Product Description

This full-featured, solid and elegant compact camera combines a slew of advanced manual functions with the perfect compliment of easy, automatic options to deliver a superb performance day and night. From one-touch printing and 30 shooting modes to customizable settings and conversion lens/external flash compatibility, there's a comfort level for just about anyone who picks it up.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8667 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Olympus
• Model: 225715
• Released on: 2005-10-15
• Dimensions: 3.90" h x 5.50" w x 7.40" l, 1.50 pounds
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
• Add optional conversion lenses to the camera's threaded barrels (not included); hot shoe attachment accepts external flashes
• 30 selectable shooting modes, including 27 creative scene options
• Powered by CRV3 battery (included) or two AA-size batteries; stores images on xD-Picture Cards

From the Manufacturer
For outstanding image quality and advanced features, SP series delivers the power and versatility you want. Start with 8.0 megapixels, then enjoy the view with the large 2.5-inch LCD, the feel with a traditional ergonomic grip, and Easy Print one-touch printing to any PictBridge-enabled printer. Full manual and Automatic settings let you or the camera assume control. 30 selectable shooting modes mean you're ready for any situation. Add Olympus conversion lenses to the camera's threaded barrels or an external flash to the SP-350's hot shoe. Our exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor helps you capture more of what you see--and gives you the quality images you expect.

8.0 Megapixels
This 8.0-megapixel camera features a 3x optical and Olympus precision-crafted lenses to help you capture high-quality images with subtle detail--up close or at a distance.

2.5-Inch LCD
The large LCD helps you view and share images during shooting and playback.

Easy Print
One-button printing from the camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer (including the Olympus P-11).

Full Manual and Automatic Control
Whether you're feeling creative or prefer the camera to handle things, you have the power to decide.

30 Selectable Shooting Modes
Simply turn the dial and select the desired shooting mode from 27 creative scene options--including landscape, portrait, indoor, night scene, candle, or fireworks.

Expanded Capabilities
As your needs change, add conversion lenses to the camera's threaded barrels. The SP-350 even has a hot shoe to attach external flashes for photo ops with challenging lighting conditions. The camera can be taken on your scuba vacation with the optional underwater housings. (Not included; must be purchased separately.)

TruePic TURBO Image Processor
Olympus' exclusive built-in technology enables smoother, more accurate images with accelerated startup and shutter release times.

QuickTime Movie Mode with Audio
Bring your pictures to life, then e-mail them to family and friends.

What's in the Box
Olympus SP-350 digital camera, strap, multi-connector for USB and AV, CR-V3 battery, basic instruction manual, quick start guide, warranty card, CD ROM: Olympus Master Software, and advanced manual

Customer Reviews

I loved this camera up until its death...
I'd owned a few digital cameras before settling on this one, and I never regretted my purchase until now. I say this because the camera is dead, and Olympus estimates the repair at $174. That's just plain crazy.

Turns out my problem is a fairly common one, so if you get this camera my advice would be to get the protection plan. My camera lasted about two years.

Contrary to the negative reviews on here, I think it got excellent battery life. Try a Nikon CoolPix if you want to see crappy battery life. Even with plain old AA's this camera would power up for a good while... but I would typically get those super-duper lithium batteries. You pay more but they last far longer.

As for the slow shutter speed, I agree it is a problem at time. But I started using the sports setting for my action shots. This helped.

This is a good little camera, and it took great pictures. Just be aware of the fact that it's most likely mechanical failure will cost you the price of a new camera. I'm not a fan of protection plans, but I would definitely suggest it here.

its hard to make a review over a product you dont have.
i ordered a camera 2 monthes ago and i have yet to recieve it. not only that, it said on my product tracking that it was delivered to the back door. i am on a military army base in iraq so thats impossible. when i tried to contact the company to find out what is going on (over 5 emails to be exact) i recieved not one response. so, after they took out the money from my bank account, i recieved no product and no response. im in a combat zone so its hard for me to get to a computer/phone. so this has been one frustrating experiance. i will NEVER do bussiness with this company and its pretty obvious to me that they dont care.

Dissapointed
After owning a few digital cameras, I decided to go with the Olympus SP350 mainly because of all the great reviews it's gotten. I have two small children and the most important feature that I look for in a digital camera is the shutter speed as I like to take lots of candid photos of my kids. I could not do that with the Olympus. Every time I got ready to take a photo the time for the shutter to go off was extremely slow thereby losing the chance to take a great picture. The battery life is quite limited. It would drain after taking several pictures. In summary, although the camera took nice photos it was just not the one for me and if you have young kids and like to take consecutive candid photos of them, I suggest that you spend a few hundred dollars and buy a digital SLR camera. I bought the EOS Canon RebelXT and I have not been happier. The shutter speed is excellent and the battery last for days.