Ultra-Compact. All-Weather. Style and Substance A metal body and All-weather splash-proof design means you can use this pocket-sized Olympus Stylus 410 digital camera practically anywhere. A 4-megapixel CCD produces images as breathtaking as the camera itself. A fast image processor results in increased picture opportunities. QuickTime® movies can be filmed...with audio. And packed with so much more.
With the Stylus 410, Olympus adds improvements and refinements to its popular all-weather Stylus 400. This 4-megapixel digital camera still features a 3x optical zoom and a splash-proof design that protects the camera even on rainy days. But it also adds an all-weather microphone for movies with audio and Olympus's new TruePic Turbo image processor, which speeds up the camera's start-up, shutter lag, recording and playback time.
Optics and Resolution
Featuring a 4.0-megapixel CCD sensor, the Stylus 410 delivers images up to 2,272 x 1,704 pixels and photo-quality 11 x 14-inch enlargements. It also features 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480 resolution modes. An Olympus 3x optical zoom (and 4x digital zoom for a seamless 12x total) gives you the ability to fill your pictures with sharp detail and vibrant color. The high-quality, all-glass lens (with aspherical lens elements) is specially designed for digital cameras, and provides a focal range of 5.8-17.4mm (35-105mm equivalent in 35mm photography).
Movie Mode
The Stylus 410 now adds sound to its movie-making capabilities (thanks to its all-weather microphone). You can record video at 15 frames per second (fps) in two resolution modes: 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels. The length of the recording is only limited by the capacity of the XD memory card.
More Features
The lightweight and ergonomic metal body of the Stylus 410 provides all-weather protection from the elements--perfect for any condition from a downpour to snowy slopes to whipping sea spray on a sailboat. Rubber gaskets throughout the camera's interior insure that rain, sleet and snow can't stop the Stylus 410 from taking great shots.
A range of automatic functions such as TTL autofocus and Digital ESP (Electro Selective Pattern) light metering help ensure best results with the minimum of fuss. The Stylus 410 boasts a scene program for every occasion: Portrait, Self Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Beach and Snow, Cuisine and Indoor.
The Stylus 410 is the first Stylus model to feature TruePic Turbo, a new image processor that sharpens image clarity, contrast, and color for life-like results. This feature also makes the camera 30% faster in processing images and is combined with a super-fast shutter release time.
With a clamshell lens barrier (pioneered by Olympus) and an artistic design inspired by the beauty of ocean waves, the Stylus line has won numerous awards and accolades such as being displayed at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. The camera has a sliding lens barrier attractively accented in silver and gold, and a champagne gold body that blurs the line between technology and artistry.
Use the Virtual Dial--viewed from the 1.5-inch LCD (134,000 pixels) to select from among ten shooting modes to determine the best option for the situation and receive optimum picture results.
Direct Printing
The Stylus 410 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).
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on XD Picture Card memory cards. The card's small size, about the same as a postage stamp, helps to keep the camera size down. The included 32 MB card will store approximately 16 images at 2,272 x 1,704 pixels (at HQ, JPEG setting). Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1 connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98 Rev2Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by a proprietary, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (LI-10B; included). It measures 3.9 x 2.2 x 1.3 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.6 ounces (excluding battery and storage media).
What's in the Box
This package contains the Olympus Stylus 410 digital camera, 32 MB XD Picture Card, lithium-ion rechargeable battery and charger (LI-10B), self-timer remote control (RM-2), USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, quick-start guide, and instruction manual. The CD-ROM features Camedia Master software, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Camera Reference Manual.
