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Image stabilization (Anti-shake)
When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Olympus FE-3000 is a 10-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is inexpensive at around $135.
Pros: Has a 0.8 in thickness, which is thinner than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 2.7 inch viewscreen, which is larger than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 3.8 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.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 inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to resolution, the average price of ultra-compact cameras with comparable resolution is quite a bit more, around $185.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
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