Olympus - Camedia C-700 Digital Camera Review

Used to using an SLR (Single Lens Reflex camera), I wanted a digital camera that took comparable quality photographs. There was a slight learning curve to get used to the Olympus Camedia C-700 Digital Camera, but now I don't want to part with it.

I was used to carrying a bag full of filters and lenses, but with the Olympus Camedia C-700 Digital Camera, I really didn't miss them. It boasts an optical zoom of 10x and a digital zoom of 27x. It has 2.1 megapixels and a built-in flash. There are optional settings on the control disc for portraits, scenery, and action, among others, or it can be left set to AUTO to let the camera focus appropriately. There is a timer option and a tripod mount (great for those family photos during the holidays when you want to include everyone). It uses a SmartMedia memory card which, depending on size, holds a various number of photos.

The camera takes four batteries, and we usually use rechargeable batteries. However, on more than one occasion the batteries died and we had the option of using regular AA batteries, available at any convenience store. It was a relief not to have to depend on special batteries.

Antishake? Don't need it when you have a solid camera like the Olympus Camedia C-700 Digital Camera.