1 Takes good photos..
..but has some drawbacks. One is that it's too easy inadvertantly to open the aku cover while holding the camera for a snapshot. Photo quality is very good, can enlarge to 8"x10", but as good as the C 300, which is no longer produced (the C 300 is the cat's meow). The successor is the C55 in Europe, the C5500 in the U.S. The 410 is smaller than the C 300, water tight and very light, good for long distance hiking, is light because it uses an akku rather than 4 standard heavy batteries. If you're not concerned with weight and watertightness, buy the C 55. I find the 410 a bit too small to hold comfortably, it's about the same size as our Olympus all weather mu-II film camera, but one has a better grip on the latter. With the Olympus quality (I'm told they bought Leica's lenses), film is out unless you want to make slides.
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3 Amazing clarity, colors etc
This is truly a great camera to own.
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4 Great Camera Overall
This is my first digital camera, and Iv'e had it for 9 months, and I love it. It takes awesome pictures, flowers and closeups look like there are right there, the colors are wonderful. Scenery pictures are usually awesome, just make sure it is bright, if it is slightly dark, most likely the picture will come out blurry, which is one of my few complaints. It doesn't take very good night pictures, which is no big deal. So far it has been waterproof, and I have gotten it slightly wet in creeks when hiking, and it hasn't bothered it. Also, this is one tough little camera. I have dropped it on gravel roads and when hiking, and there were no little drops. The farthest I have ever dropped it has been about 4 feet, and it scratched it, but it still works just fine. The only other complaint is that it has a small zoom. If you don't might that, this is a great camera. Overall, this is a great little camera.
5 Could Be Better ... Much Better
I'm a whitewater canoeist and I bought this camera to take with me in the boat because it's water-resistant and I could use it with wet neoprene gloves on. I keep it in a dry box while running rapids, take it out to take photos or movies of other people running the same rapid. Issue number one is photo quality. It's not near as good as my Canon Powershot A80. With the Canon, I can use my software to zoom in much more on shots before the image gets pixelized. (Both are 4 megapixel cameras.) The Canon's focusing system also handles action shots much better, as well as low light conditions. Issue number two is that the battery door can easily be flicked open by an inadvertent finger movement. I was shooting a photo and grazed the door with my thumb and the battery dropped in my lap (fortunately not the water). Issue number 3, it is hard to set the mode for picture taking using the software and screen. They could have designed it to be easier to read in bright conditions. Overall, I'm not that happy with this camera and wish someone would invent a better water-resistant camera for rough outdoors use.
6 Good little one for you
I bought this product last year and I have been using this camera so far. It is a good camera. You can bring it to anywhere because you can take your pictures in any conditions, snow, rain, waterfall. It is a nice metal made. This camera give you a crystal picture (only day time). but still have some problem when you take a picture at night because the flash that come with the camera is really small. it can't reach the object way far from it. however, it's not that bad. I like to take my picture in day time anyway. Simple and easy,,,if you want some thing handy...good quality picture (day time only) and inexpensive camera...Just Go For It.
7 Excellent camera, slow start up time
I've been a heavy user of my camera since buying it in July, and it has proven to be a fantastic camera. It's light, it's rugged, it's survived rain storms, sandy beaches, banging against rocks as I've been hiking, etc. Having a rechargable lithuim battery saves a lot of money, and it's small size allows me to take it anywhere.
My two problems with it are the slow slow start up time, sometimes you can't afford to wait ten seconds, the moment is gone. Also it takes a while to switch from settings, about another ten seconds sometimes.
Overall I definitly recommend this camera to anyone.
8 Great pictures, easy to use
This camera is terrific because it takes excellent pictures yet is small enough to fit in a purse or keep in the car. The movie feature has come in handy and I use it instead of my movie camera to take short movies of my granddaughter because it is readily available. It is quick to load the pics into the computer too. I would recommend expanding the memory though. Great camera.
9 Great photos with only minor problems...
I had been given this camera for work, and I really was very happy with the photos. They were clear and crisp and the camera was really easy to use. I took it everywhere, even to the beach and dropped it in the sand and it never had a problem. The remote control is great for group photos that you want to be in also. The only drawback was the fact that you have to close the lense cover in order to playback the photos you just took. Sort of a pain. But the battery lasts forever! I then got the 410 model which is supposed to be better. Well, they corrected the fact that you have to close the lens cover to see the photos, but I hated that camera. It took terrible blurry photos, unless it was a sunny clear day outside and then you have to have the flash on at the same time. It also has this annoying sound that you can shut everything off except the fake shutter click sound. And the battery doesn't last very long. I returned it and am going to buy the 400 again for myself.
