Olympus Stylus 1030 SW - Silver
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Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Love this Camera!

, Nov. 3, 2008
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This camera is great! It is such a relief to have such a hardy camera. My last camera was ruined after it was dropped into water, so I knew my next camera would have to be water proof. I love this camera, it takes great photos, especially of flowers.

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Pros: great ease of use. great photos
Cons: low light images are not great
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 10 star(s) Awesome!

, Jun. 3, 2008
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Just returned from a week long canoe trip and this camera was a big hit! We tossed it from canoe to canoe, dropped it in the bottom of the canoe when the paddles needed tending, took video and pictures of water fights, rope swingers, bridge leapers, and wildlife (human and other). Be sure you investigate the various features - the image stablization (shaky hand icon) is awesome! The clarity of the pictures isn't quite as good as my C730 or my E-volt, but for a pocket camera, it's amazing, especially for the price. Invest in a 2 gig memory card and a buoyant strap! With 2 gig of memory, I took hundreds of pictures and shot many minutes of video and didn't have to "ration". With the buoyant strap, I didn't have to worry about losing the camera - a waterproof camera that you can't find on the bottom of the river is not much use.

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Pros: WATERPROOF!! and very durable
Cons: Pics are a bit "flat" compared to my other cameras, but this one goes where none of the others can!
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.05 star(s) Olympus mju 1030SW

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The Olympus mju 1030SW is a very tough and rugged 10-megapixel compact camera. It works to water depths of 10m, can be dropped from 2m and can even withstand a 100kg force. The camera takes great pics and is perfect for use in extreme conditions. Menus ar

Review Verdict: Remember when electronic kit was easy to use and built to last? Those days are back -- the diamond-tough 1030SW takes good photos, thrives on rough treatment and offers competent point-and-shoot operation. Drop it, kick it, freeze it, splash it -- this ca

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Pros: Bomb-proof build; great screen and lens; fine 10-megapixel pictures
Cons: Average focusing and detail; aggressive styling
laptopmag.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Olympus Stylus 1030 SW

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This fast and durable camera can take a pounding in all sorts of conditions and can snap good-looking pictures.

Review Verdict: You don't have to climb Mt. Olympus to appreciate the 1030 SW. Its durability and ability to capture sharp photos in a wide variety of shooting conditions makes it a versatile camera for travelers and thrill-seekers alike.

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Pros: Rugged yet sleek design, Simple interface, Speedy performance, Records smooth video
Cons: Flash sometimes overwhelms low-light shots, No optical image stabilization, Reds and pinks sometimes appear muted, Flash sometimes overwhelms low-light shots
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Olympus mju 1030 SW

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Tough by name, tough by nature. We take a look at the new Olympus mju 1030 SW

Review Verdict: For those possessed of an adventurous spirit, such as skiers, gap year backpackers or snorkelling enthusiasts, the Olympus mju 1030 SW could be the answer to their dreams. The build of this camera is fantastic and a remarkable feat of engineering in what

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digital photography blog Professional Review.

Olympus Stylus 1030SW

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The Olympus Stylus 1030SW is a 10.1 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 3.6x wide angle optical zoom lens and 2.7 inch LCD. This camera has been designed with the outdoor adventurer in mind as i'ts shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and d

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imaging-resource.com Professional Review.

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW Digital Camera - First Shots - The Imaging Resource!

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The Stylus 1030 SW is more than just another stylish-looking digicam - it's the latest in Olympus' of incredibly rugged compact cameras, offering the peace of mind you get when you're using a waterproof, shockproof, crushproof and even freezeproof camera.

Review Verdict: The Stylus 1030SW includes both a ten megapixel CCD image sensor and Olympus-branded 3.6x optical zoom lens, as well as a 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixels. The 1030's lens starts at a wide 28mm equivalent focal length, and extends to 102mm, a moderate

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Pros: Compact, attractive design Rugged build Waterproof Freeze proof Crushproof Shockproof Submersible to 33 feet with no time limits Special underwater scene modes 28mm wide-angle optical zoom Macro illumination lamp Face Detection 2.7-inch LCD Shadow Adjustm
Cons: External control identifiers difficult to read Image noise even at low ISO Chromatic aberration Soft images Face Detection buried in main menu Image quality not as good as "non-rugged" competition Poor autofocus system No manual aperture and shutter speed
digicamera.com Professional Review.

Stylus 1030 SW

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an underwater housing. And there is more

Review Verdict: The Stylus 1030 SW is the camera a lot off divers and outdoorsmen (and women) have been waiting for. It brings 10-megapixel resolution to scuba diving without the need of an underwater case. It's also the most rugged Olympus Stylus camera yet, being able

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Pros: Attractively styled sports and outdoor camera, Real diving possible with 33 feet depth limit, Inherent waterproofing provides peace of mind when handling in/around water, Can survive 6.6-foot drops and 14 degree temperature!, Superb wide-angle, high-res 2
Cons: Strictly point & shoot, Elegant metal body easily gets scratched
photographyblog.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Olympus Mju 1030 SW Review

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The Olympus Mju 1030 SW is the latest addition to Olympus' ever-growing range of shockproof and waterproof digital cameras. Waterproof to a depth of 10m and shockproof against falls to 2m, the metal-bodied mju 1030 SW should survive pretty much anything t

Review Verdict: Though you'll find some good deals online, you're not going to buy an Olympus Mju 1030 SW unless you also buy into its exterior toughness â?? as it's obviously costing you a little extra over similarly specified competitors. At a time when a lot of ...

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photoxels.com Professional Review.

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW

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This camera is targeted to Point-and-Shoot photographers, has 10.1MP resolution and a 3.6x optical zoom. AUTO and 24 Scene Modes simplify shooting, and more advanced photographers can also switch to the Programmed AE (P) mode which provides control over I

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