The Olympus 4.0 megapixel Mini mju digital camera is something to admire. I've have previously owned two other digital cameras and neither of them were quite as impressive. The graphics were terrible, the memory was disappointing and they didn't look to stylish either.
So how does it look?
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Advantages: Sleek, stylish, trendy, small, easy to use. Disadvantages: Needs a larger memory card! 16mb is not enough!
The Olympus 4.0 megapixel Mini mju digital camera is something to admire. I've have previously owned two other digital cameras and neither of them were quite as impressive. The graphics were terrible, the memory was disappointing and they didn't look to stylish either.
So how does it look?
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The mini mju is small, sleek (95 x 55.5 x 27.5mm) and available in a selection of colours, these are:
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Crystal Blue
Velvet Red
Copper Orange
I own the Jewellery Silver mini mju. Not only does the camera look good and feel good, it's also easy to use and only weighs 115g(s).
Easy? How easy?
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The top of the camera has two buttons and also a wheel switch. The small button turns the camera power on; the larger button takes your photos. To determine if you want to view ... more
The Olympus 4.0 megapixel Mini mju digital camera is something to admire. I've have previously owned two other digital cameras and neither of them were quite as impressive. The graphics were terrible, the memory was disappointing and they didn't look to stylish either.
So how does it look? ===============
The mini mju is small, sleek (95 x 55.5 x 27.5mm) and available in a selection of colours, these are:
Jewellery Silver Pure White Cosmic Black Crystal Blue Velvet Red Copper Orange
I own the Jewellery Silver mini mju. Not only does the camera look good and feel good, it's also easy to use and only weighs 115g(s).
Easy? How easy? ========================= The top of the camera has two buttons and also a wheel switch. The small button turns the camera power on; the larger button takes your photos. To determine if you want to view photos stored on the camera, record some video footage or take some pictures you move the wheel (which has symbols on it) to the indented line next to the wheel.
When you turn the power on (the small button) you have allocated the setting on the wheel and are now ready to carry out your task.
**Viewing photos** The camera has a 1.8 inch LCD (134,000 pixels) screen and to the right of this screen is a circular button with four points. So if you have decided to view your pictures, to scroll through them you just press the right hand side of the circle or the left if you want to go in reverse order. Simple huh?
In the centre of the four points is another circle this is the 'OK' button if you press this whilst you're viewing photos it will bring up a menu on screen and give you the option to delete the present photo, to change the mode (you can make the image black and white for example). Or you can simply view information about the photo (the size etc.).
**Video star** So lets move on to the video option; this is the middle selection on the wheel. I will be honest I have not had much experience with this feature and so hope the following information is correct. With the OK button pressed you will have the following options appear
Exposure compensation Quality White balance Mode menu
You can apparently record (in simplistic terms) fifteen frames per second in a frame size of 320x240. Please feel free to correct me, if I am making no sense!
**Taking pictures** The camera has a built in lens cover which springs to action when you turn the power button on. When you press the OK button the options available are;
How to explore these menus are as previously mentioned, using the circle and the OK button to select the option you require (this does take a little getting use to).
The Memory ========== The camera comes with a 16mb XD memory card, I'd recommend upgrading this. It's a shame I don't take my own advice at times. If I did, I'd no longer be moaning about only fitting 16 photos onto the camera at parties or other events and having to save them onto my computer so often!
Try these places to buy additional memory:
amazon.co.uk picstop.co.uk warehouseexpress.com
The Zoom ======== The Mju has a 2x Optical zoom and a built in 4x Digital zoom, it is advised to use the optical zoom because of the poor quality when the zoom is used digitally.
The zoom function can be allocated on the camera, above the circular button, it features as a small rectangular shape and includes two letters, these are; W - T. There is also a picture of a magnifier under the T.
The Battery ========= I'm quite pleased with the battery, it's a rechargeable lithium-ion battery LI-30B. You just sit the battery into the charger, plug the adapter into the wall and away it goes. Don't worry the charger comes with the camera when you buy it. The AC adapter is a D-7AC connected via power coupler. AC 100V - 240V, 50 - 60Hz; DC 4.8V. (I hope that makes more sense to you than it does to me!!).
Conclusion ========= You have probably already gathered my delight with this camera.
I like it because:
It's easy to use (really it is!!);
Navigation in a description/review can sound complicated unless you have the equipment in front of you.
The amount of features available;
I've had this camera for six months, perhaps longer and I'm still not competent with all the special things you can do with the Mju. Not because it's complicated (I'd be contradicting myself if that was the case) purely because I'm lazy. To be honest doing this review for Ciao has been an eye opener for me. It is not until you sit down and evaluate the device you are about to write about and realise how much detail as a consumer you miss out on because you just use the basic features. Most people buy a camera to take photos, going beyond that possibly means reading the manual (I don't do reading - not manuals any way!).
It looks good;
This is true, just as people buy the smallest, funkiest mobile phone. Digital cameras play an important role in street cred. When I went looking for camera I wanted something small, something 'different' and if I'm to be perfectly frank the actual specs of the camera was some thing I didn't even consider until the checkout process.
