i have $159 to spend. i really need a new one quickly, as i am going on a trip soon. i would like one with at least 7 megapixels. any ideas what camera i should get?? Olympus Stylus 770 SW Overview
The third iteration of Olympus's compact shock and waterproof cameras, the Olympus Stylus 770 SW, takes the "SW" classification up a notch. In addition to its ability to withstand a drop from five feet, the latest SW model is now waterproof to a depth of 33 feet -- a depth that no other camera can achieve without an underwater housing. If 33 feet isn't sufficient, an optional underwater housing is available. Adding to its appeal, this 7.1 megapixel point-and-shoot camera can also handle sub-freezing temperatures and withstand 220 pounds of pressure. At the same time, you won't have any problems slipping this tough but slender camera into a shirt pocket.
Other than its tough-guy status, the Olympus 770 SW is a typical point-and-shoot camera, but with some bonus features. Common features include a 3x optical zoom with a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 38-114mm, 24 scene modes with text descriptions, and program and auto exposure options. Extras include a manometer, which records the depth or altitude at which the shot was taken, and a useful set of in-camera post-processing editing functions such as redeye fix, saturation, and brightness adjustments. Black and white and sepia effects are also available in playback mode along with resizing, the option to tag and organize images as favorites, and the ability to retrieve images by the date they were shot via a calendar. An LED Illuminator lamp -- which emits bright white light on demand for composing in low light situations -- is bright enough to double as a flashlight and provides a good source of illumination for macro shots.
The Olympus 770 SW's shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, and crushproof attributes are its most distinguishing features, and there's no other camera like it on the market. However, without the camera's ability to survive in conditions that would render other models useless, the Olympus 770 SW would be just another decent, but not outstanding, snapshot camera. But as the only totally amphibious camera on the market--with the exception of used Nikonos models--it may well be worth its $179.99 price tag for those who need a camera that can handle whatever conditions you can throw at it. Best Buy:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?... If you raise your budget up $100 more, go for the Nikon s50 or s50c,both are 7.2 megapixels. I have the S50c and its great. Canon PowerShot A560
7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
133.99 us in Amzon
And you still have money to buy a 2 GB SD memory card, u wont need more than thaT! a 2gb SD Card costs 19 us
I had the previous one to this, the A540 and it was excelent.
I paid 177 Us for the A540 and the A560, newer model is cheaper and better!.
Now i own a SD1000...cant go wrong with Canon! You have very good answers. But if it were me I'd go along with Emil P. The Canons either A570, A560 or A540. |
