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Manufacturer: Olympus Part number: 226325
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews
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- The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory. Accidents happen. A rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 5-foot fall, drop or other mishaps. Innovative ... Read more
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User reviews
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Constant Companion!
by slashmand on June 8, 2010
Pros: Lots of options/functionality. Panorama options, digital zoom, low-light shots, video, underwater use, easy transfer to computer, light,
Cons: After one or two uses in a pool, the little icons on the settings dial disappeared, but I use the camera so much that I can easily find whatever settings I am after.
Summary: I take this with me a lot and am always glad. I like to shut the flash off because I prefer more natural lighting (there is a "Available Light" setting ...
Summary: I take this with me a lot and am always glad. I like to shut the flash off because I prefer more natural lighting (there is a "Available Light" setting which works well, although makes some shots grainy). I have also had a lot of fun with the panorama options. I have seen iPhones do a little better job with this lately, but I don't have one of those, so...
I have had this for a couple of years. I bought an extra battery from Microcenter and keep it charged and ready-to-go. One battery charge lasts a good amount of time anyway, but I like never having to worry when I'm out. In the couple of years I have used this, I have gone through one set of two batteries in this fashion, but I found them cheap enough that I had no problems replacing them.
I haven't played around with different image qualities. I am satisfied with whatever "normal" is because I use this mostly for sharing with my friends, but I have captured plenty of stunning shots which get oohs and ahhs from them.
I have dropped this a few times with no problems. It would be nice if the computer USB adapter were of a more common connector type. Because it isn't, I have to really be sure to keep track of the chord that came with the camera. If I lost it, however, it is easy to pop out the memory card and get the pixs to the computer in a different way. -
Be sure to get an extended warranty - hardly waterproof
by Yancy73 on April 1, 2010
Pros: Camera takes EXCELLENT day / sunlight photos and it fairly easy to use.
Cons: The waterproof components quit working after exactly one year and now the camera is giving me problems. Also, night photos are not great quality, but then again, I have yet to get a camera that can take decent night photos.
Summary: If you are considering purchasing this camera for the waterproof capabilities, I would rethink my decision.
Summary: If you are considering purchasing this camera for the waterproof capabilities, I would rethink my decision.
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Great for outdoor adventures
by Giddyupcupcake on January 24, 2010
Pros: Has functioned well as a sturdy camera during outdoor, athletic adventures. I've taken pictures with this camera during week-long cycling adventures, canoeing in the Everglades, snowshoeing in the Rockies and swimming in the ocean.
Cons: As good as it is in handling adverse conditions, the picture quality does not meet my standards for landscapes and portraits.
Summary: Great, worry-free camera for adverse conditions but may need a second camera for higher quality photos during normal activity.
Summary: Great, worry-free camera for adverse conditions but may need a second camera for higher quality photos during normal activity.
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wonderful , easy to use , worry free camera !!!
by elushens on November 28, 2009
Pros: good day pictures !! good enough video !!
Cons: not good taking at night and dark places !
xd card !!? ?Summary: very easy to use , tough ....it was in the waters of cebu singapore bintan and survived! mounted it on the handle bar of bike it was doing well taking photos ...
Summary: very easy to use , tough ....it was in the waters of cebu singapore bintan and survived! mounted it on the handle bar of bike it was doing well taking photos and videos till i crashed camera first.It survived! but not sure whether still waterproof !
it just shows how tough this camera is and i am now thinking which model i should get to replace my 850 which i will continue to use to see how long it will take abuse ... -
Don't buy for Olympus image quality... or toughness...
by hsoj_porrah on May 11, 2009
Pros: OK price, presumably tough in many regards - the concept should be applauded - the execution....:(
Cons: Mediocre image, poor intuition/interpretation of programmed conditions, Screen broke within 2months in non-challenging conditions
Summary: Seems they forgot to toughen the screen. Camera survived skiing etc, but screen cracked while in my pocket at a restaurant. I guess the Tough is only as tough as ...
Summary: Seems they forgot to toughen the screen. Camera survived skiing etc, but screen cracked while in my pocket at a restaurant. I guess the Tough is only as tough as its weakest component. As stated elsewhere, image quality etc not good but passable if it lived up to its tough name. Pretty much does it's own thing (takes the picture it, not you, wants) so you have to learn to force it to do what you want with workarounds - not awfully convenient. Interface is painfully archaic (think space invaders) and use didnt come too intuitively. It also appears that some functions aren't availble if using an SD adaptor - something not clear until after you have bought the card and tried it out.
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Good All Around Snap Shot Camera
by MENDOBOB on February 23, 2009
Pros: Rugged,good picture quality, relatively easy to use
Cons: It would be nice to have an optical view finder for bright conditions
Summary: have had this camera for a out a year. The best thing is that I can take it hiking or kayaking without worrying. I would buy one again
Summary: have had this camera for a out a year. The best thing is that I can take it hiking or kayaking without worrying. I would buy one again
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If I had to do it again, I would get another camera.
by trinchinoo on December 9, 2008
Pros: Durability, you don't have to worry about it. Don't take it to the beach and get into the water.
Cons: Not a point and shoot camera. Constantly adjusting to get the right shot. Pictures are like a box of chocolates you never know what your going to get.
Summary: It's expensive and for cheaper you can get a better quality camera.
Summary: It's expensive and for cheaper you can get a better quality camera.
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Good quality... But not all of the time.
by Sparklypie on November 16, 2008
Pros: Good quality pictures, waterproof and takes clear underwater pictures, shockproof so when you drop it it's fine ad different modes to help you along the way.
