Olympus FE-25 digital camera (silver)

Description: The Olympus FE-25 is a 10-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $105.

Pros: Has a 10-megapixel resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 4.1 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: Has only a 2.4 inch viewscreen, which is smaller than some similarly priced digital cameras.

Suitability: Suited for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Olympus America Inc.
• Part Number: 226595

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.7 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 4.1 oz
• Enclosure Color Silver

• Main Features

• Resolution 10 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 10,700,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 10,000,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Candle, Indoor, Sunset, Cuisine, Documents, Fireworks, Landscape, Anti shake, Night scene, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Night scene with portrait
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
• Exposure Metering Multi-segment
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
• Digital Video Format AVI, MJPEG
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 320 x 240, AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Integrated Memory 19 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 3648 x 2736, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1920 x 1080

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - F/3.1-5.9
• Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 108 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 23.6 in
• Macro Focus Range 5cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.1-5.9
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
• Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 12 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Face detection, Audio recording, Cropping an image, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, PRINT Image Matching, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Digital image stabilization, Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM)

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.4 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 112,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card

• Software

• Software Olympus Master, Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Wrist strap, microSD to XD adapter
• Cables Included USB cable

• Power

• Power Device None

• Battery

• Supported Battery AA
• Supported Battery 2 x AA ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Olympus America Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.olympusamerica.com/
• Address: Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY. 11747
• Phone: 631-844-5000