if u need overall good camera in good price then canon sd 1100 only .no other cam cn compare to it in its price..best for all..and best in all....above than ur imagination in 11500/- indian price....with 2 gb mem.card..
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1.canon sd 870
2.olympus stylus 1010
3.Panasonic TZ5
4.canon sd 890
and if u need overall good camera in good price then canon sd 1100 only .no other cam cn compare to it in its price..best for all..and best in all....above than ur imagination in 11500/- indian price....with 2 gb mem.card..
brandonc1193 (10/05/2008)
Personally, i go with Canon for its good reputation for taking good pictures.
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ounikki (10/05/2008)
My price range is no higher then $300.00
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brandonc1193 (10/05/2008)
The SD1100IS goes goes for on average $200, so for a low price and good quality camera, The Canon SD1100IS is the way to go.
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fredbillie (10/07/2008)
The answer is appropriate but in your budget range I would rather have the Canon SD 870 IS
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does this one work underwater? (Nokepo — 07/19/2008)
On one website I was looking at info on the 1010 it said that it has "underwater wide" modes... does this one work underwater? Also any idea how fast the camera recovers to take the next picture?
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steve mccall (07/19/2008)
only if you buy a waterproof casing
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ash (08/12/2008)
it says online under alot of reviews that it is ok for it to be splashed or near water incase of those water mishaps and that the case is only used if you want to go down more than 15 feet. Is this true?
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fredbillie (08/13/2008)
Not true. This camera does NOT have the seals for that kind of activity. Just go to the Olympus site and you will see the four current models that are water proof and they DON'T include the 1010. Even two of the four models listed as water proof are only specified as that for 10 feet.
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Barry (04/27/2009)
We bought our camera on a [Carnival] cruise. Although we bought it in port, it was being sold on the ship, and they had one that was tied to a chain and dumped into a clear bucket of water, for hours at a time, you could take it out and use it and then put it back in the water. It worked fine. The camera clearly was advertised as "waterproof" (not "resistant", but "proof") down to some depth that I don't recall.
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How much longer can you record on movie mode with the new XD M Plus memory card? (foryourmixxtape — 06/22/2008)
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fredbillie (06/23/2008)
18 Minutes for 640X480.
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Corinne (06/23/2008)
By this you mean 18 minutes as opposed to the 10 seconds I would get normally, right? In other words, I could take a 15 minute video?
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fredbillie (06/24/2008)
It is now 18 minutes and NOT 10 seconds. Yes, you could take a fifteen minute video.
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Barry (04/27/2009)
I think you can record 18 minutes PER GIGABYTE with a type M+ card. Since there are 2GB cards available, you can record up to 36 minutes. [NOTE: This week [week of Mon 4/27/09] OfficeMax (USA retailer) has a TWO-PACK of 2GB M+ cards for $25.99. That's $13 per card for 2GB M+ cards.]
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Olympus Stylus 1010, Sony Cybershot DSC-W170, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35, or Ricoh R8? (michaelg — 06/14/2008)
I'm looking for a new digital camera. I'm not a photography expert, but I'm good with technology so if it's a piece of junk I'll hate it.
These are all 10.1 MP cameras. The 1010 and the R8 have the best zoom (7x optical), with the Sony 170 at 5x and the Panasonic FX35 at 4x.
A wider-angle lens would be nice but not essential, I guess. The FX35 is the best at 25mm, with the W170 at 28mm.
Besides the FX35, none are great for movies (670x480, with a 10 second limit on the 1010 movies). The FX35 can go up to 1280x720. I'd like to do some movies, but it's not too high on my list of priorities.
I'd appreciate any input about these cameras. Thanks.
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These are all 10.1 MP cameras. The 1010 and the R8 have the best zoom (7x optical), with the Sony 170 at 5x and the Panasonic FX35 at 4x.
A wider-angle lens would be nice but not essential, I guess. The FX35 is the best at 25mm, with the W170 at 28mm.
Besides the FX35, none are great for movies (670x480, with a 10 second limit on the 1010 movies). The FX35 can go up to 1280x720. I'd like to do some movies, but it's not too high on my list of priorities.
I'd appreciate any input about these cameras. Thanks.
fredbillie (06/15/2008)
The 1010 no longer has a 10 second limit on movies IF you use an Xd M Plus memory card and install the firmware upgrade 1.1. You might also want to consider the Panasonic Lumix FX500 which can do 1280X720 movies, has an Touch LCD screen (as well as manual controls on the back) and has a 5Xs zoom starting at 25 mm.
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michaelg (06/15/2008)
Thanks.
I hadn't realized how expensive the Ricoh R8 is. Right now I'm leaning toward the Sony W170, but I hear it has a ten second flash recycle time?? That's a huge delay, isn't it?
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I hadn't realized how expensive the Ricoh R8 is. Right now I'm leaning toward the Sony W170, but I hear it has a ten second flash recycle time?? That's a huge delay, isn't it?
fredbillie (06/15/2008)
Yes, it is a huge delay. 11.6 seconds from one report. See imaging-resource.com/PRODS/...
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michaelg (06/15/2008)
Well, the 3 things I really really want are wide angle, good zoom and speed. The Sony lacks speed, the Olympus lacks wide angle, the Panasonic "only" has 4x zoom (and the picture quality supposedly isn't great) and the Ricoh is more expensive than I thought.
Stepping out into a slightly bulkier world, the Panasonic Lumix TZ5 has 10x zoom, 9.1 MP, 28-280 mm. It's 11 ounces and 13 cubic inches, but it has the 3 things I really care about for the same price, so I'm thinking I'll go with it.
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Stepping out into a slightly bulkier world, the Panasonic Lumix TZ5 has 10x zoom, 9.1 MP, 28-280 mm. It's 11 ounces and 13 cubic inches, but it has the 3 things I really care about for the same price, so I'm thinking I'll go with it.
fredbillie (06/16/2008)
The FX500 has a 24 mm wide end with 5Xs zoom and as far as I am concerned has good speed. The picture quality from my personal experience on the FX500 is very good and based on some reviews better than the FX35. Add to that the Touch screen, aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual modes together with the neat feature of touching the subject on the LCD screen (3") that you want focused and exposed, what is not too like?
