Olympus Stylus 710 7.1MP Ultra Slim Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)Olympus Stylus 710 7.1MP Ultra Slim Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)



Review: Love it!
by: Kaitlyn N. Griffin on date: June 27, 2007

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We haven't had a chance to try out all of the features, but for our everyday use we love it!

Review: Camera broke after minimul use
by: Heather Rose Malchow on date: June 21, 2007

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I bought this camera after reading several satisfactory reviews. It could be because I am not a professional photographer, but the pictures it took were mediocre at best. I wasn't expecting top quality since the camera only cost $249, but I expected a portable camera that I could take on the go. I had it for 6 months and used it about 7 times when it unexpectedly stopped working. I was not too concerned as the camera had a one year warranty and followed the instructions of sending the camera in for repair. Three weeks pass and I hear nothing, so I check the status on line to find that it is awaiting repair and the cost is $153. I called to check why there was a cost associated with a camera that is under warranty, and was informed that the warranty was void due to "damage by impact". I assured the representative that the camera had never been dropped, and that is when she told me that impact could be from being placed in a purse. It seems a camera should be more durable than breaking from being placed in a bag.

Review: Returned two with problems
by: Wake on date: June 21, 2007

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I thouht going with Olympus, I'd get quality and innovation. I thought wrong. The first camera had a crack in the screen right out of the box. After returning I used for just a couple of weeks before a flash malfunction, which eliminated indoor photo's. Photo's were frequently out of focus and images taken with slight motion was blury.

Don't waste your time thinking that this small camera will be a good pocket camera, it won't. What it will do is break and disappoint.

Review: Excellent!!!!!!!
by: K. Clark on date: June 2, 2007

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Great product, arrived in record time. My camera and I are inseperable and i'm sooooo happy and I can take clear pics in whatever lighting i'm in.



Review: Great camera!!
by: Jynx0854 on date: May 23, 2007

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I bought this for a early 16th birthday present for my daughter. She loves it. Its a sharp looking camera and takes great pics. She loves the larger screen. I would recommend this to anyone. Great item for a great price.

Review: Pleased as punch
by: index#9 on date: May 9, 2007

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We love it! i bought it for my husband who is in the navy. he needed something small and durable. We like the grip of this camera and the shape better than the canon version.

Review: ok for me
by: D. E. Jeffs on date: May 4, 2007

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im an ocasional picture taker...so im fine with the picture quality, pics look great to me! only 1 problem...after 3 months of use...it broke down becasue the lens failed to open so it would not power on, it displayed some error codes on the screen, but i sent it to olympus, and they got it fixed in no time at no charge...camera is in great working condition now, if it were not for that problem, it would have gotten 5 stars...another minor complaint is that it does not always show battery power, setting these things aside...it is a great, nice, small camera that will satisfy any customer like me.

Review: another user-unfriendly camera
by: Alan Fetzer on date: May 2, 2007

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I have purchased two other Olympus Stylus digital cameras and feel like the guy who keeps hitting his thumb with a hammer and wondering why in Hell do I keep on doing this?
Well, I guess because they are almost indestructible and are water resistant, but I still wish they were intuitive and easier to understand.
My Stylus 400 has served me well, but with a small LCD display it was impossible to judge my pictures until I uploaded them to a PC, so the display was pretty worthless. When working outdoors in bright light the LCD display was impossible to see, but it was still possible to use the optical viewer to frame my photos.
Okay! So I saw all of the bright LCD displays on newer cameras last year and decided to take the plunge and get something with a larger screen. So here I am with a Stylus 710, still weather resistant, but without an optical view finder and still a poor LCD screen that can't be seen in even moderate outdoor light.
I have seen other cameras that have bright, clear LCD displays and wonder why Olympus can't match their quality?
If you want a camera that is stuck in the technology of 2001, go ahead and try the Olympus, but there are certainly better ones available.

Review: One Year and Still Going Strong
by: M. Johnson on date: April 30, 2007

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A year ago, this camera was top-of-the-line and I purchased it (at Best Buy) to replace my little "spy" camera because I wanted higher quality. If you are wanting a high-end quality digital camera with similar features of an SLR camera and are willing to pay big bucks, then you should probably look elsewhere. However, as has been said previously, there are a plethora of features on this camera, and after a year, I still don't know what many of them are. Yet, for an everyday, high quality, point-and-shoot camera, this is a great camera.

It is small, versatile, and gets the job done for most lighting situations. If you are too close to a subject, the flash can be a problem, but I usually turn off the flash or change the setting to macro (I think the camera automatically turns off the flash for the closest macro).

The weather resistant feature is nice and I have used it several times in a light rain before with no problems to functionality. I have also dropped it and it still works as well as the day I bought it. The screen is large which is a big plus.

One thing about this camera that I do not like (hence the 4 stars) is that it does not automatically take 4x6 pictures. When getting prints, you have to crop or examine almost all the pics to make sure nothing gets cut off. For sharing photos on the web or through e-mail, obviously this is not a problem. The other thing is taking night pictures. It has taken me a year to figure that out and still they are not as good as I would like.

My favorite feature is the continuous shooting mode. You can get carried away with that little feature. My second favorite feature is the image stabilization. Even when your hand and the subject are moving, you can get clear shots. I have never had a problem with the battery life. I can fill up a 1GB card (about 200 pics at highest MP setting) until its time to recharge the battery. The little USB slot is tiny and kinda hard to get to, but with practice it takes little effort and mine is still there (hasn't fallen off). If you have an Olympus XD card, then the camera is capable of taking Panoramic shots. I have not used this feature as of yet, but maybe someday I'll try it out.

Review: Nice!
by: Kristen Donovan on date: April 17, 2007

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This camera is very small, sleek and light. It takes great pictures with a lot of features. Only has 3x zoom but can zoom much farther once picture has been taken. I have used Olympus in the past and have never had a problem with their products. :)

Review: Disappointed
by: Alfonso R. Martinez on date: April 4, 2007

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I bought this camera about a month ago and I am highly disappointed with it. The quality of the pictures is very poor, showing large grain, even at SHQ and low ISO settings. No combination of settings seems to improve quality.

Review: great product
by: LINDA MOHR on date: March 30, 2007

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Very speedy delivery. A gift for my daughter. She loves it. I thought we were to receive a free photo card but did not. Not really necessary. Did not know that. Still playing with it and having a blast. I do like that it is weather resistant.

Review: geat camera!
by: C. Molis on date: March 29, 2007

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The camera works great, especially with the under water case for it. I love the item, and it fits very nicely in a pocket for going out and having a camera to get pictures with too.

Review: This baby delivers
by: sem on date: March 25, 2007

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This little beauty really does do everything that it claims. There are so many shooting formats that you are spoilt for choice. The only problem i have is that there are so many formats that it will take me a lot of practice to be able to pull a fast point & shoot in anything other than normal light. I tend to do better with less choices but many people will undoubtedly love it. However, the internal guide is very helpful -- it will choose the format you need if you have a few moments to consult it.

Its size is perfect and the body feels good in your hand. Huge viewscreen for the size.

With a 1 gig card and extra battery, i'm set for travel.

Review: Great camera, Nice price.
by: Joshua Christensen on date: March 20, 2007

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This camera is very nice. I actually bought it for my g/f and she loves it. When it first arrrived I got to mess w/ it a bit before giving it up to her. I really enjoyed the different settings to take the picutres. Its great cause usually you get those shots that are way too bright because of the flash or too dark because of no flash. This camera takes care of both problems easy. I even enjoyed the software it came w/. The only problem I had was when you upload the pictures to the computer be sure you push the "safely remove hardware" button or you will end up getting the camera to say there is more pictures on the camera than there are. This was easy to solve though. Theres a way you can clear the camera memory but Im not sure I remember how. So that problem was more user error than product problems. Great camera and a great price. It might not be the same prices since I got it from the electronics expo so it was knocked down in price but it has to be worth the original price.

So theres my review. Not in depth but to the point. Good enough.

Review: pretty good. minor kinks
by: K. Hom on date: March 17, 2007

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overall i love the slim, sleek look, very efficient. However, sometimes the pictures become blurry, when taken and i thought it would be good w/ a little shaky hands, but apparently not. the picturn quality when taken w/o shaky-ness is absolutely wonderful. i don't like that i have to turn to play mode in order to delete the pic. the camera allows a short viewing time before going back to camera mode after each shot and it doesn't let you delete unless you go into pic mode. i like the features and the easy usage. its a good, play camera. the price isn't too bad for what i got. the time it takes to take the actual picture is somewhat slow as well, which makes me a little disappointed. overall besides minor problems it's a good camera. final verdict: I would still buy a sony camera over an olympus. yes the price is a bit steeper, but it's a better quality. Sony does a great job with its cameras.

Review: Fine Camara
by: Hanyu Lee on date: March 13, 2007

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-This camara picture quality is Nice, and depend on user purpose. My gf is kinda satify with it.
-Function is easy to use.
-Battery life is so so.
-Battery charger design is not convenience. You have the put the battery into the batter charger. recommand to get a cradle charger, but extra cost. It should sell with cradle charger.


Review: Great camera!!
by: H. Simone on date: March 8, 2007

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I had an Olympus Stylus 4MP and loved it but wanted a newer model. I purchased this 710 and love it. Olympus makes it so easy to take pictures with pre-set options and image stabilization. I love the smaller size of this camera and it was easy to use. There is no way to give it 4 1/2 stars so I gave it 5 but there is one thing I don't like about the area for the USB plug in. You have to pop off this cap (it hangs off the camera) and maneuver the small end of the cable in the camera (tight fit with the cap hanging there) then pop the cap back on..it just seems flimsy and I wonder if that cap will eventually break off. In the 410 it was much easier to access this as it was near the memory card. That is the only design feature I don't care for on the 710. It is a great camera and I am very happy with the purchase.

