OLYMPUS Stylus 1050 SW Champagne 10.1 MP Waterproof Shockproof Digital Camera

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OLYMPUS Stylus 1050 SW Champagne 10.1 MP 3X Optical Zoom Waterproof Shockproof Digital Camera

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1/2.33" CCD
2.7" 230K LCD
3X Optical Zoom 5X Digital Zoom

You lead an active life; your camera should be able to keep up. Now it can. The Stylus 1050SW from Olympus is designed to meet or exceed industry standards for shock, water and low temperature resistance. It is can be dropped from 5 feet or be submerged up to 10 feet. You can even use it in cold weather, down to 14°F/-10°C.

None of that would matter if it wasn’t a great camera. The 10.1MP sensor sits behind a 38-114mm equivalent lens set with a 3x optical zoom. The 2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD viewfinder has 230K pixels for great image quality for both picture-taking and reviewing shots you’ve already taken. Digital image stabilization keeps the picture steady, even if your hands aren’t.

The camera has 27 shooting modes including 2 Auto modes, a movie mode and 22 theme modes. The theme modes range from portrait to fireworks to specialty modes like behind glass, documents and underwater snapshot. No matter where you go and what you do, the 1050SW will stay the course and take great pictures.

Durable and Compact The slim and elegant design belies a durable metal body and shock-absorbing technology that can withstand bumps, jostles or drops of up to 5 feet.
Waterproof and Weatherproof The Stylus 1050SW is winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures down to 14°F/-10°C, and waterproof seals and gaskets keep water out so you can take pictures as deep as 10 feet underwater.
3X Optical Zoom The 3X optical zoom lens brings far-away objects up close for exceptionally sharp, clear images. A total of 15X zoom is available with the camera’s 5X digital zoom capability.
10.1 Megapixel The Stylus 1050SW features an amazing 10.1 megapixel CCD that takes 3648 x 2736 resolution images for great looking pictures and impressive prints.
Tap Control Operate picture playback, shadow adjustment and flash mode just by tapping the top, back and sides of the camera -- ideal for use while underwater, wearing gloves or situations where standard buttons may be impossible to access.
Face Detection Face Detection automatically identifies facial features of up to 16 faces within the frame, and determines optimum focus and exposure settings in real time for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

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General

Brand: OLYMPUS

Series: Stylus

Model: Stylus 1050 SW

Color: Champagne

Dimensions (WxHxD): 3.7"W x 2.4"H x 0.76"D, with lens cover: 0.9" D
(93mm x 62mm x 19.3mm, with lens cover: 22.6mm)

Weight: 5.4 oz. (152g) without battery and media card

Type: Ultra-Compact

Image Sensor

Image Sensor: 1/2.33" CCD

Effective Pixels: 10.1 MP

Resolution: 3648 x 2,736

Image Stabilization: Digital Image Stabilization

Lens

Optical Zoom: 3X

Digital Zoom: 5X

Focal Length: f=6.7 - 20.1 mm (38 - 114 mm equivalent in 35mm photography)

Aperture: f3.5-5.0

Shutter

Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec. - 1/4 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode)

Self-timer: 12 Seconds

Focus

Focus Type: CCD Contrast Detection

Focus Modes: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF

Normal Focus Range: 19.7" - infinity (0.5m - infinity)

Macro Focus Range: Wide: 7.9" - infinity (0.2m - infinity)
Tele: 11.8" - infinity (0.3m - infinity)

Super Macro mode: 2.8" - 19.7" (7cm - 50cm)

Flash

Flash Mode: Auto (for low light and backlit conditions)
Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-in
Off

Flash Range: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 17.4ft (5.3m)at ISO 800
Tele: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 12.1ft (3.7m)at ISO 800

Exposure

Exposure Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

Metering System: Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)

Sensitivity: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (equivalent)

White Balance

White Balance: Auto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, and 3 Fluorescents)

Viewfinder & Monitor

LCD: 2.7" 230K

Functions

Continuous Drive: High speed: 5.4 fps, 24 frames (3MP)
Normal speed: 0.38 fps, 25 frames (10MP)

Tripod Mount: Supported

Shooting Modes: Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Scene Modes, Movie

