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Olympus SP-350 Digital Camera (8.3MP, 3264x2448, 3x Opt, 25MB Internal Memory, xD Slot)

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Pros
Very high image quality
Long battery life
Cons
Must use menus to change many settings
Lacks image stabilization

$344.95
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Product Specs

Battery
Number of Batteries	1

Digital Format
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)	1

Display
Viewfinder	Optical

Exposure
Shutter Priority	1

Image Processor
Number of image sensor pixels	8 megapixels
Image sensor	CCD
Maximum horizontal image resolution	3072
Maximum vertical image resolution	2304
Image sensor quantity	1
Image format	RAW JPEG
White balance	0

Included Hardware
Included Hardware	USB cable CRV3 battery wrist strap AV cable

Included Software
Included Software	Olympus Master Advanced Manual

Lens
Accessory Lens	1
Lens Model	Olympus 3X Zoom Lens
Telephoto Aperture Maximum	4.9 mm
Wide-Angle Aperture Maximum	2.8 mm

Shutter
Starter Media or Internal RAM	1

Storage
Media Slots	xD-Picture Card

LCD Screen
LCD screen size	2.5 inches

Exposure Controls
Maximum shutter speed	2000
Minimum shutter speed	15
Bulb setting	0
ISO equivalencies	50 400
Exposure settings	0
Exposure compensation range	0
Number of scene modes	24

Dimensions
Width	3.9 inches
Depth	1.4 inches
Height	2.6 inches
Weight	8.2 ounces

Flash
Flash characteristics	Flash Slow Sync Yes

Lens Features
Camera body only	0
Optical zoom	3 X
Minimum focal length	38
Maximum focal length	114
Lens mount	Interchangeable
Focus features	Yes

Connectivity
Interface connection	No

Other Features
General features	Pict Bridge
Image stabilization	None
Included components	No
Power source	CRV3

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User Reviews for Olympus SP-350 Digital Camera (8.3MP, 3264x2448, 3x Opt, 25MB Internal Memory, xD Slot)

Reviewed by: esstek

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: HOT SHOE works fine with most large, AUTO flash units. Able to be manually adjusted for most settings. Excellent 2.5" LCD display. Nice handgrip. Optical viewfinder.

Weaknesses: BATTERY LIFE is almost non-existent! I'm lucky to get 25 to 35 photos with 2500mAH or 2650mAH NiMH rechargable batteries. Lithium pack is much better, but expensive.

Overall Evaluation: This is a very capable camera for use by advanced amateur photographers! It can perform almost anything you care to manually adjust it to do. Or, you can simply set it to AUTO focus and PROGRAM mode and use it for snapshots. Very versatile with extremely good images when handled properly. Great MACRO modes, too! I have upgraded the firmware to v1.3, which was supposed to fix low battery threshold, but I can't tell much difference. It still seems to need fresh batteries constantly...
Reviewed by: Burtsbud

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Standard AAA batteries, size, weight, ease of use, quality of the pictures.

Weaknesses: Not good when you want a rapid series of shots. (Use the video instead)

Overall Evaluation: I wanted a good quality "knock-around" camera to keep with me at work and while on the road. Love at first sight! This camera takes excellent pictures. I'm still learning my way around with all of its "bells & whistles". I do miss the speed of my Minolta slr (film) when I want to take a rapid series of shots. However, the excellent quality, features, and price should entice anybody. The camera also takes very good quality video. I had purchased a cheaper 5meg camera to use for general use and wanted to reserve the SP-350 for when I wanted/needed high quality pictures. Well, the 5meg camera sits on my closet shelf. Invest in the optional power cord which comes in very handy, rechargeable batteries and a good quality photo printer. My prints rival Lab Quality pictures.