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michaelg (06/16/2008)
The $385 price tag - over $100 more than the TZ5 which has 10x zoom but a slightly larger (28mm) wide end. Same size screen (not touch though), no manual controls, but it's got everything I want so I'm going with it. Thanks!
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fredbillie (06/16/2008)
Typo correction to the FX500 wide end. It is 25 mm NOT 24 mm. For those who want a long zoom, I have to admit, the TZ5 is hard to beat if they don't mind the larger size.
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Video recording on microSDHC 4GB card only 10 sec. (tinkrtoy — 06/12/2008)
Olympus Stylus 1010 updated with Version 1.1 limits video recording at 640X480 30 fps to 10 seconds on Transcend microSDHC 4GB card. Is an Olympus brand card the ONLY card that can record longer than 10 seconds at 640X480 and 30 fps?
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Aditya D (06/12/2008)
The only way to record longer than 10 seconds on the 640 x 480 resolution is by getting the new xD M Plus card, which I'm fairly certain does not have to be made by Olympus, though they are making a version of it.
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Tink R. Toy (06/12/2008)
Thank you, Aditya D. Then I must assume that an xD M+ card is the ONLY media able to record 640 X 480 at 30 fps for longer than 10 seconds. Therefore, a microSDHC with adapter cannot record at this higher resolution. Is this correct?
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Aditya D (06/13/2008)
It can record at the higher resolution, just not for longer than 10 seconds.
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Tink R. Toy (06/13/2008)
Thank you, Aditya D. You have answered my question.
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by James DeRuvo (06/13/2008)
You may want to check with Olympus to see if a firmware update has been released that addresses the issue. But I agree with Aditya, they may have just addressed it with the faster xD card.
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Tink R. Toy (06/13/2008)
I thank you both for your responses to my question regarding more than a 10 second recording at 640 x 480 and 30 fps using the microSDHC card. I have that card and the most recent software version 1.1, but can only record 10 seconds at 640 x 480/30 fps. It is apparent now that only the Olympus xD M+ card (with version 1.1) will support recording longer than 10 seconds at this higher resolution and fps, much like the panorama function can only be recorded with Olympus media cards.
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Tink R. Toy (06/14/2008)
My question has been answered.
Now how do I give Aditya credit and end this thread?
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Now how do I give Aditya credit and end this thread?
tinkrtoy (06/16/2008)
Done. Much obliged.
Tink R. Toy
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Tink R. Toy
Olympus Stylus 1010 vs. Canon SD870 IS ??? (utslickvic — 06/02/2008)
I'm so undecided between the two. Which is the better camera overall?
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fredbillie (06/03/2008)
Normally I would have said the Canon SD870 IS but my wife just came back from a family reunion and all the pictures she took (indoors) were just great. I don't think you would be disappointed with either camera but you might like the 7Xs zoom and the operating simplicity of the Olympus better. You do give up the 3,8 wide angle of the Canon for the 7Xs zoom of the Olympus though.
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Can anyone plz tell me which 1 is better Olympus Stylus 1010 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera or the casio exilim EXS1010.1 (olioli — 05/28/2008)
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fredbillie (05/28/2008)
If you want image stabilization and a 7Xs zoom go for the Olympus. If you want better IQ and somewhat better low light performance gofor the Casio.
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I get noisy or blurry pics with my 1010 I just cant seem to get the settings right any ideas? (pankerbelle — 05/24/2008)
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fredbillie (05/25/2008)
Under what scene and shooting parameters. Without that information, it is very difficult for anyone to analyze what the problem might be and try to be of help. For instance, if you are taking flash pictures and those are the results there may be a problem. On the other hand if you are trying to take low light pictures without a flash and the subject is moving, that is not a problem just a fact of life.
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pankerbelle (06/02/2008)
Usually under all conditions.
Thanks.
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Thanks.
fredbillie (06/03/2008)
My wife has this very same camera and just took a number of pictures indoors at a family reunion and not a blurry one in the bunch. She just used the auto mode. I was surprised at the great quality. It is possible that your camera is in need of repairs because what you are encountering does not seem normal.
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Mooncat (08/30/2008)
Just a thought -
Something that may cause blurry pictures with any camera is literally pointing and shooting, i.e. framing a scene in the LCD and taking the picture, without letting the camera focus. Don't know how experienced a photographer you are, but even for those with medium experience it's easy to forget to do this in the moment, trying to snap a shot before it gets away. You need to press the shutter halfway down so the lens can focus before actually taking the picture. You could get a lot of blurry pictures, depending on circumstances, if the lens isn't focusing.
As far as noisy - even with the higher ISO, if you take shots in available light you will often get noise, with any camera. Same with using the zoom in low-light areas, or even just using the full zoom, period. Digital cameras have come a long way, but they can't take the perfect pix all the time. If you're getting noisy pix in daylight, though, I haven't a clue ;-(
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Something that may cause blurry pictures with any camera is literally pointing and shooting, i.e. framing a scene in the LCD and taking the picture, without letting the camera focus. Don't know how experienced a photographer you are, but even for those with medium experience it's easy to forget to do this in the moment, trying to snap a shot before it gets away. You need to press the shutter halfway down so the lens can focus before actually taking the picture. You could get a lot of blurry pictures, depending on circumstances, if the lens isn't focusing.
As far as noisy - even with the higher ISO, if you take shots in available light you will often get noise, with any camera. Same with using the zoom in low-light areas, or even just using the full zoom, period. Digital cameras have come a long way, but they can't take the perfect pix all the time. If you're getting noisy pix in daylight, though, I haven't a clue ;-(
fredbillie (08/31/2008)
Mooncat's reply was good and I might add that if you zoom to take the picture, you REALLY have to hold it steady. Add to that is the fact that when you zoom, your lens gathers less light and might be compensating with either a slower shutter speed (more chance for blur), a higher ISO (noisier pictures) or both.
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Emma Wood (02/18/2009)
I haven't had any problems when I use my Olympus 1010 to take normal and everyday pictures during the day and at night. However, whenever I go to pop concerts with different types of lighting my pictures always come out really really blurry and I can hardly get any clear or good pictures of the people on stage. Would anybody be able to advise me about the best settings to be used in concerts where different types of lighting is used etc?