Scene Modes: 1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT, 4. NIGHT SCENE, 5. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 6. SPORT, 7. INDOOR, 8. CANDLE, 9. SELF PORTRAIT, 10. AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT, 11. SUNSET, 12. FIREWORKS, 13. CUISINE, 14. BEHIND GLASS, 15. DOCUMENTS, 16.AUCTION, 17. SHOOT & SELECT1, 18. SHOOT & SELECT2, 19. SMILE SHOT, 20. BEACH&SNOW, 21. PRE-CAPTURE MOVIE, 22. UNDERWATER SNAPSHOT, 23. SNOW

Playback: Still Image: Single, Index Display (4/9/16/25), Up to 10x Enlargement, Slideshow, Rotation, Calendar, My Favorites, Histogram

Movie: Normal, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame

Recording System

File Formats: JPEG

Internal Memory: 41.6 MB

Storage Media: xD / microSD Card (MASD-1 is required)

Movie

Movie Format: AVI (Motion JPEG)

Movie Recording: AVI Movie with Sound;
640 x 480 (@ 30/15 fps)
320 x 240 (@ 30/15 fps)

Max. Recording Resolution: 640 x 480

Interface

USB: Yes

A/V Out: Yes

Battery

Battery: Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B)

Battery Life: 200 shots (CIPA DC-002)

Feature

Waterproof: Equivalent to IEC6059 IPX8/JISC0920 (10ft./3m)

Shockproof: MIL-STD-810F Shock Equivalent (5ft./1.5m)

Freezeproof: MIL-STD-810F Low Temp Equivalent (-10°/14°)

Features: Panorama:
In-Camera Panorama, PC Panorama (Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software)

*Olympus brand xD-Picture Card is required.

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 1 year limited

Labor: 1 year limited

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Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year

Manufacturer Contact Info

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Website: http://www.olympusamerica.com/|
Support Phone: 1-888-553-4448
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jblnut 1/17/2009 6:50:02 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great Camera Pros: This camera replaced a 7 year old digital dinasour so it doesn't take much to impress me as far as features on this camera go. Most notable is the ruggedness of the camera. It is waterproof, drop-proof and can withstand the outdoors much better than ol' dino did. Cons: Wasn't smart enough to decipher the whole specifications list to see that it comes with a Micro SD to xD card adapter. Other Thoughts: There is no need to waste money on yet another memory card type, this camera comes with a Micro SD adapter so there is no need to spend big bucks on an xD card like I did. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 12/5/2008 11:49:27 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5Almost Completely Satisfied Pros: Everything about this camera was awesome like waterproof, shock-proof, videos outstanding, picture quality awesome. And I loved the menu also. Cons: Slow shutter speed. It seems that Olympus just can't get this one right. Other Thoughts: Sadly returned it because I need a faster shutter speed. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
gabby 11/17/2008 6:31:36 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Olympus Stylus 1050 Pros: absolutely wonderful camera, and the service is unbeatable, I have been ordering from Newegg for two years now, and not only is it a safe site, it is the best service anywhere!! Cons: nothing bad to say! Other Thoughts: I will NEVER go anywhere else but Newegg for all of my purchases, they beat out all store online or outside! 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Beast 10/19/2008 9:08:09 AM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5what more could you ask for (first impressions) Pros: Waterproof, shockproof, and freeze proof- what more could you ask for. I can't comment on the picture quality as I have not copied the pictures to my computer yet (Ubuntu did not auto-mount the XD card when the camera was connected via USB), nor have I had time to thoroughly read through the manual yet, but my first impressions are very favorable. The tap function is novel but its implementation seems to be only for show. It works and works well but it is no substitute for the actual buttons that control a majority of the cameras functions. It's small and compact and the flash works well. The macro modes are very useful when taking up-close pictures, and the led light makes all the difference when taking these pictures. Cons: Tap mode doesn't control enough functions of the camera. Picture quality of previous models has been less that of other comparably priced cameras. My only other con is that the delay between I push the shutter button and when the camera takes the picture is too long. This could be that I have chosen the correct settings but I feel that a camera that costs over $250 should not have this issue out of the box. Other Thoughts: You would have to look long and hard to find a camera that has all the ruggedness and features that this camera has. I've read several reviews on the 850 and 1030. Most are in agreement that these cameras have compromised picture quality for other features, but conclude that overall these cameras are a great total package. As for the 1050 can only assume that it will follow in the footsteps of the previous models. Free 2 gig XD card made this a sweet deal. As use this camera more I will submit another review 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!