Manufacturer: Olympus Part number: 225540
- CNET editors' rating: 2.5 stars OK
How we rate- Design: 7.0
Features: 6.0
Performance: 5.0
Image quality: 4.0
Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Stylus Verve Digital Camera price range: $1,513.19
A sexy design can't overcome the average picture quality and mediocre performance of this ultracompact 4-megapixel shooter.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews
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"It disappointed me. I was pretty dumb."
by tsf_michelle on June 2, 2006
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by plugger on December 29, 2005
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"Olympus not willing to help."
by bmwfb2driver109 on November 28, 2005
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by MAGUS1962 on August 30, 2005
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by belmex on July 12, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Olympus
- Part Number: 225540
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights This Olympus model includes weatherproofing features, providing more versatility than standard cameras. As a waterproof camera, you can take it to the beach or poolside. A panoramic assist function is provided in this camera, making it ideal for vacation
- Width 3.7 in
- Depth 1.1 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 0.2 lbs
- Enclosure Color Silver
Main Features
- Resolution 4 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 4,200,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 4,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 500, ISO auto (64-250)
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs 2 in 1, Candle, Indoor, Sunset, Cuisine, Fireworks, Landscape, Beach/snow, Night scene, Behind glass, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Panorama assist, Landscape-portrait, Self-portrait with self-timer
- Special Effects Sepia, Fisheye, Soft Focus, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Daylight, Overcast, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
- Digital Video Format QuickTime
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 1.3 frames per second
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture QuickTime - 320 x 240 - 41 sec - With 16MB card, QuickTime - 160 x 120 - 150 sec - With 16MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - xD-Picture Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 5 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 16 - With 16MB card, JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 20 - With 16MB card, JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 24 - With 16MB card, JPEG 1280 x 960 : 38 - With 16MB card, JPEG 1024 x 768 : 58 - With 16MB card, JPEG 640 x 480 : 90 - With 16MB card
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Backlight mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 8 in - 9 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 11.6 mm - F/3.5-5.9
- Focal Length 5.8 mm - 11.6 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 70 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 8-50cm
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.9
- Optical Zoom 2 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 3 group(s) / 5 element(s)
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 12 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Weatherproof, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, Digital noise reduction
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 134,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Camedia Master
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year limited warranty
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Price: $1,513.19
Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: Compact, 4 megapixels, 2 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - xD-Picture Card
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Price: $260.69
Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: Compact, 4 megapixels, 2 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - xD-Picture Card
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Price: $490.19
Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: Compact, 4 megapixels, 2 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - xD-Picture Card
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Price: $323.19
Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: Compact, 4 megapixels, 2 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - xD-Picture Card
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Price: $9.99
Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: Compact, 4 megapixels, 2 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - xD-Picture Card
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Price: $540.29
Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: Compact, 4 megapixels, 2 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - xD-Picture Card
Manufacturer info
- Olympus
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.olympusamerica.com/
- Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA. 18034-0610
- Phone: 1-888-553-4448

