Olympus FE-3000 / X-890 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Score 8.2/10 Read 18
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+ This digital camera has no outstanding positive points. - It scores poorly on ease of use.

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Ease of use	7.6
Image quality	8.0
Features	7.8
Build Quality	7.7
Value for money	8.8
Overall rating	8.2

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Samantha, Swansea Point & shoot

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: takes a really good picture even using the digital zoom
Bad points:: it automatically turns on at a certian setting and you cant change it so it comes on at a different setting which means sometimes the photos arnt as good.

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 31 Mar 2009

Leeanne, Kent Point & shoot

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Looks nice and very lightweight. Pictures are good quality.
Bad points:: A little complexed to use

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	6.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 17 Mar 2009

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 4.0/10

Good points:: Good features and compact
Bad points:: Extremely poor build quality and fiddly menus, in addition the microphone to pick up sound is very poor.

Ease of use	4.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	6.0
Build Quality	1.0
Value for money	6.0
Overall rating	4.0

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Confirmed purchase: 03 May 2009

Jay , Torrington, Devon Experienced amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Very compact with a host of useful features.
Bad points:: Hard to use in very bright light. pity there's no viewfinder.

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	6.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 03 May 2009

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	10

Optical zoom ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Media format	XD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	No
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	No
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	108
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/4
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	94x57x21
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Dimensions (mm)	57x94.2x21.1
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3968x3976
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.1-5.9
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	19

Release date	2009-01-16
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	5.7

Width in mm	94.2

Depth in mm	2.1

Serial Shot Mode	No
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	108

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	36

Also known as: Olympus FE-3000 Digital, Olympus FE3000 Gold, Olympus FE3000 Black, Olympus FE-3000, Olympus X-890, Olympus FE3000 Digital

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Manufacturer's Description

Always the life of the party. People of all ages and skill levels will love the FE-3000. With its 3x optical zoom and movie capabilities, it’s a blast to shoot with. Plus it’s so small, you can just slip it in your pocket and you’re off.

ADVANCED FACE DETECTION.

Tracks up to an amazing 16 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

INTELLIGENT AUTO.

Automatically identifies the scene you’re shooting—Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro, or Sport—and adjusts the settings to optimize results.

DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION.

With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds, you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving.

VGA MOVIE WITH SOUND.

Capture and share your fondest memories in full motion on the big screen or on the web.

OLYMPUS MASTER™ 2 SOFTWARE.

Easily upload your VGA movies with sound to YouTube™ and share them with the world.

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