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fredbillie (02/19/2009)
You are turning your flash OFF, aren't you? Unless you are right on top of the stage your flash will be useless and will probably result in too high a shutter speed. Have you tried the available light scene mode? Also, keep in mind that the more you zoom the less light is gathered sending the shutter speed to lower settings and the ISO to higher settings. I would try: Scene mode (indoor available light mode), Flash off, spot focus (to avoid over exposing spotlight subjects on an otherwise dark stage), avoid zooming as much as possible to keep the lens at its best gathering light setting, take a deep breath and half squeeze for focus and gently complete the pressing of the shutter button to take the shot (OK, you can breath now). Keep in mind that if you zoom very much in low light conditions you are setting a number of Parameters that is almost certain to get you and under exposed blurry shot.
Good luck.
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Good luck.
C.K.Sastry (12/26/2009)
I purchased this camera during June 09. I tok number of photographs while I went to America. I too experienced this problem. But I got over the problem by reading the manual throughly. Mostly over zooming, poor lighting conditions when flash is stopped and clicking before focousing. It is really a great camera of its class. I was using Canon earlier and my experience with this camera is very satisfactory.
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How well can you see the your picture subjects on the viewfinder when in bright sunlight? (PBZ — 05/05/2008)
Can you always see your picture on the screen when outdoors, or is it sometimes too bright to see the picture? I'm deciding whether to get the new Sony DSC W170 with its optical viewfinder, but only 5x optical zoom, or get the Olympus with no optical viewfinder, but 7x optical zoom.
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by James DeRuvo (05/06/2008)
You're much better off with the viewfinder in my opinion. And not only for the reasons you speak of - glare from ambient bright light. Some will claim their "non glare" coating goes a long way to combat that issue, but frankly, I've never seen an LCD screen that can show a decent image on a bright sunny day. With the viewfinder, you won't have to worry about not being able to see the image you shoot, or to even frame and compose your picture when the glare is too much.
In addition, cameras with larger LCDs and no viewfinders eat up much more battery power than those with viewfinders. Why not devote your battery power to what it's supposed to be for? Shooting pictures.
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In addition, cameras with larger LCDs and no viewfinders eat up much more battery power than those with viewfinders. Why not devote your battery power to what it's supposed to be for? Shooting pictures.
PBZ (05/06/2008)
Hey, Thanks, but I already knew those reasons. I'm looking for someone to tell me specifically about this particular camera, how well they can see the screen on a sunny day. I know it's better to have an optical viewfinder, but I'm trying to figure out if their technology has advanced enough that I can do without it. I mean, I'm salivating over the idea of a small, 10mp with 7x optical zoom camera. Sigh.
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Mooncat (09/02/2008)
I just used the camera on a very bright, sunny day, and I could see the screen fairly well when it was turned up as bright as it will go - certainly well enough to frame and take shots. Even on its mid setting, it's very viewable in 'ordinary' sunlight. Not as clear as having a viewfinder of course - but I haven't used a viewfinder for 2 years and I don't miss it much, most of the time.
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olympus 1010 vs. canon SD 890 IS? which one should i go? (herumionizawa — 04/24/2008)
i'm planning to get either olympus 1010 or canon SD 890 IS? will use it indoor and outdoor,mostly. anyone can give your idea..Thanks
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Aditya D (04/29/2008)
Both have similar features, but I like the Canon a little better, just because the SD 890 is a very good camera, and also tends to have sharper pictures with better contrast. One thing you might want to do is search on the internet and find pictures taken by both cameras, and compare the two, and see which you like better. Different people have different opinions on the picture quality and their difference. Hope this helps.
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ashishingle (09/30/2008)
Hi!
I have bought Olympus 1010 few days back, it a an excellent camera but i was wondering wether it has Date & time print option on the pics?? if its there than how can i use it?? pls help. Thanks, Regards, Ashish.
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I have bought Olympus 1010 few days back, it a an excellent camera but i was wondering wether it has Date & time print option on the pics?? if its there than how can i use it?? pls help. Thanks, Regards, Ashish.
fredbillie (09/30/2008)
See Page 42 & Page 43 of your manual. Not only can you print the date but you can choose to print both the date and the time that the picture was taken.
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ashishingle (10/03/2008)
Hi Fredbillie!!
Thank you very much for the reply, but i did not mean printing the pic in printer but i wanted to know if Date & Time is stamped on picture or not, i usually dont take printout of the pics but would be great if the Date & Time comes on the pics?? can you pls help if i can do that??
waiting for your answer.
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Thank you very much for the reply, but i did not mean printing the pic in printer but i wanted to know if Date & Time is stamped on picture or not, i usually dont take printout of the pics but would be great if the Date & Time comes on the pics?? can you pls help if i can do that??
waiting for your answer.
fredbillie (10/05/2008)
Am I missing something? Page 42 and 43 of the Olympus 1010 manual seems to have specific instructions for printing the date on your photos.
Well, the Date and time (and a lot of other information is imbedded in the Photo's File information. I just opened a 1010 picture my wife took today and the following information shows up in the photo's EXIF information:
File Date & Time: 2008:10:04 13:38:07
This information was provided by Graphic Converter on my Mac. Note that the information is not literally stamped on the Picture but is part of the invisible file information contained by the picture and accessible with many picture viewing programs.
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Well, the Date and time (and a lot of other information is imbedded in the Photo's File information. I just opened a 1010 picture my wife took today and the following information shows up in the photo's EXIF information:
File Date & Time: 2008:10:04 13:38:07
This information was provided by Graphic Converter on my Mac. Note that the information is not literally stamped on the Picture but is part of the invisible file information contained by the picture and accessible with many picture viewing programs.
How does this camera stand up to Panasonic TZ5? In quality and video. Obviously the size is slightly larger. (lplatt — 04/20/2008)
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dimka448 (04/23/2008)
Panasonic TZ5 considered the better camera. Leica optics are one of the best.
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by James DeRuvo (04/24/2008)
I don't think Leica is all that. They're fine lenses, don't get me wrong. But Canon and Nikon can give them a run for their money and Olympus' Zuiko is no slouch either. IMHO, the days are gone where Leica's were the undisputed king of glass. IMHO.
But if you really want to see what the differences are, you may want to check out this resource ( imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP... ). It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side.
