![Olympus u [mju:] 810 Digital review](/i/c/rv/sc/31675514/31675514-2-200-camera+on-1.jpg "Olympus u [mju:] 810 Digital review")
Typical price: £210
What is it: Compact, water-resistant digital camera with 8-megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom
What we think: It can handle your low-light and high-speed shots, but the easily washed-out LCD limits its use in sunlight
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 June 2006
Tags: Olympus, Olympus u [mju:] 810 Digital, scene modes, xD card, mode dial
We like:
Offers high ISO settings; digital image stabilisation; quick burst mode; solid image quality
We don't like:
LCD washes out in bright light; no manual controls; some features available only at lower resolutions
CNET UK judgement:
If you can stand some image noise, the Olympus µ 810 Digital can handle your low-light and high-speed shots. Unfortunately, the easily washed-out LCD limits its use in sunlight
Full review:
The versatile, water-resistant 8-megapixel Olympus µ (pronounced 'myu') 810 Digital adapts to dim environments as readily as it braves damp ones. Thanks to a combination of high sensitivity (up to ISO 3,200), digital image stabilisation and Olympus's Bright Capture pixel-pooling technology, the µ 810 can take and display acceptable pictures in low light. Unfortunately, this camera doesn't do as well in fair weather -- its LCD tends to wash out in bright sunlight. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
Do you own this product? What do you think of it?
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest Digital camera Reviews
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Not much to look at, but it's actually a very good ultra-compact camera for snapshooters
Samsung PL60
Stylish, practical and pleasing to use. Its pictures aren't bad either, so it's a good buy at this price
Samsung ST1000
Good camera made great by its excellent touchscreen interface and wireless technology
on Digital Cameras
Gimmicks are the new megapixels: The new generation of unusual digital cameras
In the last year we've seen cameras with projectors, 3D, Wi-Fi, GPS, swappable lenses, extra screens and new sensors. The megapixel race is over -- all hail the gimmick
More:
