Olympus 16 MB SmartMedia

by Olympus

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JHWR
• Item model number: 200547
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Olympus 16MB SmartMedia Card

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Might not be worth the price premium, May 3, 2000

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wcc2 (Washington DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus 16 MB SmartMedia (Personal Computers)

SmartMedia is sold under several brands. Olympus branded SmartMedia allows you to take "panorama" shots. Essentially, you take multiple shots while making sure to overlap edges. You then reassemble these multiple shots using the "Camedia" software that came with your Olympus camera. The difference is that when an Olympus brand SmartMedia card is used, your digital camera keeps exposure settings constant across these multiple shots; which makes for a consistent panorama when you reassemble the individual shots via your computer.

This is a nice feature, but not a feature most of us use often. If you are going to purchase multiple SmartMedia cards, you might be able to do with just one or two Olympus brand cards - especially since they cost more than other brands. I use two 32Mb other brand cards, and save my two 8Mb Olympus brand cards for when panorama shots present (since you can switch the cards out at anytime - unlike traditional camera film).

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Best Smart Media Card!, March 24, 2000

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"ultraman" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus 16 MB SmartMedia (Personal Computers)

The Olympus Smart Media Card is the best when it compares to those other brands because I have an Olympus Camedia D-340R. With this card, I have the power of the panoramic photo mode- while other brands don't support this feature. While paying the same price, why buy anything less than an Olympus.

Recommendation: Strong Buy

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Why Pay Twice as much for basicaly the same thing., August 15, 2000

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N. Benson (Hudson, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus 16 MB SmartMedia (Personal Computers)

I also have an Olympus D340R Camera, and I have an Olympus 16mbcard and a Scandisk 16mb card. The panoramic feature isn't worth paying [the extra money]. Instead of buying one Olympus 16mb card, buy two Scandisk 16mb cards.