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But if you really want to see what the differences are, you may want to check out this resource ( imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP... ). It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side.
fredbillie (05/09/2008)
The Leica lens is a very good lens as attested by many reviews with sharp resolution even into corners. Many people reviewing Panasonics seem to think it may be the best thing about their digital cameras since, generally, the results of the Panasonic sensors don't seem to live up to what some of the other brands provide in controlling noise at higher ISOs. You should know that Panasonic manufacturers these lenses at its own plant under license from Leica and on lenses that were designed by Leica.
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by James DeRuvo (05/16/2008)
Don't get me wrong, fb, I never said that Leica is a bad lens. In fact, I stated unequivocally just the opposite. But in comparison to Canon and Nikon, it doesn't hold up, IMHO. And if Leica is a great lens with an inferior Panasonic sensor, then all that does is make the noise in the image sharper by comparison. See what I'm saying? A camera is only as good as it's weakest link.
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fredbillie (05/17/2008)
Well, that could be true about the comparison with Canon and Leica but I can tell you from reviewing the postings on dpreview.com forums of Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, and Panasonic, I have never seen so many positive postings and delight with their cameras than I saw on the Panasonic site. If you are influenced at all by consistent praises by actual camera owners, you have to be impressed by the comments AND mini reviews posted by Panasonic TZ5 owners. (N), I don't have one.)
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by James DeRuvo (05/20/2008)
Well, that's why I always state that "your mileage may vary." There will always be those that love a model and those that absolutely hate it. No matter the camera model. so if users are thrilled with their cameras, good on em. that's what it's all about.
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Arun (08/09/2008)
Question remains is id TZ5 or 1010 ;-)
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by James DeRuvo (08/15/2008)
Have you gone to the link above and compared pictures for each or are you merely asking me to decide for you? If you just want a decision, then get the TZ5. It seems that you're already leaning in that direction. And that's more than fine!
Good luck.
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Good luck.
Camera Shopper (08/27/2008)
I purchased the TZ5 and returned it. I really wanted to like the camera, but I was not impressed with the picture quality in low light. I have an older Olympus Camedia camera that took better pictures in low light. Don't get me wrong, it had nice features, a great feel to it and you could get a nice picture, but in many settings where there was shadowing or lower light the picture quality was really poor. And that situation happens fairly often when you are taking pictures of family members which was my primary use. Now I dont know if I got a lemon, but I'm ready to try the 1010 myself.
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by James DeRuvo (08/29/2008)
Well, actually, the problem was that there's too much MP here to work with. Let me explain. I came across an interesting article today about how more mega pixels is not necessarily a good thing. According to Image Engineering ( 6mpixel.org/en/? ) – a company that does testing of digital cameras for photo magazines in Germany – the quality of digital pictures has steadily decreased since the state of the art was six megapixels back in 2004. And because they don’t have a “dog in this hunt,” they put forth a compelling argument for buying new digital cameras with less mega pixels and not more.
The argument is essentially this: CCD chips on point and shoot cameras a smaller and as such, fitting in more pixels causes them to lose light sensivity. Sure, there’s more data on the chip, but the chip can’t absorb the light data and what it ends up with is a picture that has more noise than image quality. In addition, the more megapixels a camera has, the larger the lens it needs to provide the clarity it deserves and prevent diffraction due to a loss of detail with smaller apertures. But since we’re talking portable point and shoots here, those large lenses simply aren’t being made.
Finally, with larger mega pixels comes longer saving time due to their requires huge storage capacity, or more compression if not storing images in RAW format. The result is a noisier image and a dissatisfied camera user who thirsts for high quality and speed but fell into the trap of "more must mean better."
In the end, relying on a smaller MP that can balance all these needs may indeed be a better answer.
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The argument is essentially this: CCD chips on point and shoot cameras a smaller and as such, fitting in more pixels causes them to lose light sensivity. Sure, there’s more data on the chip, but the chip can’t absorb the light data and what it ends up with is a picture that has more noise than image quality. In addition, the more megapixels a camera has, the larger the lens it needs to provide the clarity it deserves and prevent diffraction due to a loss of detail with smaller apertures. But since we’re talking portable point and shoots here, those large lenses simply aren’t being made.
Finally, with larger mega pixels comes longer saving time due to their requires huge storage capacity, or more compression if not storing images in RAW format. The result is a noisier image and a dissatisfied camera user who thirsts for high quality and speed but fell into the trap of "more must mean better."
In the end, relying on a smaller MP that can balance all these needs may indeed be a better answer.
What is largest and fastest flash card for 1010 ? (whc — 04/18/2008)
Just bought a 1010 and want a spare flash card. I don't know how big they come and still be fast.
thanx's
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thanx's
Jimbert (04/19/2008)
Like me, you probably have the original firmware that only supports up to 2GB memories. I recommend the Olympus 2GB card (I found it for about $30) because only Olympus memories support panorama shots. However, I just upgraded the firmware, so it now supports 4GB and larger memories. I haven't seen them, but Olympus now has a higher speed memory card that they call type M+/H. My current card is a type M. With the new firmware and a type M+/H memory, high quality movies for up to the storage limit of the memory (9 minutes when using a 1GB card and 18 minutes with a 2GB M+/H xD-Picture Card) are supported.
You can upgrade the firmware with the OLYMPUS Master software.
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You can upgrade the firmware with the OLYMPUS Master software.
whc (04/20/2008)
Thanx's I will look for the firm ware upgrade ;-)
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fredbillie (05/05/2008)
Don't forget Bill, ypu will need to get the Xd M Plus card to for the Firmware upgrade to do you any good as far as the elimination of the 10 secon 640X480 movie mode. I got the new card and upgraded the Firmware for my wife's 1010 and she is now a happy camper. The Olympus Master software needs to be installed on your computer for the firmware upgrade before it can be installed. There was a point where i thought the download site was hung up (the upgrade took so long) but my camera's LCD screen finally said "OK" and we had a successful install.
