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Olympus Stylus 7040 Review
By Josh Fate
Review posted 5/18/2010
Quick
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Pros |
| iAuto shooting mode; Dedicated Video Capture Button; Versatile 7x optical zoom lens; Dual image stabilization; New easier to navigate menus; Bright 3.0-inch LCD with anti-glare coating; Huge internal memory |
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Cons |
| High amounts of noise in all ISO settings; Soft overall image; Soft video shooting; Slower performance when using internal memory; Limited shots with all burst modes; Below average battery life |
Bottom Line |
| Olympus's Stylus 7040 is a full-featured, "Hybrid" digicam that is compact and easy to use. The camera lacks a little in image quality and the performance is average. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
The Olympus Stylus 7040 is an ultra-compact digicam that had been equipped with all of the features that anyone would need to take fantastic pictures in almost any situation. Sporting a 14-Megapixel imaging sensor, you will easily be able to capture poster sized images without missing any of the small details in the image. Also featured is a 7x wide optical zoom lens, Dual Image Stabilization, 3-inch LCD screen, Tracking AF, 2GB of Internal memory and 720p HD video capture gives you an almost unparalleled feature set.
Olympus Stylus 7040 Key Features:
- 14-Megapixel, 1/2.3" CCD imaging sensor
- TruePic III image processor
- 7x wide optical zoom; 35mm equivalent of 28-196mm
- F3.0(W)-F5.9(T)
- Dual Image Stabilization
- AF Tracking
- One Touch HD movie recording
- Digital ESP metering
- Intelligent Auto
- Advanced Face Detection
- Perfect Shot
- 3.0-Inch, 230,000 dot HyperCrystal II LCD screen
- 24 shooting modes
- Shutter Speed: 1/2000-1/4 sec. (up to 4 seconds in Night Scene Mode)
- ISO: Auto, 64-1600, High Auto
- Exposure Compensation: ± in 1/3 intervals
- Panorama up to 10 Frames with included ib software
- Automatic Noise Reduction over 1/2 second
- SD/SDHC Compatible
- 2GB internal memory
- USB 2.0
- Li-Ion Battery
In the Box:
- Stylus 7040 Camera
- USB Cable and Charger
- A/V Cable
- Li-Ion Battery
- Wrist Strap
- Quick Start Guide
- Instruction Manual and ib Software on Internal Memory
- Warranty Card
The Olympus Stylus 7040 is available now with a MSRP of US $249.99.
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