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Olympus Stylus 1050SW
Editor's Review
It's freezeproof, shockproof, and waterproof, but that's not all. It's innovative too. Introducing the new TAP control system, Olympus attempts to make this outdoorsy camera an adventurer's best friend. The TAP control system allows the user to toggle certain features by simply tapping the camera body. If you are climbing a mountain, the last thing you want to do is scroll through a menu to change the camera options. With the 1050SW, just tap!
Editor's Review
It's freezeproof, shockproof, and waterproof, but that's not all. It's innovative too. Introducing the new TAP control system, Olympus attempts to make this outdoorsy camera an adventurer's best friend. The TAP control system allows the user to toggle certain features by simply tapping the camera body. If you are climbing a mountain, the last thing you want to do is scroll through a menu to change the camera options. With the 1050SW, just tap!
Specifications
- 10.10 Megapixels
- 3x optical zoom
- 80-1600 ISO range
- 2.7-inch LCD display
- Face Detection
- Shockproof (5 ft.),Waterproof (10 ft.), and Freezeproof (14°F)
- TAP control
- Part Number: STYLUS1050SWBLACK
- UPC: 050332166547
- Release Date: Oct 31, 2008
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Olympus Stylus 1050SW Comments & Questions (write your own!)
Thanks
Bill
Again, the fact that they have different types of stabilization is right there on the olympus site, but I couldn't find any solid reviews that talk about if that really matters in teh real-world.
Image quality -something that gives more true-to-life colours and clear shots
Size -need it small so I keep it on me, I am finding I never have my Canon A520 with me when I want to take a pic because of it's size
Durability -is somewhat of a factor because it will mainly be in the front pocket of my jumpsuit and I load a lot of freight with my job, plus I work in the Arctic and my Canon lens cover sticks closed at times, BUT while saying this, my Canon still works okay despite the fact that it isn't marketed as a "tough" camera, and I DON'T want to sacrifice image quality for durability. As much as the Olympus Tough cameras are enticing, if I get sub-par shots, I don't really care if the camera is going to last.
You'll need something, though, as extreme temperatures aren't really friends with electronics.
And before you discount them completely, the new Olympus SW models are getting great reviews from users and are averaging A- to A here at DHQ. The 1050SW ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) in particular is really getting some good feedback. And considering it can stand temps of 14 degrees, you may want to give it a second look.
Thanks again,
Lindsey
The other small pocket-sized camera with some manual is the Canon SD990IS. It offers shutter speed control and 2 aperture setting per shutter speed chosen. It also includes both exposure compensation and flash output compensation control.
If you moved up to the A-series for Canon you could find more options for manual control cameras, or going up to the G9 or G10 from Canon would give you even more manual control options.
Since you didn't say which features you were most interested in, it's hard to recommend a particular camera for your needs. Manual control can sometimes mean different things to different people and to manufacturers as well.
Olympus Stylus 1050SW Reviews
Olympus Stylus 1050SW Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 2.0 out of 5
I am having trouble not getting good pictures they are so grainy my old Kodak was easier and better quality. I keep playing around with the setting, but no luck the photos just aren't that good. I am disappointed I was hoping for better than my old camera. It also not a point a shoot which makes for not taking it out and using more. I tend to have some else use their camera, because mine never turn out good. I will keep trying, but may buy a new one and different maker. I haven't tried the 10m setting to see if that makes a difference. I always get red eye on every picture even if I have the red setting. Just not getting this camera.
- 1.0 out of 5
There is no clarity in the picture at all. When zoomed only the center portion of the picture is clear and the rest are blurred. horrible camera...sheer waste of money.
- 5.0 out of 5
Used the default (10MP/Normal qual); zoom; "sunset" mode; self-timer; alarm clock; movie mode (with 2 MB XD card); "existing light" mode. The last can tend to be noisy/grainy at times, but most of time was quite good. All other modes: Excellent. Dropped from coffee table with no effects. Used at Beach (no water, but sand was aplenty). Used both supplied battery as well as 800 mAH version: didn't get numbers on how long they lasted, so didn't note big difference, but both recharged quickly. Very Very happy.
- 5.0 out of 5
good performance of the sharp image and the colors and selection of exposure , soft and suitable for quick trips , and also great for the difficult circumstances.
My first shot with Olumpus Stylus 1050SW
http://www.flickr.com/photos/khalid-almasoud/3607250276/
- 4.0 out of 5
I received this camera for Christmas. I wanted it primarily for travel in St. John, VI, where I have a home. I used it several times a day snorkelling and taking snapshots- most turned out very well. There are enough features to tweak some of the automatic settings- it even took good sunsets with a tripod. I have owned many digital cameras, and this one is a great value for size, features, durability (so far) and price.