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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT MODES THIS CAMERA OFFERS,.IE SPORT/CONTINUOUS/DAYLIGHT/NIGHTTIME ETC (DOGS3 — 04/18/2008)
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Larry (04/18/2008)
From the OlympusAmerica.com website
27 Shooting Modes; Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Stabilization, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT, 4. NIGHT SCENE, 5. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 6. SPORT, 7. INDOOR, 8. CANDLE, 9. SELF PORTRAIT, 10. AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT, 11. SUNSET, 12. FIREWORKS, 13. CUISINE, 14. BEHIND GLASS, 15. DOCUMENTS, 16.AUCTION, 17.SHOOT & SELECT1, 18. SHOOT & SELECT2, 19. BEACH&SNOW, 20. PRE-CAPTURE MOVIE, 21. UNDERWATER WIDE1, 22. UNDERWATER WIDE2, 23. UNDERWATER MACRO), Movie
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27 Shooting Modes; Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Stabilization, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT, 4. NIGHT SCENE, 5. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 6. SPORT, 7. INDOOR, 8. CANDLE, 9. SELF PORTRAIT, 10. AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT, 11. SUNSET, 12. FIREWORKS, 13. CUISINE, 14. BEHIND GLASS, 15. DOCUMENTS, 16.AUCTION, 17.SHOOT & SELECT1, 18. SHOOT & SELECT2, 19. BEACH&SNOW, 20. PRE-CAPTURE MOVIE, 21. UNDERWATER WIDE1, 22. UNDERWATER WIDE2, 23. UNDERWATER MACRO), Movie
fredbillie (04/19/2008)
Helene, if you would like an answer to other questions you might have on this camera, go to:
olympusamerica.com/cpg_sect... a stylus 1010 manual is available on the Olympus site which can get you further insight as to the camera's capabilities. If you have not seen my prior comment on the 640X480 10 minute limit on video, you will be pleased to know that Panasonic tech has indicated that a solution should be available during April via vis a new Xd battery called the Xd M Plus. The Olympus branded battery also gives you in camera Panorama capabilities and while software for your computer is available to do the same thing, the in-camera feature is quite amazing and easy to use. So, don't run out and buy the previous Olympus battery or the Fuji battery which can not provide the in-camera Panorama Feature.
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olympusamerica.com/cpg_sect... a stylus 1010 manual is available on the Olympus site which can get you further insight as to the camera's capabilities. If you have not seen my prior comment on the 640X480 10 minute limit on video, you will be pleased to know that Panasonic tech has indicated that a solution should be available during April via vis a new Xd battery called the Xd M Plus. The Olympus branded battery also gives you in camera Panorama capabilities and while software for your computer is available to do the same thing, the in-camera feature is quite amazing and easy to use. So, don't run out and buy the previous Olympus battery or the Fuji battery which can not provide the in-camera Panorama Feature.
Larry (04/19/2008)
fredbillie,
Thanks for that very useful tip and what a cool idea of putting "firmware" on the battery itself so it can load and unload with the battery. What will they think of next?!
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Thanks for that very useful tip and what a cool idea of putting "firmware" on the battery itself so it can load and unload with the battery. What will they think of next?!
Good News About the Olympus Stylus 1010 (fredbillie — 04/04/2008)
NOT A QUESTION. I thought people interested in this camera would like to know that it had a drawback that many people would like to have changed. That is, its 640X480 at 30fps movie mode is limited to 10 seconds! In a recent conversation with an Olympus Technician I was advise that there was a fix in the works via a new XD M Plus memory card. The card is due out, according to him, in mid April.
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by James DeRuvo (04/04/2008)
Outstanding, FB! Thanks for the share. You may want to add that in the USER REVIEWS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) section.
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Jimbert (04/19/2008)
You can now upgrade the firmware to support the type M+ cards and cards with 4GB and more capacity. Use the OLYMPUS Master software to upgrade. Select [Camera] - [Update Camera/Add Display Language] in OLYMPUS Master's menu bar.
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what's the strong points of this camera against the Lumix FZ3? (teresac — 04/04/2008)
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fredbillie (04/04/2008)
The Lumix FZ3 dates back to 2004 and seems to be at least two times the size of the 1010 and has only 3-4 MPs. Are you sure you typed in the proper description of the other camera you are interested in?
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teresac (04/04/2008)
I'm sorry, I missed a letter. The model I'm comparing is Lumix TZ3. Thanks!
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fredbillie (04/05/2008)
The Tz3 is a 28 to 280 mm zoom camera with 8.5 MPs (7.2 effective) the FX-500 is a 25 to 250 mm zoom with 10.7 MPs (10.1 effective). You like going all out or going all in? I am not an outdoor "wow look at the eagle" 200 yards away kind of person so I lean towards the FX-500, particularly because of its neat touch screen as well as some physical controls on the back. The TZ is likely to be about $70 cheaper but you may also want to consider the newer TZ5.
I suggest you check out the Panasonic site which has great descriptions of both cameras at:
panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global... for the TZ5 (I don't know if they still have the TZ3 up) and
panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global... for the FX-500 (Note that the reference to the FX-520 model is the designation of the one sold in Asia).
For myself, I am still looking very hard at the Fujifilm Finepix F100fd which is probably a better model for indoor low light photography. The general comment online seems to suggest that the Panasonic cameras are somewhat noisier at higher ISOs (higher than 200).
Please do not consider me an expert in this matter (far from it). I am simply passing on some of the comments I have observed on some of the online sites in my frustrating review to determine what my own new camera would be.
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I suggest you check out the Panasonic site which has great descriptions of both cameras at:
panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global... for the TZ5 (I don't know if they still have the TZ3 up) and
panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global... for the FX-500 (Note that the reference to the FX-520 model is the designation of the one sold in Asia).
For myself, I am still looking very hard at the Fujifilm Finepix F100fd which is probably a better model for indoor low light photography. The general comment online seems to suggest that the Panasonic cameras are somewhat noisier at higher ISOs (higher than 200).
Please do not consider me an expert in this matter (far from it). I am simply passing on some of the comments I have observed on some of the online sites in my frustrating review to determine what my own new camera would be.
Jimbert (04/19/2008)
I bought the Olympus 1010 over the Lumix TZ3 for three reasons. First, I wanted something very small that would fit in my pocket and the 1010 does. Second, the LCD screen on the 1010 is much brighter and easier to see in bright light, than the TZ3. Third, and not a huge factor, the 1010 has more megapixels. I would have liked 10X zoom like the TZ3, but that was not as high a priority for me. The Lumix series always gets great reviews for picture quality, so I would expect it to be better than the 1010. However, if I wanted the best quality, I would go with a DSLR. The 1010 has good enough image quality for my uses.
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How much video recording can be shoot at a time in Olympus 1010? (dk65 — 03/26/2008)
I want to buy Olympus stylus 1010. I would like to know
1)how much time at a stretch I can shoot in video mode
2)Can I take picture with flash continuously?
