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Point and Shoot - Special features balance make it great
This camera is NOT a replacement for a good DSLR. If you aren't expecting that, you won't be disappointed by this Point and Shoot (P&S) camera.
This camera offers strong features for a "take it anywhere" camera - water PROOF (to 30 feet) drop proof (to 6 feet) and dust proof. After a month of dragging it everywhere, I think the claims are real. I've gotten it soaked, dropped it, and been in wind-blown dirt without any damage or crud appearing on my shots.
The camera also of...
[Olympus Stylus 1030 SW 10 Megapixel Shock & Waterproof Digital Camera - Silver review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/27/2008
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Good fix for the bits I didnt like in the last generation of SW Cameras
I bought the green Olympus Stylus 1030SW after losing a 770SW that I had for 6 months. Yes, its crush proof, ice proof, heat proof, drop proof and water proof but not loss proof!
It seems Olympus have fixed all the bits I did not like about the previous model. The fidgety controls and menu system are now much easier to use. The spec has been significantly upgraded with the widescreen lense (not so wide that you notice a huge different but nice all the same), 3.6x zoom and much better ...
[Olympus Stylus 1030 SW 10 Megapixel Shock & Waterproof Digital Camera - Silver review can be read at Amazon.com]
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03/07/2008
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Lovin' It
Bought this a little over a week ago, just after testing my underwater housing for my Canon S30 and finding it was leaking. We were leaving for five days of snorkeling in Cozumel and I wanted to be able to take underwater pictures. The Stylus 1030SW really fit the bill. Got a 2GB Olympus card and spare battery. The card was more than enough capacity and I was really pleased with how many shots I could take on a single battery charge. Over the 5 days I took over 800 photos and one battery us...
[Olympus Stylus 1030 SW 10 Megapixel Shock & Waterproof Digital Camera - Silver review can be read at Amazon.com]
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04/12/2008
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Great camera (for what it's designed for).
I recently bought this camera mainly because I was sick and tired of accidentally breaking more fragile point and shoots. As many reviews state, this camera is a tank but (IMHO) very well designed and visually appealing. The photos are good but not great for a camera in this price range. However, the way I look at it, you are paying for the durability and underwater capabilities over picture quality.
The shooting options and settings are varied and flexible and the "scene" and "guide"...
[Olympus Stylus 1030 SW 10 Megapixel Shock & Waterproof Digital Camera - Silver review can be read at Amazon.com]
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06/22/2008
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Camera for the Desert
I'm a soldier over in Afghanistan and I have to say that this is the perfect camera for this enviroment. The camera's durability, especially it's toughness and ability to keep out dust or in my case sand is perfect. I also really like it's setting that allows you to take pictures when your moving and have the picture come out clear. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone.
[Olympus Stylus 1030 SW 10 Megapixel Shock & Waterproof Digital Camera - Silver review can be read at Amazon.com]
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06/08/2008
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Take a beating
I am a Marine in Iraq, this camera has stood up to the dust storms, sweat, wind, and a pounding from it's owner. This camera is extremely tough and rugged, and the battery life is good. A great buy for anyone who wants a camera that can stand up to anything. I only wish it used SD like everyone else.
[Olympus Stylus 1030 SW 10 Megapixel Shock & Waterproof Digital Camera - Silver review can be read at Amazon.com]
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1030 SW leaked in less than 5 ft of fresh water!
I bought an Olympus 1030 SW in May, and first used it 6/28/08, with 75 photos taken on it total. I last used it 8/28/08 when snorkeling in Lake Tahoe (fresh water, depth of 5 ft). On 9/5/08 when I tried to use it again, it started, beeped 4 times, then shut down. Charger says the battery is fully charged, and the "View" mode works (where the camera also indicates a fully-charged battery), but cannot otherwise take photos or videos. Was shocked to see that Olympus warrantee excludes damage caused...
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09/07/2008
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Olympus 1030SW - I like it!
I, after much research, purchased this camera about a week ago. Since then I have shot about 100 pictures both indoors and out, on cloudy and sunny days. I have also shot quite a few macro photos on both manual and automatic settings. I have experimented with some the scene modes. I have not tested the movie mode and have not dropped it, frozen it or submerged it yet (however I am going snorkeling in the Bahamas next month). The build design is definitely rugged and the fit and finish is ex...
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03/20/2008
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Great little camera that takes VGA 30fps videos for more than 10sec!
After 5 years with a 5MP Olympus Camedia C-50 with the underwater housing, I decided it was time to upgrade. We only used the underwater housing to protect the camera from the elements when we went sailing. We used it a couple of times to go snorkeling, but it wasn't worth the bulkiness of the housing.
So, that being said, I went looking for another camera that was waterproof--we could take it on the boat or for the occasional swim without buying an underwater housing. The options ...
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04/17/2008
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Great product, alot of bang for the buck
I needed a camera that was either waterproof or water resistant but did not want to spend a large amount of money at the same time. This camera fits that bill quite nicely. The zoom is adequate. Picture quality is excellent. WB seemed to be very accurate. Color is very true brightness and contrast is very good. Low light photography for the type of camera is very good. The camera controls are fairly well placed and easy to get to. The camera is well built and very solid. I use this camera for ge...
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04/14/2008
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94%
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