Think about it - if someone had told you, say 10 years ago, that you would be able to buy a camera in the 21st century and process the snaps yourself without a dark room IN COLOUR, transmit them in an instant around the globe, and still have time to cook the dinner, what would you have said ... Read review
Advantages: Can be used successively by an 'intuitive' person Disadvantages: You still need to know how to take a good photo!
...the wise choice of an Olympus camera. The model was chosen for:
- simple to use menus and tabs
- takes still pictures
- records mini movies [JPEG support]
- auto-flash and red-eye reduction
- digital zoom function
- close-up picture mode
- self-timer (so you can be in the frame too)
- range of optional accessories available
- manual also available as pdf file on software
... ...cable
- internal memory = 1 MB
- SmartMedia memory = 4-12 MB depending on size of card used]
- optical real image viewfinder with target mark
- 1.6" TFT colour LCD display, 60,000 pixels
- automatic calendar system 2000-2099
- power supplied by 4 x AA (R6) alkaline batteries (or other options)
- weight without batteries or card = 190g (0.4lb)
(specs are subject to change by manufacturer) more
Think about it - if someone had told you, say 10 years ago, that you would be able to buy a camera in the 21st century and process the snaps yourself without a dark room IN COLOUR, transmit them in an instant around the globe, and still have time to cook the dinner, what would you have said to them?
We now accept the impossible as normal, and my first foray into digital photography has been a breeze thanks to the wise choice of an Olympus camera. The model was chosen for:
- simple to use menus and tabs - takes still pictures - records mini movies [JPEG support] - auto-flash and red-eye reduction - digital zoom function - close-up picture mode - self-timer (so you can be in the frame too) - range of optional accessories available - manual also available as pdf file on software
Technical specs include:
- USB cable - internal memory = 1 MB - SmartMedia memory = 4-12 MB depending on size of card used] - optical real image viewfinder with target mark - 1.6" TFT colour LCD display, 60,000 pixels - automatic calendar system 2000-2099 - power supplied by 4 x AA (R6) alkaline batteries (or other options) - weight without batteries or card = 190g (0.4lb) (specs are subject to change by manufacturer)
WHY I LOVE THIS CAMERA As an online writer, I can add pics to my website almost as soon as I think of them (if they are locally accessible subjects). I have made photo album web pages (using own hosted website and web design software) for the family. All I have to do is email the URL to them and hey presto! Everyone with Internet access gets a look in. They can download any of the images they wish in the usual left-click and 'Save Picture As' method. This can be useful as sending digital photos by email can still be a lengthy process if any of the parties do not have Broadband access. The photo editing software supplied is user-friendly but images can be exported to any other programs you like to use, and stored in your My Pictures folder (Windows). If you have a suitable printer, the images come out well on photo quality paper. I have never really thought about the costs involved / not involved and cannot thus comment.
WHAT I HAVE FOUND DIFFICULT I am an intuitive user of software and machines. I do read manuals (once) and then I like to get on with things. I found this manual frighteningly thick (density-wise) until I realised it contained many versions in different languages! I do think using the camera and not being frightened of it is the best way forward. This camera will take as good a photograph with ease as you are capable of taking! I say this because I recently took a cardful at my mother's birthday lunch and having the sun streaming in a window behind the poor woman's head was not a good idea. So my comment on the family web page after that was - Please Dad, some tuition still required. This digital camera is foolproof as long as a fool isn't operating it!
I have not yet got to grips with the mini movie making facility - but I noticed my 10 year old nephew was having a go at the birthday lunch so I'll ask him to show me how next time we meet up.
The size of memory card supplied has so far been large enough but I know I would need more and/or larger ones if going on a prolonged trip abroad where I did not have access to my pc for downloading.
All in all, this is my first digital camera and I can see no reason why I should be wanting another one - I love it and it quite likes me - I have just sent a photo taken with it into Ciao as my profile image (shame about the sunglasses but I can't see without them).
QUICK SOUNDBITE Do not be afraid to use this machine but make sure you only take 'unimportant' photos until you are sure about what you are doing!
Advantages: small, lightweight and takes excellent photos Disadvantages: no case included
...work AT ALL. However the Olympus D-380 changed my perspective entirely.
It look like a fairly stylish camera and it wasn't until recently that I found out that Olympus are a very popular brand name (their featured on Ferrari F1's overalls!) and I was curious to how popular they actually were. So my dad ended up buying two D-380's as we are going on holiday soon (sorry if I go on about it, I’m excited!) and we tested it out at a nearby sailing club, ... ...the marvel that is the Olympus D-380. There are also many many more things that you can do with it to record your most precious moments.