Review: Outstanding Replacement
by: Norma Sanchez on date: March 8, 2007

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I have had this camera for about six months and I still find new features to play with. One of my favorite mode is the sequence shots. I love its sleek design and its durable shell. I carry the camera in my back pocket, even in my tightest jeans. This is a great camera!

Review: Very Happy W/This Camera
by: Libby on date: March 8, 2007

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It took a while to figure out how to download the pictures, but now that I have I am very happy with this camera. Took a great pix of my husband - just pointed and shot! Am looking forward to being able to do that a lot now that I have a camera small enough to fit and carry around in my purse.

Review: Don't Hesitate 2 Buy, It's Worth It.
by: S. Chaney on date: January 27, 2007

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This is a great camera. I guarantee that you would absolutely love it. It's small and sleek with a very large screen. I have yet to use all of the features on the camera because I've only had it for about two weeks so far. Only thing that I've noticed that you have to watch out for is when the camera is connected to your computer using the usb cable, it drains the battery very fast. But overall it's great, I love it and you can't beat Amazon's price. If you check any retail stores this camera is usually around $279.99.

Review: Just a great camera
by: Happy with Purchase on date: January 26, 2007

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I had researched quite a few different cameras and finally decided to buy the Olympus 710. I have not been disappointed. Aside from the cosmetic features being wonderful, the camera operation is great. There is virtually a setting for everything and anything you need to shoot including: night, candles, fireworks, snow, sunset, the list goes on. This is a great choice for a small, sleek, light weight, highly functional camera.

Review: Olympus Stylus 710 7.1 Digital Camera
by: Leslie Carr on date: January 25, 2007

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I was very impressed with the promptness of delivery and the quality of the product. There were no problems with either.

Review: Easy to Use; Problem with Screen Cracking!
by: A. Winchester on date: January 25, 2007

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We love the form factor, the ease of use, the ability to take *nice* video clips, and especially the online menu! There is some blur when taking action shots, but all in all, this is a nice camera. Unfortunetly, we have had to exchange our S710 2x due to the screen having internal hairline cracks - brand new and right out of the box. Now this one has cracked and OLYMPUS refuses to honor the warranty and fix it. Too Bad. This is a nice streamlined camera with great features. With customer service like Olympus, why would I ever buy another of their products?

Review: Shaky Hands People Unite
by: Stacey J. Schacter on date: January 18, 2007

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I have purchased not one, but four of these cameras. After I researched and bought one for myself, I found the camera to be so user friendly and provide such a high quality image that I had to get one for friends and relatives as holiday gifts. The camera over all is very easy to use. But, probably one of the gratest features is the ability to achieve different ISO's simply by selecting a scene from a menu. Are you in a low light situation, just select that option. How about a low light situation where you want to take a portrait, then select that option. These options are not buried deep in some sub-menu, but rather are found with a click of a wheel and the use of the down or up arrow.

My family and I went on vacation to Europe. We had an opportunity to use the camera in museums (yes, there is a museum mode), at night at the Eiffel Tower and during bright day trips while riding a bicycle. All the pictures came out great. What was nice about the bike trip is I was able to select the shaky hands mode which provides for a much higher shutter speed. Despite riding over cobblestones all my pictures came out crisp and focused. This mode is also very nice for those who may be elderly or who otherwise have a hard time keeping the camera still.

If you are using the camera in a low light situation it does take some steady hands to get a great picture. You are better off with a tripod. The time lag between pictures could also be better, but I found that for a camera in this price range it still is one of the fastest ones on the market.

Also, depsite a few falls and quite a lot of travel, the lcd screen has not cracked, scratched or otherwise lost picture. I gave 4 out 5 merely due to the time lag between pictures and due to the amount of time you need to hold the camera still in very low light situations. While the flash seems good, I would say it is only average compared to other cameras I have used.

With a large enough xD chip, you can even take a good amount of movies with this camera. A very good choice for a compact to sub-compact camera.

Review: COOL CAMERA
by: Chris Spina on date: January 17, 2007

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This camera was purchased for my daughter as a Christmas gift. She was VERY specific about what she wanted and has not been disappointed. The large view screen is great and she is enjoying the great quality of the pictures.

Review: Amazing!!
by: Cherryn Sheldon on date: January 15, 2007

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I love this camera. It has so many features that I am still trying to figure them all out. I love the making movie feature. Also like how you can view the pictures and change the colors. I also love the size of the screen.

Review: Olympus Stylus 710.7
by: Debbie on date: January 9, 2007

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The camera we purchased was for one of our daughters for Christmas and she absolutely loves it. She wanted a small camera that takes great pictures. So far she is very pleased with the product. We did have to purchase a memory card for her camera so she could hold more pictures. She loves how small it is and she loves the looks of it...
Very satisfied with the price and the product...

Review: All the modes you need
by: Marwan Abou Said on date: January 9, 2007

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I bought until now 3 of Olympus Stylus 710, one for me, and after using it i bought two for my two sisters, and eevrytime i bought one i went through all the brands and model, i couldn't find any with too many modes as this one, i had a Sony digital cam before and once it get a knock on the lence, it stop working, even in the store , the displayed one was the same probem , even it was a newer model than the one i had.
and my advice you do not need too many pix. because it will be very hard to send them by email, and normaly i zip the file and with that also you can not send too many.

Review: Olympus 710 screen breaks easily
by: Cap'n Dan on date: January 9, 2007

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I had this camera about a week. The screen broke. Olympus warranty would not cover it. The way the camera is shaped it makes breakage at the right side of the screen a probability. I went to two Best Buy stores in Raleigh North Carolina and Orlando. Both store demo units had screens broken in the same area. I wanted to buy the same camera as I had a battery, memory card, etc. I did not by another Olympus 710.

Review: A little fuzzy
by: G. Vandervort on date: January 9, 2007

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It is a very good natural light camera. I found that once indoors, unless very well lit, the image was generally fuzzy. The Sports SCN mode seemed to be a good general setting. Knowing something about ISO, and more complex camera settings will help you compensate for the cameras faults. Overall I am very satisfied with the purchase. If you are going for mindless point and shoot fun I would look elsewhere.

Review: Great little Camera
by: Stacy Spring on date: January 6, 2007

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I recently upgraded from a bulky 2 megapixel camera to this compact 7.1 megapixel and I love it! I keep in im my purse all the time! It takes great pictures, and there are more settings on it than I could ever use! (I especially like the Macro and supermacro modes) The large screen is so nice compared to some of those other dinky view screens. Add a 1 gb xd card and you have space for over 500 pictures. The only down side is the shutter time is a little slow and you sometimes miss that action shot. But all in all, it is a very nice camera and I am happy with my purchase. By the way, Amazon has the best price by far I have seen for this model, and I shopped around quite a bit.

Review: camera
by: Margaret Hansen on date: January 5, 2007

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this the greatest digital takes better pictures then my 600.00 digital
love it it goes every where with me thanks

Review: A pleasure to use!
by: 1985 Riviera on date: January 5, 2007

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The Olympus Stylus 710 digital camera is easy to use. The photos come out great. We added a 512 mb memory card and still the photos are sharp. Color is good. I like the camera and am amazed at all that it does.

Review: Average Pictures, No Viewfinder.
by: M. Allshouse on date: January 1, 2007

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The latest trend in point and shoot cameras is the lack of a viewfinder. This makes taking pictures outdoors on a sunny day nearly impossible. If you actually want to know what's going to show up in the picture, this camera is virtually useless in sunlight. You may not use the viewfinder on a digital camera very often but, when you need one, it's frustrating not to have one. There are better cameras, with a viewfinder in the same price range.

Indoors, the camera takes average pictures. The colors are somewhat washed out and at lower resolutions the pictures are a little blurry. On the positive side, the stabilizer works well and pictures at higher resolutions are generally clear and sharp. The included software is cheap junk meant to sell you an upgrade.

Review: Long-time Olympus Customer -- Very Disappointed
by: L. Carnegie on date: December 29, 2006

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We have been long-time Olympus customers when it comes to digital cameras. Our first was the D490. Our second was the Stylus 400. On the strength of our previous purchases, we did not hesitate to get the 710. We have been extremely disappointed. Just about every picture we have taken (at the highest quality setting) have been blurry and far below the picture quality of the 4 megapixel camera we used previously. We sent the 710 back to Olympus because we were convinced this was a problem with our camera. Olympus wasn't particularly interested to hear that we were loyal customers, said it replaced the lens, and we saw absolutely no difference when we received the camera back. Unfortunately, we have now taken 6-months-worth of very average-quality family pictures. We will buy a Cannon or Sony in the next week. Sorry, Olympus, but you have now lost us forever.

Review: Grainly Picture
by: Abhijit Gadkari on date: December 9, 2006

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When I saw this camera, I was impressed with the cool features (for relatively low price), so I bought it and using it for six months now.

Now here is the problem, when you change camera's picture mode, to "available light", "candle", "indoor" etc. picture comes out grainy. I tried all most every single option to resolve (i.e. changing the picture size) this problem but had no luck so far. Camera works fine in bright light or using portrait mode.

I have used Nikon Coolpix 4.0 in the past, and it has no such issues.

Review: Very Pleased
by: J. Sugalski on date: November 29, 2006

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This is my second digital camera, but probably the tenth I've used frequently for personal and professional purposes.

The best aspect of this camera is perhaps its size. It's no larger than a standard-sized cell phone. I bought a small case for it, and it still fits comfortably in the front pockets of my pants.

