Olympus D-620L Digital Camera
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: OlympusModel: 225065
Product features:
- 1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution
- 3x optical zoom with a 7-element all-glass lens
- 1,410,000-pixel CCD
- 1.8-inch color LCD display
- SmartMedia memory storage with an 8-MB card included
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 Upgrade [Old Version]
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
- Aperture 3
- Pixelmator [Old Version]
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Olympus D-620L Digital Camera
Customer Review: Entry-level digital camera, but great photos!
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought my Olympus D-620L four years ago, in November of 1999, just about the time that digital cameras were beginning to attract the interest of novice camera users. My camera has been a workhorse since then, helping me capture excellent photos for use on Ebay as well as in some brochures I've produced for small businesses. My friends have newer and fancier models, but my photos turn out as well as theirs do, and seem far easier to shoot. Unfortunately, last week my beloved old D-620L developed a problem when using the built-in flash. The flash doesn't flash until a second or so after the photo has been taken, so unless I use the camera outdoors or with good indoor lighting, the photos are too dark to use. I returned the camera to Olympus for repair, knowing that an out-of-warranty fix was probably going to be pricey. Well, I just got the estimate to fix it: $262.00. I'm guessing that's a standard fee that Olympus charges for any repair because before I mailed in the camera, someone I spoke to in the Olympus customer service department said that I'd probably be looking at "$262.00 to fix any problem." Still, I sent the camera to Olympus, hoping that the repair would be less than the estimate. It wasn't, so I'm having the camera returned without having the repair done. It doesn't make sense to put that kind of money into a camera that's 4 years old, even though I don't want to buy a new camera at this point. So, my old D-620L will be used for outdoor shots only until I make the move to buy another digital camera. I don't need a 3, 4, or 5 megapixel camera, movie capabilities, or many of the other bells and whistles that are standard on most digital cameras today. But I do want a camera that looks and feels like a camera, not a toy, and one that has a decent viewfinder and zoom. Until that perfect camera jumps up and grabs me, I'll be making do with my Olympus D-620L. By the way, the only reason I rated this camera with 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the steep cost of repairs after the camera is out of warranty. To be fair, however, the sky-high repairs on an out-of-warranty camera are probably a universal problem. Canon has a similar policy; my fairly new, barely out-of-date Canon Z155 died on me not long ago, and the repair estimate on that thing was MORE than the cost of the camera when purchased new. I ditched the camera.
Description of Olympus D-620L Digital Camera
The Olympus D-620L gives you high 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, a range of flash and exposure options, and a 3x zoom lens--plus professional-level, single-lens-reflex construction. Just as traditional 35mm SLRs are significantly larger than point-and-shoots, the Olympus D-620L is much bulkier than other non-SLR digital cameras, including Olympus's own point-and-shoot digitals. However, the added bulk is the price paid for improved optics, picture quality, and the advantage of being able to frame your image with precision before you snap the picture.The through-the-lens viewfinder design means you can't use the LCD screen as a viewfinder--you can only use it for image playback. This is a fairly significant drawback if you like to see your picture on the LCD screen before you take it; otherwise it's not an issue.
The Olympus D-620L uses removable SmartMedia cards for memory; it comes with an 8 MB card, which holds about 100 images in the lowest resolution. It also includes a battery charger for the four AA Ni-MH batteries--a nice touch, especially since it drains batteries quickly (like all digital cameras).
The included pop-up flash has a good range of options, including red-eye reduction, fill-flash, and off. The Olympus D-620L also lets you use an optional extension flash--a great feature if you want more professional-looking photos. The Olympus D-620L lets you adjust exposure manually by three stops in either direction; in addition, it has spot metering and macro functions. The digital camera's three preset focus settings (1.3 feet, 8 feet, and infinity) can be useful in situations where the autofocus has trouble. Unfortunately, the autofocus's contrast detection system has difficulty in dim conditions, and the camera won't let you take a picture if the autofocus isn't set. We found this to be major inconvenience indoors, where even standard indoor lighting was often too dark to take a picture. The Olympus D-620L doesn't let you manually adjust focus either (other than providing focus-lock capability).
Pros:
- Through-the-lens viewfinder
- Superior optics
- Preset focus settings
Cons:
- Somewhat bulky
- Has trouble focusing in dim light
The Olympus D-620L combines a high-resolution CCD (1.4 megapixel 1280 x 1024), a light-weight, built-in 3X zoom lens and TTL (through the lens) viewfinder, and an external flash sync/PC connector for professional quality shots in studio settings and an innovative design inspired by the Olympus IS series 35mm ZLR cameras for a true photographic experience.
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