10 Weak Flash ruins an otherwise good camera
Most of the comments I have about this camera are positive. Fast focus, quick shutter release, nice interface and sharp lens. Great quality photos/color in good lighting.
But there are two flaws that stand out:
* The flash is incredibly weak. Forget group shots or anything that's not 8' from you or in bright light. It is just awful.
* Slide-open cover prevents sticking it in your pocket with the strap on top. Every time I stick this camera in my pocket it slides the lens cover off and the camera powers up in my pocket (lens extends, etc.) Yes, I know I could simply turn the camera around so it'll power up when I pull it *out* but then the strap is on the wrong side. Olympus... move the strap to the other side, or at least give us an option of where to mount the strap.
I recommend the Canon A85 over this camera. Yes it's bigger and not weatherproof, but it's 14' flash power is worth the sacrifice.
11 Best small digital camera I've used
I bought this camera for a friend the same day I bought a Pentax Optio 5si for myself. I'm now kicking myself for getting the Pentax. We've taken pictures side by side with the same settings and this camera just takes better pictures. The color is perfect. When I compare my Pentax's pictures to ones from this camera, the Pentax ones look flat. This camera feels really well made as well. It's weather proof, easy to use, small, comes with rechargeable battery and cradle charger. You can't really ask for more. Highly recommended!
12 Horrible low light / night pics
I loved this camera when I first got it but there is one flaw that just makes me say that it is not worth the buck. In any low light or night setting the LCD does not show a thing and the view finder is too small for you to see anything in low light or night. So it makes this camera completely useless in low light or night time pics. I have called Olympus 2xs about this thinking there has to be something wrong with my camera but I was reassured nothing was wrong it is just how the camera works. I was very disappointed and would never recommend this camera to anyone.
13 Follow leel1's advice!
I read leel1's review about this camera, and decided to follow all of the advice, including the Lowepro 8m camera bag. All of the advice was right on! Even with my big hands, the camera is a snap to use, and the pictures turned out great. Follow leel1's advice, and you can't go wrong!
14 Overal I love the camera- great item for the price :)
I would have to say this is one of the best purchases I've made this year. I bring this camera everywhere. Its not as easy to use as the Olympus D-580 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom but its better in the sense that battery is rechargeable. I returned the Olympus D-580 because it was using up too many batteries. I had to switch batteries after 30 or so shots. But the picture quality at night doesn't measure to that of the D-580. I would have given this camera a 5 star if the picture quality was comparable to the cheaper D-580. But other than that I love everything about the camera. Its fun and cheap for a college student like myself who likes taking random pictures.
As for the time delay, well that's when the camera is focusing. I do have a problem with it as well but its not as noticeable as some have made it out to be. You just have to hold and freeze for a little while. At times this can be bothersome but for the price what can you say?? I don't mind saving money on this feature because I'm not using this camera to take pictures of little children or fast moving animals.
Indoor pictures are terrible- even with the correct setting indoor pictures do not measure up to those taken with the D-580. I find that with indoor pictures, one gets the best pictures if it is totally dark but if there is lighting then the picture comes out darker. The best pictures I've been able to take with this camera were those taken outside. In June I took a picture outside and I was able to blow the picture up to a big 20 X 30 poster and it came out beautiful. I've blown up many poster size pictures but I've had the best result with the Olympus 410.
I've used this camera to take pictures of documents as well. Sometimes professors post answers to exams on the walls and whenever I didn't feel like copying down the answers I just took a picture of the documents and I was able to read the words when I uploaded the pictures onto my computer. The things you can do with this camera is endless. Having a digital camera is very handy. If you take it to lab, you can take pictures of the organ being studied and then review it for your next lab. Its very handy.
