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Olympus SP-3207.1 megapixels | 2.5" screen | 38 – 114 mm (3×)
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Average rating:
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Opinion: Got a used one for around 100$.
Excelent lens,no purple fringing.
Excelent image quality ,lots of features.
Problems: You need hi capacity ni-mh rechargeble batteries,a alkaline battery will only last 20-30 pictures.
Maximum 1/2 seconds exposure time in P,A,S modes.
Opinion: My SP-320 was purchased as refurbished from Olympus.
I have selected SP-320 because of 1/1.8 sensor (large sensor - low noise and it is), RAW format, basic RAW and JPG editing in the camera and excellent ergonomics.
Ergonomics:
the function of AEL button can be programmed. I have selected WB for this button. Also, there are four (4) My Mode settings, which is wery convenient.
Operation:
A RAW file stored in approx. 5 sec after the card formated in RESET (File Name) and then set to AUTO (File name). Bright and large LCD usable in a bright sunny day and optical viewfinder.
Battery Life:
The best battery life is provided by AA NiMH Hybrid (new type). They really last. Also, updated firmware is must for any battery type.
Purchased refurbished from Olympus.
Leo
Problems: The xD memory is the only thing I do not like - slow and expensive.
I would like to be able to use 2G card, however, the specification limits memory card to 1G
Opinion: Great little point and shoot camera with excellent images straight from the camera. I have 2 Digital SLR's and had previously owned 2 other Olympus point and shoot. I tried several other cameras and found the image quality poor so I went back to Olympus and glad I did. Totally satisfied with the image quality which as the most important to me. Start up is quick - has a view finder another plus not on a lot of newer cameras.
Will easily fit in my hiking shorts pocket and I like the grip - it gives you something to hold onto.
Problems: The only two negatives are when you turn on the camera the LCD screen automatically comes on and you have to hit a button thru a menu 4 times to get it turned off.
Also, it defaults at HQ and you cannot make it default to SHQ, but push a couple of buttons and you've got it - so I can live with that.
Opinion: Nice grip, but bulky to carry
Problems: Nice grip, but bulky to carry in the pocket. The auto-modes are fine and create a decent quality of photo, but the manual modes could be a bit tricky to adjust. Too much functions and settings to control, which all need be done before shooting. If you are used to mechanical film cameras, where adjusting is done via mechanical buttons, here - the electronic software menu - will be time consuming and confusing for you. At least it was for me.
Battery life is not good for me. I use 2500 MhA Ni-Mh batteries. They are finished after 24-30 shots!
When the batteries are low, the camera would shut down on its own: the screen goes black, the lenses retract for a couple of seconds and then the screen flashes and the lenses extend again. Imagine that happening when you just pointed and was about to shoot.
The problem is that the batteries aren't really low, because if I turn off the cam, wait for 10 seconds and turn it back on. The battery indicator would be green and there will be enough power for at least 10 more shots.
In general that's a problem other people have addressed in their reviews. I didn't think it would be such a problem for me, but it came out to be as the camera behaves strangely in ways that could be irritating.
Opinion: I am a beginer, it is my first digital camera - so what can I say: Is good enough for me.
Problems: Like in SP-350 and SP-310 firmware upgrade is necessary !
Low battery indicator have to be adjusted for rechargeable batteries.
Opinion: One of the excellent diigital camer in 2006!!!
Opinion: One of the excellent diigital camer in 2006!!!
Opinion: The new Olympus SP-320 is a well made pant-pocket size camera that features a large and excellent display, AF assist beam, optical viewfinder, a variety of versatile shooting modes and it uses "ordinary" batteries.
I have owned the new SP-320 for about three weeks. It differs from the earlier SP-310 and SP-350 in several ways including:
(1) It has a faster processor so it not only accepts the new high speed Type H cards but it writes about twice as fast as the earlier standard or Type M cards. I clocked the write time of a RAW photo at about 7 seconds with the Type H card and about 14 seconds with a standard xD card. While viewing photos, the recall interval seems to be the same.
(2) It features a "Image Stabilization" feature which is somewhat useful especially in low light
(3) It features an ISO of 800
I find its ability to resolve details in shadow areas to be truly exceptional. It's 2.5" display is very pleasing and its optical viewfinder, while small, is especially useful in low light situations.
Given that the processor is built into the camera, I suspect that most of the entire xD Olympus Digital Camera line will follow the same upgrade path as the SP-310 to SP-320.
Regards,
PaulBG
Piedmont, CA
Problems: I qualify "ordinary" because even though it features "long battery life" it performs poorly with alkaline (like the SP-350) and only reasonably well with NiMH batteries. As with most digital cameras, it seems to be very voltage sensitive. However when I use it with rechargeable CR-3V (RCR-3V) lithium ion batteries I get better economy and over 300 pictures per charge as compared with about 50 with NiMH and maybe only 25 with alkaline batteries. Neither alkaline nor NiMH batteries can recover from the current drain imposed on just two "AA" batteries so the camera goes into a premature "low battery" condition. Lithium-ion batteries provide incredible voltage stability and exceptional shelf life and are the first of choice for digital cameras by a wide margin.
Given its size, I wish Olympus would offer a thin leather glove/case for it for carrying in your pocket.
Opinion: The new Olympus SP-320 is a well made pant-pocket size camera that features a large and excellent display, AF assist beam, optical viewfinder, a variety of versatile shooting modes and it uses "ordinary" batteries.
I have owned the new SP-320 for about three weeks. It differs from the earlier SP-310 and SP-350 in several ways including:
(1) It has a faster processor so it not only accepts the new high speed Type H cards but it writes about twice as fast as the earlier standard or Type M cards. I clocked the write time of a RAW photo at about 7 seconds with the Type H card and about 14 seconds with a standard xD card. While viewing photos, the recall interval seems to be the same.
(2) It features a "Image Stabilization" feature which is somewhat useful especially in low light
(3) It features an ISO of 800
I find its ability to resolve details in shadow areas to be truly exceptional. It's 2.5" display is very pleasing and its optical viewfinder, while small, is especially useful in low light situations.
Given that the processor is built into the camera, I suspect that most of the entire xD Olympus Digital Camera line will follow the same upgrade path as the SP-310 to SP-320.
Regards,
PaulBG
Piedmont, CA
Problems: I qualify "ordinary" because even though it features "long battery life" it performs poorly with alkaline (like the SP-350) and only reasonably well with NiMH batteries. As with most digital cameras, it seems to be very voltage sensitive. However when I use it with rechargeable CR-3V (RCR-3V) lithium ion batteries I get better economy and over 300 pictures per charge as compared with about 50 with NiMH and maybe only 25 with alkaline batteries. Neither alkaline nor NiMH batteries can recover from the current drain imposed on just two "AA" batteries so the camera goes into a premature "low battery" condition. Lithium-ion batteries provide incredible voltage stability and exceptional shelf life and are the first of choice for digital cameras by a wide margin.
Given its size, I wish Olympus would offer a thin leather glove/case for it for carrying in your pocket.
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