On the actual camera there are several buttons and switches to play around with and I shall explain each of them for you. First up is the lens barrier, which you open and close to turn it on and off. Then underneath this is the "Macro Lever" this allows you to get very close up shots on a certain object, for example, ...
thestribb 11.07.2003
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Olympus CAMEDIA D 380
Advantages: really easy to use Disadvantages: erm...you dont get a case with it
My little brother recently got a "fortune" for his birthday, well as far as a fourteen year old is concerned it was a fortune! Anyway, he decided he NEEDED a digital camera! Dixon's had a special offer on the D380, the price was reduced but i would say it would still be worth paying the full rrp for it. The camera is fantastic and even a dumb blonde like me can use it! It can store varying amounts of photos depending on what size memory card you ... ...special deal on larger ones if you buy at the same time as the camera) and what quality of photos you take. There is also a video facility which allows you to take a short video of about thirty seconds, again depending on which quality you are using. Whilst it is really easy to transfer the photos onto your pc and edit them on screen, you can also edit them on the screen on the back of the camera (forgot to mention that bit! there is a small screen ...
jordanwight 05.05.2003
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Olympus CAMEDIA D 380
Advantages: Really easy to operate Disadvantages: quite bulky, no case given in purchase
I got this camera for xmas from my mum and dad. I am very very pleased with the results. With 2.0 megapixels, the quality of each photo is excellent. With the little viewing panel on the back, it is possible to take a picture looking at the panel, or using the normal eyepiece. Camera comes with an 8mb card which is capeable of holding up to some 30 odd pictures - all large sized. desired sixing of pictures can be changed at the click of a button, ... ...white, red eye remover, night-time photography, automatic flash (only flashes when it's needed) and ability to turn flash off. once you have taken a picture, you can then view it on the panel, and zoom in on it too. you can use the slideshow function to automatically run through all the pictures, and can also show you small thumbnails of each photo, making it easier to jump from photo to photo. It has a timer function too, which comes in handy to ...
gloweena 26.08.2003
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Olympus CAMEDIA D 380
Advantages: Easy to use. Economical on batteries. Disadvantages: Only 2 megapixels.
Firstly I should admit that I am not a highly technical person, so this review will be limited to my personal impressions of the camera and I will leave technical specifications to the experts. I have owned the camera for about 3 years. It was my first venture into digital photography. I use the camera mainly for taking photographs to display on my web sites, and for selling items on Ebay. The camera is very easy to use, being largely "point and ... ...intuitive to use, especially after you have tried it out a few times. One of the great advantages of a digital camera, is that you can feel free to snap away and experiment, without having to worry about wasting money on expensive processing charges. This means that you can become familiar with the controls much more quickly than might be the case with a non-digital version. In general the quality of photographs that it takes is very good. I take ...
mrpottery 16.04.2005
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Advantages: A great photo taker Disadvantages: None
Olympus couldn't make this camera any easier to use if they tried, it's an excellent camera for me as the menu's are tabs are really easy to use and understand, It's a very stylish little camera with 20 Megapixel, a 5X zoom and can connect to your PC using a USB cable. There are lots of buttons etc on the camera Lens Barrier, you use this to open and close and turn on and off. Macro Lever which allows you to take close up shots Self-timer lamp, this ... ...allows you to download your pics to your PC Shutter button, the button you press to take the actual photo The software that is supplied with the camera is also easy to use after installing it on your PC which takes no time at all, you can now download your pictures from your camera onto your PC and edit if you want or just print or save them. Then once they are safely saved onto disc or PC you can now erase them from the camera, also the camera has ...
BigBadBaz 13.11.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Olympus CAMEDIA D 380
Get great pictures the fun and easy way - with the CAMEDIA D-380. Automatic operations, including white balance and digital ESP, help you sit back and enjoy the picture-taking process. An Olympus glass lens and 2.0 megapixels capture clear, colorful images that can be printed up to 8" x 10". Or, when a picture's just not enough, use QuickTime and record the memory in movie mode. And with USB Auto-Connect, your images or movies will be ready for viewing and sharing in no time, and with no hassles. Nothing's impossible. The D-380 is packed with features that automatically adjust for the best possible shot, so the pictures aren't just fun to take, they're fun to enjoy. With a multi-mode flash, auto white balance, digital ESP metering and spot metering, you won't find an easier way to take beautiful photographs. Even printing and e-mailing your masterpieces is easy. With Auto-Connect USB, nearly any computer with a USB port will recognize the D-380 and connect automatically. No software to install. No time to waste. When a single frame won't tell the whole story, shoot a QuickTime movie. Then e-mail it to friends and family. With the advantage of 2 megapixels, you can print sharp, detailed photos big enough for your best 8"x 10"frames. The D-380 fits easily in your pocket, but you'll prefer the way it feels in your hand. Get perfect crops on the spot with up to 5x digital zoom. Sequence mode lets you capture action at 1.3 frames per second. And macro gets you as close as 10 inches for amazing shots of small subjects.
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Easy to use, takes good pictures, looks stylish 