Overall I would have to say I love having this camera. I was able to do many things with little effort. for the price this camera is a bargain. Even if I had the extra money I don't think I would get a bulkier camera for better quality pictures. I like the size and the look of the camera. If you are unsure take a look at the camera around town before you purchase.
15 Good compact point-and shoot, with all-weather capability.
This unit is very stylish looking, and well built. It won't be bothered by a little rain or snow, or the splash of a dolphin. I am impressed with how well this little camera is put together, with a solid metal case, yet still very compact and light-weight. The controls are logical and simple to use. I'm not a big fan of proprietary batteries (you cannot just toss in a pair of Duracells in a pinch), but it seems necessary to achieve this compact size. This camera would be perfect for a lady who wants to keep in her purse, glove box, briefcase, etc., to be handy for all occasions. It is not a camera for the serious photographer though. Picture quality is generally very good, but clearly not as good as the Olympus C-770 for example. The image can be a little noisy in low light, for example on cloudy days, grass will lack sharpness and end up looking like a big mass of green. The flash is on the weak side too (good for 12 feet at best), and you cannot add a more powerful one. The 32MB memory card is adequate only if you reduce capture mode to say 1.2 MP size (1280 x 960), otherwise you'll want a bigger card. The Stylus is made for someone who just wants to point and shoot with good results, which means it's perfect for some people, but I would only consider it as a second camera to have the go-anywhere portability, or backup camera for a more serious amateur photographer. (All pros carry a back-up). I'll give it four stars out of five, but depending on your needs it could be five stars or three.
16 Sweetness
this camera rocks, if you want something to just take to a party or a bbq, or just a night out on the town, this camera does the trick, i love it!
17 My first....my last.
I shopped around for at least a month trying to find a good balance between price and megapixels, and memory card compatability. After the long search, i finally picked this camara up. To be 100% completely honest, i wouldnt have bought any other camara. I take this camara everywhere with me. I have had no problems whatsoever. Its easy to figure out how to use, and the pictures it takes are gorgeous. It uses a standard SD memory card, which are also fairly inexpensive. As for the picture delay that others complain about, its not even a problem for me...meaning ive never noticed it. Its super-macro setting allowes you to take super detailed close up shots that turn out great if you can hold still enough. Ive used it in the rain, at night...and take it camping with me and what not. Its super durable, too. Like ive said before, i wouldnt but another camara, because this is the perfect price-megapixel balance.
18 Outstanding camera for the value!
Ok, I see there have been some disgruntled users. This is an outstanding ultracompact AND weatherproof camera for the money! Tiny and fits in a woman's palm. I've carried it in my purse due to it's ultracompact size. As a longtime Canon and Nikon 35mm SLR user, the compact digital point and shoot cameras are not perfect. I really resisted going compact digital but carrying around a 35mm SLR can be weighty and inconvenient. Unless you wish to spend $999 or more, the 410 is a great stand-in. This camera takes superb pictures even in low light. All digital point and shoots will have some difficulty in low light conditions. This is why external flash units are available...even 35mm SLR's need addl lighting depending on shooting conditions! Yes, the flash is rather bright but with PC editing features this is easily remedied...better to have too bright a flash than weak flash. Remember nothing can be done regarding undercompensation. I did not find any significant delay time. Olympus designers also did a terrific job with the look and feel of Stylus 410. Show me a better looking camera on the market! The all-metal body and cover offer excellent protection. It weighs 5.8 oz. Just pick up a LowePro D-Res 8M weather resistant and fitted camera case ($12.75 at Amazon vendor Adorama Camera) and you are ready to go. This case is specially form-fitted for Olympus 410 and allows carry of (1) extra battery or memory card. Super small bag with shoulder strap. I have never owned an Olympus and did extensive research prior to purchase. I borrowed a friend's 300 Stylus and that is also a darned good camera for the money.
