| Olympus Stylus FE-280 8MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) | 
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| List Price: $249.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 22 reviews)
Sales Rank: 9728
Category: Photography
Publisher: Olympus
Studio: Olympus
Brand: Olympus
Label: Olympus
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
System Memory: 48
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 2
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 18.9
Minimum Focal Length: 6.3
Maximum Resolution: 8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3.2 x 7.4 x 5.5
MPN: FE-280 Silver
Model: FE-280 Silver
UPC: 050332161740
EAN: 0050332161740
ASIN: B000UWC5UG
Release Date: September 19, 2007
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 technology | | • | 2.5-inch LCD; Perfect Shot Preview mode | | • | Bright Capture technology for low-light photos | | • | Captures images to xD memory card (not included) |
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Product Description
This Super-Slim All-Metal Body Design Digital Camera is slightly over a 1/2" thick. If you want a compact digital camera that offers easy-to-use features, amazing image quality and a slim go-anywhere design then the FE-280 is for you. Digital Image Stabilization Mode with 21 Shooting Modes gets high-quality results in all shooting situations. Using a live, multi-frame window on the LCD, you can preview the effects of various settings and select and capture the perfect one before you shoot. The precision-crafted Olympus lens delivers sharper, clearer images and brings you 3x closer to the action without taking a step. Use Perfect Fix to instantly correct your shots. With the touch of a button, lighten shadows, remove red-eye and eliminate blur, so your less-than-perfect shots can still turn out just as you planned. Initially developed for the professional Digital SLR, the FE-280's TruePic III Image Processor delivers superior images with true-to-life color, sharper detail and less noise. 2.5 (6.4cm) LCD with Backlight Boost Button 230K provides easy composing, shooting and sharing of your images Self-timer - 12 Seconds Shutter Speed - 1/2000 second -1/2 second (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode) Scene Modes - Portrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Smile Shot, Underwater Wide 1, Underwater Wide 2, Underwater Macro and Movie System Requirements - Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X v10.3 or later with USB port Dimensions - Width 3.6 x Height 2.2 x Depth 0.65 (91.8x55.7x16.5mm) Weight - 3.8 ounces (108 grams)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 Olympus FE280 - Not recommended December 2, 2008
I got this camera as a gift. My 1st digital camera, I was still attached to film! I was reluctant to make the switch because I though I'll loose that "photographer eye" by clicking in every direction I wanted and not have the danger to run out of film. But I kinda of changed my mind after using a digital camera and seeing the fairly good printed copies. After using my Olympus FE 280 for a couple of month I do recognize the value of point and shoot digitals when it comes to: you simply put it in your pocket, you can see the frame right after and check if you got it right, and after all some pics do come out ok. But when I want more elaborated photos I still carry my Canon EOS 500 and set of lenses (which now I'm considering substituting for digital).
But still the Olympus FE 280 is not the best option out there and for 320 bucks (what?) you can get better camera.
Cons: eternal lag time, very bad in low light conditions (focus take forever and even so many pics came out blurry), not the best lens, in less than 1 year the focus in macro/super macro function stopped working
Pros: great pocket size, fairly good pics during the day, easy to use menu and buttons, ok software, great battery life
 Good Camera, here's why June 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
For reasons that would be useless and boring to this post, I've had five digital cameras in the last five years (Panasonic, Pentax, Panasonic, Olympus, Panasonic). I've also tinkered with family versions of Sony, Kodak, and Fuji cameras.
Panasonic cameras are the best. Period. There is no point in me posting about them, because everyone else has. And I have one with a large Leica lense, and I use it regularly for low-light situations.
But if you want a really great, tiny camera, think Olympus.
For a small, super-portable camera, the FE-280 has met all my expectations. Yes, it has a tiny, very tiny, lense. That means indoor shots will not be that great. But otherwise, the pics outdoors are fantastic. Even indoor shots have some depth. If you want crazy-good photos, get a Panasonic with a large Leica lense.
Best Advice if you have an FE-280:
* Use the Sports Mode for everything.
* Use the Indoor Mode for everything else in low light.
* Video is very good in the second setting. The low setting is horrible.
Forget the other fancy settings, except maybe the "behind the glass." That one was pretty cool for our daughters, especially with the monkeys at the zoo.
For those thinking the camera hasn't worked for you, here may be a few reasons that possible buyers might consider:
* Are you using the camera wrong?
* Have you tested it with the different settings?
* Did you expected to get a tiny pocket camera with big-lense capabilities?
For the meager price, you get much more than anyone can ask. My pics are almost always flawless, and you can't beat the portability.
It is darned tiny.
Try it.
Liked it when it worked June 15, 2008
I got this camera right before Christmas and it worked for about a week or two and then it broke. The shutter/zoom button broke and then you either couldn't take a picture or couldn't zoom in or out. I tried returning or exchanging it and was unable to. Now I'm trying (unsuccessfully) to deal with the Olympus warranty.
Great Gift May 2, 2008
I purchased two of these for Christmas Gifts. They loved them and the camara is so compact they carry it every where. Great Photos and a great price.
Great Camera April 15, 2008
This Camera is great for everyday use. It has great stability so that pictures do not blur easily and takes sharp crisp pictures. I would def. recommend this camera for any first time user. Its a great product.
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