olympus VR-340: Hi , Can anyone advise on the olympus VR-340 , and how good or otherwise a product this camera is ?
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How many point and shoot cameras have 16 megapixels, 10 x zoom and a full 3'' screen for around $80.00!!!. Best bang for the buck camera out there. Team it with the Case Logic Evo red case and the Transcend class 10 memory card and you have and you have a fantastic little camera set up for less than $100.00.
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The Leica viewfinder looks identical to the Olympus in every way but I would try it before buying it. There you go, someone has used it with success
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Yes it is a good camera. It is light weight, quick to focus, can take lots of micro 4/3 lenses, and the price was right. Is it the best camera? Probably not because there are a lot of terrific cameras out there including several updated variations on this model. If you're thinking about dipping your toe into micro 4/3 photography then there is probably no better camera for getting started. Do your research first to see if this might be something you want because there is no substitute for a well thought out purchase.
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The Olympus VR-340 takes (1) #508 Lithium Ion battery, and as far as I know, they are only available in rechargeable. It's a flat battery with (3) contacts on one end that fit the contacts in the charger that comes with the camera. I bought an extra battery as a back-up, for extended photo sessions. They are available on-line for $5-6 which allows me to photograph sports events, weddings and large parties without fear of having a battery go dead, missing some important shots.
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Have you received and tested out the M400? I'm also in the same boat--weighing the manual features of the S200 vs. the (possibly better?) video quality of the M400. I've scoured the net for initial reactions to the video performance of the HF M4 series and haven't found any as of yet. So, when you do test it out, please let us know your thoughts. Thanks!
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Two things are special about the ELPH 110 that, until now, made it superior to the other ELPH models: 1) a slightly wider lens than the other models (24mm, I believe), and 2) AMAZING video quality for such a compact camera. It appears that the 340 has a 25 mm wide angle and 300 mm at the long end of the zoom, which is impressive. It also has the ability to connect with wireless devices so that you can upload your images immediately to the social network of your choice. It doesn't get rave reviews on its video capability, however, but unless video quality is very important to you, it appears that the 340 is a good deal. Two things are special about the ELPH 110 that, until now, made it superior to the other ELPH models: 1) a slightly wider lens than the other models (24mm, I believe), and 2) AMAZING video quality for such a compact camera. It appears that the 340 has a 25 mm wide angle and 300 mm at the long end of the zoom, which is impressive. It also has the ability to connect with wireless devices so that you can upload your images immediately to the social network of your choice. It doesn't get rave reviews on its video capability, however, but unless video quality is very important to you, it appears... » Read More Two things are special about the ELPH 110 that, until now, made it superior to the other ELPH models: 1) a slightly wider lens than the other models (24mm, I believe), and 2) AMAZING video quality for such a compact camera. It appears that the 340 has a 25 mm wide angle and 300 mm at the long end of the zoom, which is impressive. It also has the ability to connect with wireless devices so that you can upload your images immediately to the social network of your choice. It doesn't get rave reviews on its video capability, however, but unless video quality is very important to you, it appears that the 340 is a good deal. « Show Less
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All of Olympus' viewfinders work. I have the vf2. The vf1 is not much of a viewfinder as it is only for one lens and is optical, unable to adjust to different lenses. The others are electronic and show the same as the screen. Given the choice and considering what I have already spent, I would probably choose to spend the extra money for the Panasonic GX7, which has a built in viewfinder and flash and has integrated wifi while retaining the hot shoe, but I still love the pm2.
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Yes. It's a great camera - I'm still learning how to use it properly though. Lol!
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I'm more concerned with the image quality issue. They're getting 12 MP onto a really tiny sensor. The pixel density is 43 MP per square CM. That's really pushing it. Serious cameras (like DSLRs) tend to be under 5, sometimes even under 2. They use way bigger sensors, up to the size of a 35 mm picture, for a similar or not-much-higher pixel count. On paper this camera is exactly what I need, but I'm going to wait for some reviews before I put my money down for one. (Shouldn't have to wait too long, fortunately.)
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Yeah. You are spot on!! :)This is a perfect camera for that choice. it has a good sensor with excellent image quality. It is really very good. Only thing is that the panorama stitching of photos has to be done on computer using the software provided.Except that it has lots of controls which you can play with.
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Sorry - that camera did not last all that long, and I cannot recall. I do recall that it was problematic. I recommend looking at Sony's Cybershot line - we have owned 3 of those since 2000, and all have lasted longer than any other compact camera.
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I am partial to Canon and am excited to see they are introducing a model in the rugged, waterproof class. I previously used the first generation waterproof Olympus Stylus and after it broke moved to the Pentax Optio W series. It has been a good camera as far as durability, but it just doesn't produce photos like our Canon Powershot SD1000. As far as the post question, I can't wait to see some product reviews/comparisons. Based on my previous experience with the Stylus line, I am ruling out the Olympus. Although right now I am leaning towards the Canon based on previous experience with their products and superior photos. However, the Panasonic offering higher video quality in HD format is enticing.
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It takes vr good pictures. I purchased for our cruise and I am very pleased with the quality.
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I have the sony and love it. I particularly like the fantastic panoramic feature - I dont see a reference to that on the panasonic description here. I have had the Olympus variants of the waterproof cameras in the past and they were quite good. Have not taken the sony into the water yet - I assume it will be trouble free (as the olympus cameras have been in the past). The picture quality on the sony is a step up from my past cameras. Having not tried the Panasonic yet, I recommend the sony.
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Thanks so much for the response. After much research, I know I want this camera. What a great deal, I'll order mine tonight!
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I gave that camera to my God daughter a year or two ago. I guess the shutter speed is okay. Check the specs on Olympus' web site for the shutter speed and other details.
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Hi Allison, I think this is a very good DSLR camera, and also the smallest. I love Olympus cameras since they have one of the best algorithms to process light into pixels, thus ensuring excellent picture quality.Regards,Andras Heimann