I like the guide and scene features, as they help all of us non-photographers out there take the stunning photos we yearn for. There are plenty of options on scene mode for taking photos of documents, candles, fireworks, behind glass...there are over 20 for your enjoyment. And guide mode will help you take extreme close-ups or blur backgrounds.

It powers on pretty quickly, which is very important if you don't want to miss that special moment.

Review: Great Camera at a Great Price
by: M. Rake on date: November 27, 2006

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This camera is just what I needed. I babysit twin 2 year old girls and needed a camera to take pictures of them and it works great for that.

Review: Awesome - MUST BUY
by: S. Mohan on date: November 12, 2006

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This is the cutest camera I have seen. All my friends liked it for its looks, sleek features and all-weather shell.

Apart from looks this camera stands up to the Olympus reputation. I had read all the reviews before purchasing the camera. It makes an excellent buy. Snaps are perfect. As a matter of fact, it is so easy to operate that I will buy it for my parents (or probably hand them over this one).

I cant really say this as a problem, but ONCE the camera did not recognize the XD picture card. My card was loaded with some 150 snaps and I was taking another Super-High Quality pic. When the snap was getting recorded, it just gave this error message. I switched off the camera and swithced it on again, it gave the same error message. Then I took out the battery and removed the card and re-assembled the whole thing, it started working fine. BUT I CANT SAY THAT IT IS A REGULAR FEATURE. It may have been one odd case.

Else this camera is just superb. Buy it if you can afford it. I have a few friends who got cheaper versions from other manufacturers. And they repent buying those cameras.

Expensive purchase will trouble you once (with $$$s) but a cheap purchase will trouble you many more times. So make that little extra expense.

Ok, enough of publicity for Olympus.

Review: College students loves this tiny camera
by: Bob Johnson on date: November 11, 2006

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This camera stayed with me for my entire study abroad trip this past summer and was incredibly durable. I would carry it in my pocket all the time and I still don't have any scratches on the huge LCD screen. The picture quality is pretty nice, but it took me a while to learn about all the different settings so I could make sure I got the best quality in each situation (there are about 20 presets). Only one bad thing has happened...my flash card completely stopped working after 2 months. The camera had not been dropped or anything like that, and it was well taken care of. The last few weeks of the trip is full of orangy looking, grainy shots because of that; I sent the camera off when I got back home and they replaced the flash board and now it's good again. I think the best feature of the camera is the videos...I have gigs of videos to always remember my trip thanks to this camera. BE SURE TO BUY A HUGE MEMORY CARD TO GO WITH THIS ONE (my pictures at SHQ come out to be around 3meg a piece and 1 meg per second on the videos).

Review: Olympus Stylus 710 Digital Camera
by: Sue C. Mouzon on date: November 10, 2006

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While it is true that there is fading of the image when using the camera in bright sunlight, the other features make up for this. The controls are logical and changing from macro and back are a snap as is turning the flash on and off. This is sometimes a real problem for other cameras. The lens is very, very sharp and the camera is small and light enough to carry everywhere. I have been very pleased with all the pictures taken with the camera. This is the latest in a long line of Olympus cameras I have purchased and it won't be the last.

Review: Poor and fuzzy pictures!
by: H. Damsgaard on date: November 8, 2006

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I bought this camera back i May, and since that it has been send in to repair twice and I got a new camera. I regret buying this camera! Even though it has more than 7 mp. the resolution is so poor. Some of my pictures come out red. Scary. I would buy a Sony or even better a Canon. Canon has more features also like black and white pictures, view finder etc. I just spoke to Olympus for the 6th. time today, and they're not willing to help. Take my advice, so you don't miss out on pictures from your anniversary, trip to Europe, Halloween and so on like I did!

Review: Versatile Camera
by: Leonard Mayer on date: November 6, 2006

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I find the 710 7.1 MP Stylus to be versatile. I use it to take pictures of job sites for cabling and PC installs. I also take some pictures of New York to send to friends. It connects directly to hub port for easy transfer of photos without additional equipment. It has certain prefixed shooting apertures that you can select for portraits, landscape, night shots, etc. However, if you take a picture at night, many times I find that the picture comes out darker after I transfer the image to the computer. If you move the camera while taking picture at night, very frequently I get blurring of images. If you take pictures of animals, their eyes are frequently red. If you want to take pictures of people in low light conditions you have to point the camera at an angle to prevent glare in their eyes in final picture. It works well in well lit conditions. The macro is not as good so that if you really wanted macro imaging of documents you would be better getting a more expensive digital camera. So I think the camera has many uses in many different situations. If your needs are simple, then this camera will serve your needs adequately. But if your needs are more demanding, then a higher end model would be appropriate and you will be disappointed if you choose this model.

Review: Good little camera!
by: John Q. Consumer on date: November 6, 2006

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Good size display (no viewfinder); doesn't take up much space in the pocket or purse; produces nice clear images and the 7.1 megapixels allows for generous enlargements with plenty of detail. The "on-board" help screens are actually informative and helpful: ask the camera about how to shoot a back-lit scene and it tells you on-screen and then asks if you want the camera set that way for the next shot. Not a "professional-grade" camera, but no complaints here for snapshot use.

Review: Wonderful weatherproof camera
by: Nancy DIppolito on date: November 3, 2006

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This camera was a gift to my daughter who is spending her junior year of college at the University of Edinburgh (Scotland). She has travelled to Germany twice with it, as well as travlling around London and the Scottish Highlands. The pictures it takes are fabulous. I know because she puts them on-line for her friends and family to see. They enlarge beautifully. And, best of all, the weather isn't a factor. She's taken pictures in fog, drizzle, rain, and sun and they all turn out great. The size is a bonus; it fits nicely in a coat pocket. The blue color is nice.

Review: Excellent
by: Sheila Moore on date: November 3, 2006

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I love this camera. I have a Canon SLR with all the lenses and filters, but I needed something that was not going to distract the subject for candid/quick shots and it needed to be compact. Most digitals did not have the pixels along with small/compact versatilty. This one is as small as my cell phone, sharp clear shots, easy function buttons,zoom could be a bit better, but nothing is perfect. Excellent camera!

Review: Big Disappointment
by: C. Mattis on date: November 1, 2006

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I was very disappointed with this camera. The description says it has a digital stabilization mode but you couldn't prove it by me, as so many photos turned out blurry. Another huge problem was its slow shutter speed, as time after time, I would lose a shot when friends using other cameras and snapping their shots at the exact same time as me got their photos.

One important consideration: the camera does not have a view finder, only the LCD monitor on which to center the image. Perhaps I'm hopelessly old fashioned but I really missed the view finder as using it helps to stabilize the camera and makes centering the image so easy. It takes steady hands to hold a camera at arms length, find and center an image and click the shutter--no wonder the shaky photos. But perhaps the worst failing of the LCD monitor is the glare factor on a sunny day. It makes it very difficult if not impossible to see any image on the screen.


Review: Very easy to use best value for the money
by: K. joe Soe on date: October 29, 2006

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I found this Olympus to be very easy to use. The pre set scenes mode is very handy for novices as well as advanced users. The the compact size and weather proof is a added bonus.

Review: Stylus 710 offers great quality photos and very lightweight.
by: Robert Bouloy on date: October 8, 2006

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I was very excited when I bought this camera about 4 months ago. I bought it to carry with me in my pants pocket. I drive around a lot and love to stop and take interesting photos around South Florida....whether they are mailboxes, churches, buildings, or any other items that catch my eye. To say the least, its very easy to use, I've used it a lot....great quality photos can be printed either directly from the camera or my computer. The video recorder also works easy. One negative comment about the screen....very nice to view photos, but when taking photos in the sunlight, its very hard to see the subject. Be sure to buy a memory chip because the hard drive will fill up very fast, especially if taking HQ photos. I bought a 512 meg after market chip which will hold about 500 HQ photos. Another plus is the rechargeable battery and charger that come with the camera...very convenient and economical. The CD software that comes with it is kinda slow and antiquated....however the redeye removal works pretty good. The real downside to the software is when you want to back up your photos, it puts a gun to your head and won't do it because it insists that you buy the next version. I can't believe that Olympus did that....shame. Overall a neat little camera to have...lightweight, easy to use.

Review: Not so great pictures
by: Lizard Man on date: October 1, 2006

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I bought this camera because of the small size and the weather proof. My wife was asking for a smaller camera and we decided on the 710. Pictures are great in the daytime and outdoors and even in small indoor with flash.

The problems started when we noticed that we keep running out of batteries. This turned out to be because when you connect the camera to the computer via USB the camera use internal battery instead of using the power from the USB. So you have to connect it and get the pictures then get it out as quickly as you can before teh batteries die.

2nd problem is with the flash. The pictures indoors are dark so you have to use flash. the flash does not have a good range. I'm not talking about 100 feet but more like 20 feet. Probably 10 feet is the max for this flash. If you try to use the "available light" feature then the shutter stay open for longer time which makes it impossible to take a good the picture without being effected by the hand shaking or the subject moving.
Other than that, the camera is great and I'll probably keep it for taking pictures outdoors.


Review: camera returned
by: A Furlong on date: September 17, 2006

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Pictures were grainy. Zoom was pathetic. All the camera seemed to have going for it was the compact size and its all weather advantage. Returned camera b/c of the overall disappointment.

Review: Not weather proof and warranty not honored
by: Michael H. Malin Jr. on date: September 15, 2006

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This camera is not weather proof as claimed and Olympus will find any reason to void the warranty. I purchased this camera about five months ago, and was very pleased with it those first five months. The high resolution and many shooting modes worked well. I purchased this camera over the many, many other cameras with similar resolutions because of Olympus' claim that it is "weather proof." However, the first time I used it in the rain, the camera failed completely. When I opened up the battery compartment, there was water inside. Olympus refused to cover the repair under warranty because my camera was not in brand new condition because it has some normal nicks and scuffs (the kind that happen to anything that you keep in your pocket all the time). So, I have to pay Olympus $193.00 to fix their defective camera. BE WARNED -- Olympus will void the warranty unless your camera is in out-of-the box new condition, so the warranty is not worth the paper it is printed on. Olympus has the worst customer service of any large company I have ever dealt with and the sole purpose of their customer service department seemed to be to deny warranty claims. I recommend against purchasing any Olympus product.

