There are a few low profile buttons on the back that are easy to switch settings with using the LCD, no knobs to turn. It is by far the most durable camera that I have had, and waterproof is a nice change.
This tells me that the camera will most likely fail within a couple of years due to water leaking into the seals already. Another point I do not like about this camera is that, every time I turn it on, it asks me to connect it to a pc before I start doing anything. It's a little slow at navigating the different scenes and functions, but it's been improving with time. I love how I can drop this camera (super clumsy) and know it will be okay! Within a day of simple testing, the colored panel in the front already developed a scratch. The functions are not intuitive at all, for example, trying a simple thing like turning the camera on and then trying to zoom in you get "not available in the current mode". The screen would work, show menus but the camera itself wouldn't show anything on the screen with the lens was open. It was very odd, we waited a few minutes and tried again and it worked fine. Highly recommended! It's a good camera and probably would give 4 stars if it wasn't for the freezing problem.
I'm guessing it allows the camera to charge more quickly. So my advice is to get a small case that allows you to ALWAYS have that cable with you. I was super excited to get this camera because I had done so much research and comparison shopping beforehand...I even tried it at the local Best Buy and it seemed at the time to be a great buy, and to top it off, I saved over $100 by purchasing it on Amazon! However, I have now tested it in several situations/environments with the exception of underwater, and I'm seriously disappointed in the functionality of the camera as well as the quality of the pictures that are coming out. The video is also great, 720p image quality, and great sound too. The only con is that the panoramic mode under if used as automatic is not very good. Water got in the camera and damaged it. I would suggest buying a different brand if you want to use it for underwater pictures. The camera worked fine, but after it ran out of batteries and I charged it a few days ago, the camera stopped working. All it will do is attempt to turn on (the screen flashes "Olympus") but then the screen goes dark and appears on, but completely black, no menu, no image, nothing.
We spend tons of time at the beach, our pool and the waterpark so waterproof was necessary. The only complaints I have are 1.) It takes a long time to turn on and off.
I don't know if this is an electrical, software, physical or factory defect problem, but I've read a few reviews of Olympus underwater and tough models having a similar problem, so I'm hoping I can at least get the camera fixed or repaired by Olympus, but nothing can replace the photos I can't take now. These pictures, if taken under fair conditions (sufficient light, clear water), the quality is very good.
If you read the manual on it and learn the Canon beforehand it's a pretty cool camera, but personally when I'm in the heat of the moment for an awesome shot I don't want to be fiddling with buttons and trying to remember how to get to whatever setting I need. I give this camera an A+, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what improvements they make on it in the next couple years.
I would absolutely recommend this camera. This camera takes pretty good quality photos.
This tells me that the camera will most likely fail within a couple of years due to water leaking into the seals already. Another point I do not like about this camera is that, every time I turn it on, it asks me to connect it to a pc before I start doing anything. It's a little slow at navigating the different scenes and functions, but it's been improving with time. I love how I can drop this camera (super clumsy) and know it will be okay! Within a day of simple testing, the colored panel in the front already developed a scratch. The functions are not intuitive at all, for example, trying a simple thing like turning the camera on and then trying to zoom in you get "not available in the current mode". The screen would work, show menus but the camera itself wouldn't show anything on the screen with the lens was open. It was very odd, we waited a few minutes and tried again and it worked fine. Highly recommended! It's a good camera and probably would give 4 stars if it wasn't for the freezing problem.
I'm guessing it allows the camera to charge more quickly. So my advice is to get a small case that allows you to ALWAYS have that cable with you. I was super excited to get this camera because I had done so much research and comparison shopping beforehand...I even tried it at the local Best Buy and it seemed at the time to be a great buy, and to top it off, I saved over $100 by purchasing it on Amazon! However, I have now tested it in several situations/environments with the exception of underwater, and I'm seriously disappointed in the functionality of the camera as well as the quality of the pictures that are coming out. The video is also great, 720p image quality, and great sound too. The only con is that the panoramic mode under if used as automatic is not very good. Water got in the camera and damaged it. I would suggest buying a different brand if you want to use it for underwater pictures. The camera worked fine, but after it ran out of batteries and I charged it a few days ago, the camera stopped working. All it will do is attempt to turn on (the screen flashes "Olympus") but then the screen goes dark and appears on, but completely black, no menu, no image, nothing.
We spend tons of time at the beach, our pool and the waterpark so waterproof was necessary. The only complaints I have are 1.) It takes a long time to turn on and off.
I don't know if this is an electrical, software, physical or factory defect problem, but I've read a few reviews of Olympus underwater and tough models having a similar problem, so I'm hoping I can at least get the camera fixed or repaired by Olympus, but nothing can replace the photos I can't take now. These pictures, if taken under fair conditions (sufficient light, clear water), the quality is very good.
If you read the manual on it and learn the Canon beforehand it's a pretty cool camera, but personally when I'm in the heat of the moment for an awesome shot I don't want to be fiddling with buttons and trying to remember how to get to whatever setting I need. I give this camera an A+, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what improvements they make on it in the next couple years.
I would absolutely recommend this camera. This camera takes pretty good quality photos.
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In fact, there's the general close-up mode, the super close-up mode, and then the ultra close-up mode with the LED. Windscreen Replacement Cost.
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