| The Stylus 790SW combines Olympus precision optics with innovative waterproof sealants so you can capture beautiful images above and below the surface. Have fun taking snapshots in the pool, at the waterpark or in the ocean down to depths of 10 feet. Accidents happen -- but don't worry. The Stylus 790SW is designed to withstand a 5-foot drop, bump or other mishap. The rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction minimize impact to the lens, LCD, image processor and other sensitive components for worry-free shooting. Freeze the action! With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds, you can capture sharp, blur-free images, even if you or your subject is moving. With the large 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD, you can have more fun in the sun. Now you can easily compose, view and share your images indoors and outdoors, even in direct sunlight. The large, high-resolution LCD features a wider viewing angle (140 degrees, left to right or up and down) and anti-glare technology that uses natural light to brighten the LCD. |
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| Review Date: November 22, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Rich Ball, Washington, DC |
I will admit I was a skeptic when I bought this camera. I have a toddler and a tech-retarded wife, both of whom are responsible for previous spectacular digicam annihilations. So I turned to the Stylus 790 more out of desperation than anything.
Now I admit to being a total convert. For the price-point, I was just hoping for something that took mediocre pics and wouldn't die in 6 months at the hands of my ruthless gadget assassins. It, in fact, takes remarkable pictures, comes with a ton of handy features barely noted on Amazon, and really is indestructible.
Really. And by indestructible I mean it has survived being burried at the beach, dropped in the bubble bath, thrown in the toilet (more than once), gone through the dishwasher cycle (don't ask), dropped from our 3-level balcony to the sidewalk below, and having been laundered (washer AND dryer).
Plus battery is good for hundreds of shots, the video clips are surprisingly crisp, and I rarely have issues with blurry pictures any more. Also, Olympus' face-finding technology is pretty amazing stuff.
Overall I would highly recommend this camera on its own merits as a great camera. The fact the it survived my household is the icing on the cake, since (I hope) you won't be nearly as rough in testing it. Enjoy! |
Great Performance in a small package
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| Review Date: November 20, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Brian, Arnold, Moldova, Republic of |
I am a pro photographer, shooting with a Nikon D2Xs. I was looking for a compact camera for my wife, when I saw this camera in the reviews, it seemed like a good choice. I did some research and found a SCUBA website that tested it to 64' deep, and although the depth gauge stops at 30 something feet, it performed fine event at over double the rated depth.
I was specifically concerned about the contrast these little point and shot cameras have, coming from the world of pro DSLRs... This isn't a $4500 D2Xs, but I was very surprised how good the picture is. The large screen is very sharp and bright. The integrated lens cover is metal, and seems like it would be sturdy.
I would recommend this camera as a high performance compact point-and-shoot. |
Tonka Tough digital camera...
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| Review Date: November 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Auliya, Austin, TX USA |
Pros
He's a tough little guy, he's not going to break if you bump him or spill on him
He's an attractive camera
He's small enough to go with you anywhere
He's easy to hold and handle, he comes with a safety strap too
He's easy to use, no steep learning curve, just point and shoot
He's plug-n-play style with Windows XP, no software install required
Cons
His battery doesn't recharge unless you pop it physically out of the camera and pop it into a separate charging tray
Additional Thoughts
It's a good-looking, tough, small camera -- perhaps more bulky than the pictures you see on the web reveal, but still small and comfortable in the hand. I didn't need the manual to start using it right away. I am enjoying new freedom from paranoia! I know that if I knock this camera around a bit it's not going to die on me. The toughness of the camera makes me brave about it, and that's why I bought it. As for picture quality, features, battery life... they all seem very good to me, pretty standard for your daily point-n-shoot. I've have the camera for a few weeks now and I use it constantly. Again, the big selling point is its hardiness. I am not shy about keeping it with me in a bag or pocket because it can handle being bounced around a little. I haven't found a thing about this little guy I don't like! :-) |
Small is beautuful
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| Review Date: December 23, 2007 |
| Reviewer: L. A. Smith, Bothell, WA USA |
| I'm still figuring out all the bells and whistles, but so far, I'm mightily pleased with this camera. The built-in user guide makes it easy to figure out which setting to use for certain shots. The stabilization feature is great for low-light and fast-action shots. Overall, I think Olympus has developed a splendid and intuitive user interface. Most of all, I love how compact and attractive it is. ai can carry it in just about any pocket or purse and be ready to take all those shots I missed because I didn't have a (good, bulky) camera with me. |
Happy I moved to Olympus from Canon (YUCK!)
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| Review Date: February 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: E. SOSA, Florida, USA |
This camera is awesome. I used to own a Canon SD600 which was great for what we needed. But just like my 2 Canons before that, it stopped working within a year of purchase. Everyone had told me that Canon was the best but after 3 strikes I was sick of paying the money. And when I sent the Camera back to Canon for repair (under warranty mind you) they told me it would cost $107 to fix because I dropped it. I have never dropped that camera, EVER. Then they had the nerve to offer me the AD900 at a discounted price. This camera has a Titanium shell and got super poor reviews for being fragile, of all things. I'm done with Canon. After a few weeks of research, I settled on this camera.
The Olympus 790SW is awesome. Great pics, awesome built in features. We make calendars right on the camera and send them out as post cards every month. It's water proof and we've taken underwater pics in the pool with it. It's light so it feels cheap but clearly is not. The video is only 25 seconds at high resolution but on the 2nd to highest setting it'll go on forever. We haven't been able to test the image stabilization because the camera just refuses to take a picture out of focus or blurred. I haven;t experienced any of the artifacts at high resolution that others have complained about. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a point and shoot. It truly is the only point and shoot I have ever encountered (more so than the Canon(s) I have had). Don't be scared off by the orange color. There are others available but the orange color looks distinct and cool. The Sound quality is great too and the flash is bright. Still not convinced? Go to your local Best Buy or Circuit City. Even best buy told me that if you don't want a Canon, this is the best Camera to get and the toughest. Plus, you can play with it there too. Again, don't let it's weight throw you off (it's very light). Check it out at any decent electronics store but buy it at Amazon to get the best price.
Hope you get one. You won't regret it. |
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