If you are not a professional photographer and just need to take some vacation pics - this is a best buy. You should really not need more than 3-4 megapixels if you are taking 4x6 vacation pics as photo quality is very high. Even 5x7 photo quality is extremely good. Higher megapixels such as 6.0 will yield better looking 8x10's but how many of us really regularly shoot 8x10 photos? Otherwise, invest in a 35mm digital SLR (hint: Canon Digital Rebel - got one and love it!). Another good camera for the $ is Nikon Coolpix 3200 with 3.2 megapixels.
19 Great line of cameras - lots of misinformed users!
Have a 300 Stylus and tested a 410, will buy one soon. Lots of myths out there:
- Never buy a camera that uses non-rechargeable batteries (i.e. AA). You'll go through piles of them with even light usage. They'll die just when you need more. Why is it so hard to simply recharge your Li-ion battery more often than letting it run down to zero?
- I know it so hard to be inconvenienced, but you have to press the shutter down so the camera can focus. If you're on a strange angle or poor lighting, the camera just won't take the shot - it's trying to focus during that time and conks out. Anyone who wants "instant" shutter snaps needs to return to analog film.
- Skin tone is hard to get with any flash camera unless it's professional. The Olympus flash does tend to be rather bright, I must admit. But I'd rather have brighter (can adjust later with some editing software) than too dark (can't do anything.)
- Who wants all this extra bulky photo editing software? I just want to plug the camera into my computer's USB slot and download the photos without all this baby-handholding "editing software" that comes with other cameras. Only the Olympus allows you to do that. If you're at someone's house or at work or wherever, you can download right to their computer. Can't do it with others if they don't have the editing software CD.
Beats Fuji and Canon, this camera.
20 Nice Camera...One Fatal Flaw
The first thing I tell people when they ask me what sort of digital camera they should buy is: "Make sure you buy one that doesn't use a proprietary battery." In other words, if you can't walk into a drug store and buy batteries for it, keep looking.
Any battery can go bad, even rechargable lithiums (all it takes is one out of the three to die and you're out of business). I'm a big fan of rechargable AA batteries. Take two sets with you on vacation and if something goes wrong, drop into a drug store and buy replacements until you can find more rechargables.
I have, however, found that Olympus makes the best digital cameras I've ever used. The D-550 3-megapixil is superb and it uses AA batteries. One of its best features is in the Camedia software that comes with it. It corrects for the distortion found in ALL single lens digital cameras.
If Olympus goes to propriatary batteries, they've lost me as a customer. I don't want to be out in the middle of nowhere and suddenly have my battery go down. Nor do I want to find out, three years from now, that my battery is special order only and goes for an exorbitant price. I've got a laptop computer by Lexmark in my closet that I could still be using, except the proprietary battery's no longer being made.
Finally, while the Olympus Stylus 410 4MP Digital Camera renders very nice photos, it has minor annoyances like "noise" -- digital interference that pros can spot as coming from a digital camera. In low light, it also suffers from a slight purple cast in dark areas, neither of which my D-550 has.
After batteries, quality of photos is my next big buying point. This camera is capable of taking great photos that are frameible, but you'll have to add Photoshop Elements to the purchase to boost saturation and change color casts. The camera's the right size. Anything smaller and it becomes unweildy.
21 I returned this camera
I've gotten superb pictures from a cheap Olympus 2.2 pixel camera; so when it was time to upgrade, I chose this one. The pictures from this camera were inferior to my old Olympus. Low light capability was poor. Image quality was extremely poor.
I returned the Olympus and purchased a Canon S410 digital elf. It's much better.
22 Excellent Camera for Outdoors/Recreational Use!
The Olympus Stylus 410 is great for my needs. I use it for snapping photos around campus and on outdoor adventures. The 410 takes quality photos outside, but inside is a different story. When the light is good, and flash is not required, the photos come out very well. When flash is required, people often complain about how bright it is--and how much more brighter it is than other cameras. The flash also makes the photos turn out horribly, in some instances.
