Olympus FE-3000 / X-890 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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+ This digital camera has no outstanding positive points. - It scores poorly on ease of use. “Very compact - slips easily into the pocket. o k for general photography as long a…” John, Oswestry View all 18 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	7.7
Ease of use	7.6
Features	7.8
Image quality	8.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.8
Overall rating	8.2

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John, Oswestry , “Experienced amateur” More like this »

Score 7.0/10

+ Very compact - slips easily into the pocket. O K for general photography as long as the subject is still.

- Being used to a digital SLR for my main photography I have some difficulty coming to terms with: 1: seeing the image when in bright sunlight, 2: the delay between composing the picture and the camera registering the image, 3: the limited battery life (I have bought 3 extra batteries to cope with this), 4: At one point I was unable to control the various flash options - which I only overcame by removing both memory card and battery and re-inserting them, ie re-programming the whole camera, 5: the colour rendition is quite 'cold' compared with that from my DSLR (a Canon 400D), 6: only suitable for photgraphing static subjects - even when photographing my 1 year old granddaughter the results are very hit and miss - hence the need to take many shots and delete many, taking up battery power in the process.

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Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 4.0/10

+ Good features and compact

- Extremely poor build quality and fiddly menus, in addition the microphone to pick up sound is very poor.

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purchased 03 May 2009

Leeanne, Kent , “Point & shoot” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Looks nice and very lightweight. Pictures are good quality.

- A little complexed to use

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purchased 17 Mar 2009

Jay , Torrington, Devon , “Experienced amateur” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Very compact with a host of useful features.

- Hard to use in very bright light. pity there's no viewfinder.

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purchased 03 May 2009

May, Kirkcaldy , “Point & shoot” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Takes clear photo's. Ease of use. Good value for money.

- No viewfinder for use in bright sunlight.

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purchased 06 May 2009

Kevin, Scarborough , “Point & shoot” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ so easy to use nice and slim

- not found any yet

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purchased 06 May 2009

Samantha, Swansea , “Point & shoot” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ takes a really good picture even using the digital zoom

- it automatically turns on at a certian setting and you cant change it so it comes on at a different setting which means sometimes the photos arnt as good.

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purchased 31 Mar 2009

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Ian , Manchester , “Keen amateur”

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The X-890 doesn\'t slot neatly into Olympus\'s established Stylish, Easy or Creative ranges of digital compacts, and doesn\'t even appear on the company\'s website. It\'s exclusive to Jessops, and you\'ll find further details on the retailer\'s website.

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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 (Megapixel)	10

Optical Zoom Ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.7
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.
Face Recognition	Yes
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	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.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	No
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
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	No
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	No
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
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
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Weight (g)	108
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	Yes
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	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	4
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.
Dimensions (mm)	94x57x21
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Dimensions (mm)	57x94.2x21.1
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Resolution (Pixels)	3968x3976
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.
Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
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	f3.1-5.9
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 (MB)	19

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Release Date	16 Jan 2009
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: Olympus FE-3000 Digital, Olympus FE3000 Gold, Olympus FE3000 Black, Olympus FE-3000, Olympus X-890, Olympus FE3000 Digital

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Always the life of the party. People of all ages and skill levels will love the FE-3000. With its 3x optical zoom and movie capabilities, it’s a blast to shoot with. Plus it’s so small, you can just slip it in your pocket and you’re off.

ADVANCED FACE DETECTION.

Tracks up to an amazing 16 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

INTELLIGENT AUTO.

Automatically identifies the scene you’re shooting—Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro, or Sport—and adjusts the settings to optimize results.

DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION.

With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds, you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving.

VGA MOVIE WITH SOUND.

Capture and share your fondest memories in full motion on the big screen or on the web.

OLYMPUS MASTER™ 2 SOFTWARE.

Easily upload your VGA movies with sound to YouTube™ and share them with the world.

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