Viewing pictures is simple:
If I want to view/upload my pictures to my PC I just take the XD card out of the Camera and slot it into my Epson R300 printer. The printer picks the card up straight away (as long as it's switched on!) and will display the images on screen. However if you do not have one of these wonderful printers (Jots down next idea for a review) then you can use the usb cable supplied and upload your photos that way. You can install the enclosed software but this is not necessary as your computer should still recognize the hardware and allow you to view the photos (or perhaps I am just lucky?).
So finally, if you want a camera (that's digital) look no further. You may wonder why the price follows my conclusion, but in the whole scheme of things I consider the price to be quite reasonable - pictures of friends, family and memories are priceless!
Uh Oh the price! ============= Carmera Centre Cardiff cameracentrecardiff.co.uk £135.99
Digital First digitalfirst.co.uk £139.95
Oyyy Oyyy.co.uk £164.14
**Accessories ** There are accessories available for the Mini Mju, so in case you are interested I have listed some of these below.
Leather case PVC Case Tripod (the tripod mount is on the bottom of the camera). Neckstrap Power Coupler BPC-01 Sandisk ImageMate 5-in-1 Reader
N.B In reference to my review I should have really called the 'wheel' a rotating dial. It would have made the description process a little less painful but I'm sure your forgive me (eventually!).
Advantages: Stylish, Light, Small, Six Colours, Fantastic LCD Screen for Reviewing Pics, Quick Start up Disadvantages: Focus isn't great sometimes
...popular MJU. As a result, Olympus have had to do some very careful thinking about how to not let the fans down at this festive time of year.
The Answer? This sexy piece of kit!
Before I get down to all the tech specs, Olympus have quite cleverly made their camera into a fashion accessory too, with the ability to choose from 6 different colours for you new best friend:
Pure White
Jewellery Silver
Cosmic Black
Copper Orange Crystal Blue Velvet ... ...clever, clever people over at olympus have managed to shave 5mm off of the length, and 50g of the weight, making this camera a groovy little pocket sized thing weighing in at a mere 115g. This combination of small size and light weight make the camera Ideal for people with an active lifestyle.
GENERAL CONTROLS
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The mju mini is pretty easy to use, with the standard "click" shutter release button. Close to that is a knurled ...
Trevni 27.12.2004 (23.01.2005)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Olympus µ[MJU:] Mini DIGITAL
Advantages: Excellent quality of build, easy to use Disadvantages: Poor Zoom function
When first receiving my Olympus µ[MJU:] Mini DIGITAL camera for my 18th birthday I took it out of the box and was instantly impressed. It immediately looks stylish, compact and with an ergonomic shape. The MJU mini fulfils its purpose excellently - a compact camera with decent image quality which you can take with you, anywhere. Being a student I have taken mine on nights out in my pocket and hardly noticed it is there, it weighs a little more than ... ...I am yet to submit the MJU to the elements to test it's all weather housing but am confident that it will stand the test adequately. The quality of build is excellent and the camera is so robust that despite dropping it countless times it still works superbly and not even the Liquid Crystal Display screen has shown any signs of wear. The camera is incredibly easy to use and fairly straightforward, even when selecting picture quality et cetera. Its ...
redluc 24.08.2007
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Advantages: SIze, colours, ease of use Disadvantages: zoom, xd
I got bought this as a gift so i can not say that i went around trying to pick the best camera for me. I've had it for about three months and have got familiar with it and how it works.
First thing when you open the box is that you realise that this cool. In black this is a funky little thing (and it is little - comparable size to a deck of cards). Whenever i take it out i always get a positive comment about how it looks. You all the usual gubbins.... ... ...up and your ready to go.
The camera is incredibly simple to use with three basic modes. Still pictures, video (at 320 x 240 with sound) and view mode. There is also a quick view button on the back to see what you have just taken at the click of a button which is a useful feature. The camera feels nice in your hands and is barely noticeable in your pocket. Also, it has a surprisingly large (1.8 inch) and bright screen making viewing the pictures ...
MrFunkE 14.07.2005
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Advantages: small/tidy/easy to use/light/movie & sound Disadvantages: easy to break/screen doesnt switch off
Hey there... just thought id write a quick review on this camera seen as though i have one!
I used to have the orindary mju beforehand - which was very technical full of amazing functions i never used... it was more for the professional photographer! And if you look at my homepage you will see i dont do professional photos - just random ones! So i brought this baby mju - its like a fun version of the mummy mju!
Its soo small and compact and does ... ...screen off so it wears the battery down low quite quick! So prepare to take your charger EVERYWHERE your camera goes!! Well its not quite that bad... it would last a day of shooting im sure! I have a 512mb memory card in my camera with images set to 1024x720! This works out brilliant as i get good quality piccies and i can store 2000+ on the card! This camera is good if you want a nice little digital camera with no hassle and easy to use too, you ...
sonstar 13.06.2005
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Advantages: small, easy to use, durable Disadvantages: poor zoom, could have more megapixels
...elements. Finally the olympus software that comes with the camera has been excellent, easy to use, an plenty of features for organising your pictures. I would recommend this camera to anyone who just wants to slip it in their pocket and use it in an instant to achieve quality pictures. ...
alimason 24.08.2007
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