Stylish and compact, the Olympus D-395 is an affordable and fun way to enter the world of digital photography. Designed for ease of use without sacrificing photographic quality, the D-395 integrates a bright f2.8 lens and smart picture taking functions for incredible shots with point-and-shoot ease. It also offers a 3.2-megapixel resolution, built-in flash, and automatic exposure, focusing and ISO systems.
Optics and Resolution The D-395 has a maximum resolution of 3.2 megapixels, good enough for print enlargements up to 11 x 14 inches. It also offers 1024 x 768 (SVGA) and 640 x 480 (VGA) low-resolution modes. The Olympus 2 aspherical glass fixed focus lens has a 33mm equivalent in 35mm photography), and it's constructed of 5 lenses in 4 groups. Get closer to your subject with the 2.5x digital zoom.
Movie Mode
In addition to still images, the C-60 can record video with sound at two resolution modes--320 x 240 (15-second movies) and 160 x 120 (60-second movies)--both at 15 frames per second. Movie length is only limited by the size of your memory card.
More Features
The D-395 boasts four scene programs enabling you to get to grips with any photographic situation. These include Landscape to capture sweeping mountain ranges and Night Scene to shoot after sundown.
- 1.5-inch 120,000-pixel LCD display with multi-language menu
- Built-in multi-mode flash (auto for low and backlight, red-eye reduction, fill-in, off)
- Self-timer with approximate 12-second delay
- Image effects: black and white, sepia, resize
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on tiny XD memory cards, and a 16 MB card is included with the D-395. You'll be able to store 6 shots of SHQ (or 20 HQ) 2048 x 1536 pixel images on the included card. The D-395 transfers images to Macs and Windows-based PCs via a USB 1.1 connection. The Auto-Connect USB function is designed to connect to almost any computer with a USB port and transfer images quickly, with no additional software to install.
Direct Printing
The D-395 is PictBridge compatible, which enables you to transfer pictures from your digital camera to a compatible printer (such as the Olympus P-10), without a PC or image-editing software. All PictBridge devices share three basic features: camera-to-printer connecting, single-image printing, and uniform error messages (in case something goes wrong).
Power and Size
The camera is powered by 2 AA batteries (alkaline included; NiMH rechargeables recommended). The D-395 measures 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.5 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 5.4 ounces without batteries or recording media.
What's in the Box
This package contains the Olympus D-395 digital camera, 16 MB XD memory card, 2 AA alkaline batteries, wrist strap, USB cable, and CD-ROM with Camedia Master software and Windows drivers.
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1 Defective camera; do not trust Olympus brand!
I bought a D-390 15 months ago. After 3 months of light use, the card had to be replaced. Another 11 months of light use and the camera actually shorted out: utterly dead and two brand-new batteries too hot to touch. When I talked to customer support, the guy even said that he's seen a lot of similar problems with the D-series cameras.
I thought Olympus would have eliminated defects in the manufacturing process long before now, but I was wrong. I would recommend that prospective buyers not trust Olympus entry-level digital cameras.
2 Great camera---read the manual first!!
There IS a spot metering mode and there IS a way to start the camera up without the monitor being on....to the person who wrote the last review...read the manual: I got this camera 20 minutes ago and already know that much! Anyways---I think this a great camera for the price...I have a Fuji also and like this the same but clarity is better on the screen. As with ALL digital cameras, the batteries go quickly so get rechargeable ones!! But one question-- does anyone have trouble with the playback mode of pictures-do they appear fuzzy for like 3 secs then appear clear?? Thanks.
3 Perfect starter digital camera
This is the perfect digital camera for first time users like myself, takes good pictures and has a simple menu system. Ignore the bad reviews here, the pictures are fine and I suspect the photographers are to blame not the camera!
4 Disappointed - can't recommend this camera
I was looking for an inexpensive digital camera for my daughter, and the Olympus D-395 seemed to fit the bill. We ended up returning the camera, however, because it had some serious flaws:
- changing camera settings (picture quality, etc.) resets to the standard setting after turning the camera off. This means if you want pictures at a lower quality, you have to set this every time you start up the camera.