Review: Very Nice Camera
by: Concerned One on date: September 2, 2006

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Compact so it fits in you pocket, high tech enough to dance with it's bigger counterparts. This little camera does it all. I comparison shopped for several weeks comparing and contrasting multiple cameras from cannon, kodak, hp, sony, panasonic, and olympus, and none had features like this, a small size, and in this price range.

7.1megapixels, digital image stabilization, 2.5 inch lcd viewing screen, and a low price for me of [...] dollars. OH, DID I MENTION EXCELLENT PICTURES. I have played with this for several days now editing the photos, paling with the on-board and the computer imaging package, and I see nothing wrong with this camera for an everyday average user like me. And with it's weather resistence, nice for a clumsy average user like me. Also the battery life is very adequate, about 120 photos or more, with slide shows, editing ect... This is well worth the investment, saving your families memories in a fit and proper manner.

I also highly recommend the Stylus 810 if you have the extra money. It is on clearence at most chain stores at this time, so the price has dropped, but the thing that kept me from buying it instead of this 710, I had a coupon. They are virtually the same, but the 810 has 8megapixels, larger on board memory, and better shutterspeeds. Enjoy your purchase

Also, the Olympus Mastersoftware is very easy to use, And with panoramic feature, 3d, and Extra ART Features unlocked by Olympus Brand-Olympus Stamped Type H HD, this camera becomes even more of a pleasure to own. you can edit photos on the computer, or right in the palm of your hand. Both ways, this camera will make you feel like a pro in no time.


Review: great camera...
by: drew on date: August 27, 2006

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This is a great point-n-shoot camera. Sleek, 2.5in LCD, rechargeable battery.. I bought this camera for my Fiance and she loves it. It's very light weight and takes awesome pictures. Bottom line, if you're looking to a great point-n-shoot camera that takes great pics, lightweight, and doesn't cost a lot of money then this is the camera for you.

Review: Nice little digital camera ... but that's it
by: Edmundo Pimentel on date: August 25, 2006

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Big LCD to see the picture taken ... nice look and feel...
Not very good with low light... but that the disadvantage with digital camera. Other than that its ok.

Review: Very pleased with the Olympus 710
by: NY Senior on date: August 24, 2006

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I had two Olympus digital cameras before the 710, so my choice was based partly on brand satisfaction. The 710 is extremely user friendly with excellent menu guides for the different settings and functions. The buttons are well placed and easy to use. The picture quality is very good, although not excellent. The very small size is a plus because it is always with me. And I like the convenience of it's weather-resistant construction. The absence of a viewfinder is problematic in very bright light situations, but I rarely used the viewfinder in previous cameras. I did have to buy an extra rechargeable lithium-ion battery to have on trips. Some may find the ability to use AA batteries more convenient.

I would not recommend this camera for someone who is an even older senior than me (62). It's small size can be a challenge for one who's grip is not that strong, who is a little shaky or who is losing some manual dexterity.

I would recommend this camera for someone who wants the convenience of a very small camera that is packed with features, is easy to learn and use, and takes very good images. (7.1 MP)

Review: Satisfied
by: on date: August 24, 2006

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I'm not exactly a kid. I'm 18 and interested in electronics.

I bought this camera mainly for the size, so it would be able to travel better then my previous camera. It takes beautiful pictures on the no shake mode. However, if you want to use any of the options or "special effects" you might want to invest in a tripod. But, for my purposes, I just wanted a camera to take shapshots with at parties and such, so I am happy with it. If you're just looking for something small to take around town, this is something you should look at.

Review: Get this Olympus!
by: M. Dupre on date: August 18, 2006

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The Olympus 710 is one neat camera! Small, easy to use, GERAT resolution, good controls, and excellent documentation.

The one drawback is using the preview screen to frame the picture in bright sunlight. It is sometimes extremely difficult to see what you're shooting.

I like the convenience, being able to carry this camera wherever I go, and get pictures I might otherwise miss is a real plus.

If you're looking for a good, yet relatively inexpensive digital camera, I fully recommend the Olympus 710.

Review: Good camera for what it's designed for
by: Timothy W. Broyer on date: August 14, 2006

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I'm a semi-pro photographer. I bought this camera more for my family and 5 year old daughter. It's easier for them to use than my $2K DSLR.

Images are as good as expected and the controls are easy to use and very intuitive. My 5 year old takes great pics with it. It's not a DSLR and wont' give stunning images, but the ones I get are more than acceptable for family snapshots with a small amount of post processing in photoshop. Levels, curves and sharpening is all I use to pull out a great photo from the camera.

It rocks for taking photos on my bicycle.

Review: Can you be in love with a camera?
by: April on date: August 9, 2006

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I am in super camera love! This is the first digital camera that I have been able to grab, point, shot, and edit with ease. I am no techy, but this camera is a no brainer. I keep it in my purse and grab it in a pinch so I will never miss those memories with my crazy kids again. My husband was so impressed that he did away with his bulky digital and bought one for himself!

Review: Outstanding Camera
by: Stephanie Tretiak on date: August 5, 2006

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Pros: This camera has soooo many good things going for it! It's a fast point and shoot, light in weight, great design, real easy to use, 7 mega pixels is amazing, can take a lickin'.
Cons: Wish it had a viewfinder sometimes but the screen is 2.5" big so I don't even worry about it really.
Other Thoughts: My husband and kids get a kick out of this camera too. If I'm not the one using it, I can be sure one of them has it. It got passed around at my oldest son's graduation and no one had any problems using it! And I also have no idea who half the people are in those shots!

Review: Great value
by: L. R. Damron on date: July 29, 2006

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I was looking to buy a new digital camera before going on a study abroad trip this summer. The Olympus Stylus 710 seemed to have the most features, smallest size, and most megapixels for its price range. The camera was great for my trip, I had plenty of opportunities to use the many different scene settings and it was extremely easy to carry around. I love that I didn't have to worry about getting it wet and after being shoved into my beach bag constantly there is not a scratch on it. The LCD screen is huge and makes sharing pictures with others easy since I have yet to get my photos developed.

I love the camera, but it does have a few disadvantages. First, there is no view finder, which I didn't think would be a big deal, but it makes taking pictures on sunny day more difficult. Secondly, the zoom on the camera is not very powerful, but I would much rather sacrifice that for it's small size.

Review: I love this camera! Small but Powerful
by: K. Hopper on date: July 22, 2006

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I bought this camera a month ago and absolutely love it. It's small enough to fit in a pocket, even in it's case, but it takes amazing pictures.

The LCD display is good quality, clear and easy to see in most situations. The buttons are nicely positioned and easy to use without thinking.

Using special features is easy. I've had other digital cameras before and couldn't remember how to do most of the special without referring to the instruction books. That is not a problem with this camera because the built-in menus walk you thru the features, such as macro, super-macro, rapid-fire action shots, low-light, indoor, fireworks ... you name it and it's there. You just scroll thru the menu and when you find what you're looking for you just hit the OK button and the camera is ready to go in that mode. Very simple.

The 7.1 MP quality allow you to blow up the pictures and digitally enhance easily with no "graininess." For example, I took some pictures of a Fireworks show and then touched up and cropped the photos to remove some of the backgrounds. I was able to make clear, clean and very professional-looking posters in both 16x20 and 20x30 sizes. Even cropped the 20x30 size is clear as a bell. I'm even thinking about entering these pictures in photo contests! I have a new hobby - talk about fun!

Changing the battery, removing the memory card and linking over to the computer is easy. Be sure to get the 1Gig memory card ... with 7.1 MP you'll need the extra space.

The only things I'm not as fond of on this camera are the red-eye function (you have to re-select each time you turn on the camera or change modes) and the optical zoom (my last camera was stronger). But, because of the high quality of the pictures, cropping, modifying, and cleaning up red-eye is pretty easy on the computer. (I use Microsoft PictureIt!)

As you might have guessed, I love this camera and highly recommend it to anyone, from pros who want a pocket-size camera and to point-and-shoot novices. Try it ... I'm sure you'll like it!

Review: Perfect camera
by: B. Adams on date: July 14, 2006

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I have more than one digital camera and this one is my favorite! Small enough to fit into a pocket makes this the camera you will take everywhere. Pictures are of wonderful quality and flash recovery time is almost instant.
I would recommend this camera to anyone.

Review: Fuzzy Picture Quality
by: Deedee on date: May 31, 2006

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I love everything about this camera but the image quality. Although the camera has a built in guide that not only tells you how to take the best shot, but automatically adjusts the settings to the correct mode, most images are fuzzy, especially if printing anything larger than 4X6. This Olympus camera has so many marvelous features from the large size LCD to the slim, light shell, that it is a great shame the image quality is so poor.

Review: It just gets smaller and smaller
by: James Ferguson on date: May 20, 2006

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Leave it to Olympus to come up with a nifty camera that not only gives you a mammoth amount of pixels but a rechargable lithium battery and up to 1 GB on a tiny film card. I can't believe how compact it all is, and best yet easy to use. The camera casing is brushed metal and comes in four distinctive colors, not two. It feels durable, not like the plastic digital cameras you see in a similar price range. A nice big screen on back allows you to focus in on the fun with 3x optical zoom, with a handy turning knob that allows you access to various features. The menu is pretty much self-explanatory but there is a booklet to guide you through the process and open you up to the world of possibilities. The internal hardware allows you to print directly from the camera, provided you have a compatible printer, and the CD's that come with the camera pack allow you to stitch together panoramas on the computer as well as other fun things, with the USB connection that is included. The only thing missing is a compact carrying case to properly store all these items, so that you don't misplace them. All in all, this is a great package at a great price. Enjoy!