3)Also does flash option work with video recording
Please inform
Thks
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1)how much time at a stretch I can shoot in video mode
2)Can I take picture with flash continuously?
3)Also does flash option work with video recording
Please inform
Thks
fredbillie (03/26/2008)
1. 10 Seconds in the higher quality 640X480 VGA mode AT A TIME. 29 minutes in the QVGA 320X240 mode. I bought this camera for my wife and she likes it very much but Movies are not its Forte.
2. No, you can't. If you buy the 1020 model it can do three pictures in sequence with the flash. I believe the camera is apportioning the flash power so you would have to be pretty close.. In addition, to the flash flash sequence capability the 1020 has the Better Hyper Crystal II LCD screen.
3. No
Despite a few negatives, it has many excellent features and my wife really likes it. BUT, if you are really wanting the camera to produce some good movies check elsewhere (see below).
If you really want some good movies you might try the Casio units or, perhaps better still, wait for the Panasonic Lumix FX-500. Check the Panasonic WEB site for features you may find hard to believe, including hybrid physical Control Plus Touch screen back that has an HD 1280 X720 30 fps movie option and can focus and adjust exposure by touching the subject on the touch screen together with a slew of other options. Due out in May and maybe earlier. X720. Also has touch screen zoom and more fetures than I can remember. Was going to get the Fuji Finepix f100fd for myself but may opt for the Panasonic if its IQ is reasonable. This camera even has a five times Zoom that starts at an amazing wide angle of 25 MM. The price is commensurate with its features, however, at $499.
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2. No, you can't. If you buy the 1020 model it can do three pictures in sequence with the flash. I believe the camera is apportioning the flash power so you would have to be pretty close.. In addition, to the flash flash sequence capability the 1020 has the Better Hyper Crystal II LCD screen.
3. No
Despite a few negatives, it has many excellent features and my wife really likes it. BUT, if you are really wanting the camera to produce some good movies check elsewhere (see below).
If you really want some good movies you might try the Casio units or, perhaps better still, wait for the Panasonic Lumix FX-500. Check the Panasonic WEB site for features you may find hard to believe, including hybrid physical Control Plus Touch screen back that has an HD 1280 X720 30 fps movie option and can focus and adjust exposure by touching the subject on the touch screen together with a slew of other options. Due out in May and maybe earlier. X720. Also has touch screen zoom and more fetures than I can remember. Was going to get the Fuji Finepix f100fd for myself but may opt for the Panasonic if its IQ is reasonable. This camera even has a five times Zoom that starts at an amazing wide angle of 25 MM. The price is commensurate with its features, however, at $499.
fredbillie (03/26/2008)
P. S. Video times are with a 2 GIG card.
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by James DeRuvo (03/26/2008)
Well frankly, video isn't really the forte of any digital still camera. Least not in the quality sense. Digital still cameras use tinny omnidirectional mics, most can't zoom while in record mode, and the video is about as good as VHS quality. It's getting better, mind you. Some models now have HD quality. But the audio is still lacking. The bottom line is this. At this stage of the technology, you're better off getting a video camcorder that shoots high quality stills to a flash card ... some can go as high as 6MP. With no time limits except for how large your recording medium is.
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fredbillie (04/05/2008)
Re the ten second time limit per recording for 640X480 video recordings I thought people interested in this camera would like to know that it had a drawback that many people would like to have changed. That is, its 640X480 at 30fps movie mode is limited to 10 seconds! In a recent conversation with an Olympus Technician I was advise that there was a fix in the works via a new XD M Plus memory card. The card is due out, according to him, in mid April.
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by James DeRuvo (04/07/2008)
Well, unless they tweak the firmware, that won't really help. So look for a firmware upgrade at the same time.
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lplatt (04/20/2008)
what is firmware and why is that significant to the new card which will fix the problem??
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lplatt (04/20/2008)
How does this camera stand up to Panasonic TZ5? In quality and video. Obviously the size is slightly larger.
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by James DeRuvo (04/21/2008)
Firmware is the operating system for the camera. Updates can address bugs or errors in the code which causes problems. If the firmware had a time limit, or was written to accomodate smaller cards, then it may read your card and not allow it to record past a given limit even if your card is larger. However, if the fix mentioned above works via a new XD M Plus memory card, then that may address the size vs. time issue in a manner that looks forward, rather than trying to troubleshoot the old firmware. You'd have to talk to Olympus about that.
As for the quality of the video in the TZ5. They're going to be about the same, Laura. About VHS quality with sound that is much less to be desired. In my opinion, video on a point and shoot camera is merely a marketing feature to give convenience of video, but hardly is it on par with it's camcorder cousins. You may want to take a look at cameras that are now shooting 720p HD video now, like the Kodak Z1085IS.
Otherwise, if video is the priority for you, perhaps looking at digital camcorders that also shoot digital stills onto SD is a better option. Many are having MP ratings above 6mp these days.
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As for the quality of the video in the TZ5. They're going to be about the same, Laura. About VHS quality with sound that is much less to be desired. In my opinion, video on a point and shoot camera is merely a marketing feature to give convenience of video, but hardly is it on par with it's camcorder cousins. You may want to take a look at cameras that are now shooting 720p HD video now, like the Kodak Z1085IS.
Otherwise, if video is the priority for you, perhaps looking at digital camcorders that also shoot digital stills onto SD is a better option. Many are having MP ratings above 6mp these days.
MickWiser (05/08/2008)
James DeRuvo:
The TZ5 shoots in HD video. Is that really just VHS quality?
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The TZ5 shoots in HD video. Is that really just VHS quality?
fredbillie (05/09/2008)
The TZ5's video is 1280X720 quality like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500. This makes the video somewhat better than VHS quality But, like James mentioned, don't expect Camcorder quality from a still digital camera. It may be a fun thing to use from time to time and when your Camcorder was left at home but is no real substitute for a decent camcorder. Also, the sound is nothing to brag about. However, if you don't intend to buy or don't have a camcorder it can help ion making some video treasures you might not otherwise been able to get.
