Olympus Stylus 1200 12MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black) | 
| Brand: Olympus
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $149.99
You Save: $250.00 (63%)
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 4853
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
System Memory: 47
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 270
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 22
Minimum Focal Length: 7.4
Maximum Resolution: 12
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3.2 x 7.4 x 5.5
MPN: Stylus 1200 Black
Model: Stylus 1200 Black
UPC: 050332161405
EAN: 0050332161405
ASIN: B000UW3E2Y
Release Date: October 25, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12-megapixel CCD image sensor, perfect for poster-size enlargements | | • | 3x optical zoom; Face Detection technology | | • | 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Bright Capture technology for low-light photos | | • | All-weather body with seals and gaskets to protect from rain, snow, or sand | | • | Captures images to xD memory card (not included) |
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Product Description
The technology to help you take your best shot. The Stylus 1200 features a solid collection of advanced technologies. The powerful 12-megapixel CCD sensor provides the maximum image quality in a pocket-size camera. Combine this with Face Detection and All-Weather technology and you have a very powerful point-and-shoot camera.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Excellent useability, decent photos January 8, 2008
Mike (Brooklyn, NY USA)
25 out of 27 found this review helpful
I purchased the Olympus Stylus 1200 after playing with it side by side with the Canon SD870IS, and some Casio model. The Casio didn't quite seem up to snuff, so it came down to the Canon or the Olympus. In the interest of full disclosure, I have had two prior digital cameras, the Canon s100 and s500. I loved the s100 and hated the s500. The s500 was incredibly slow to prepare to take shots and the only easy shooting options were flash on (which meant overexposure in almost any indoor setting) or flash off (which led to underexposure). That said, I did take note of all the positive Canon reviews when making my decision. What tipped the scales for me was the user interface. With the Olympus, I was able to figure out how to switch to various shooting modes (portrait, indoors, ambient low light, etc -- there are a ton of them) without glancing at a manual or asking the sales assistant for help. With the Canon, I literally couldn't figure out how to get to the shooting modes so I gave the camera to the salesman and it took him a good 5 minutes of fiddling around to find them.
In addition to the shooting modes, the Olympus has a sort of "action tutorial" mode that allows you to select your lighting situation, and then gives tips for how to get the best photos in your particular conditions. After the tips, you can then immediately take the picture with the recommended settings. Pretty cool stuff for the average amateur that doesn't really know or want to manually fiddle with ISO settings.
The only reason I am not giving the Olympus 5 stars is because the image quality is only okay. In side by side tests with my s500 (under conditions that my s500 could handle, mind you), the photos were comparable most of the time, with one or two photos being slightly sharper with the Canon. That said, the ease of use and the numerous options that are easily accessible make this a solid camera. Put it this way, its better to have a camera that takes a photo quickly and with the proper exposure (Olympus) than it is to have a camera that misses shots due to delay and overexposes the shot, even if the shot is sharp and clear (Canon). At least it is for me this go 'round. If I could buy a camera with Olympus' useability and Canon's lens, I would. But as far as I know, that camera does not yet exist.
 Piece of junk !!! November 29, 2007
Chris Cooper (CT)
20 out of 28 found this review helpful
I purchase this new release Olympus camera without seeing it in action and before I could read any reviews. What a lesson learned! I have owned several Olympus cameras in the past and was very satisfied with them. I took about 200 pictures with the Stylus 1200 for a test. All were fuzzy to say the least with terrible color balance and contrast. The one positive I did find is it took low light pictures very well. Bottom line is to stay clear until they have worked out the problems with this model.
 Excellent camera!! December 12, 2007
Artisit (United States)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I got my Olympus Stylus 1200 yesterday and so far it is amazing!
It has a bunch of features and settings with in camera guide that helps you to decide what setting to use in each situation.
The pictures have excellent resolution. I'm looking forward to use it on the holidays.
great camera December 23, 2007
Cristina Turcanu
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
great camera!i love it!easy to use,great picture quality,great pictures in the darkness and motion.great design.best camera i ever had from olympus
great camera for the price February 8, 2008
I. Davis
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
i believe this camera is a very solid piece of equipment for the price. i'm still getting used to the different settings. when i first got the camera i didn't like it, every picture came out kind of blurry. however, once i learned how to tweak some settings, each pic was coming out clear & sharp. those who say the pics are always blurry just haven't fully figured out how to use this camera. olympus has a great product here, especially at this price.
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