Typical price: £120
What is it: Compact digital camera with 6-megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom
What we think: Few features, but decent images and a low price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 October 2006
Tags: Olympus, Olympus FE-180, white balance, budget, autofocus
We like:
Great white balance; comes with batteries and charger
We don't like:
Softens details; awkward tripod mount; no manual controls
CNET UK judgement:
This inexpensive shooter won't wow you with features, but its price is low and its pictures are decent quality
Full review:
Lack of control isn't necessarily a bad thing in cameras. If the camera does its job well, the automatic mode should be all you need to take a good snapshot. Unfortunately, cameras tend not to do their jobs well without user tweaks. Thankfully, Olympus's 6-megapixel FE-180 is a rare example of a camera with a well-built automatic system. Continue Reading...
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November 1, 2006
Posted by: Alan Hall
"Good little camera"
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