Olympus Product Reviews and Ratings - Olympus FE-230 Digital Camera - Olympus FE-230 Digital Camera from Staples

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How much technology can you possibly pour into a sleek, slim-bodied digital camera that's smaller than a deck of cards? How about Built-in Help Guides, One-Touch Operations, Preset Scene Modes, 3x optical zoom, and a 2.5" LCD? The super-slim FE-230 is absolutely packed with features that make it fun and easy to use.

7.1 megapixels, ideal for prints up to 13" x 19" 3x optical/4x digital zoom Super-slim body - this amazingly slim, sleek-bodied camera is so thin you can easily slide it in your pocket and take it anywhere Accepts xD-Picture Cards (not included) 2.5" color LCD screen PictBridge compatible Digital Image Stabilization Mode freezes the action for crisp, clear images Low light? You've got no worries with Olympus' exclusive Bright Capture Technology Preset shooting modes optimize the camera's settings for any shooting situation Pocket-size perfection.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

64% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Bright LCD(4), Comfortable controls(3), Easy setup(3), Easy to keep clean(3), Easy to use(7)

Best Uses:

Fun(4), Home(6), Outdoors(6), Portraits(5), Travel(7)

Describe Yourself:

Casual user(7), Photo enthusiast(3)

Only one big problem with it

By Speedy Dee

from Putnam, CT on 12/16/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Good operation in low lit

Cons:

Long Lag Time

Best Uses:

Family Scrapbooking, Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have no complaints except the long lag time between pushing the shutter button and the camera taking the picture. Often, especially when photographing babies or animals, the subject has left the frame or turned away from the camera before the picture is actually taken. This is very frustrating, but I may have the settings wrong, so it may be my own fault.

I love my Olympus FE-230 Digital Camera

By Grandma's pictures

from Benton Harbor, MI on 11/5/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Family Events, Family Photos, Fun, Scenery

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Taking pictures of the grandkids. The action is great.

Love the camera / I highly recommend it

By Popi

from Washington, DC on 10/24/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My previous camera was a Sony P32. After using the cannon I was able to tell the difference. The camera is excellent and I highly recommend it

OK Camera

By Framer

from Whitestone, NY on 10/13/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD

Cons:

Adjust too small to see, Long Lag Time, Poor Operation in Low Light, Poor quality sometimes

Best Uses:

Fun

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I use the product for family memories. Some pictures come out great, some very poor. I usually stick to automatic everything because the controls are printed small and I don't have time to memorize where everything is. I took it to a concert and by the time I was able to make it take "good" pictures, the battery was dead! Great size for a camera. Expected more for [$].

This camera is good for still shots

By Miss Me Missy

from Hampton Township, NJ on 10/3/2007

Pros:

Compact, Easy to Use, Good sized screen, Lightweight

Cons:

Not Good In Low Light, Shutter Lag

Best Uses:

Outdoors, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

My main problem with this camera is the slow shutter speed. If you are taking action shots don't expect to get the picture you wanted, only the after shot. I was very dissapointed about this. I expected more from Olympus.

Good for the money

By Matty

from Cape Cod, Ma on 9/30/2007

Pros:

Easy to Use, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen

Cons:

Shutter Lag

Best Uses:

Home

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a good camera for the casual user. It is slim and light, in fact that is why I purchased it. Originally I had purchased the 710 and I loved it but it got stolen and I couldn't find the same camera so I just decided to stick with an Olympus. The new Olympus camers that were completely comparable to the 710 were signifigantly more expensive. The price was right for the amount of features that come with this camera. The quality is decent and the ease of use is fine. Some buttons/ levers are oddly placed but not bad.

Great Product and easy to use.

By Dottie,getting to be the expert

from Indian Head, Maryland on 9/29/2007

Pros:

Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Excellent quality-price, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged

Best Uses:

Home, Office, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Useful everywhere, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Excellent price which included a memory card all for under [$]

EASY, SIMPLE, GREAT PIX

By Memere

from Naples, FL on 9/28/2007

Pros:

Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged

Best Uses:

Home, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Use

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is the easiest and best digital I've ever owned and has great pictures. Love it!

Easy to Travel With

By Granny Sheila

from Spencer, IA on 9/28/2007

Pros:

Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged

Cons:

Bad Battery Life

Best Uses:

Home, Outdoors, Travel, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The camera is easy to use, small and easy to carry or put in my pocket. On a recent trip to New England I needed to recharge the battery several times--there is no advance warning that it is getting low, and this is a real problem when camping without electricity! Will purchase a backup battery! I haven't had it long enough to know all the features, but so far I enjoy it.

Nice Size but Not So Nice Pictures

By EIL

from Irvine, CA on 9/28/2007

Pros:

Easy to Use, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Intuitive user interface, Nice Features and Settings

Cons:

Low-Quality Pictures, Weak Auto Mode

Best Uses:

Home, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

A really compact camera with good battery life. The user interfaces (buttons and software logic) are very well organized. All the frequently accessed functions are readily available. The camera conveniently fits in jeans or shirt pocket. However, in the auto mode, many images are blurry and not sharp. My 4 year old Canon Elph 400 took way clearer images.

This is a great product!

By Tonya from Nanty Glo, Pa on 7/21/2007

Pros:

Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged

Best Uses:

Home, Office, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I would absolutely recomend this camera to anyone. Even for the professional. I have used kodac, and fugi but this camera is the bomb.

Customer Reviews about the Olympus FE-230 Digital Camera at Staples