Olympus Stylus Epic DLX 35mm Film Camera

Pros: Cheap, compact and weatherproof. Best of all - a spotmeter on a P&S!
Cons: It's not THAT sharp!

I finally purchased the Oly Stylus Epic after hearing about the hyperbole over its amazingly sharp optics. I have read several reviews in which the shooter claimed that the Oly's pics rivaled those from top quality SLRs. Really?!

After...

Pros: Size, price, features, great pictures
Cons: No infinity lock

A quick run-down of why I love this camera:

· F/2.8 maximum aperture
· Shutter speeds: 1/1000 to 4 seconds
· 400 focusing steps mean sharp pictures from 14” to infinity
· focus and exposure lock for off-center subjects
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Pros: Compact, sharp optics, excellent metering, reliable.
Cons: Some red eye potential

We just purchased our second Olympus Stylus (Epic this time). The first one died after 6 years of frequent use, after some 3000+ excellent photos.
At the end of the roll the camera motor keeps pulling on the film for a while and high forces are...

Pros: No settings to fiddle with, good picture quality, fast startup, compact, spot metering
Cons: Film-based, not immune to washout

I got the Stylus Epic a couple of years back as my primary camera. I wanted the simplicity of point-and-shoot, and compact size with a shielded lens so I could take it anywhere. I appreciated that I could just slide it open and shoot without any...

Pros: The best point and shoot camera for the money
Cons: To achieve great results, follow some hints and tips.

I can't add too much more to the positive comments other users have already posted on this little gem. It's the best point and shoot camera for the money. The fast f2.8 lens and shutter speed range from 4 seconds to 1/1000 sec. is something that you'd be...

Pros: pocketable, water resistant, ease of loading, secure lens protector. Want close-ups? Just get closer.
Cons: Possible problem with flash exposure for indoor shots.

I bought the camera on the recommendation of a Harley rider who has carried a Stylus Epic in the saddlebags of his bike for more than 6,000 miles over several years, and many trip to Sturgis. He has had no problems with it. I have run only two rolls of...

Pros: Compact. Sharp lens. Spot metering. Close-focusing. Unintimidating.
Cons: Autofocus can be fooled.

It's been said that a serious photographer must never be without a camera; just in case that once-in-a-lifetime shot should come along. For those moments, and all the moments of your life, the Olympus Stylus Epic will probably become your little saviour....

Pros: Lots of features for the price, fantastic optics
Cons: Small view finder

Stylus Epic

If you are looking for a small, light, rugged, inexpensive camera that takes great pictures, look no further. I travel a lot on business and get to visit some really nice places. I have an expensive SLR, but I’m reluctant to...

Pros: Weight, price, lens quality and speed
Cons: For a P&S, none

I bought a Stylus Epic as an addition to my camera collection, to fill the role of a small carry-everywhere "pocket camera" - a camera small and light enough to fit in my pocket. It replaced a Canon Elph that I lost and that I was not satisfied with...

Pros: Compact Camera Takes Good Pictures
Cons: More zoom would be nice!

The Olympus Stylus Epic is an inexpensive way to have a nice camera. It looks nice and doesn't make you look cheap.

The camera itself operates wonderfully. I have never had any problems with it. It has a good amount of features for it's...

Pros: Excellent photos every time
Cons: sometimes the timer is tricky- you have to press harder- that's all

This camera is reliable, fabulous and takes excellent photos. It's so unbelievably easy to use and its hard body is self protecting. Just sliding the cover retracts the lens completely and the zoom is incredible. My pictures are sharp and clear and...

Pros: Produces good pictures and is waterproof.
Cons: none

The Olympus Stylus Epic is one of the best point-and-shoot designs of all time.However, it just got a lot better. Epic added a faster lens, faster shutter, trick metering, and more.

The Simple-operating Stylus has controls for self-timer,...

Pros: all-weather, sharp pictures, light weight
Cons: fragile, no zoom

I borrowed this tiny camera for a weekend from my brother so that I wouldn't carry a big SLR around. I didn't really care about a superb quality, just needed to shoot something easy. It was quite a surprise when I developed the pictures, a tiny Stylus...

Pros: Zoom, self-timer, date imprint
Cons: Can't take anything closer than 2 ft.

I needed a new point-and-shoot to replace my trusty old Olympus of five years (I'm embarrassed to say that I'd dropped it one too many times...it still works, but these are memories I'm taking, and I don't want to be caught off guard one day...), so I...

Pros: small size; fast lens (2.8, not found in other models); wide range of film speed (50-1000); good, feature rich flash
Cons: Nothing specific really. Others have mentioned that the viewfinder could be bigger, but I didn't find this to be a problem at all

I am a keen amateur photographer, with a 'real' manual focus SLR and multiple lenses ...BUT...found out (the hard way) that a 1 year old is no respecter of your photographic abilities! I needed a camera that was easy to carry and had a good lens so I...