 | | Olympus Stylus 1030 SW waterproof camera |
According to user reviews The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW is a top of the line waterproof difital camera model introduced in January 2008 along with a range of eight other new cameras. User feedback suggests it has a lot going for it. At just 3.7 x 2.4 inches and 0.84 thickness, it is compact and light. It provides everything you could expect from a modern point and click digital camera. For your money, you will get a 10 mega pixel, waterproof, shockproof and freeze proof piece of equipment. The recommended depth for using this small but robust camera is 33 ft, but some users report having used it successfully on the occasional 50-60 ft dive. It operates effectively and stands up to the rigors of diving, with-standing dust, sand and freezing temperatures. It has an inbuilt 3.6 x optical zoom that operates without the need to waste time waiting for the lens to come out and in before taking your shot. There is no need to use a bulky and quite heavy underwater housing to protect this camera down to depths of 33 ft, or the occasional 50-60 ft dive. The cameras digital image stabilization, higher sensitivity and shutter speed helps to eliminate blurring in pictures. The 1030 SW can be used and has proven effective in freezing temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a rugged outer casing and a reinforced LCD that can withstand pressure of up to 220 pounds. If you drop the camera, there is no need to fear it will be damaged, because it can withstand drops from heights of 6ft 6 inches without causing damage. These features lend themselves to make this the perfect camera for those interested in other outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, climbing and trekking to name a few. The face detection feature on the 1030 SW helps you to find one or more faces when people are moving around. It focuses and ensures the right exposure setting is used to provide you with a clear image. That is why it is one of the favored models used for recording sports and leisure activities. Getting to know and using your 1030 SW camera is easy and straight forward. It can be used straight from the box and operating the mode dial on the back of the camera allows you to access all your functions. You use the four-way navigation buttons and the OK button to navigate through your onscreen menu and select functions. The 1030 SW has a variety of additional features and functions not mentioned here, that make it the perfect outdoor camera. Users have reported that there is very little they would change about the camera. There were a few suggestions about changing to a wrist strap rather than a neck strap for security reasons, perhaps providing the option for both would prove more popular. In addition, for divers, in particular, there were some difficulties with being able to read the mode dial, function buttons the icons underwater. Morover the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW underwater camera automatically detects when you are approaching its 33 ft depth limit and warns you using a constant bleep and flashing. |