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| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $199.99
You Save: $50.00 (20%)
New (38) Refurbished (1) from $174.95
Rating:  89 reviews
Sales Rank: 127
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Battery: 1 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B)
Maximum Focal Length: 20.1
Minimum Focal Length: 6.7
Maximum Resolution: 8
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 CardTM (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 - 20.1mm
Focus Mode: Spot AF
Focus Mode: iESP auto
Focus Mode: Face-Detection
Focusing Range: Normal mode: 19.7" infinity (0.5m infinity)
MPN: B0011EAA0O
Model: B0011EAA0O
UPC: 050332162648
EAN: 0050332162648
ASIN: B0011EAA0O
Release Date: February 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Broken after 4 days October 25, 2008
Well, I bought this camera soely for my Cancun trip so to take it with me for snorkeling. The first 3 days the camera works perfectly, even under water. But starting the forth day, somehow the water has gotten into the camera (I used it properly, which all slots are closed and didn't go under water deeper than 5 ft) and started to fog up inside the len and the screen. I tried to dry it in the hotel but still didn't work. I end up went to snorkeling and some other places without a camera. I returned now and looking to buy a "normal" camera, don't trust those underwater camera again.
 Disappointed October 20, 2008
I was impressed by the specs, features, compact size, and reviews and bought this camera in hopes of taking great pics on a trip that would involve lots of snorkeling and other outdoor activities.
I was disappointed to discover that I could at best barely see the images on the monitor (this camera has no view finder other than the montior) either above or below the water if there was any sunlight.
I am also wondering just how waterproof it really is since air bubbles are emitted whenever it is used under water.
Luckily, a few of the pics turned out OK, but my old and much cheaper but more cumbersone Minolta Weathermatic 35 mm film camera is equipped with an underwater view finder, has never leaked, floats without a floating camera strap, is more reliable, and takes better pics.
 Best Camera Ever!! October 14, 2008
I've always wanted a digital camera and one day I went to the beach with a friend. she had this cute little camera that i thought was amazing already. we went in the water and I noticed she still had the camera so I yelled "O my God your camera"...she then informed me it is waterproof. So after finding that out, I was hooked. The icing on the cake was finding out it comes in pink!!! I LOVE this camera!!!!!!!!!
Olympus 850SW October 13, 2008
Terrific camera -- fast, great exposures, sharp macro shots. Movies cut off after about 10 seconds, and sound is weak, but otherwise extremely competent, once you figure out all of its capabilities and how to use them.
Not Idiot Proof! October 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this camera on August 30, 2008. I bought it from [...] with the 2GB memory card only because I could use my Best Buy credit card for the purchase. The entire reason I wanted this new camera was my old camera was 8 years old (Also an Olympus) and it was just time for a new one. I wanted it in September because I would be going to a few New Kids on the Block concerts (Don't knock 20 year love!) and really wanted a good camera I could take to the shows to take photos and video.
I received the camera on September 4, 2008. The color is BEAUTIFUL. The camera was so light. It was fantastic. So I took the battery out and I took the camera out and I went to put the battery in.
Mind you, I did not look at the directions because who really needs to look at the directions to put in a battery!?
So I try to put the battery in, it wouldn't fit. So I turn it around. Still won't fit. So I turn it another way and the battery slides right in.
I close the door, but the battery door won't close. Hrm. maybe I put the battery in wrong? Wait? Why won't the battery come out!?
I get out the directions and lo and behold there's a big X indicating how NOT to put the battery in and a little note that says "If you put the battery in the wrong way, you will not be able to get it out".
I had my camera for 5 minutes and I had to send it immediately to the shop to get it fixed. I had to spend my own money to ship it UPS (about $10) on September 5th but fortunately it was covered under warranty and I got it back on September 17th.
Maybe I am the only person out there who would figure that if a battery slides in easily, it means it's the right way... and figures that batteries won't fit in the wrong way. But I think the fact that, if you put a battery in WRONG and it won't come back out unless you send it to the shop, is absolutely ridiculous.
Aside from that, I have had no issues with the camera. Except the battery does say it's low when it's really nowhere near being low.
Basically, I'm just giving you a fair warning that if you're an idiot like me, make sure you put the battery in the right way :)
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