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| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
Buy New: $499.00
New (1) Used (1) from $199.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 10801
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
System Memory: 22
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 300
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 5
Display Size: 3
Battery: 1 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
Maximum Focal Length: 20.1
Minimum Focal Length: 6.7
Maximum Resolution: 7.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 2.4 x 0.8
MPN: 225840
Model: 225840
UPC: 050332158245
EAN: 0050332158245
ASIN: B000H7FXG2
Release Date: September 30, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Very Easy Digital Camera July 3, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I gave this Olympus to my Dad (age: 70) for Father's Day and he did GREAT
with it first time out. Took 60 good shots out of 80. That is excellent for a first time digital camera owner. The 3" screen a definite plus. He used it out on a boat all weekend, so I know the "water resistant" part works, too.
I used it, as well, and it IS easy. The price was very good, too.
Olympus Quality Continues May 10, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have owned and used Olympus camera equipment since the early 70's and have never been disappointed. The Stylus 730 is another fine example of quality at an affordable price. The camera is very small yet easy to use due to its well thought out design and construction. The LCD is very large and clear. And, the controls are easy to use for even a person with large hands like me (once you take the time to learn how to use them).
I purchased this camera for my wife (to replace her existing 35mm Olympus film camera) after she saw and played with one at a local electronics store. I should also note that my wife doesn't like "too many buttons". So she simply avoids using them and hasn't yet been disappointed. Thus far, she is extremely pleased with her pictures - so needless to say, so am I.
[I included the following on my review for the Olympus Stylus 750 which I purchased at the same time that I purchased this camera. It is also relevant to this camera.]
However, it must be noted that this camera suffers the same problem as all other digital cameras with only a LCD screen for composing your shots. It is difficult to focus and compose your shot in bright light situations. I personally wish that this camera had a viewfinder but that's just a personal preference. And, viewfinders are not common on digital cameras of this ultra compact size anyway.
I've noticed that many reviewers unfairly tend to base their reviews on previous cameras that they have owned or used (usually SLR's - film or digital). One must keep in mind that this camera IS NOT a replacement for a SLR, it doesn't have a viewfinder, it doesn't have interchangeable lens, shutter priorities, does suffer from occasional blurriness, doesn't use AA/AAA batteries, it uses a proprietary xD flash card, has fairly difficult controls/buttons, too many functions, etc.
Well - guess what?? This isn't a SLR nor was it designed to replace one! It's a point and shoot camera no different than the old 135 pocket film cameras. Authentic Olympus xD cards can be purchased on Amazon or many other internet sites at very reasonable prices [...]
And, to make sure that you get the shot you want (because there's no charge for developing film) you take as many shots as you can/want and simply delete those that don't meet your approval.
As for too many functions or difficult to use controls - don't use them - there's no one forcing you to use them. However, you can only benefit from taking the time to learn how to properly use the functions and controls.
And, if you can design a better layout for the controls on a camera this small, then you should be working for Olympus.
And finally, Amazon must be given credit for executing a perfect transaction. Great price, excellent communications, safe packaging and relatively fast (Free) shipping.
Love this camera! April 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the 2nd one I've purchased. (First one was stolen!) Very easy to take pictures with this camera. Biggest LCD screen on back that I've seen on 7-8 megapixel cameras. Sturdy construction and easy to use. Beautiful pictures as well.
 Some good and some bad features for Olympus 730 March 23, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I upgraded to the smaller 730 pocket camera, easier to carry around, from an Olympus D-595 with 5 megapixals, so the functions were similar, and the picture quality is marginally better. Battery life is now poor, so I need to carry around a spare battery and a spare 1 Gig picture card. The movie mode is outstanding in HQ mode with over 25 minutes with a 1Gig card. The worst feature is low light indoor picture taking with flash when I use zoom. From 10 feet away, the camera will not focus the way my old D-595 works. Therefore, I do not use the zoom feature indoors, and must rely on post-processing cropping to enlarge the picture. That is my only real disappointment with the camera.
 Poor Picture Quality February 16, 2007
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
If you want sharp, clean pictures do not buy this camera. I figured 7.1MP with a 3" LCD, how could I go wrong? I'll be returning this camera.
The picture quality is horrible. 9 out of 10 pics are grainy/noisey. If you want sharp, clean pics this is not the camera to buy. I honestly think my old 4MP camera took better quality pics. I can only give this camera two stars for the following:
Best features:
3" LCD
On screen help and instruction
Worst feature:
Picture quality is poor.
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