Olympus Camedia D630 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: OlympusRelease Date: 2009-11-30
Model: 225670
Product features:
- 5.3 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 18-inch prints
- 3x optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
- Ultra compact--less than 1.0 inch thick
- Quicktime movie mode with audio
- Powered by a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery; records images on xD-Picture Cards
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Customer Review: Disappointing pictures
Summary: 2 Stars
I saw this model in person and fell instantly in love with the design. It was very compact, had a good sized LCD, and seemed to be a reasonable price for an ultra-compact with 5 MP. I ended it up ordering it from Amazon and upon receiving it and testing it out, I must say I was pretty disappointed in it.
General build/condition: I still love the design and feel of the camera. However, the one that I got was noticeably dirty. There were black smudges around the top panel, and there were little pieces of reside all over that just kept the camera from feeling "brand new." Nothing else in the box looked like it had been touched so I don't imagine that it was a return. It wasn't a big deal, I cleaned it up but it was just a bad way to greet my new camera.
LCD: At the same time I purchased this, I also purchased a Canon A510 for my mother. I tested them out side-by-side. I noticed that while the LCD on the Olympus was bigger - which was nice - it looked very grainy. Not sharp at all. And this was while the Canon still had its protective covering on the LCD. The Olympus did not come with a protective covering on its LCD. Protective covering meaning that little clear plastic square that they always put over sensitive things on electronics.
Picture quality: I must say I am a complete novice when it comes to photography. I hardly ever veer from the default settings. I took a series of comparison pictures with my current camera (an Olympus D-40), my mom's new camera, and my new camera. The Canon was the obvious winner. The pictures from the Olympus D-630 were very washed out from the flash and was oversaturated with redness. I noticed that my older Olympus also was very red-toned, but it was not nearly as bad as the D-630. I'm sure if you know how to manipulate the different settings and fix photos in Photoshop, it wouldn't be a problem. But that's not how I would use my camera in an everyday setting, so it was the dealbreaker.
I wanted to share my experience with this camera because since it is such a new model, there aren't any real reviews out there for it. I hope this will help someone in my position make a more informed decision.
Description of Olympus Camedia D630 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
The cool brushed metal body houses a powerful 5.0 megapixel CCD. A large 2.0 color LCD lets your pictures really pop . A built-in Help Guide provides instant assistance. 10 shooting modes ensure great photos with automatic ease. The lithium-ion battery provides continuous power to keep you ready to shoot at a moment s notice. And the incredibly appealing size and weight give you the perfect excuse to take it anywhere . . . with almost no effort at all. Features: 3x Optical zoom, 12x total zoom capability 2.0 Color TFT In-camera Help Guide Print directly to PictBridge-enabled printers 12-second Self-timer Compact and lightweight Olympus Includes: D-630 Zoom digital camera Li-ion rechargeable battery (Li-40B) and charger (Li-40C) USB cable (Win/Mac) Audio/video cable Wrist strap Quick start guide/Quick reference guide Basic instruction manual CD-ROM with OLYMPUS Master software and advanced manual Warranty CardDigital Cameras
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