Product Description

Shoot in rain or shine, at the beach or on the slopes. Sealed and coated in all the right places, the Stylus 830 resists water, snow and dust. Olympus brings you the latest in anti-shake. Dual Image Stabilization technology captures crisp, clear pictures. Mechanical CCD-shift Image Stabilization from Olympus keeps your images clear by adjusting the CCD to compensate for camera shake. Digital Image Stabilization prevents blurry images caused by moving subjects. It's amazing to see 5x optical zoom in a digital camera this thin. Previewing, composing, shooting and sharing are so much easier and more enjoyable with this bright, premium-sized 2.5 inch HyperCrystal LCD.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25495 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Blue
• Brand: Olympus
• Model: Stylus 830 Blue
• Released on: 2007-10-25
• Dimensions: 5.51" h x 7.40" w x 3.23" l, 1.00 pounds
• Memory: 14.8MB
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• 5x optical zoom; Dual Image Stabilization
• 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Face Detection technology
• Bright Capture technology for low-light photos; built-in Help guide
• All-weather body with seals and gaskets to protect from rain, snow, or sand

Manufacturer Description
The all-weather, 8-megapixel Stylus 830 combines elegant design with power, performance and reliability. Capture beautiful images thanks to the superior features, such as Face Detection Technology, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Perfect Shot Preview, Image Stabilization, a large HyperCrystal LCD screen, and Preset Shooting Modes. The Stylus 830 also enables you to capture TV-quality video with sound, and the camera easily connects directly to a television or LCD screen for convenient playback.

Additionally, the Stylus 830 features Dual Image Stabilization, which combines mechanical Sensor-Shift Stabilization with Digital Image Stabilization to compensate for both camera shake and moving subjects -- ensuring blur-free images in virtually any shooting situation. The camera also offers 5x optical zoom to bring the action closer and a large 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD in a sleek, compact design. The Stylus 830 also provides illuminated buttons for easy viewing in low-light situations.

Stylus 830 Highlights

Image stabilization for blur-free photos Dual Image Stabilization technology combines two technologies -- mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization -- to provide one powerful anti-blur solution for capturing great images whether the photographer or the subject is moving. Olympus' mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the CCD image sensor to compensate for camera movement, which often occurs in low-light conditions when shutter speeds are slower. Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often caused by a moving subject. By combining the two technologies, Stylus 830 users are able to take crystal clear images in virtually any shooting situation.

Stylish, ergonomic body design and all-weather durability Stylus digital cameras are renowned for their high performance, style and ability to withstand the elements. The Stylus 830 features a light-weight metal body with rubber gaskets throughout the interior to ensure that rain, sleet and snow will not get in the way of great photos.

2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD The Stylus 830 boasts a large, high-resolution 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD with high contrast and anti-glare technology for clear visibility, even when composing pictures in bright sunlight. Images are viewable on the LCD screen from 176-degrees, so photos can be composed from a range of angles and viewed by several people at once.

Face Detection technology Face Detection Technology tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. Even if your subjects are moving, the camera continuously tracks your subjects' faces without having to press the shutter button.

Shadow Adjustment technology Shooting outdoors in bright daylight can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright sunlight areas -- while the human eye is capable of detecting the nuances between dark and light and all the details in between, image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive. The Stylus cameras address this challenge head-on with a new Shadow Adjustment Technology, which compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. With the new technology, users can preview and capture images that have the same contrast as seen with the naked eye.

Millions of pixels for superior image quality The 8-megapixel CCD image sensor inside the Stylus 830 delivers high-quality images that are consistently sharp and vivid even when printed in large formats.

Get close to the action with 5x optical zoom

5x optical zoom in ultra-slim body design The Stylus 830 features new lens technology that enables the 5x optical zoom lens (36mm -- 180mm, F3.3 -- F5.0 equivalent in 35mm photography) to bring the action five times closer, and then tucks away into a compact body less than 1-inch thick.

Perfect Shot Preview Perfect Shot Preview mode enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on a live, multi-window screen before snapping the shot. The new feature allows users to see precisely what the image will look like when adjustments are made, ensuring users are capturing the exact image they want. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques, such as zoom, exposure compensation, white balance and metering.

