Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Wide Angle Zoom (Silver) by Olympus
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Digital camera reviews of Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Wide Angle Zoom (Silver)
Digital camera Review: 1030 SW leaked in less than 5 ft of fresh water!
Summary: 1 Stars
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 by water, shock, or "abuse" to a supposedly waterproof, shockproof and crushproof camera. After the horror stories I see posted on the Internet regarding Olympus "No Service" and charging people to fix their defective/leaking cameras, I'm considering contesting the credit card charge I bought it with.
Be warned! You may get lucky and get a "Good" Olympus 1030 SW, but their quality control appears to be letting some defective, non-waterproof units get into the retail stores. I would NOT trust this camera on a "Once-in-a-lifetime" trip !
Digital camera Review: 5 stars if you need waterproof feature, otherwise 3 stars
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used this camera in the pool and in the water park for many times and it has worked great. No leaks or any other problems. Picture quality is average/mediocre compared to other digital cameras in the same price range at around $300+ (I also own a canon S2IS for non-water use, for it takes much better pictures even though it is a couple generations older). The wide-angle lens is great and I think this alone is well worth the $50 price difference between this and the 850SW. It takes some getting used to to hold the camera properly without touching the lens. The lens is kind of difficult to clean (especially when you get sunscreen "grease" on it). Video quality is ok but the microphone/voice quality is not good. It's hard to get good sound out of it because it is on the side of the camera where you hold it rather than on the front of the camera. The slideshow playback on the large LCD screen makes it a great "toy" for my toddler (I don't need to worry about the camera being dropped and abused). If you definitely need the waterproof feature, this camera will not disappoint. If that's optional and you primarily want great pictures, then there are a lot of other better cameras out there to choose from. BTW, replace the strap with a Wii strap so you won't have to worry about losing the camera in the water!Digital camera Review: A very good sport camera
Summary: 4 Stars
I just returned from a kayaking and white water rafting trip in Colorado. I bought this camera when my last digital stopped working after a trip to the beach. I wanted to make sure that didn't happen again and I liked the fact that the 1030SW is waterproof/dustproof/freezeproof/shockproof. As advertised it was exactly suited to my trip. I'm happy to report that the camera worked out fine. Even after being knocked about and complteely submerged it still took wonderful pictures and is none the worse for wear. The pictures are not as crisp as I thought a 10 MP camera would be and there are undoubtedly better cameras available. But if you have an active lifestyle that includes snorkling, rafting, or other chalenging environments, then this is a perfect choice. Better a very good picture with this camera than no pictures and maybe no camera with something less durable.Digital camera Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is amazing. The quality of the photos are outstanding. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is interested in purchasing a camera for themselves or as a gift.Digital camera Review: Anywhere Anytime the Stylus 1030 SW the Best
Summary: 5 Stars
Muy buen producto, es una Camara diseñada para tipo de actividades, he usado las diferentes funciones y todas responden perfectamente, en nevadas en dias soleados en el interior de la casa en todas partes las fotografias son muy buenas, en algunos casos hay que definir las condiciones para tomar las fotos con mas claridad, pero es un proceso muy simple un gran producto como todo lo que Produce Olympus America.
I Love me new Stylus 1030 SW its ready for Scuba dive, mountain climb and adventurer It is shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and dustproof and delivering amazing images while enduring extreme expeditions and everyday adventures. It can drop from 6.6 feet with a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen and digital imaging advances, including Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, and a TruePic III image processor to capture rich, vibrant detail with every shot.