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MickWiser (05/09/2008)
Thank you fredbillie. But above you said:
If you really want some good movies ... or, perhaps better still, wait for the Panasonic Lumix FX-500
So do you think the FX500 will have better movies than the TZ5? They both show to have HD: 1280 x 720 - 30fps
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If you really want some good movies ... or, perhaps better still, wait for the Panasonic Lumix FX-500
So do you think the FX500 will have better movies than the TZ5? They both show to have HD: 1280 x 720 - 30fps
by James DeRuvo (05/10/2008)
No, I was speaking in generalities regarding the quality of still camera video. It'll be better than other still camera video, but it don't be camcorder quality and the audio will still be tinny from cheap mics built in.
Mick, if video is your issue, you may want to consider investing in a video camcorder that shoots stills to SD. Canon has one with up to 5MP and Samsung just announced a camcorder that records in HD and has an 8mp still capability.
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Mick, if video is your issue, you may want to consider investing in a video camcorder that shoots stills to SD. Canon has one with up to 5MP and Samsung just announced a camcorder that records in HD and has an 8mp still capability.
fredbillie (05/11/2008)
Mick, the 1280X480 is going to be somewhat better than the 640X480 of the Olympus 1010 but still nothing that should necessarily stear you to those cameras for that feature. Look at the FX500 for its manual modes and neat touch screen, look at the the TZ5 if you need is great 10Xs zoom.
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MickWiser (05/11/2008)
I want a camera that does both still pics and video. I have a camcorder that takes still pics but the things I don't like are: Too big to carry all the time, wide angle lens interferes with the flash, video tape is difficult to get on DVD or computer. So I figured I would get a still pic cam that takes decent video.
So the TZ5 looks good to me because: Already has a wide angle lens plus great zoom, small enough to clip to my belt, takes wide screen HD video, uses standard memory card (SD).
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So the TZ5 looks good to me because: Already has a wide angle lens plus great zoom, small enough to clip to my belt, takes wide screen HD video, uses standard memory card (SD).
fredbillie (05/12/2008)
Video Quality is in the eye of the beholder. If you understand that the video you get will not approach the quality of a dedicated camcorder in image and sound and are willing to make that sacrifice for the convenience, you may (for that reason, be satisfied with your results. Others may not.
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by James DeRuvo (05/12/2008)
FredBillie has a good point here. Life is about tradeoffs, particularly in electronics. So what I would also recommend is going to a brick and mortar with your SD card and shoot some video in the stores. Ask the salesman to show it to you on a TV and you can determine if it's acceptable for you. If it is, you can pull the trigger.
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MickWiser (05/12/2008)
Ok thank you fredbillie and James. Good point, I don't have to have spectacular video. I guess my main concern with video is low light conditions. I will try it at the store. Good idea James!
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by James DeRuvo (05/12/2008)
Well, one way you can do deal low light video is to get a superbright LED camera light. They have their own power source and are quite bright. Check out camerabright.com
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Olympus Stylus 1010 Reviews
Olympus Stylus 1010 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 2.0 out of 5
Not happy with the quality of photos..
(Gale Burke — 12/26/2009)
I'm not happy with the quality, the photos turn out dark and blury! My advice is to look towards purchasing another camera..
- 5.0 out of 5
Good camera but getting it repaired is a rip-off
(Sara — 12/17/2009)
I love this camera. But the lens trim feel off and 3 screws came out. I emailed Olympus to know to send it in and if its under warranty. They said it was still under warranty but if there's any dings and dents or anything they'll pull the warranty. They fixed it without telling me they charged me $95.00 to get it fixed and I was pissed. They don't return emails if they are found doing something wrong.
The customer service sucks so bad. The cameras are good but the customer service doesn't stand behind warranties. I'll never buy through this company again!
- 4.0 out of 5
Good Compact Camera
(D.Prasannakumar — 11/06/2009)
I purchased Olympus 1010 Camera in 2008, Sept 1st , as we 37 people planned to visit on pilgrimage to Great Manas sarovar and Muont Kailash in China. To take photogras from these holy place I had purchased this Camera and the photographs were very good and I enjoyed all of them. The performance and clarity was more than what I expected. Its very cute ,easy to carry like mobile phone. The operation is very easy and capturing photos at any time any place found to be more convenient.
Once during jorny by road unfortunatly the camera was felldown from the car while capturing the Himalayan mountains and was dropped in the Mud. The lense cover didnot closed for some days.Butstill Camera was working very much alright. After I Came to India I got it checked from the authorised Olympus service shop and the shutter is ok.
Other thing negetive point is at the time of purchse the Camera the scratch guard was not given to me. I tried many a time to get it. But I could not. Due to this the screen got some small scratches. Otherwise its very Nice Camera to keep with us always.
Really I love this cute small beautiful compact less weight Camera.
D.Prasannakumar
- 5.0 out of 5
Best Camera I have owned
(Scott Grasmick — 09/06/2009)
I have owned sony, nikon, fuji, canon cameras and none compare to this camera!!!!
Just looked at the picture count and I have taken 90,905 pictures with this camera. I have NEVER taken and out of focus picture except for at night time. Exceptional clarity and battery life!! Only downfall is night time settings w/o flash are not very clear unless camera is placed on a tripod to minimize any movement.
- 4.0 out of 5
its ok..
(shivan — 08/09/2009)
i had my camera for 10 months now and from the time i got it till now i still enjoy taking photos with it. at times pictures tend to come out a bit blurry but i guess technology has advanced since then.. it was a good camera in its time.
- 2.0 out of 5
Faulty AF software? Faulty optics? what's the deal?
(Niko — 08/03/2009)
Almost said terrible, but the range of settings earns this camera one extra star. It seems to be slightly far sighted. The only pictures I could get clearly were on the macro or super macro setting. I am on vacation in Germany and have taken a couple hundred pictures in just a few days trying every setting combo to no avail.. I just replaced it with a Canon with half the resolution, but the pics look better because they are in focus....
- 4.0 out of 5
Good Camera Overall
(Lindsey — 07/25/2009)
I really do like this camera, but it's night pictures sometimes do come out blurry. Also the icons on the turn dial have started to wear (after 6 months) and one has complete rubbed off. Kind of hard to tell what setting your on without the icons.
- 1.0 out of 5
Don't buy this camera
(Josh — 07/18/2009)
This camera sucks. The pictures turn out blurry and they are very poor quality. They say it has 10.1 megapixels, well you sure can't tell from looking at the pictures. I owned a Cannon before this one, with 4 or 5 megapixels, and the pictures were crystal clear and looked good. Don't waste your money buying this camera like I did.
