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Typical price: £230
What is it: Splashproof 10-megapixel compact camera with 3x optical zoom
What we think: Can produce great shots but watch out for noise
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 27 November 2006
Tags: Olympus, Olympus u [mju:] 1000, picture quality, lag, video clips
We like:
Decent image quality at low sensitivity; helpful low-light features
We don't like:
Noisy at high sensitivity; distinct purple fringing; sluggish; burst and high-ISO modes only shoot at half-resolution or lower
CNET UK judgement:
This 10-megapixel compact can produce great shots if the scene is well lit, but watch out for noise at about ISO 200
Full review:
You can't have everything, especially with Olympus compact cameras. While the company has plenty of similar cameras that serve specific purposes, there's no catch-all, high-end, great-at-everything camera. The Olympus µ 720 SW offers waterproof shooting. The µ 730 features an intuitive design and a 76mm (3-inch) LCD screen. The µ 750 includes an image-stabilised, 5x optical zoom lens. But none of these cameras share these useful features. Continue Reading...
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