I loved this camera until it got a "zoom error". I had it fixed approximately six months into the 1 yr. warranty. It took about two months to get the camera back. Then within the next six months it happened again. I was able to fiddle with the lens to get it working for a while. However, now it needs to be repaired again - at a cost of $145C. I would not mind getting it fixed but how long would it last? - Probably Not!

It worked pretty well, in a technical sense, as the settings don't allow for too great of a photo, but recently, when i started to turn it off, the lens protector began to click in place over in over in a series, then it will stop and the lens will 'open back up' and then it closes and clicks in place once again, and then turns off.

I want to find my warranty so I can send it in. I plan to get a dslr this coming year though, so I should be fine.

Image quality is o.k. and there is not too great of a range of settings (manual), but then it is a compact pointXshoot. Fits into pocket. The focus on the shutter button is pretty unresponsive, also.

this camera has worked well for me up until the camera randomly stopped working between photos. it had no recent impact or damage or heat/cold/water exposure. it was impacted once the first week i had it and got a small dent in the corner of the body/housing and a tiny crack but only on the outside of the screen (could still easily view the photos on the large viewfinder). the problems are definitely NOT related, they are set 8-9 months apart. the screen says "zoom error" upon trying to boot the camera on and then it beeps a few times and automatically shuts off. Since they wont cover it under warranty b/c of the small dent and tiny crack, they said it would cost $150 to fix. i'd rather buy a new one.

sucks to read that others are having the same zoom error problem, which further validates the likelihood that the problem is inherent in the camera and NOT a result of my dropping my purse (which it was in and "damaged" with dent & crack) the first week owning the camera.

beware of the zoom error!

I am having the same zoom error problem and my stressful issue is that I can't find my receipt. I refuse to pay a hefty repair fee to have it fixed when it's not even a year old! I've tried charging the battery, lightly tapping it like people have suggested and nothing worked - it's very upsetting. I take very good care of my belongings and it looks like I'll be buying a new camera. This is the last Olympus camera that I buy!

Despite having tremendous features,most of my pictures were way below average when shooting indoors. Poor flash range (I guess normal for a subcompact)and lots of noise. I hate to pay restocking fee but what good is a camera that takes bad pictures.I tried all of the available setting to try to keep this device because I love the features but the bottom line is still really poor. Anyone who likes this camera must be blind.

not what they claimed say its water proof and give warning label say not to emerge in water or get wet, but over all not a bad camera, it's not a Nikon