Olympus FE-210 Zoom Review
Features & Controls
 The FE-210 features a 3x optical Olympus zoom lens with a 38mm - 114mm (35mm equivalent) focal length and a maximum aperture of f3.1-f/5.9. This is an all-glass lens constructed of 6 lenses in 5 groups. When powered down the lens retract inside of the body and is protected by an automatic lens barrier.
The contrast detection autofocus system has a range
of:
Normal: (Wide) 23.6" (0.6m) - infinity; (Tele) 39.4" (1.0m) - infinity
The built-in speedlight has modes for: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, and Off. The maximum
working range is: Wide: 0.33 ft. (0.1m) - 12.8 ft. (3.9m)
Controls on the back: At the top is the red camera button for Record mode and the green arrow
button for Playback mode. The Mode Dial has positions for: Auto, Movie, GUIDE, SCeNe, Night
portrait, Landscape, Portrait, and Blur reduction mode (uses Digital Image Stabilization.)
The 4-way controller is for navigating menus, changing settings and selecting playback
images. Press "up" to adjust Exposure compensation or set DPOF settings in Playback mode,
press "left" for macro focus, press "down" for the self-timer and press "right" to change
flash modes. The MENU button calls up and dismisses the menu system, pressing the OK button
in the center of the 4way accepts selections. The Delete button is used to erase images in
playback mode.
Located on top is the Power button, and the Shutter release with the Zoom lens controls
mounted around it. They also serve as the Magnify and Index options in playback mode.
On the right side are the I/O ports: The Multi-terminal handles USB 2.0 (full speed, not high
speed) data as well as Video output (NTSC/PAL selectable.)
 The FE-210 stores its data on approx. 7MB of internal memory or on an optional xD-Picture Card. xD cards are currently available up to 2GB in capacity.
Approx. Still Image Capacity Approx. Movie Capacity
 The FE-210 is powered by two standard AA-type batteries, alkaline, NiMH (nickel metal hydride), or Lithium cells. While Olympus includes a set of Alkalines, we strongly recommend the use of NiMH rechargeable cells, they last longer, are less likely to end up in your local landfill, and will save you money in the long run. |
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