- the battery life is poor. Standard AA's don't last long at all (we did not try NiMH or other rechargeables).
- the response time from depressing the shutter to taking a picture is longer than any other digital camera I've tried.
- the on-screen menuing is very confusing and not intuitive. We always had to consult the manual to figure out how to do simple things like erase all pictures on the camera.
So even though the price is right, the camera is not, and I suggest you look at something a little more expensive and more capable.
5 a good camera for casual users
i purchased this camera for my mother who is a real estate agent. she uses it to shoot photos of the homes, and for nights out with her friends. not being a technological genius, she needed a simple camera. for her, this camera is perfect. as mentioned in some of the other reviews, its a touch slow, but she never finds it to be a problem.
we didnt even know about the 2 in 1 and auto-stitching-panoramas that the camera/software bundle create - so that was a wonderful surprise when we discovered them.
because of its slowness in focusing and actual capturing, i wouldnt recommend this camera to anyone who needs to do anything really quickly - but for some people, like my mother, this camera is exactly what she needed.
6 Not a bad camera
Was given a used D395 by a friend and have made good use of it since. Not evident problems, and picture quality seems quite adequate.
7 Some major problems here,
While the quality of photos I printed are good, even at 8x10, my problem is elsewhere. Anytime the photo isn't in bright sunlight, the photo is garbage. With the flash on the background all but disappears in blackness. Without flash the image appears like a multiple exposure (fuzzy outlines). Action shots are also problematic because of the delay from pressing the button and time until the photo is actually taken. Outside of those problems the camera has held up well to my constant abuse and the short battery life is solved by turning off the auto-display of each picture after you take it & by using rechargeable batteries.
8 Olympus D395 Camera sucks battery life.
I can put batteries in my Olympus camera, take 1-30 pictures, and the next day the batteries are drained. What's interesting. Is when I recharge the batteries (sets of 2), one battery will recharge 3 times faster than the other. I'm beginning to think that only one battery is running the camera.
9 A Great beginning digital camera....
Easy to use, a great first time camera......if you are an experienced digital user, this may not be the one for you...go up to the 5 series.....batteries don't last in this bad boy, therefore consider nicad out the door....also, a larger storage bucket....gave this one to a friend who was non tech plus and she loves it.......
10 Expected more from Olympus
I was very happy with the Olympus D-380 I had for two years. When I bought a 395, I thought I would get all of the 380's great features plus better resolution, but instead found that they had stripped out much of what I liked in the 380 in order to make it 3 megapixels.
Another review has a good catalog of the 395's faults: slow start and recharge, etc., but what I really miss is the spot metering and the ability to have the display off as a default. I suppose they wanted to simplify it, but they really dumbed it down.
And to make matters worse, it takes lousy pictures. The exposure never seems to be right. The 380 got it right nearly every time.
The whole family hates this camera.
11 Piece of junk, shouldn't bear the Olympus name
I just bought this at the CompUSA sale where you get a 64 mg card for free with the purchase at $149. My 1.3 mp FujiFilm camera from three years ago takes better pics. I'm on my way to take this back. Yes it is easy to turn on and point and shoot, it takes awhile to "rev" up, focus, and shoot... maybe if you want a present for an 8 year old but even for point and shoot it's a big bummer!
12 Very Very Dissapointing
I had an old FujiFilm camera, 1.3 mp. I wanted to upgrade being we were going on vacation and I wanted to use a digital. Mine would not have held up. Someone recommended this camera to me. I couldn't wait to get it. When I received it, I was excited to take pictures. Well I did, it was horrible. The pictures on playback were terrible. You couldn't make out what they were. Loading it to my PC, they were even worse. Not clear at all. The only good point to this camera, hooking it up to the usb cable, it automatically downloaded pictures for you. Well, I returned the camera, and bought another FujiFilm (A340)at our local store. Well guess what, the program is just as easy, downloads by itself and takes great pictures. Even on the playback on the camera, it's crystal clear and look even better on the PC. This was my first Olympus ever and I would never get another one after this. FujiFilm is the way to go, in my opinion.
