(Olympus FE 370 Camera – Front)

If you have been following Digital Camera Domain, you would have read some of my earlier write ups on Olympus Cameras. I have covered the Olympus E30 and Olympus Micro 4 3.

I got my hands to try out another one recently and have been amazing impressed by this new darling. It’s none other than the Olympus FE370.

The Olympus FE370 carries a small frame body but packs a mean list of features that proves to capture some amazing pictures. So for all your upcoming travels, you might want to give the Olympus FE370 a try, it’s worth it!

(Olympus FE 370 Camera – Back)

It’s earlier sibling was the FE360 which came with 3x optical zoom, 8 megapixels resolution and face detection technology. The Olympus FE370 however, packs a new sting of technology features such as precision 5x zoom lens (26-180m) and follows a “one button, one function” design principle, which helps in functions and its multilingual manual for easy navigation and operation. My opinion, it’s also how we’re more at ease navigating the camera just like how we operate on our mobile phones; it’s second nature and reduces great complexity compared to other cameras I have played around with.

The Olympus FE370 comes with dual image stablization which ensure clear images are snapped due to the combination of mechanical and digital image stablization. It’s Intelligent Auto Mode also helps detect a range of common shooting scenes and then adjust settings where appropriate. The Olympus FE370 has a Advanced Face Detection Technology that is able to recognize up to 16 distinct faces and ensure all are sharply focused; this is a major feat especially you’re heading out to plenty of events and parties! Furthermore, the smile shot function automatically takes the picture when it detects your subject’s growing smile, talk about capturing moments! (And never missing them)

(Olympus FE 370 Camera)

What’s more? You can even use the Expression Edit feature to turn frowns into smile. Never a dull moment I’d say!

In case you were wondering how helpful the Olympus FE370 camera is, there’s an in-built In-Camera Help Guide that will help save the environment (think: saving paper) and guide you where needed in making the best use of the Olympus FE370.

Generally, if you were looking for a camera on the go, I would recommend the Olympus FE370. It’s sleek. It’s beautiful. It has all the right built the deliver the right quality of pictures without the burden of weight. It shouts out the beautifully captures picture on a 2.7” LCD and still amazes me, that it reveals itself well under bright sunlight. The Olympus FE370 is also an easy camera to figure out and use.

I have added a video review for your benefit which covers a good feature review

(Olympus FE 370 Camera – Video Review)

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Some pictures taken with Olympus FE 370

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Olympus E30 Camera

I have not had much experience with Olympus cameras but truth be told, they are a significant player in the SLR camera category alongside with top notch brands like Nikon & Canon. It was only fair to give it a review when I had a chance to play around with the Olympus E-30 which happens to be the newest addition within the Olympus E-System lineup.

Competing features such a 12.3 megapixel, a solid body to match and positioning as a mid-level model, this camera engraves the ability for anyone intending to express visual creativity through captured moments, regardless of experience. Simply being, it was an easy pick up and go, because of its variety of new features, allowing you to position pictures in grain filled settings, sepia overtones to other extremes, in terms of colors.

A snapshot of technical details served  here.

• 12.3-megapixel Live MOS imager for photo-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches
• Includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
• 6 Art Filters; enjoy photographs that ordinarily require the use of special lenses, add-on filters, or the use of complex processing techniques
• 270-degree swivel 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD; Autofocus Live View with Face Detection
• Dual card slot; compatible with UDMA-Type I, Type II, MicroDrive and xD Media Cards (not included)

This will give you a quick overview on the Olympus E30 Camera and I’ll also integrate my personal user experience that will help serve you better when considering whether the Olympus E30 Camera is up your alley. First up, I am impressed with the excellent out-of-camera JPEG results with good Dynamic Range, pleasing color and subtle tonality and that marks a quality that is much desired for any user today. The bright clear viewfinder is another compliment to picture quality as it far better than most Four Thirds cameras. The kit lens didn’t disappoint because of its solid build quality and excellent handling, sturdy enough, a well thought through dynamics when developing the camera. It has a decent battery life to boot with easy to use controls with a range of variety color tuning features that makes it easy for anyone to handle.

However, during high ISO situations, the Olympus Camera E30 doesn’t compare well to its competitors. Unless, you’re big on high ISO, I wouldn’t worry to much because it’s a still a decent camera and you can definitely stretch this new baby with its multi-varied functions.

I think after all, that is the positioning that Olympus is trying to achieve, a camera with a whole range of possibilities and in this regard, they have not disappointed. Enjoy the technology behind the Olympus E30.