TruePic III image processor Olympus’ enhanced TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to deliver superior picture quality with more accurate colors, true-to-life flesh tones and faster processing speeds. TruePic III also captures crisp, clear images at high ISO settings, which are traditionally associated with increasing image noise or producing grainy photos.

Bright Capture Technology for easy low-light photography There are times when a photographic opportunity is best captured with ambient light (e.g., when trying to capture the softness and warmth of a candlelit dinner or natural skin tones in subdued lighting). Olympus' Bright Capture Technology makes it possible to clearly compose and capture subjects on the LCD in low light. Specific scene modes for high sensitivity settings and rapid auto-focus enable even fast-action photos to be captured with low levels of available light. Plus, Bright Capture Movie lets consumers record the moments in the dark even after the candles are blown out!

Bright Capture Technology in Action

26 preset shooting modes make it easy to capture great images The Stylus 830 camera makes it easy to take great photos in a variety of scenarios and lighting situations. Simply select the desired mode for portraits, landscapes, night scenes, fast-action, macro and more.

In-camera editing With the new Perfect Fix, multiple editing features can be applied at once, including Red-Eye Fix and Lighting Fix.

Olympus Master 2 software Olympus Master 2 software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and simple, and images are easily organized by folders or albums and searchable by date in Calendar view. Additionally, with one-click editing tools, such as red-eye removal, images can be touched up before printing or e-mailing. Online support, templates, firmware upgrades and other user services are just a mouse-click away. Use the optional muvee Theater Pack to create professional quality slide shows and DVDs from your pictures using any of several built-in templates.

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Customer Reviews

Olympus Stylus 830
I have only recently received this camera. I upgraded from the Stylus 810 which was an outstanding camera. If you are a professional photographer or like to adjust your own aperature or speed setting then this is not for you. If you are like most of the people who will buy this camera I find it difficult to beat. You can carry it easily in a shirt pocket or a purse. The 8 MP is more than enough for most point and shoot cameras. The dual stabilization makes it hard to create any picture with a blur. This is almost a must for zoom pictures and perhaps the best stabilization of any of the many cameras I have tried. It offers a close up setting and a micro close up setting. It offers 4 settings for the quality of the picture you will take (pixels). If you want a picture for ebay use the low setting with close up feature. If you want a picture of your family go for the high setting. It has to many presets to mention for such things as action, people, night scenes, etc. The camera is simplicity at its best. Even a novice should be taking pictures a few minutes out of the box. Set the built in flash to auto and forget it if you want to. All controls are clear and easy to use. If it is raining do not worry as this camera has a weather tight case. I have used the professional Nikon,s etc but for most of you this camera is all you will ever want and more. I highly recommend this camera. Two caveats and that is to buy a 1G or 2G memory card as the camera does not come with a card. Also buy an extra battery so you will always have an extra charged battery available if you take a lot of pictures. I also recommed the soft carrying case made by Olympus. I give this camera 5 stars.

Nice product but pricey
I love the features, especially the image stabilization. You have to love the stabilization or you should buy the 820 for a lot less $$. I played with the 820 at Best Buy and the 830 will take a sharper picture, especially on full zoom. The downside is that the camera uses up battery power rather quickly so you may want to purchase a spare battery. The camera does not come with a memory card at all so plan on getting one, and a case is a good idea too. If I could do it again, I would probably buy a blue one instead of the basic chrome.Olympus Stylus 820 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom (Silver)Olympus Stylus 830 8MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 5x Optical Zoom (Blue)

Great camera
I just got this camera in the mail yesterday and I love it. It is an awesome camera with a lot of features. I turns on as soon as you push the power button and it writes the photes immediatly. The pictures are very clear and very sharp. I testing it at night by taking pictures of my room with all the lights out. The pictures came out as if I had taken them in the day time.

I read another review somewhere that the video camera doesn't have sound--well, it does have sound, at least mine does.

I do have to admit, that the battery didn't last very long, but then again, I never charged it before the first use and the battery only comes half charged.

I bought a M type 2GB media card to go with it and it works perfectly with this camera.

I got the Camera in green (beautiful color).

If I had to do it over again, I would get the same camera.