About 6 months ago, I was beginning to get very fed up with using single use cameras, SLR cameras and my Polaroid camera. This was because whenever I took photographs I almost always found that, when they were developed they had part of the image missing. The reasons for this was because you didn’t always get what you saw via the view finder. So, the day came when I went on the search for my new Digital Camera.
I went to most of the top name stores where they sold a wide range of Digital Cameras at various prices, but everyone said the same things, like 'We do not have any information available for you to look at.' When I asked a simple question like 'What will the print quality be like?' almost every company hadn't got an image printed from the cameras for potential customers to see. This meant I didn't know what the capability of each camera was. After days of searching I went to a store where they only sold cameras. When I entered the store there was a lot of information for potential customers. For example, there was a list of megapixels, then next to it; it told you how large you could print up to with each amount of pixels, which would still be of a high quality.
I had a good look at the list and decided that I may want to print my images up to A3. I therefore needed a 4.0 megapixel or higher Digital Camera. Off I went looking at each suitable manufacturer’s cameras.
Then I spotted it, the Olympus u [MJU:] 400 Digital Camera. It was excellent. I liked the look of it as, it was compact and in a tough, hard looking metal case, which meant if I dropped it, it wouldn't break easily. When the staff handed it to me, I couldn't believe how stylish it looked in the polished silver case, plus it was of a small shape and light weight. So, therefore it isn't clumsy. This I thought would be ideal to put in your pocket when out walking etc... With the metal case it would also be suitable for all weathers. It included a lens cap built into the main case, which meant you wouldn't need to put it in your pocket to get dirty or put it down and lose it. This is a bit of a problem; as if you close it quick you can trap the lens. When I asked the staff for some extra information they told me:

2) You could quick view all the images stored on the xD-Picture Card either altogether or on their own.

4) It has a 3x optical zoom lens, handy to get close up to something far away.

After, I had found out the extra information I tried it out. On the back is a huge view screen and I couldn't believe the outstanding sharpness and brightness of the captured images. I thought how excellent the quality was. Straight away I decided to purchase the camera.
When I got home and opened the box, there was:

Unfortunately, the manufacturers do not supply a carry case for extra protection which is a little disappointing with such a great product. You can however, purchase one for a few pounds. Also, they do not include an electrical converter for if you go on holiday abroad. This is available for a small extra cost. When the xD-Picture Card is full you can download them on to your P.C. as long as it is a Windows 98 or higher or equal to this system. There is a USB cable included. If you decide you require a larger xD-Picture Card you can purchase them at most main camera stores or electrical stores. The larger xD-Picture Cards are available in the following sizes: