Olympus Stylus 600
Manufacturer: Olympus America Inc. Part number: 225690
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 20 reviews
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- Olympus Stylus 600 Digital's elegant look and appealing curves might be the first thing that grabs your attention, but with its All-weather durability, premium 2.5" LCD, innovative preview technology, impressive speed and most of all, superior performance, we assure you they won't be the last.
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CNET editors' take
Olympus Stylus 600
price range: $498.67
- Reviewed by: Will Greenwald
- Reviewed on: 09/19/2005
User reviews
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Small camera but packs a big punch!
by neilkane on December 20, 2005
Pros: Image quality, battery life, functions, megapixels
Cons: I could not think of any.
Summary: After charging the battey, I was able to use this wonderful camera. I love being able to put this camera in my pocket and use it wherever I go. Being ...
Summary: After charging the battey, I was able to use this wonderful camera. I love being able to put this camera in my pocket and use it wherever I go. Being able to crop and magnify the image a number of times and still have a crystal clear image is amazing. I suggest an extra battery and a 512 or 1 gig of extra memory. Have fun
6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastic camera!
by jet_setter on August 4, 2006
Pros: Long battery life. 24 picture-taking settings.
Cons: Pictures can be blurry if you shake the camera.
Summary: I love this little camera. I have just come back from a trip across four continents, and I can tell you that I could not have wished for a better ...
Summary: I love this little camera. I have just come back from a trip across four continents, and I can tell you that I could not have wished for a better camera. Now, I don't want to mislead you, the photos will turn out blurry at first. If you use the anti-shake feature, you are limited in HOW the photos come out (resolution, megapixels, color). My advice to fix that problem (if they are blurry, then it is the PHOTOGRAPHER'S problem, not the camera) is to follow the camera's suggestion on how to hold it. It really does make a difference.
I only put the camera in my pocket a few times, and never had any problems, though I do know that cracks are a possibility with this camera. Most of the time, I put it in a camera carrying case, which with the camera, a spare full battery, and an extra memory card, it was all able to fit in the palm of my hand. I don't remember what the brand of the case was, but it's probably nylon and I bought it at Target.
The screen is pretty amazing. It's 2.5 inches, which is really great and easy to use. You are not squinting like you would with other cameras. In fact, the resolution on the screen is less thant that of the camera's abilities. Yeah, it's that great! Just about everybody on my trip this summer wanted my camera -- they spent their money on Kodaks and Sonys, but my photos came out the best, and my camera was ALWAYS ready to be used.
The camera is All-Weather (I think all Olympus brand cameras are). In my travels this summer, I was able to use it flawlessly in the pouring freezing rain, in the snow, and in the desert. It has it's temperature limits, but chances are you'll be within them. They are wide.
As can be expected because it is a longer exposure time, the night mode can be difficult to use, especially without a tripod.
For batteries: buy ONLY the Olympus and Maxell brand batteries. I got an average of 500 photos on each (though Olympus lasted a little longer), and that was with looking through the photos several times. People will say that with these being rechargeable batteries, you shouldn't buy, however, they last SIGNIFICANTLY longer, and will be cheaper in the long run. Especially since this is a camera without an optical viewfinder, using alkaline batteries would be absolutely foolish, and lithium would be good but the same performance would not be gained.
If you buy it, only buy the Type M XD memory cards. It comes both Fuji and Olympus, but the catch is that if you want to use the panoramic function, you have to have an Olympus. Looking on amazon.com, I was able to get my Olympus 1 GB cards for $54 each, they are normally twice as much.
So far, I have taken about 5500 photos and it's working just as great as it was when I took it out of the box.
I work in a photo lab, and I would recommend the Stylus 600 to all my customers. I actually have several friends that plan on buying it, and my apartment is decorated in photos I took with this camera and an older, 35mm model (Stylus 150). I took down my posters because my photos are that great.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ok camera, Hard to see screen in sunlight.
by ics on November 16, 2005
Pros: Ok quality pics
Cons: Very hard to seen screen in sunlight
Summary: I had this camera for two day and returned it. I was a little disappointed with the quality of the pictures. Some were blury. This camera does not come with ...
Summary: I had this camera for two day and returned it. I was a little disappointed with the quality of the pictures. Some were blury. This camera does not come with a viewer so you have no choice but to use the big lcd screen. I found the lcd screen was amazing indoors and in poor lighting conditions, but not too good outside on a bright sunny day.
Anyways now I own a Kodak Z740 with 10X optical zoom. Love this camera!4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Simple, Stunning and Elegant
by b_jeanz on February 27, 2006
Pros: Huge 2.5inch LCD Screen, Simple to use, great Auto and Manual controls
Cons: No viewfinder, proprietry battery
Summary: The Olypmus Stylus 600 is an excellent camera for the price bracket. Firt off is the Huge 2.5inch LCD screen. It function great indoors and out. I had no ...
Summary: The Olypmus Stylus 600 is an excellent camera for the price bracket. Firt off is the Huge 2.5inch LCD screen. It function great indoors and out. I had no problems whatsoever even with the sun behind me shining on the screen.
This camera is also very simple to use. My mother had got to grips with the basic controls of the camera within 5min! This is a world first for her as she usually has trouble with simple appliances (pressure cooker anyone :P )
To top it all off, the image quality is perfect. Downloading images was a pinch. No software required to download (it does help though).
