Olympus FE-290 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

Olympus FE-290 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

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8.7 out of 10 based on 26 reviews.

Olympus FE-290: 8.5 MP (Megapixels), 4x optical zoom, XD Card storage, Yes image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.6
Image quality	8.4
Features	8.4
Build Quality	8.3
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.7

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Nicola, Motherwell

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use, auto edit photo's
Bad points:: none

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Feb 2008

David, Waterlooville, Hants

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Very user friendly, controls easily accessible just an all round great little camera
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	7.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 24 Jun 2008

Martin, Swadlincote Male 51

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use with good quality results. Lots of features I keep discovering.
Bad points:: None yet

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 24 Aug 2008

Confirmed purchaser reliable, conscientious

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: compact, easy to use andd good picture quality
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 Jul 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use, good quality pictures and very compact and lightweight.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 14 Jul 2008

Matthew, Norwich

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: I find it really easy to use, not sure if this is because i've had Olympus cameras before.
Really easy can either use auto for pick and shoot or used the desired setting for specific situations.
Movie mode is good for a camera, with 5x optical zoom 8mega pix pictures provide good quality images.
processing speed quicker than my old Olympus, so get more pictures of the kids at the right time!!
Bad points:: Only bad point is red eye, occaisionally still get it even on reduction mode and seems to take longer to process image - so have had them blurred or missed the moment.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 07 Jun 2008

Steve, York Honest guy

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Ease of use,small ,compact fits into shirt pocket,excellent battery life,superb build quality throughout,if you require
a no fuss digital camera for everyday use and great snaps at a fantastic price this is the one for you!
Bad points:: Cant think of any

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 Sep 2008

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	8.5

Optical zoom ratio	4
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	XD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	142
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	97.7x55.7x26.5
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3072x2304
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.7-5.4
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	6.9

Release date	2007-10-08
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	5.8

Width in mm	96.9

Depth in mm	2.3

Serial Shot Mode	No
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	180

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	36

Also known as: Olympus, Olympus FE290, Olympus FE340

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Manufacturer's Description

You can demand more from your camera with the 4x wide zoom Olympus FE-290. It delivers the most versatility in its class – all in a pocket-sized silver or black housing. With a powerful 7.1 Megapixels and giant 7.6cm LCD, it’s a cinch to quickly frame and capture high-resolution shots which you can immediately show to all your friends. And thanks to this camera’s “One button, one function” design principle, creating great images is simpler than ever.

4x optical zoom for impressive close-ups
*28mm wide-angle lens for great scenic shots
*See and share images on the
extra-large 7.6cm/3.0"" LCD
*7.1 Megapixels to make poster-size prints
*"One button, one function" design principle and guide function for easy operation
*15 scene modes for best results in different situations
*Liven up your memories with movie recording with sound
*Great for shots of flowers and detail
from as close as 5cm with Macro Mode
*Flexible shooting with internal memory
or using xD-Picture Card

Equivalent to a 35mm camera

More info at Olympus's website

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