If you need a digital camera for outdoors/recreational use, the 410 should suit you well. Not only does the camera take excellent outdoor photos, it also makes reds and blues more radiant. I look forward to boating and canoeing this summer! One suggestion: buy a 128 or 256 MB card-you'll need it!
23 A darned good all-around digital camera
I've had my camera a bit over a year now, and I have come to know its good points and idiosyncrasies as well. I chose it because of the 4 megapixel quality and my prior use of its film cousin. I rate it four stars because it isn't a professional level camera- though it is very good for casual shooting and "memory" photos.
What I like: I love the compactness of this camera! This camera alives in a small carry-case with three spare batteries and a flat holder with three spare 1 MB xD cards, and some lens paper. (The TV and PC connecting cables, small charger and cord, with appropriate adapters, go in my carry-on stuff.)
I also love the dust- and water-resistance of this camera. In typical Stylus build, it has protective gaskets for every opening - and I have used this camera in gear-jamming dusty locations as well as very moist ones (Iguazœ Falls, salt water small boat cruising.) It's taken very good scenics (including really nice sunsets) and people photos. It is fairly quick as long as I have pre-focused, and I am only taking one or two photos (always at high quality.) The software allows you to "stitch" several photos together for a panoramic view, and its convenient compactness feels good when I am visiting where tourists with flashy cameras are targets for thievery and muggery. When it is closed in its self-contained "clamshell", it fits discreetly in my pocket.
What don't I like? The menu system, if you want to use it to its maximum capability, can be exasperatingly counter-intuitive and arcane. The extensible lens, when extended to its maximum length, can be subject to distortion if you press against it.
This camera is NOT for anyone who needs telephoto (sports or wildlife? get a digicam with 10x OPTICAL zoom - NEVER use the "digital zoom" feature on any digital camera, disable it!) The screen can be difficult to see in bright conditions - use the viewfinder, disable the screen (which will also save battery energy,) realizing the photo will show a bit more than the finder will and leaving you a little cropping room.
It also can get expensive when you buy extra batteries and large-capacity proprietary xD cards, but then when I compare it with many rolls of film, processing and knowing what I have only when I'm back from the trip, not to mention reusinig the batteries and cards, you will save lots of money if you take lots of photos like I do.
Remember that even without a telephoto, camera motion is your enemy - practice breath control and squ-e-e-ze the shutter release, brace the camera - carry a folding table tripod, use a table, wall or chair as a base in low light conditions. I've got some unforgettable (and sharp!) sunsets, Eiffel Tower at night, etc. with my plastic folding angle-leg table tripod or pressing the camera against a lamppost, using this camera.
I scuba dive, and have even taken this camera to 125 - 130 feet in its Lexan housing and taken some reasonable underwater photos (you will want an aftermarket accessory strobe for decent color rendition if you go deeper than, say, thirty feet.)
For someone who travels and subjects cameras to varied environmental conditions, but wants a nice, compact, easy to use digital camera that will give you a decent 11 x 14 or under photo of people and scenics, I heartily recommend this camera.
24 There is no delay
The people that say that the delay do not know how to use a camera. Usually, when I buy an expensive piece of equipment like this, I like to know how to use it. There is only a negligible delay when taking pictures. These people are just mashing the shutter button at the moment they want to take the picture. This exactly what you are NOT supposed to do. The delay they are getting is from the camera focusing. What they should do is hold the button half way down, which focuses on the subject, then they just need to push it the rest of the way when the time is right. They will then have a picture of exactly what they wanted. Those reviews should be disregarded.
25 Great Camera
This camera is one of the greatest out there. Great Price too! The delay is not bad at all on the camera if you take the picture correctly. You need to focus it and then click and it will take the picture right away. I would tell everyone to get this great product.