All in all a great camera, with a more than great price.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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nice looking, not so nice proformance
by twinkiesfan27 on February 25, 2006
Pros: big screen and good battery life
Cons: blury pics, bad in dark lighting, no auto setting
Summary: i had this camera for a month and i thought i would love it. but you cant judge a book by its cover. this camera may look nice but its ...
Summary: i had this camera for a month and i thought i would love it. but you cant judge a book by its cover. this camera may look nice but its proformance is terrible. The image quality is very low since most the pics u take are blury. the screen on the outside is nice looking in dark lighting but looks terible in the sunlight. the screen easy breaks as i have learned while it was in my pocket and broke. I would advise anyone from getting this camera!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Camera I've ever owned !
by lodgekk on February 10, 2006
Pros: Compact, 2.5"screen, Easy to use buttons.
Cons: None. I like every technical aspect and the picture quality as well
Summary: I just love this camera. It has to be the finest digital camera I've operated. The buttons make ease of use, not cumbersome at all. The variation of types ...
Summary: I just love this camera. It has to be the finest digital camera I've operated. The buttons make ease of use, not cumbersome at all. The variation of types of backgrounds to select is quite vast. The directions both in the help menu on the camera and in the user guide and the disk are very detailed and self explanatory. If you are looking for a SLR, this isn't the camera for you. But if you are looking for something just below the SLR, this is the camera for you.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Lens would not retract
by mel808 on April 11, 2006
Pros: Help menu makes it easy to choose picture settings
Cons: No viewfinder
Summary: I had the camera for just a few weeks when the lens wouldn't retract, making it unusable. Had to send it to Olympus for warranty repair. Turnaround time was ...
Summary: I had the camera for just a few weeks when the lens wouldn't retract, making it unusable. Had to send it to Olympus for warranty repair. Turnaround time was about two and a half weeks. Just got it back, and although the lens retract now, the lens cover does not tightly close up, i.e. it can freely slide halfway open. Will have to send it back again.
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Image quality not great
by togamoos on April 10, 2006
Pros: Ease of use, picture modes, size
Cons: Just not great photos.
Summary: I like the feel of the camera, the big LCD, and the picture modes, but unfortunately the pictures just aren't very sharp. Awful redeye. Shooting in low light? Fuggedaboutit. ...
Summary: I like the feel of the camera, the big LCD, and the picture modes, but unfortunately the pictures just aren't very sharp. Awful redeye. Shooting in low light? Fuggedaboutit. Every other shot is too blurry to use.
On the plus side, when it does get a good shot, it's not terrible. Unfortunately, I was letting these decent shots skew my overall impression of the camera, and now it's too late for me to return it.
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Not good enough
by alienv5 on March 30, 2006
Pros: Big LCD, rechargeable battery
Cons: Blurry photos, memory card is extra
Summary: I have had this for a couple of days and already want to return it. The picture quality is not great. I have tried different shooting modes but it still ...
Summary: I have had this for a couple of days and already want to return it. The picture quality is not great. I have tried different shooting modes but it still takes soft pictures. I'll spend a little more and get something with image stabilization.
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Very good camera
by davor2711 on March 29, 2006
Pros: Good pictures, bright and clear LCD, compact design
Cons: missing voice recording in video clips
Summary: Excellent camera for everyday use with very good picture quality.
Summary: Excellent camera for everyday use with very good picture quality.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Olympus America Inc.
- Part number: 225690
- Description: Olympus Stylus 600 Digital's elegant look and appealing curves might be the first thing that grabs your attention, but with its All-weather durability, premium 2.5" LCD, innovative preview technology, impressive speed and most of all, superior performance, we assure you they won't be the last.
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights This Olympus digital camera includes weatherproofing features, making it stand out from comparable cameras. As a waterproof camera, you can take it to the beach or poolside. Having video capture capability adds convenience for the user.
- Width 3.8 in
- Depth 1.1 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 0.2 lbs
Main Features
- Resolution 6 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 6,400,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 5 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Candle, Indoor, Museum, Sunset, Auction, Cuisine, Document, Fireworks, Landscape, Beach/snow, Night scene, Sports mode, Behind glass, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Night portrait, Underwater wide, Underwater macro, Landscape-portrait, Available light portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, 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, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
- 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, QuickTime - 160 x 120, QuickTime - 640 x 480
Memory / Storage
- Integrated Memory 7.9 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2816 x 2112, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2272 x 1704, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 26 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - F/3.1-5.2
- Focal Length 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 7-50cm
- Lens Aperture F/3.1-5.2
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 3 group(s) / 5 element(s)
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 12 sec
- Flash Terminal No
- Additional Features DPOF support, Weatherproof, Date/time stamp, Histogram display, PictBridge support, Saturation control, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, In-camera red-eye removal
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 115,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card
Software
- Software Olympus Master, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Olympus Li-12B
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1230 mAh ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Accessories
- Stylus Photo R800 Printer
- Olympus M1GB - flash memory card - 1 GB - xD
- Epson Stylus Photo R2400
- Olympus flash memory card - 512 MB - xD
- Olympus flash memory card - 256 MB - xD
- Stylus Photo R800 Printer
- Olympus M1GB - flash memory card - 1 GB - xD
- Epson Stylus Photo R2400
- Olympus flash memory card - 512 MB - xD
- Olympus flash memory card - 256 MB - xD
Manufacturer info
- Olympus America Inc.
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- Website: http://www.olympusamerica.com/
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Two Corporate Center Dr., Melville, NY 11747 - Phone: 631-844-5000