Review: Best Camera I've Owned
by: Tammy on date: May 7, 2006

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My dear sweet husband just bought me this camera while on our honeymoon in Vegas one week ago. I had oportunity to use every light setting there is in Vegas with this camera. It is wonderful. All of my pictures are great. Outside, inside, low light, through glass, candle light, all of them great. I woud highly recommend this camera to everyone.

Review: Couldn't be more pleased.
by: Shane Carpenter on date: March 31, 2006

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I just purchased (and received) this camera from Amazon.com and I'm ecstatic. If you're looking for a high quality (compact) point and shoot digital camera, look no further.

First of all, although the camera is extremely lightweight, it is very well-made. If you're anything like me, you take good care of your possessions, but at the time same, you don't want something so fragile that you spend more time worrying about it than actually enjoying it. With this camera, you don't have to be preoccupied with damaging it in any way - which is the case with most other compact digital cameras.

Second, in addition to its durable body, the huge 2.5 inch LCD is strong (i.e., wont crack), scratchproof, and waterproof. I like to keep my camera in my front pocket and so I don't want a camera that has a fragile screen. In this respect, the camera gives me some leeway in case someone bumps into me at a bar or club, or if I take pictures in a moist environment. Once again, I love the ruggedness of this camera.

Third, the camera is just beautiful too look at. The metal casing is sleek, there are not many buttons, and the camera is slim enough to fit in my front pocket, yet not small enough to make me worry about dropping it.

Fourth, the picture quality is superb. I know a few of the more "renown" digital camera review sites said the picture quality was merely "acceptable", but I found that it is not the case. Sure you may run into some quality issues when you make 16 x 20 prints, but as far as keeping them on your computer (e.g., for saving and emailing) or making 4 x 6 prints, this camera is more than fine.

Lastly, the flash works great in multiple light settings. One of the biggest issues I've had in the past with digital cameras has involved pictures being overexposed or underexposed, depending on available light. I've taken about 40 pictures with my Stylus in various light settings, and all have turned out near perfect.

People have to realize that when one purchases a digital camera, he/ she does so because he/ she has certain needs. For example, you might be able to take higher quality pictures with a digital SLR, or even a bigger digital camera (e.g., a canon powershot), but can you keep those cameras in your pocket? Do those cameras make people oooh and aaaahhh? There's always an opportnity cost involved when choosing a digital camera, but for the best all-around compact camera, the Olympus Stylus 710 is a very wise choice.

Review: Olympus Stylus 710
by: Nicole on date: March 12, 2006

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Awesome camera! Small and light, large LCD screen, easy to use (you can keep it on auto or more advanced users can use the manual options), waterproof feature is nice, seems durable and is supposed to be scratch proof which has proven true so far, good optical and digital zoom, takes videos with sound and has continuous photo options for active pictures... I love it and so does everyone else that sees it!

Review: Olympus Stylus 710
by: Digital Photographer on date: March 3, 2006

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This is a beautiful little camera to own and look at, seems very well made, hefts easily and works easily, menus are quite comprehensive, require a bit of reading, and awful lot there, or if you get lazy, go to full automatic.
And now for what it produces, first, I use Picas 2 from Google, I like it, does what I want it to do.
When you look at the photos on the screen, they are well, sort of BLAH, well I edit with Picasa 2 and print, they come print out very, very well, color is nice, and photos are sharp, very pleasing qualities everyone I,ve show the shots too really liked them, image stabilization works well, what we sets it apart from so many other digital cams in this size and price range, its 7.2 megs, and just like Olympus says, you can very well take shots in an almost totally dark room, also seems to work very well in bright light, with all of these compact cameras I think Olympus has engineereed the best screen, its a lovely little camera that I hope to have for some time.
The battery is small, but, seems to last for quite a while.
I thoroughly enjoy using it and the results it gives.


Review: Love it!
by: Kaitlyn N. Griffin on date: June 27, 2007

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We haven't had a chance to try out all of the features, but for our everyday use we love it!

Review: Camera broke after minimul use
by: Heather Rose Malchow on date: June 21, 2007

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I bought this camera after reading several satisfactory reviews. It could be because I am not a professional photographer, but the pictures it took were mediocre at best. I wasn't expecting top quality since the camera only cost $249, but I expected a portable camera that I could take on the go. I had it for 6 months and used it about 7 times when it unexpectedly stopped working. I was not too concerned as the camera had a one year warranty and followed the instructions of sending the camera in for repair. Three weeks pass and I hear nothing, so I check the status on line to find that it is awaiting repair and the cost is $153. I called to check why there was a cost associated with a camera that is under warranty, and was informed that the warranty was void due to "damage by impact". I assured the representative that the camera had never been dropped, and that is when she told me that impact could be from being placed in a purse. It seems a camera should be more durable than breaking from being placed in a bag.

Review: Returned two with problems
by: Wake on date: June 21, 2007

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I thouht going with Olympus, I'd get quality and innovation. I thought wrong. The first camera had a crack in the screen right out of the box. After returning I used for just a couple of weeks before a flash malfunction, which eliminated indoor photo's. Photo's were frequently out of focus and images taken with slight motion was blury.

Don't waste your time thinking that this small camera will be a good pocket camera, it won't. What it will do is break and disappoint.

Review: Excellent!!!!!!!
by: K. Clark on date: June 2, 2007

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Great product, arrived in record time. My camera and I are inseperable and i'm sooooo happy and I can take clear pics in whatever lighting i'm in.



Review: Great camera!!
by: Jynx0854 on date: May 23, 2007

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I bought this for a early 16th birthday present for my daughter. She loves it. Its a sharp looking camera and takes great pics. She loves the larger screen. I would recommend this to anyone. Great item for a great price.

Review: Pleased as punch
by: index#9 on date: May 9, 2007

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We love it! i bought it for my husband who is in the navy. he needed something small and durable. We like the grip of this camera and the shape better than the canon version.

Review: ok for me
by: D. E. Jeffs on date: May 4, 2007

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im an ocasional picture taker...so im fine with the picture quality, pics look great to me! only 1 problem...after 3 months of use...it broke down becasue the lens failed to open so it would not power on, it displayed some error codes on the screen, but i sent it to olympus, and they got it fixed in no time at no charge...camera is in great working condition now, if it were not for that problem, it would have gotten 5 stars...another minor complaint is that it does not always show battery power, setting these things aside...it is a great, nice, small camera that will satisfy any customer like me.

Review: another user-unfriendly camera
by: Alan Fetzer on date: May 2, 2007

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I have purchased two other Olympus Stylus digital cameras and feel like the guy who keeps hitting his thumb with a hammer and wondering why in Hell do I keep on doing this?
Well, I guess because they are almost indestructible and are water resistant, but I still wish they were intuitive and easier to understand.
My Stylus 400 has served me well, but with a small LCD display it was impossible to judge my pictures until I uploaded them to a PC, so the display was pretty worthless. When working outdoors in bright light the LCD display was impossible to see, but it was still possible to use the optical viewer to frame my photos.
Okay! So I saw all of the bright LCD displays on newer cameras last year and decided to take the plunge and get something with a larger screen. So here I am with a Stylus 710, still weather resistant, but without an optical view finder and still a poor LCD screen that can't be seen in even moderate outdoor light.
I have seen other cameras that have bright, clear LCD displays and wonder why Olympus can't match their quality?
If you want a camera that is stuck in the technology of 2001, go ahead and try the Olympus, but there are certainly better ones available.

Review: One Year and Still Going Strong
by: M. Johnson on date: April 30, 2007

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A year ago, this camera was top-of-the-line and I purchased it (at Best Buy) to replace my little "spy" camera because I wanted higher quality. If you are wanting a high-end quality digital camera with similar features of an SLR camera and are willing to pay big bucks, then you should probably look elsewhere. However, as has been said previously, there are a plethora of features on this camera, and after a year, I still don't know what many of them are. Yet, for an everyday, high quality, point-and-shoot camera, this is a great camera.

It is small, versatile, and gets the job done for most lighting situations. If you are too close to a subject, the flash can be a problem, but I usually turn off the flash or change the setting to macro (I think the camera automatically turns off the flash for the closest macro).

The weather resistant feature is nice and I have used it several times in a light rain before with no problems to functionality. I have also dropped it and it still works as well as the day I bought it. The screen is large which is a big plus.

One thing about this camera that I do not like (hence the 4 stars) is that it does not automatically take 4x6 pictures. When getting prints, you have to crop or examine almost all the pics to make sure nothing gets cut off. For sharing photos on the web or through e-mail, obviously this is not a problem. The other thing is taking night pictures. It has taken me a year to figure that out and still they are not as good as I would like.

My favorite feature is the continuous shooting mode. You can get carried away with that little feature. My second favorite feature is the image stabilization. Even when your hand and the subject are moving, you can get clear shots. I have never had a problem with the battery life. I can fill up a 1GB card (about 200 pics at highest MP setting) until its time to recharge the battery. The little USB slot is tiny and kinda hard to get to, but with practice it takes little effort and mine is still there (hasn't fallen off). If you have an Olympus XD card, then the camera is capable of taking Panoramic shots. I have not used this feature as of yet, but maybe someday I'll try it out.

