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Olympus Stylus Verve 4MP Digital Camera with 2x Optical Zoom (Blue) | 
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| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
List Price: $249.99
Buy Used: $180.00
You Save: $69.99 (28%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 62104
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 2
Display Size: 1.8
Maximum Focal Length: 11.6
Minimum Focal Length: 5.8
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 100
Dimensions (in): 8 x 8 x 5
MPN: Verve - Blue
Model: Verve - Blue
UPC: 050332149700
EAN: 0050332149700
ASIN: B0002ZUHCE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 4 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11 x 15 prints | | • | 2x optical and 4x digital zoom; PictBridge enabled | | • | Capture video clips with sound; view images even in bright light with 1.8-inch HyperCrystal LCD | | • | Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included with charger) | | • | Resists damage from the elements with all-weather engineering |
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Product Description
Colors so hot, this durable all-weather design captures the excitement of the moment. Power so real, it features a 4.0 megapixel CCD and 16 shooting options, including QuickTime Movie Mode with audio. Style so perfect, it makes a bold statement wherever you go. The new Stylus Verve. Color. Power. Style. Find your Verve.
Amazon.com Product Description
With its slide-away lens cover and aerodynamic design, it's clear at first sight that the Stylus Verve is not just another digital camera shoved into a bulky 35mm point-and-shoot's case. In fact, it's a powerful, easy-to-use, four-megapixel wonder that features a large 1.8-inch LCD display that's viewable even in full sunlight. The Stylus Verve even comes in six colors: blue, red, silver, white, black, and red. Optics and Resolution
The Stylus Verve features a four-megapixel CCD imager, which can gather enough information to create images approximately as large as 1,714 by 2,286 pixels. In other words, you'll be able to make photo-quality prints of your pictures at sizes up to 11 by 15 inches. The camera's 2x optical zoom lens--equivalent to a 35-70mm lens on a film camera--combines with a 4x digital zoom to simulate the power of an 8x zoom lens, but only at lower resolution settings. Movie Mode
The Stylus Verve can capture short video clips with sound in the movie mode setting. This feature won't likely persuade anyone to abandon their camcorder, but it is a fun and convenient way to capture movement while you're out taking pictures. The amount of video the Stylus Verve can store is limited only by the amount of memory available. More Camera Features
Virtual Mode Dial with 10+ shooting modes 1.8-inch semi-transmissive LCD 130k pixel TFT) for taking and viewing pictures (no optical viewfinder) PictBridge enabled -- print directly to any PictBridge-compatible printer, with or without a computer Semi-Transmissive TFT LCD's are multi layered, which allows the image on the LCD to be viewed in direct sunlight situations. Quick View button allows you to review the shot you just took. Image Processor
The TruePic Turbo image processor enhances color fidelity (the range of color, saturation, and brightness), signal-to-noise response (relationship of accurate electrical signals to unwanted signals like static disturbances creating noise), and high-resolution image clarity (sharpness) over other image processors while speeding up image data processing times. The end result is clearer and more color-accurate photos and noticeably faster startup and shot-to-shot recycle times. Power
The Stylus Verve is powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which is included with a charger.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
 Great camera to shove in your pocket June 7, 2009
I've stayed with Olympus cameras ever since my first digital one. Of of the 5 different models used, I prefer this one over the others. I owe a blue one and a black one.
Pros:
-it's compact
-uses rechargeable battery
-lightweight
-takes very decent pics for the megapixels
Cons:
-there are times when the shutter slides back and forth as though it's seizing. I have to turn it off and on several times before it works. Not an always problem but it crops up frequently
-rechargeable battery (I travel out of the US often and it can be difficult and time consuming waiting for the batteries to charge)
I definitely recommend the camera. It's been good for all the pictures I've taken on my various travels.
 High style, low performance; short life February 19, 2007
I finally got the "card cover open" error that so many other users have gotten (see various web forums). That means I can no longer use the camera.
No great loss. I was getting pretty marginal results with it anyway. As a former E100RS owner, I was looking forward to excellent photos from the Olympus lens and CCD. But it was not to be, the lens/electronics combo is so slow that you need some sort of camera support or bracing for indoor, non-flash shots. Granted, this is just a simple pocket camera, but as such, it's a disappointment. Not up to the Olympus standard, IMO.
 Problem with card cover August 4, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was a great camera until it was out of warranty. Then at the most inopportune times "Card Cover Not Closed" would appear on the LCD screen preventing any further picture taking. I tried all types of tricks like removing the card and putting it back in until the message disappeared.
Eventually, my frustration sent me to the Eastern USA Olympus headquarters at Hauppauge, NY for service. Well, the flat rate was $80. I decided that it wasn't worth spending this much for a 4MP camera when for just a few more dollars I could get another camera with better features. Too bad I hadn't checked the Web before buying this camera as this card cover problem seems prevalent in any discussion I found concerning Olympus.
Good..but not very weather resistant June 6, 2006
I bought my Olympus camera a year ago and thought it worked great. The pictures came out very clear and detailed. I took wonderful beach pictues, pictures of flowers, and sunsets with this camera and was very pleased with the results.
However, about 2 weeks after I recieved my camera, I went down to the beach at night and was taking some pictures. IT was a little windy so there was sand blowing. My lens cover from then on would not shut. I continued to take pictures and they still came out pretty good but eventually the quality began to decline. Since the lens cover no longer shut over the lens for protection, the lens got dirty and I am guessing damaged. I sent my camera to the company to see how much it wuold cost to repair and they said probably $105.00 which I thought was too much considering I could probably get a better camera from a little more.
If you are one of those people that are so protective of your camera that you won't let it near water, snow or sand then this camera is phenomenal. I would definetly recommend it; but if you are one of those people that like to get the scenic pics and risk getting the natural elements into your camera I would recommend something that is weather proof. A camera that I am thinking of getting is the Olympus Stylus 600 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom or the 700. It is weather proof which I think will make a big difference.
 Good enough while software worked December 31, 2005
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
I would agree with other reviews on this site that the camera takes good outdoor shots. It took some tuning to get indoor flash shots that were in focus but I figured it out - I have used non digital cameras for years. I was pleased with the features, though thought it a bit smaller than I needed. I bought it used from a friend. It did not have a mark on it. I took it on vacation.
After using the camera productively for several days, routinely swapping in recharged batteries or fresh memory cards, the following error message appeared on the screen - Card Cover Not Closed. But the card cover door was closed; the memory card and the battery were properly seated - and reseated, replaced, recharged, etc. I didn't solve the problem and could take no more pictures with it.
When I returned home, I sent it back to Olympus. It was out of warranty. They asked about $125 to repair it. Since there was no physical damage, the price seemed high - I am walking away from it unconsoled. Perhaps I will inspire one of you to buy something different. I am looking at a midpriced Cannon.
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