Olympus Stylus 725 SW 7.1 MP Shock Resistant & Waterproof Digital Camera & 128MB Accessory Kit - Available in Red, Blue or Silver

 

Olympus Stylus 725 SW 7.1 MP Shock Resistant & Waterproof Digital Camera & 128MB Accessory Kit - Available in Red, Blue or Silver

 

Product Description

The 725SW is the latest evolution in the Stylus series--a digital camera that can withstand a 5-foot drop, shoot under water up to 10 feet, and capture phenomenal photos in any situation. The Stylus 725SW combines light, durable body construction and shock-absorbing materials throughout the interior with the sealant technology used in Olympus underwater housings. The fully-featured, compact Stylus 725SW offers 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical Olympus zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD, Bright Capture Technology, Digital Image Stabilization Mode, and much more. Designed for everyday use yet versatile enough to shoot on the mountain, at the game, at the party, on the beach, or under water, the Stylus 725SW is a breakthrough digital camera.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• ASIN: B000OCI6PA
• Item model number: Stylus 725
  

Technical Details

• 7.1 megapixels - Optical zoom 3x - Digital zoom 5x -LCD size 2.5-inch
• Waterproof up to a water pressure equivalent to 5m depth; Shock-proof from heights of up to 1.5m
• Dimensions 91 x 59 x 20 mm - Weight 149 g - Storage type(s) xD-Picture Card, Internal memory
• Max. image resolution 3072 x 2304 - Max. video resolution 640 x 480 (15fps)
• Kit Includes - 128 MB xD card, Float strap, Silicone protective skin, battery ; charger

Customer Reviews

Although it may be a bit on the expensive side, this camera is absolutely worth it! It takes great pictures in various situations (in the pool, on the beach, at night, indoors...) and also has a nice selection of scenes and settings. The fact that it's waterproof up to 16ft. and shock proof from a 5ft. drop lets me take photos anywhere. No more leaving the camera at home so it doesn't get wet/ banged around. The camera's also compact and has a nice clear LCD to view your pictures. Finally, this camera is quick; quick to power up, quick to focus, and quick enough to take pictures on the fly. The only things that I can see that might be a turn off for some are 1) the lack of a view finder and 2)the zoom, while satisfactory for myself, might not be adequate for more serious photographers.

While I use my slr for most things, sometimes it's nice to have a small, tough camera for things like the beach or hiking. This camera does the job. The shutter delay is a bit sluggish and the lack of a viewfinder can be a pain outdoors on bright days -- exactly when you'd want to use this camera -- but those are quibbles really, when you consider what you're getting: A sport utility camera suitable for 99 percent of people who want to take pictures while enjoying outdoor recreation. Even the shutter delay is workable if you remember to prefocus by depressing the shutter halfway -- or use the select a shot feature. Underwater photos are great -- but remember it's tough to actually see what you're getting via the lcd so you'll need to just shoot a bunch and edit later. That's not a big deal with digital, thankfully.
If you consider the cost of an underwater housing for any other digital, the price even seems good.
In all, I consider this an indispensible knock-about camera for catching some of life's most fun, wet and messy moments.