Review: Nice!
by: Kristen Donovan on date: April 17, 2007

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This camera is very small, sleek and light. It takes great pictures with a lot of features. Only has 3x zoom but can zoom much farther once picture has been taken. I have used Olympus in the past and have never had a problem with their products. :)

Review: Disappointed
by: Alfonso R. Martinez on date: April 4, 2007

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I bought this camera about a month ago and I am highly disappointed with it. The quality of the pictures is very poor, showing large grain, even at SHQ and low ISO settings. No combination of settings seems to improve quality.

Review: great product
by: LINDA MOHR on date: March 30, 2007

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Very speedy delivery. A gift for my daughter. She loves it. I thought we were to receive a free photo card but did not. Not really necessary. Did not know that. Still playing with it and having a blast. I do like that it is weather resistant.

Review: geat camera!
by: C. Molis on date: March 29, 2007

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The camera works great, especially with the under water case for it. I love the item, and it fits very nicely in a pocket for going out and having a camera to get pictures with too.

Review: This baby delivers
by: sem on date: March 25, 2007

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This little beauty really does do everything that it claims. There are so many shooting formats that you are spoilt for choice. The only problem i have is that there are so many formats that it will take me a lot of practice to be able to pull a fast point & shoot in anything other than normal light. I tend to do better with less choices but many people will undoubtedly love it. However, the internal guide is very helpful -- it will choose the format you need if you have a few moments to consult it.

Its size is perfect and the body feels good in your hand. Huge viewscreen for the size.

With a 1 gig card and extra battery, i'm set for travel.

Review: Great camera, Nice price.
by: Joshua Christensen on date: March 20, 2007

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This camera is very nice. I actually bought it for my g/f and she loves it. When it first arrrived I got to mess w/ it a bit before giving it up to her. I really enjoyed the different settings to take the picutres. Its great cause usually you get those shots that are way too bright because of the flash or too dark because of no flash. This camera takes care of both problems easy. I even enjoyed the software it came w/. The only problem I had was when you upload the pictures to the computer be sure you push the "safely remove hardware" button or you will end up getting the camera to say there is more pictures on the camera than there are. This was easy to solve though. Theres a way you can clear the camera memory but Im not sure I remember how. So that problem was more user error than product problems. Great camera and a great price. It might not be the same prices since I got it from the electronics expo so it was knocked down in price but it has to be worth the original price.

So theres my review. Not in depth but to the point. Good enough.

Review: pretty good. minor kinks
by: K. Hom on date: March 17, 2007

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overall i love the slim, sleek look, very efficient. However, sometimes the pictures become blurry, when taken and i thought it would be good w/ a little shaky hands, but apparently not. the picturn quality when taken w/o shaky-ness is absolutely wonderful. i don't like that i have to turn to play mode in order to delete the pic. the camera allows a short viewing time before going back to camera mode after each shot and it doesn't let you delete unless you go into pic mode. i like the features and the easy usage. its a good, play camera. the price isn't too bad for what i got. the time it takes to take the actual picture is somewhat slow as well, which makes me a little disappointed. overall besides minor problems it's a good camera. final verdict: I would still buy a sony camera over an olympus. yes the price is a bit steeper, but it's a better quality. Sony does a great job with its cameras.

Review: Fine Camara
by: Hanyu Lee on date: March 13, 2007

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-This camara picture quality is Nice, and depend on user purpose. My gf is kinda satify with it.
-Function is easy to use.
-Battery life is so so.
-Battery charger design is not convenience. You have the put the battery into the batter charger. recommand to get a cradle charger, but extra cost. It should sell with cradle charger.


Review: Great camera!!
by: H. Simone on date: March 8, 2007

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I had an Olympus Stylus 4MP and loved it but wanted a newer model. I purchased this 710 and love it. Olympus makes it so easy to take pictures with pre-set options and image stabilization. I love the smaller size of this camera and it was easy to use. There is no way to give it 4 1/2 stars so I gave it 5 but there is one thing I don't like about the area for the USB plug in. You have to pop off this cap (it hangs off the camera) and maneuver the small end of the cable in the camera (tight fit with the cap hanging there) then pop the cap back on..it just seems flimsy and I wonder if that cap will eventually break off. In the 410 it was much easier to access this as it was near the memory card. That is the only design feature I don't care for on the 710. It is a great camera and I am very happy with the purchase.

Review: Outstanding Replacement
by: Norma Sanchez on date: March 8, 2007

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I have had this camera for about six months and I still find new features to play with. One of my favorite mode is the sequence shots. I love its sleek design and its durable shell. I carry the camera in my back pocket, even in my tightest jeans. This is a great camera!

Review: Very Happy W/This Camera
by: Libby on date: March 8, 2007

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It took a while to figure out how to download the pictures, but now that I have I am very happy with this camera. Took a great pix of my husband - just pointed and shot! Am looking forward to being able to do that a lot now that I have a camera small enough to fit and carry around in my purse.

Review: olympus stylus 710
by: Danelle Taylor on date: February 28, 2007

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I just bought this camera from amazon last week and I love it. Its slim, sleek and works great. I wasn't even looking for digital cameras but I was at Target one day in the electronics department and came across this beautiful camera. I decided to see if I could find it cheaper on Amazon than Target and I did. I am extemely happy with it. My pictures come out awesome and I love all the features of the camera. It has mode you can put it in exclusively for taking pictures for auctions so it automatically puts the picture in auction size. This feature really helps if you sell a lot on ebay. Overall I have no complaints about this camera.

Review: Great little camera!
by: Marla L. Rea on date: February 24, 2007

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I bought a first generation (2 MP) camera several years ago. The Olympus 710 is my second so you know I'm not a big camera buff. My main focus was ease of use and this camera meets the test. I probably looked at the intro material 15 min but everything is on the camera in clear, simple, straight forward fashion. I takes great pics and the upload to the PC is simple. I didn't get anything with it, but have gone back to buy a small protective case because the screen is good size and could get scratched.

Review: very disappointed
by: haowen on date: February 19, 2007

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I bought this camera after having a Casio Exilim EX-P600 because I wanted something smaller, and liked that it had image stabilization and was weather resistant (important for camping, etc). However, in comparison with my previous Casio Exilim, I have been extremely disappointed with the picture quality - except for outside in bright, indirect light, a good 2/3 of the pictures are blurry and/or incredibly grainy. While its size means that I almost always have this camera with me, I am frustrated and disappointed every time I load the pictures onto my computer.

Review: Love it!!
by: Malgorzata Drozdowska on date: January 30, 2007

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I love this camera. It takes beautiful pictures of my baby daughter ;) Easy to use. And I have lots of fun playing with the features the camera includes: scene modes, frames and titles.
The software that comes with the camera is nice as well, the only thing I do not like using it for is downloading the pics, I am too used to my old Canon software, I guess.
Overall, great product!!

Review: Olympus Stylus 710 Fits My Needs
by: Nicholas D. Geisen on date: January 28, 2007

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I am a college student and wanted a compact camera to use at parties, games, etc. The Stylus fits my needs and more. With the many settings and the optical zoom I have taken a variety of pictures in different situations and none of the pictures have been blury. If you are another college student I highly recommend this camera, as it was recommended to me by one of my best friends. The Stylus 710 is small but packs a punch of quality.

Review: COOL CAMERA
by: Chris Spina on date: January 17, 2007

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This camera was purchased for my daughter as a Christmas gift. She was VERY specific about what she wanted and has not been disappointed. The large view screen is great and she is enjoying the great quality of the pictures.

Review: Amazing!!
by: Cherryn Sheldon on date: January 15, 2007

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I love this camera. It has so many features that I am still trying to figure them all out. I love the making movie feature. Also like how you can view the pictures and change the colors. I also love the size of the screen.

Review: Olympus Stylus 710.7
by: Debbie on date: January 9, 2007

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The camera we purchased was for one of our daughters for Christmas and she absolutely loves it. She wanted a small camera that takes great pictures. So far she is very pleased with the product. We did have to purchase a memory card for her camera so she could hold more pictures. She loves how small it is and she loves the looks of it...
Very satisfied with the price and the product...

Review: All the modes you need
by: Marwan Abou Said on date: January 9, 2007

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I bought until now 3 of Olympus Stylus 710, one for me, and after using it i bought two for my two sisters, and eevrytime i bought one i went through all the brands and model, i couldn't find any with too many modes as this one, i had a Sony digital cam before and once it get a knock on the lence, it stop working, even in the store , the displayed one was the same probem , even it was a newer model than the one i had.
and my advice you do not need too many pix. because it will be very hard to send them by email, and normaly i zip the file and with that also you can not send too many.

Review: Olympus 710 screen breaks easily
by: Cap'n Dan on date: January 9, 2007

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I had this camera about a week. The screen broke. Olympus warranty would not cover it. The way the camera is shaped it makes breakage at the right side of the screen a probability. I went to two Best Buy stores in Raleigh North Carolina and Orlando. Both store demo units had screens broken in the same area. I wanted to buy the same camera as I had a battery, memory card, etc. I did not by another Olympus 710.

Review: A little fuzzy
by: G. Vandervort on date: January 9, 2007

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It is a very good natural light camera. I found that once indoors, unless very well lit, the image was generally fuzzy. The Sports SCN mode seemed to be a good general setting. Knowing something about ISO, and more complex camera settings will help you compensate for the cameras faults. Overall I am very satisfied with the purchase. If you are going for mindless point and shoot fun I would look elsewhere.

Review: Great little Camera
by: Stacy Spring on date: January 6, 2007

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I recently upgraded from a bulky 2 megapixel camera to this compact 7.1 megapixel and I love it! I keep in im my purse all the time! It takes great pictures, and there are more settings on it than I could ever use! (I especially like the Macro and supermacro modes) The large screen is so nice compared to some of those other dinky view screens. Add a 1 gb xd card and you have space for over 500 pictures. The only down side is the shutter time is a little slow and you sometimes miss that action shot. But all in all, it is a very nice camera and I am happy with my purchase. By the way, Amazon has the best price by far I have seen for this model, and I shopped around quite a bit.

