Olympus Stylus 1050SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Blue) | 
| Brand: Olympus
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $231.88
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1102
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
System Memory: 41.6
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 270
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 5
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 20.1
Minimum Focal Length: 6.7
Maximum Resolution: 10.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 2.4 x 0.8
MPN: Stylus 1050SW Blue
Model: Stylus 1050SW Blue
UPC: 050332166561
EAN: 0050332166561
ASIN: B001CCJNZI
Release Date: September 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10.1-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints | | • | 3x optical zoom; wew Tap Control feature for quick, easy programming and results | | • | Waterproof, shockproof, crushproof design | | • | Face Detection and Smile Shot; Perfect Shot Preview and Shadow Adjustment Technology | | • | Stores images on xD Picture Cards or microSD cards (not included) |
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Product Description
While other digital cameras may use touch screens to access settings, the new Stylus 1050 SW has a shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof body that is sensitive to touch all over. So getting to the most common menu settings in situations where pushing buttons takes time or is difficult is now as fast and easy as a tap on the top, back or sides of the camera. The rugged 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1050 SW is designed to take the hard knocks that everyday life particularly those with kids can throw its way, so you know that the memories it captures will be protected. It can handle five-foot drops to the hard ground, operate in freezing snowstorms, and swim with the fishes lethal conditions for most other digital cameras. Additionally, the Stylus 1050 SW weathers the elements in style with four trendy colors (blue, champagne, silver and black) and a new streamlined body. The sleek, lens-protecting faceplate slides down, turning the camera on and revealing the lens in an instant to capture the moment.
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| Customer Reviews:
 not perfect November 9, 2008
H. Schisa (Jamaica)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I use this camera at sea (caribbean). Yesterday it survived four hours in very rough water when hurricane was a few hundred miles north, through crashing waves and the like while I mostly tread water and watched to keep from being carried out to sea. However, there are three things which are troublesome. First, when you click to take the picture, there's a delay in its taking the picture so if you want to get something that's gone quickly, you can't judge things too well. Secondly, the digital display is hard to aim with a moving target, and it can't be seen in heavy sunlight. Third, movies seem to be limited to about ten seconds, and there is popping noise in the video at somewhat regular intervals. So, it's fairly rugged for shallow depths, and the size is great, some pictures are not too bad, but the above criticisms create problematic results under certain circumstances.
 NOT really waterproof November 1, 2008
Lynne Payne (Marion, IN USA)
6 out of 48 found this review helpful
I got this camera (although not this model, mine is 7.1) about 6 months ago. I want to let others who are interested know that this camera is ok, but not great. The pictures are not that good, lots of them are fuzzy, some are out of focus, and it doesn't take very good indoor pics, night pics, or any other pics in lighting besides natural light during the day time. Any photo that is not focusing directly on a person's face does not turn out that great. Also, when I compared the exact same picture taken on two different cameras (my Olympus Stylus vs. a friend's camera- not sure which camera, sorry), the picture on the friend's camera has MUCH better color- the people look less washed out and the colors are MUCH more vibrant on other cameras.
And on a more serious note, my sister got this same camera and took it on her honeymoon. Since this camera is advertised as "water-proof" she took it snorkeling. As soon as it got into the water, the camera broke, and would not take any more pics. So they didn't have a camera for most of their honeymoon, and we are NOT happy with this camera! It should not advertise as waterproof if it really is not.
So if you are thinking about getting this camera, I would tell you, it's not a horrible camera. It takes pictures. But I would definitely not get it again. There are cameras out there that are a lot better. Get one of them instead.
 My new camera November 17, 2008
Shelley C. Grossman (Carlsbad, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
My new camera is the Olympus 1050. Love it, love it, love it! The only exception I have to that is this: it does seem to eat up the re- charge battery time. This might be due to my setting it on close ups, etc. Since I do have an extra battery, it is OK, as I can recharge it as I need to. It is also the best size for my pocket -- so light weight and I can wear it around my neck on a lanyard to have both hands free. I have not tested it's ability to withstand dropping, snow like conditions, etc.
The Camera I Wish I'd Bought Sooner November 17, 2008
opgu (Chicago)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
First the negative: Yes, there is some lag after pushing the shutter button, as well as inbetween photos. I knew that going into the purchase, though it wasn't as bad as I was expecting.
I can live with that, however, because otherwise this camera is amazing. I had a Nikon Coolpix 550, which gave me the dreaded "lens error" message after only 3 months, and it never worked again. Having young children in the house and enjoying taking pictures on all kids of trips in all kinds of conditions, I can't afford to have a camera that needs to be treated like a decorated egg.
That's where the 1050SW comes in. The durability of this camera is nothing short of awesome. I love having a camera that can be dropped and get soaking wet and still work perfectly. The sliding lens cover keeps junk out of the lens area when the camera's not in use. Genius all-around design.
As far as the photos themselves, there are TONS of settings that can greatly improve picture quality. Leaving the setting to "auto" 100% of the time will not always provide the best photo quality, but making a change in the easy-to-use photo menu can make a huge difference in the end result.
A 3x zoom has its obvious limitations, but for an everyday/every condition camera that will last and last, this is a superb all-around camera.
Great, sometimes. December 4, 2008
Mandie (Washington, DC)
Negative: shutter lag is pretty serious, but if you have the right settings, it gets better. Takes some time to figure out. Also it appears to be better when more memory is available.
Positive: durability!
I agree that the durability of this camera is nothing short of incredible. This camera can really be handled roughly, which is great. I took it on our honeymoon, snorkeling and had NO problems like the ones stated in the previous reviews. it was in the water for hours at a time, on the beach and jostled around in my beach bag and each time came out fighting.
I love having a camera that can be dropped and get soaking wet and still work perfectly. The sliding lens cover, however, slips open a bit to easily, like in my purse, so doesn't work that well to keep stuff out of the lens area when the camera's not in use.
The tap feature just isn't that handy, unless you spend all the time required to figure it out (and a flight to panama isn't enough time, apparently).
As far as the photos themselves, the right settings can really improve quality, but they take some time to get to know. I found that Auto doesn't always work that well. It's just not that smart.
I found this camera to be great for the beach, but preferred my slr for the forest and nature photography.
The more i get to konw the camera, the more i like it. I appreciate the durability, but will use my Nikon d40 for faster, sharper images when i really want good ones. This camera is good for on the go and small enough to be kept in a purse or in the water.
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