Olympus Stylus 770 SW Digital Camera Review - A Perfect Partner For Creating YouTube Videos

If you have a digital camera like Olympus Stylus 770 SW you may often think that it is fragile. For ordinary camera, there are rules that you probably need to remember. Avoid putting it in too hot or too cold environment. Never put it near water because there is a risk that it would get wet. Don't ever drop it in concrete floor. If you don't follow the rules, you would be making trip to electronics shop for repair. It would be best to stick with Olympus Stylus 770 SW. This is a much better from its predecessor the 760. This 7.1 megapixel camera has a lot of features like shock proof, freeze proof, water proof and crush proof. You can take it anywhere because it is just 5.5 ounces.

The Olympus Stylus 770 SW has all other features and capacity like its previous model. It includes variety of functions like self timer which is important. The picture quality is good but it's not that great. If you are particular with colors then probably this Olympus Stylus 770 SW would disappoint you. The color is somewhat flat. However in optical view, images are great with little or no distortion. The lens can be up to 3x and there are model that can have 5x digital zoom. There are some people who don't really make a big deal out of this but if the got the right technology then it could be fun to play with it.

In most conditions, the display works well on the back which is great because the Olympus Stylus 770 SW has no viewfinder. This camera got large LCD display that tends to use much battery power. The batteries of this camera are rechargeable which is better than using normal ones. It is worth investing on a spare battery if you are someone who uses the camera often. When you have a Olympus Stylus 770 SW, it is best to have a memory card because the memory of the camera is good enough for only few snaps.

This Olympus Stylus 770 SW is waterproof for about 33 feet so this is perfect for diving. A cool feature of this camera is that it can show your depth on the screen. Not all digital cameras offer that. If you love YouTube then this Olympus Stylus 770 SW is perfect. It could handle avi movie mode and it has microphone.

Olympus Micro 4 3 Camera Review

The Olympus Micro 4 3 camera is better known as the Olympus Pen EP-1, which is a 12.3 megapixels Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens digital camera. This new launch by Olympus proves to be a step up and a step different in catering for the consumer market especially because of it's general make up to begin with. The body looks like a remake of the old vintage camera with a sophisticated edge. The slim compact feel quickly charms anyone who takes a fresh look at it (I had my chance and was quickly hooked on it!).

In hindsight, it looks like a bit of nostalgia flavor was added for the Olympus Micro 4 3 camera. Or for the more informed, retro style.

With its shiny and stainless steel covering body, beautifully captures the intent behind the camera - solid yet refine. Hence the performance of the Olympus Micro 4 3 Camera succeeded in delivering just that as well. The pictures taken were excellent justified by it's clear & sharp resolution. Further functionality includes In-Creative function which allows you to set themes for the pictures accordingly (a pretty neat feature, I'd would say!). Another plus point, full video functionality that doesn't compromise on quality at all which serves to be a very useful tool to capture not just a moment, but continuous moments in itself.

A picture says a thousand words.

The 3 inch screen installed in the Olympus Micro 4 3 Camera, allows you to view your pictures in full glory without squinting your eyes and has been a pleasant deliverable. A personal favorite of mine. However, it does all short in some say, where there's no viewfinder in the camera at all. Perhaps, for it's commercial and long term usage, a viewfinder may not be that necessary.

Generally, a good pick if you want to travel light but pack in a good camera to last through heavy duty perfect shot taking and need not worry about heavy luggage or space required for it. Here's a quick snapshot of its features and technical details to help you in your decision. Good luck, snap away!

Product Features

* 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens digital camera; Micro Four Thirds format
* Includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko digital zoom lens
* In-body Image Stabilization; 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD with Live View function
* Record HD video with high-quality audio; in-camera creative features (for still images and video)
* Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Technical Details

* Brand Name: Olympus
* Model: Silver w/ 14-42mm Lens
* Optical Sensor Resolution: 12.3 MP
* Optical zoom: 3 x
* Width: 4.7 inches
* Height: 2.8 inches
* Weight: 0.73 pounds

Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 12MP Digital Camera Review (Waterproof)

Design: The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 combines the durability of a tough metal body along with a shock-absorbing system to survive almost anything. Weighing in at 7.1 ounces and measuring 3.7 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches the camera fits into a large pocket. Coming in silver, blue and black the camera's body is entirely metal and grips well in a pair of gloves. Featuring Olympus's Tap Control the camera uses a 2.7-inch LCD and also has an LED light for darker situations.

Specifications: Featuring a 12 Megapixel resolution and a 3.6x optical zoom, the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 can handle drops of up to 6.6 feet, is crush-proof by weights of up to 220 pounds, withstand temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and is waterproof down to 33 feet. The lens offers f3.5-5.1 aperture and a focal length of 28-102mm (35mm equivalent) taking still images at 3968x2976 pixels and 640x480 at 30fps for video. The camera uses xD memory cards with an adapter for microSD and microSDHC cards.

Features & Performance: The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 offers most of the basics with up to 1600 ISO sensitivity and various white balance options. Recording modes include Intelligent Auto and more, along with some focusing options. The camera delivers Digital ESP, Spot and Face Detection AE metering functions with Black & White and Sepia color effects. Intelligent Auto is particularly useful while the 19 scene modes offer plenty of shot options including underwater options and in-camera Panorama.

Performance-wise, average shutter lag in bright conditions is a slow 0.7 second and 0.8 second in low light. Continuous shooting speed is good at 1.1 frames per second but shot-to-shot times of 2.5 seconds without flash and 5 seconds with it is rather long. A start-up to shot time of 1.8 seconds is quite fast. Photos were good with natural colors and at lower ISOs.

All in all the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 is an excellent camera if you're doing something rugged outdoors, above sea level, in a cave or underwater. While a bit slow, its impressive toughness more than make up for it.