Review: camera
by: Margaret Hansen on date: January 5, 2007

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this the greatest digital takes better pictures then my 600.00 digital
love it it goes every where with me thanks

Review: A pleasure to use!
by: 1985 Riviera on date: January 5, 2007

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The Olympus Stylus 710 digital camera is easy to use. The photos come out great. We added a 512 mb memory card and still the photos are sharp. Color is good. I like the camera and am amazed at all that it does.

Review: Average Pictures, No Viewfinder.
by: M. Allshouse on date: January 1, 2007

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The latest trend in point and shoot cameras is the lack of a viewfinder. This makes taking pictures outdoors on a sunny day nearly impossible. If you actually want to know what's going to show up in the picture, this camera is virtually useless in sunlight. You may not use the viewfinder on a digital camera very often but, when you need one, it's frustrating not to have one. There are better cameras, with a viewfinder in the same price range.

Indoors, the camera takes average pictures. The colors are somewhat washed out and at lower resolutions the pictures are a little blurry. On the positive side, the stabilizer works well and pictures at higher resolutions are generally clear and sharp. The included software is cheap junk meant to sell you an upgrade.

Review: Long-time Olympus Customer -- Very Disappointed
by: L. Carnegie on date: December 29, 2006

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We have been long-time Olympus customers when it comes to digital cameras. Our first was the D490. Our second was the Stylus 400. On the strength of our previous purchases, we did not hesitate to get the 710. We have been extremely disappointed. Just about every picture we have taken (at the highest quality setting) have been blurry and far below the picture quality of the 4 megapixel camera we used previously. We sent the 710 back to Olympus because we were convinced this was a problem with our camera. Olympus wasn't particularly interested to hear that we were loyal customers, said it replaced the lens, and we saw absolutely no difference when we received the camera back. Unfortunately, we have now taken 6-months-worth of very average-quality family pictures. We will buy a Cannon or Sony in the next week. Sorry, Olympus, but you have now lost us forever.

Review: Grainly Picture
by: Abhijit Gadkari on date: December 9, 2006

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When I saw this camera, I was impressed with the cool features (for relatively low price), so I bought it and using it for six months now.

Now here is the problem, when you change camera's picture mode, to "available light", "candle", "indoor" etc. picture comes out grainy. I tried all most every single option to resolve (i.e. changing the picture size) this problem but had no luck so far. Camera works fine in bright light or using portrait mode.

I have used Nikon Coolpix 4.0 in the past, and it has no such issues.

Review: Very Pleased
by: J. Sugalski on date: November 29, 2006

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This is my second digital camera, but probably the tenth I've used frequently for personal and professional purposes.

The best aspect of this camera is perhaps its size. It's no larger than a standard-sized cell phone. I bought a small case for it, and it still fits comfortably in the front pockets of my pants.

I like the guide and scene features, as they help all of us non-photographers out there take the stunning photos we yearn for. There are plenty of options on scene mode for taking photos of documents, candles, fireworks, behind glass...there are over 20 for your enjoyment. And guide mode will help you take extreme close-ups or blur backgrounds.

It powers on pretty quickly, which is very important if you don't want to miss that special moment.

Review: Great Camera at a Great Price
by: M. Rake on date: November 27, 2006

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This camera is just what I needed. I babysit twin 2 year old girls and needed a camera to take pictures of them and it works great for that.

Review: Awesome - MUST BUY
by: S. Mohan on date: November 12, 2006

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This is the cutest camera I have seen. All my friends liked it for its looks, sleek features and all-weather shell.

Apart from looks this camera stands up to the Olympus reputation. I had read all the reviews before purchasing the camera. It makes an excellent buy. Snaps are perfect. As a matter of fact, it is so easy to operate that I will buy it for my parents (or probably hand them over this one).

I cant really say this as a problem, but ONCE the camera did not recognize the XD picture card. My card was loaded with some 150 snaps and I was taking another Super-High Quality pic. When the snap was getting recorded, it just gave this error message. I switched off the camera and swithced it on again, it gave the same error message. Then I took out the battery and removed the card and re-assembled the whole thing, it started working fine. BUT I CANT SAY THAT IT IS A REGULAR FEATURE. It may have been one odd case.

Else this camera is just superb. Buy it if you can afford it. I have a few friends who got cheaper versions from other manufacturers. And they repent buying those cameras.

Expensive purchase will trouble you once (with $$$s) but a cheap purchase will trouble you many more times. So make that little extra expense.

Ok, enough of publicity for Olympus.

Review: College students loves this tiny camera
by: Bob Johnson on date: November 11, 2006

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This camera stayed with me for my entire study abroad trip this past summer and was incredibly durable. I would carry it in my pocket all the time and I still don't have any scratches on the huge LCD screen. The picture quality is pretty nice, but it took me a while to learn about all the different settings so I could make sure I got the best quality in each situation (there are about 20 presets). Only one bad thing has happened...my flash card completely stopped working after 2 months. The camera had not been dropped or anything like that, and it was well taken care of. The last few weeks of the trip is full of orangy looking, grainy shots because of that; I sent the camera off when I got back home and they replaced the flash board and now it's good again. I think the best feature of the camera is the videos...I have gigs of videos to always remember my trip thanks to this camera. BE SURE TO BUY A HUGE MEMORY CARD TO GO WITH THIS ONE (my pictures at SHQ come out to be around 3meg a piece and 1 meg per second on the videos).

Review: Olympus Stylus 710 Digital Camera
by: Sue C. Mouzon on date: November 10, 2006

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While it is true that there is fading of the image when using the camera in bright sunlight, the other features make up for this. The controls are logical and changing from macro and back are a snap as is turning the flash on and off. This is sometimes a real problem for other cameras. The lens is very, very sharp and the camera is small and light enough to carry everywhere. I have been very pleased with all the pictures taken with the camera. This is the latest in a long line of Olympus cameras I have purchased and it won't be the last.

Review: Poor and fuzzy pictures!
by: H. Damsgaard on date: November 8, 2006

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I bought this camera back i May, and since that it has been send in to repair twice and I got a new camera. I regret buying this camera! Even though it has more than 7 mp. the resolution is so poor. Some of my pictures come out red. Scary. I would buy a Sony or even better a Canon. Canon has more features also like black and white pictures, view finder etc. I just spoke to Olympus for the 6th. time today, and they're not willing to help. Take my advice, so you don't miss out on pictures from your anniversary, trip to Europe, Halloween and so on like I did!

Review: Versatile Camera
by: Leonard Mayer on date: November 6, 2006

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I find the 710 7.1 MP Stylus to be versatile. I use it to take pictures of job sites for cabling and PC installs. I also take some pictures of New York to send to friends. It connects directly to hub port for easy transfer of photos without additional equipment. It has certain prefixed shooting apertures that you can select for portraits, landscape, night shots, etc. However, if you take a picture at night, many times I find that the picture comes out darker after I transfer the image to the computer. If you move the camera while taking picture at night, very frequently I get blurring of images. If you take pictures of animals, their eyes are frequently red. If you want to take pictures of people in low light conditions you have to point the camera at an angle to prevent glare in their eyes in final picture. It works well in well lit conditions. The macro is not as good so that if you really wanted macro imaging of documents you would be better getting a more expensive digital camera. So I think the camera has many uses in many different situations. If your needs are simple, then this camera will serve your needs adequately. But if your needs are more demanding, then a higher end model would be appropriate and you will be disappointed if you choose this model.

Review: Good little camera!
by: John Q. Consumer on date: November 6, 2006

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Good size display (no viewfinder); doesn't take up much space in the pocket or purse; produces nice clear images and the 7.1 megapixels allows for generous enlargements with plenty of detail. The "on-board" help screens are actually informative and helpful: ask the camera about how to shoot a back-lit scene and it tells you on-screen and then asks if you want the camera set that way for the next shot. Not a "professional-grade" camera, but no complaints here for snapshot use.

Review: Wonderful weatherproof camera
by: Nancy DIppolito on date: November 3, 2006

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This camera was a gift to my daughter who is spending her junior year of college at the University of Edinburgh (Scotland). She has travelled to Germany twice with it, as well as travlling around London and the Scottish Highlands. The pictures it takes are fabulous. I know because she puts them on-line for her friends and family to see. They enlarge beautifully. And, best of all, the weather isn't a factor. She's taken pictures in fog, drizzle, rain, and sun and they all turn out great. The size is a bonus; it fits nicely in a coat pocket. The blue color is nice.

Review: Excellent
by: Sheila Moore on date: November 3, 2006

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I love this camera. I have a Canon SLR with all the lenses and filters, but I needed something that was not going to distract the subject for candid/quick shots and it needed to be compact. Most digitals did not have the pixels along with small/compact versatilty. This one is as small as my cell phone, sharp clear shots, easy function buttons,zoom could be a bit better, but nothing is perfect. Excellent camera!

Review: Big Disappointment
by: C. Mattis on date: November 1, 2006

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I was very disappointed with this camera. The description says it has a digital stabilization mode but you couldn't prove it by me, as so many photos turned out blurry. Another huge problem was its slow shutter speed, as time after time, I would lose a shot when friends using other cameras and snapping their shots at the exact same time as me got their photos.

One important consideration: the camera does not have a view finder, only the LCD monitor on which to center the image. Perhaps I'm hopelessly old fashioned but I really missed the view finder as using it helps to stabilize the camera and makes centering the image so easy. It takes steady hands to hold a camera at arms length, find and center an image and click the shutter--no wonder the shaky photos. But perhaps the worst failing of the LCD monitor is the glare factor on a sunny day. It makes it very difficult if not impossible to see any image on the screen.