Cons: The photos often blur and it takes a while to focus. When using no flash, the quality is very poor. You'll get used to it but you'll never be in any of the photos as other people won't understand how to take a decent photo.
Summary: I took it on holiday with me and I was amazed at the digital waterproof camera which enabled me to take photos of everything that I did on holiday. I ...
Summary: I took it on holiday with me and I was amazed at the digital waterproof camera which enabled me to take photos of everything that I did on holiday. I was upset that when I finally got up on stage to do an embarrassing perfomance, my partner couldn't get the camera to focus and all of the photos of me were either blurred or very poor quality. With the flash on, it picked up everything in front of me which made me too dark to see and without the flash I was either blurred or 'speckled'. The battery runs out very easily as you have to spend minutes trying to focus the camera. For the money I think you could probably get a better quality camera but maybe it won't be waterproof.
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Great Pictures Sometimes
by jefairchild on August 18, 2008
Pros: Clear Photos great in the dark. Very cool for underwater or just around the water. Stylish Easy to use
Cons: Not always clear underwater. Zoom is horrible. Slow speed even in sports mode. Battery is horrible even if you dont use the camera you have to charge it every few days
Summary: Decent Camera my battery was done for after 3 mos. So i returned it and am going to upgrade. Buy it somewhere with an easy return policy so you can ...
Summary: Decent Camera my battery was done for after 3 mos. So i returned it and am going to upgrade. Buy it somewhere with an easy return policy so you can try it out
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Good everyday use camera
by Kapaa on July 2, 2008
Pros: stylish and compact with lots of features
Cons: works only one hour underwater
Summary: The camera overall is great. Good in and out of the water but it's good for only 1 hour in water depths of 10 feet which isnt a long ...
Summary: The camera overall is great. Good in and out of the water but it's good for only 1 hour in water depths of 10 feet which isnt a long time in the ocean. It's small so thats a good and bad thing. But overall I love it. Love the many features. The menu is kind of confusing and you can access features only in certain modes. If you have the cash buy the 1030 but the 850 is good for an every day use camera. Esp if you live in hawaii!!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Olympus
- Part number: 226325
- Description: The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory. Accidents happen. A rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 5-foot fall, drop or other mishaps. Innovative waterproof seals and gaskets allow you to take underwater movies and amazing pictures in a pool, lake or ocean. Perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, this camera is winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures. Tracks faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Black
- Resolution 8 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 8,500,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 8,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.35"
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Digital Zoom 5 x
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Digital Video Format AVI
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- AV Interfaces Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO auto (64-1600),
ISO 400,
ISO 64 - Exposure Metering Multi-segment,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Shooting Programs Candle,
Sports mode,
Sunset,
Beach/snow,
Night portrait,
Landscape-portrait,
Indoor,
Self-portrait,
Anti shake,
Available light portrait,
Cuisine,
Auction,
Panorama assist,
Night scene,
Underwater macro,
Shoot & select 2,
Underwater wide 1,
Underwater wide 2,
Documents,
Shoot & select 1,
Underwater snapshot,
Fireworks,
Behind glass,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - Special Effects Frames,
Black & White,
Sepia - White Balance Automatic,
Presets - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Overcast,
Tungsten light,
Fluorescent light (daylight),
Fluorescent light (warm white),
Fluorescent light (cool white) - Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type Olympus,
3 x x Zoom lens - 6.7 mm - 20.1 mm - F/3.5-5.0 - Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 8 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 8 groups / 10 elements
- Features Aspherical lens
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Fill-in mode,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Effective Flash Range 7.9 in - 17.4 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 1 frame per second
- Self Timer Delay 12 sec
- Additional Features Digital image rotation,
Display brightness control,
In-camera red-eye removal,
Audio recording,
PRINT Image Matching,
Resizing an image,
Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM),
Saturation control,
16:9 widescreen mode,
DPOF support,
RGB primary color filter,
Digital noise reduction,
Histogram display,
PictBridge support,
Built-in LED illuminator,
Built-in help guide,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print,
Digital image stabilization Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 2.5 in LCD display
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
- Display Features Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x DC power input
Software
- Software Olympus Master,
Drivers & Utilities System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000,
Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port
Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
USB cable,
microSD to XD adapter,
Wrist strap,
Audio / video cable - Body Material Metal
- Protection Shockproof,
Waterproof - Underwater Depth Up to 9.8 ft
Battery
- Supported Battery Olympus LI-42B
- Supported Battery 1 x Olympus LI-42B Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed 14.8 MB
- Memory Card Slot xD-Picture Card
- Supported Memory Cards xD-Picture Card
- Internal Storage None
- Included Memory Card 14.8 MB Integrated
- Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448,
JPEG 2560 x 1920,
JPEG 2304 x 1728,
JPEG 2048 x 1536,
JPEG 1600 x 1200,
JPEG 1280 x 960,
JPEG 640 x 480,
JPEG 1920 x 1080 - Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480,
AVI - 640 x 480,
AVI - 320 x 240,
AVI - 320 x 240 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 3.7 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 2.4 in
- Weight 4.8 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 14 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Min Storage Temperature -4 °F
- Max Storage Temperature 140 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 30 - 100%
- Humidity Range Storage 10 - 90%
Product series
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Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: Ultracompact,
8 megapixels,
3 x,
38 - 114mm F/3.5,
1/2.35",
CCD -
Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: Ultracompact,
8 megapixels,
3 x,
38 - 114mm F/3.5,
1/2.35",
CCD -
Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: Ultracompact,
8 megapixels,
3 x,
38 - 114mm F/3.5,
1/2.35",
CCD
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