Olympus Stylus 850SW 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Blue) | 
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| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
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New (50) Refurbished (1) from $224.99
Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 465
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 5
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 20.1
Minimum Focal Length: 6.7
Maximum Resolution: 8000000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 0.8 x 2.4
nv:Sensor: 8.0 Megapixel
Size: 1/2.35-inch
Image Resolution: 3248 x 2436
Movie Resolution: 640x480
Memory Included: 14.8MB Internal
Storage Media: xD-Picture Card? (1GB, 2GB)
Storage Media: microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Compressed Format: JPEG
Movie File Format: AVI motion JPEG
Optical Zoom: 3x
Digital Zoom: 5x
Combined Zoom: 15x
Focal Length: f= 6.7 - 20.1 mm
Focus Mode: Spot AF
Focus Mode: iESP auto
Focus Mode: Face-Detection
Focusing Range: Normal mode: 19.7" to infinity (0.5m to infinity)
MPN: 226330
Model: 226330
UPC: 050332162655
EAN: 0050332162655
ASIN: B0011E87P4
Release Date: February 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints | | • | 3x optical zoom; Face Detection | | • | 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Perfect Shot Preview mode | | • | Waterproof to 10 feet; shockproof to 5 feet | | • | Stores images on xD Picture Cards (not included) |
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Product Description
The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory.Accidents happen. A rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 5-foot fall, drop or other mishaps. Innovative waterproof seals and gaskets allow you to take underwater movies and amazing pictures in a pool, lake or ocean. Perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, this camera is winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures. Tracks faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 39 more reviews...
 Love it! July 25, 2008
It's a great little camera. I use it for the quick grab shots of friends,family and activities and I purchased it for it's ability to be used in different environments. I had upgraded from the 720SW due to some additional features. It seems like I'm always on a river or around water. I like the Olympus cameras as they are easy to figure out and use. Results are good and the true test came when I went on a float trip down a river with a bunch of friends. We were all on inner-tubes which means no-one is holding still for a picture. I'm constantly moving and the subject is constantly in motion. I put it on the stabilizer setting and got a lot of sharp images.
I went river rafting down the Colorado River in May and used the 720sw and again the shots were absolutely great!
Both cameras got dunked under water on these trips so for me this is a great series of cameras.
Love it :-) July 25, 2008
Overall great camera that is easy to use but takes great pictures in any condition!
Almost perfect July 22, 2008
I bought this as my "field" camera while out hiking, trail running, X-Ctry skiing, etc when I don't feel like carrying our normal load of camera gear. It also goes with me when deployed and field exercises with the Army.
Other than dropping it, I have put it through its paces and it continues to take quality photos. The stabilization feature works well for photos in daylight but longer exposures have noticable shake. The pictures are crisp, telephoto is more than adequate and basic macro photo is possible with this camera. It is lightweight and slim enough to be a truly portable, go anywhere camera. It really is waterproof and produces very good (but not excellent) underwater shots. The quality of photos surpasses my expectations of a point and click digital and captures plenty of detail for memorable photos. For the price, I don't think there is a better camera on the market with these features.
The only point against this camera is the battery. It does not last long enough and if you put it in backwards or upside down it will get stuck and be nearly impossible to remove (see other reviews and their own manual). This is just poor engineering/design; a simple change in the shape of the battery would prevent this flaw.
good camera July 21, 2008
I love this camera. It takes really good pictures. Awesome for taking out on a friday night. The underwater feature is awesome. However, if you are looking for a better zoom feature this is not the camera for you.
durable, high tech, easy to use July 18, 2008
This was the perfect father's day gift. Take it on the boat deep sea fishing if it gets splashed with salt water or dropped on the deck, no worries. Take it to the pool with grandkids. Freezing conditions hunting, fishing, skiing, sledding. With 8.0 megapixels and 3x internal zoom didn't sacrifice quality of pics and capability either.
Easy to use! My Dad can't remember how to check voice mail on his cell phone but had no problem with the self explanatory icons and point and shoot technology. Later models like the 1030 only add technical advancement more megapixels more zoom etc.
Only one external moving part the shutter cover. Instructions actually say to submerge in fresh water to clean it before opening. Especially after being in sandy, salty other dirty debris environments.
One very durable, yet technically satisfying product!
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