Review: Very easy to use best value for the money
by: K. joe Soe on date: October 29, 2006

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I found this Olympus to be very easy to use. The pre set scenes mode is very handy for novices as well as advanced users. The the compact size and weather proof is a added bonus.

Review: Stylus 710 offers great quality photos and very lightweight.
by: Robert Bouloy on date: October 8, 2006

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I was very excited when I bought this camera about 4 months ago. I bought it to carry with me in my pants pocket. I drive around a lot and love to stop and take interesting photos around South Florida....whether they are mailboxes, churches, buildings, or any other items that catch my eye. To say the least, its very easy to use, I've used it a lot....great quality photos can be printed either directly from the camera or my computer. The video recorder also works easy. One negative comment about the screen....very nice to view photos, but when taking photos in the sunlight, its very hard to see the subject. Be sure to buy a memory chip because the hard drive will fill up very fast, especially if taking HQ photos. I bought a 512 meg after market chip which will hold about 500 HQ photos. Another plus is the rechargeable battery and charger that come with the camera...very convenient and economical. The CD software that comes with it is kinda slow and antiquated....however the redeye removal works pretty good. The real downside to the software is when you want to back up your photos, it puts a gun to your head and won't do it because it insists that you buy the next version. I can't believe that Olympus did that....shame. Overall a neat little camera to have...lightweight, easy to use.

Review: Not so great pictures
by: Lizard Man on date: October 1, 2006

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I bought this camera because of the small size and the weather proof. My wife was asking for a smaller camera and we decided on the 710. Pictures are great in the daytime and outdoors and even in small indoor with flash.

The problems started when we noticed that we keep running out of batteries. This turned out to be because when you connect the camera to the computer via USB the camera use internal battery instead of using the power from the USB. So you have to connect it and get the pictures then get it out as quickly as you can before teh batteries die.

2nd problem is with the flash. The pictures indoors are dark so you have to use flash. the flash does not have a good range. I'm not talking about 100 feet but more like 20 feet. Probably 10 feet is the max for this flash. If you try to use the "available light" feature then the shutter stay open for longer time which makes it impossible to take a good the picture without being effected by the hand shaking or the subject moving.
Other than that, the camera is great and I'll probably keep it for taking pictures outdoors.


Review: camera returned
by: A Furlong on date: September 17, 2006

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Pictures were grainy. Zoom was pathetic. All the camera seemed to have going for it was the compact size and its all weather advantage. Returned camera b/c of the overall disappointment.

Review: Not weather proof and warranty not honored
by: Michael H. Malin Jr. on date: September 15, 2006

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This camera is not weather proof as claimed and Olympus will find any reason to void the warranty. I purchased this camera about five months ago, and was very pleased with it those first five months. The high resolution and many shooting modes worked well. I purchased this camera over the many, many other cameras with similar resolutions because of Olympus' claim that it is "weather proof." However, the first time I used it in the rain, the camera failed completely. When I opened up the battery compartment, there was water inside. Olympus refused to cover the repair under warranty because my camera was not in brand new condition because it has some normal nicks and scuffs (the kind that happen to anything that you keep in your pocket all the time). So, I have to pay Olympus $193.00 to fix their defective camera. BE WARNED -- Olympus will void the warranty unless your camera is in out-of-the box new condition, so the warranty is not worth the paper it is printed on. Olympus has the worst customer service of any large company I have ever dealt with and the sole purpose of their customer service department seemed to be to deny warranty claims. I recommend against purchasing any Olympus product.

Review: Very Nice Camera
by: Concerned One on date: September 2, 2006

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Compact so it fits in you pocket, high tech enough to dance with it's bigger counterparts. This little camera does it all. I comparison shopped for several weeks comparing and contrasting multiple cameras from cannon, kodak, hp, sony, panasonic, and olympus, and none had features like this, a small size, and in this price range.

7.1megapixels, digital image stabilization, 2.5 inch lcd viewing screen, and a low price for me of [...] dollars. OH, DID I MENTION EXCELLENT PICTURES. I have played with this for several days now editing the photos, paling with the on-board and the computer imaging package, and I see nothing wrong with this camera for an everyday average user like me. And with it's weather resistence, nice for a clumsy average user like me. Also the battery life is very adequate, about 120 photos or more, with slide shows, editing ect... This is well worth the investment, saving your families memories in a fit and proper manner.

I also highly recommend the Stylus 810 if you have the extra money. It is on clearence at most chain stores at this time, so the price has dropped, but the thing that kept me from buying it instead of this 710, I had a coupon. They are virtually the same, but the 810 has 8megapixels, larger on board memory, and better shutterspeeds. Enjoy your purchase

Also, the Olympus Mastersoftware is very easy to use, And with panoramic feature, 3d, and Extra ART Features unlocked by Olympus Brand-Olympus Stamped Type H HD, this camera becomes even more of a pleasure to own. you can edit photos on the computer, or right in the palm of your hand. Both ways, this camera will make you feel like a pro in no time.


Review: great camera...
by: drew on date: August 27, 2006

->Best Price Olympus Stylus 710 7.1MP Ultra Slim Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

This is a great point-n-shoot camera. Sleek, 2.5in LCD, rechargeable battery.. I bought this camera for my Fiance and she loves it. It's very light weight and takes awesome pictures. Bottom line, if you're looking to a great point-n-shoot camera that takes great pics, lightweight, and doesn't cost a lot of money then this is the camera for you.

Review: Nice little digital camera ... but that's it
by: Edmundo Pimentel on date: August 25, 2006

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Big LCD to see the picture taken ... nice look and feel...
Not very good with low light... but that the disadvantage with digital camera. Other than that its ok.

Review: Very pleased with the Olympus 710
by: NY Senior on date: August 24, 2006

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I had two Olympus digital cameras before the 710, so my choice was based partly on brand satisfaction. The 710 is extremely user friendly with excellent menu guides for the different settings and functions. The buttons are well placed and easy to use. The picture quality is very good, although not excellent. The very small size is a plus because it is always with me. And I like the convenience of it's weather-resistant construction. The absence of a viewfinder is problematic in very bright light situations, but I rarely used the viewfinder in previous cameras. I did have to buy an extra rechargeable lithium-ion battery to have on trips. Some may find the ability to use AA batteries more convenient.

I would not recommend this camera for someone who is an even older senior than me (62). It's small size can be a challenge for one who's grip is not that strong, who is a little shaky or who is losing some manual dexterity.

I would recommend this camera for someone who wants the convenience of a very small camera that is packed with features, is easy to learn and use, and takes very good images. (7.1 MP)

Review: Satisfied
by: on date: August 24, 2006

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I'm not exactly a kid. I'm 18 and interested in electronics.

I bought this camera mainly for the size, so it would be able to travel better then my previous camera. It takes beautiful pictures on the no shake mode. However, if you want to use any of the options or "special effects" you might want to invest in a tripod. But, for my purposes, I just wanted a camera to take shapshots with at parties and such, so I am happy with it. If you're just looking for something small to take around town, this is something you should look at.

Review: Get this Olympus!
by: M. Dupre on date: August 18, 2006

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The Olympus 710 is one neat camera! Small, easy to use, GERAT resolution, good controls, and excellent documentation.

The one drawback is using the preview screen to frame the picture in bright sunlight. It is sometimes extremely difficult to see what you're shooting.

I like the convenience, being able to carry this camera wherever I go, and get pictures I might otherwise miss is a real plus.

If you're looking for a good, yet relatively inexpensive digital camera, I fully recommend the Olympus 710.

Review: Good camera for what it's designed for
by: Timothy W. Broyer on date: August 14, 2006

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I'm a semi-pro photographer. I bought this camera more for my family and 5 year old daughter. It's easier for them to use than my $2K DSLR.

Images are as good as expected and the controls are easy to use and very intuitive. My 5 year old takes great pics with it. It's not a DSLR and wont' give stunning images, but the ones I get are more than acceptable for family snapshots with a small amount of post processing in photoshop. Levels, curves and sharpening is all I use to pull out a great photo from the camera.

It rocks for taking photos on my bicycle.

Review: Can you be in love with a camera?
by: April on date: August 9, 2006

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I am in super camera love! This is the first digital camera that I have been able to grab, point, shot, and edit with ease. I am no techy, but this camera is a no brainer. I keep it in my purse and grab it in a pinch so I will never miss those memories with my crazy kids again. My husband was so impressed that he did away with his bulky digital and bought one for himself!

Review: Outstanding Camera
by: Stephanie Tretiak on date: August 5, 2006

->Best Price Olympus Stylus 710 7.1MP Ultra Slim Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Pros: This camera has soooo many good things going for it! It's a fast point and shoot, light in weight, great design, real easy to use, 7 mega pixels is amazing, can take a lickin'.
Cons: Wish it had a viewfinder sometimes but the screen is 2.5" big so I don't even worry about it really.
Other Thoughts: My husband and kids get a kick out of this camera too. If I'm not the one using it, I can be sure one of them has it. It got passed around at my oldest son's graduation and no one had any problems using it! And I also have no idea who half the people are in those shots!

Review: Great value
by: L. R. Damron on date: July 29, 2006

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I was looking to buy a new digital camera before going on a study abroad trip this summer. The Olympus Stylus 710 seemed to have the most features, smallest size, and most megapixels for its price range. The camera was great for my trip, I had plenty of opportunities to use the many different scene settings and it was extremely easy to carry around. I love that I didn't have to worry about getting it wet and after being shoved into my beach bag constantly there is not a scratch on it. The LCD screen is huge and makes sharing pictures with others easy