13 Not a great camera, but not a bad camera either.
I just bought this camera. I compared a few and this was the best value I found. The pictures come out clear in all modes and the flash is acceptable. It is a bit slow, but so are all of these small cameras. I've used a Ricoh and a Nikon in the type and price range before and this is the best out of the three. The movie setting is unimportant to me, but the quality of the videos is very poor. If you want to take movies, buy a movie camera. This unit is very easy to use, simple on screen settings, easy fast download via the included USB cable. I do suggest getting rechargeable batteries, but I suggest that for all of these types of cameras. All in all, the camera is small and light, easy to carry, easy to use and takes great photos for the format of camera that it is. If you want to do fine photography you must buy top of the line equipment as none of these little cameras will take those kinds of pictures. There is more to it than just mega-pixels!
14 simple user friendly camera
I just bought this camera;after buying, two negative reviews came out on amazon.This happened before I recieved the camera;worried I tried to cancel but the camera was in the shipping process.Boy am I glad I didn,t cancel;the camera works good for me.I bought it to take fish pictures;I also have a olympus 5050(top of the line camera 5mp)so I know what a good camera can do.I also know what to expect from a $130.oo camera.This camera is good for snapshot I don,t get redeye with the flash;the movies look better than my Olympus 5050;the color is fantastic.The olympus d-395 is small light(fits in your pocket)shoots good right out of the box.I can't stress this enough,if you like simplicity and want a simple camera that shoots good with no adjustments this camera is it.The display is 120000 pixels and looks as sharp and clear as my Olympus 5050;this makes it easy to check the sharpness of your pictures(you can zoom your picture in when displaying the picture on the lcd to check them)The camera is slow shot to shot but so are most cameras in this price range.The 395 also download you pictures without software with included USB cable.I prefer to back my exposier off -.5 when shooting in bright sunny outdoor conditions.I also turned down the LCD brightness 2 clicks.If you want simplicity,easy downloads,good picture on auto,fantastic LCD resolution,compactness and OLympus quality then buy this camera.
15 Use and study before buying!
I now own three Olympus digital cameras. The D-395 was my third and most disappointing, but it won't by my last Olympus because I made a consumer error when I purchased this camera....ASSUMPTIONS!
I was looking for a replacement for my older Olympus D-380 because I had proudly given it to my significant. A good performer and reliable the D-380 was.
I assumed that the newer D-395 would be at least as fast as my older D-380 when actually taking the desired photo after the shutter release was pressed. Wrong! Be prepared to limit your candid shots because you'll `miss the moment'. Stills and portraits are fine though.
I assumed that it would have as fast a flash recharge time as fast as my older D-380. Wrong! This is another `miss the moment' issue.
I assumed that it would be able to take as many and as fast of pictures in the continuous drive mode as my old D-380. Wrong!
I assumed that it would charge up as fast when I first turn it on. Wrong! Yup, more of the same.
I assumed that the display would be as clear. Wrong!
I assumed that the flash would work as well in low light conditions. Wrong!
As I mentioned before I made several assumptions when it came to these details. I am very pleased with my other Olympus products. So, be sure you know what you are buying and don't assume that just because you are purchasing the same brand AND upgrading in model number that you are upgrading the camera! Wrong!
16 Pass it on
This camera was a big disappointment for me. The pics are really grainy and low budget looking. The camera does not respond well at all to low lighting and the flash discolors everything. The body is really cheap and the lense is hard to clean. I've used the Canon 60 and Nikon Coolpix 2100 and the pic quality was soooo much better.
I did not purchase it from Amazon, but I will be returning this camera and getting something here instead.
17 My new digital!
I got this digital camera about a week and a half ago, and I love it :) It takes great quality pictures, and good video, plus it's really easy to connect and download pictures to my PC. All I have to do is plug it in to the USB cable and it pops up a window giving me the downloading options.
The only problems I've had with it are that it eats up batteries pretty fast, and if you take pictures without the flash or from really far away in low light conditions, the pictures can be a little fuzzy. However, they still show up.
Overall, I'd reccomend this camera :) It's great, and I can take it anywhere.
