Possibly the perfect digital camera
Written: Oct 23 '01
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Pros: Size, optical zoom, photo quality, price
Cons: Standard memory is low, full documentation only on CD-ROM
The Bottom Line: The D-510 takes great pictures, has great features, and can be had at a great price.
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| ayjay's Full Review: Olympus Camedia D-510 Zoom Digital Camera |
I have had my D-510 for about three months now, and I could not be happier. It is easy to use and takes great pictures. At under $350, it's a great deal, too.
As with almost everything I buy, I researched digital cameras to death. I decided I wanted to spend under $400, which meant that 3 megapixel cameras were pretty much out of the picture (no pun intended). I don't plan on printing any 11x14's anyway, so 2 megapixels is plenty. I wanted optical zoom, which narrowed my choices considerably. Given my limited choices, I went with Olympus based on price and my past positive experiences with Olympus film cameras. I am not disappointed. The camera with an additional 64MB memory card cost under $400, with shipping.
The camera is point and click. No training required. Two quick pushes of the monitor button gets you a photo preview. It allows pre-focusing, has several flash modes, etc. In other words, pretty much everything a reasonably sophisticated person would want.
Picture quality is fantastic. Color is accurate and true. My prints definitely rival those of film, at least in the sizes that I have printed (up to 5x7).
I bought a 64MB memory card, which holds about 120 pictures. The included 8mb card holds less than a roll of film at high resolution.
Uploading to my computer is a snap. Plug in the USB cable, and the camera shows up as a drive. Copy to your hard disk and you are done. Truly painless. The camera also includes a video cable so that you can view your shots on TV. This is a big hit with the kids. Instant slide show!
The camera will also take short movies, but I have not tried this. I have a MiniDV camera, so I am not likely to use this very much. Plus, have to learn how, which will require using the CD-ROM based documentation. A hard copy book would have been appreciated.
In short, the D-510 takes great pictures, has great features, and can be had at a great price.
Recommended:
Yes
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