- 3.0 out of 5
moving objects (children)
(annie pomeroy — 06/11/2009)
i am very dissappointed with camera. the shutter speed is very slow. when i press the button to take a picture of my grandchildren doing something cute or just a great smile, the camera takes so long to take a picture they have moved when it finally decides to take. foreget about taking a picture of a moving object!!!!!
- 2.0 out of 5
Too many blurry photos
(G — 05/19/2009)
Very disappointed with this purchase. I did my research and decided to go with this camera. However, 8 out of 10 photos are blurry. I have tried different pre-set scenes, the ISO settings, flash on / off, zoom and no zoom and cannot get a clear picture consistently. I'm just an average picture taker and am thinking that this is too much camera for me—however, using the AUTO feature still gives me blurry pictures. I don't get it—I have to go buy another camera because I have lost so, so, so many moments of my little baby growing.
- 2.0 out of 5
Regrets and Disappointed
(Carol D — 05/08/2009)
I have owned my camera for 5 months and have yet to get a photo that I would be proud of. Oversold by the Manufacturers Rep - perhaps my mistake - User manual is worthless. I am concerned my camera is a lemon. All zoom photos are out of focus, bad color, delay in sport setting misses the action and complicated settings. This is my 2nd Digital camera and I will never buy another Olympus camera.
- 4.0 out of 5
good
(shusanta — 05/05/2009)
good looking, compact, powerful machine
- 5.0 out of 5
the best digital camera
(Mohd Azam — 04/29/2009)
i very very satisfied with olympus 1010. know i'm captured a picture just like the profesional. with dual image stabilization, i can capture a picture while i'm walking. to me olympus 1010 is the best!!!
- 2.0 out of 5
Average to Bad
(Sara — 04/20/2009)
I purchase the Stylus 1010 when it was first introduced. I was looking forward to owning this camera and waited for it to be available for purchase. A year later I regret buying this camera. It is frustrating to get a level shot. Images appear slightly tilted on the screen, and when displayed. I was disappointed when I returned from a vacation and realized many of the pictures are slightly leaning. Wish I hadn't bought it. It's a pretty camera. That's it.
- 2.0 out of 5
Bad, bad camera
(Melinda — 03/29/2009)
I got this camera before I went on a one year exchange to France and I have to say I really regret not having done my research beforehand; this camera is really rather bad - almost every photo, while looking great on the screen, comes out grainy and of poor quality.
While I do like the Sunset setting (not bad) and the fact that you can fix up the photos on the camera before putting them onto the computer, those are pretty much the only features that I DO like.
Basically the biggest problem is the grainy photos.
- 5.0 out of 5
Olympus Stylus 1010
(Kari Mitchell — 03/18/2009)
This camera was compared to several cameras at Best Buy, and this one was downright, the best! It has great zoom, and extremely clear pictures. I'm very happy with it.
- 5.0 out of 5
cool small camera
(David Hart — 12/25/2008)
This camera fits in my shirt pocket, has excellant resolution, and a very good zoom. I have gotten many compliments on the pictures I have taken. It has been to the Ozarks in Arkansas, Egypt, Texas, Germany. Easy to carry, easy to use. Be careful messing with the settings if you are not savy with them.
- 4.0 out of 5
nice camera
(koolkat — 12/03/2008)
I bought this camera to use on my trip to the Bahamas during Thanksgiving holiday. I'm very impressed with its size, weight, and how good the pictures turned out. I give it an 8 out of 10.
- 5.0 out of 5
Olympus mju 1010 - Love it!
(Peter Pan — 10/06/2008)
I owned the AZ-1 and now the mju 1010 as well and I found that Olympus compact digital cams have very true color reproduction.
I bought the 1010 because of the the 7x zoom and love it. Even with digital zoom, the images came out sharp! Love the Guide mode that presets all the stuff you need to take a great picture without thinking.
The Shadow-Adjust is also a great picture as I find it extremely useful in vacation shots in the outdoors.
For the price, the size, the zoom capabilities and the image quality, this is the perfect camera!
- 5.0 out of 5
Love it!
(Mooncat — 09/29/2008)
Short review - the long one is on Amazon.com because I couldn't cut and paste it here.
Having had several picture-taking exhibitions now, I love the things this camera can do, and I love the color rendering as well. The in-camera panorama is brilliant, as are all the guides and Best Shot, but I really love the Shadow Adjustment - fantastic. To me, at least, the color rendering is much more natural and pleasing to the eye than other digital cameras I've owned. And something that surprised me - Photoshop Express doesn't improve the pictures much, i.e. the photos as taken are good to go 95% of the time. How cool is that?
- 5.0 out of 5
olympus stylus 1010
(eddie t — 09/25/2008)
I purchase the camera prior to my trip to Japan,Hong Kong and China, I love the compact size and style of the camera, the zoom lense is amazing, with the 7x optical zoom, there are a lot of flexibility, pictures came out very nice. I am loving it. I will recommend to give the camera a try, you won't be disappointed.
- 5.0 out of 5
Olympus Stylus 1010 digital camera
(Trish Durnell — 08/05/2008)
So far love it. Easy to use and learn. Nice and compact. Love zooming in much closer
- 5.0 out of 5
Very good easy to use 1010 Stylus
(Barney Poynor — 05/05/2008)
We own big Canon AE-1 and a Canon EOS 35mm cameras, with anything from a 35mm to 300mm lens. My wife hates to use them and wanted a small digital that was easy to use and to keep in her purse for a up coming trip to Alaska with her Mom.
She wanted just a cheap one ($125.) as she said. I wanted to get something that would shoot landscape pics on her trip and told her we needed to have at least 10mp and 5X optical. The 1010 fit the bill and we got 7x optical so we bought it and took it as our only camera to Sedona Arizona that next week. We turned several pics into 8x10" and they came out very good. I was impressed and have 30+ years shooting in 35mm. Its easy to use for her and still has enough features for me as well.
What I like is I shoot a lot of pics when we go on vacation and experament with shots. With the digital you can edit and print only the best shots and never have "UFOs" that you pay to print. I'm looking to change my big body camera to a digital and not use the 35mm any longer!
Do not be fooled if you shoot large landscapes 3X zoom is really not enough and this1010 with 10mp and 7X optical zoon is a great camera and all in a small package!
