Olympus D-620L Digital Camera

by Olympus

Product Details

Product Manual [4.16mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.6 x 3.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000JFJA
• Item model number: 225065
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,371 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Olympus D-620L gives you high 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, a range of flash and exposure options, and a 3x zoom lens--plus professional-level, single-lens-reflex construction. Just as traditional 35mm SLRs are significantly larger than point-and-shoots, the Olympus D-620L is much bulkier than other non-SLR digital cameras, including Olympus's own point-and-shoot digitals. However, the added bulk is the price paid for improved optics, picture quality, and the advantage of being able to frame your image with precision before you snap the picture.

The through-the-lens viewfinder design means you can't use the LCD screen as a viewfinder--you can only use it for image playback. This is a fairly significant drawback if you like to see your picture on the LCD screen before you take it; otherwise it's not an issue.

The Olympus D-620L uses removable SmartMedia cards for memory; it comes with an 8 MB card, which holds about 100 images in the lowest resolution. It also includes a battery charger for the four AA Ni-MH batteries--a nice touch, especially since it drains batteries quickly (like all digital cameras).

The included pop-up flash has a good range of options, including red-eye reduction, fill-flash, and off. The Olympus D-620L also lets you use an optional extension flash--a great feature if you want more professional-looking photos. The Olympus D-620L lets you adjust exposure manually by three stops in either direction; in addition, it has spot metering and macro functions. The digital camera's three preset focus settings (1.3 feet, 8 feet, and infinity) can be useful in situations where the autofocus has trouble. Unfortunately, the autofocus's contrast detection system has difficulty in dim conditions, and the camera won't let you take a picture if the autofocus isn't set. We found this to be major inconvenience indoors, where even standard indoor lighting was often too dark to take a picture. The Olympus D-620L doesn't let you manually adjust focus either (other than providing focus-lock capability).

Pros:

• Through-the-lens viewfinder
• Superior optics
• Preset focus settings

Cons:

• Somewhat bulky
• Has trouble focusing in dim light

Amazon.com Product Description

The Olympus D-620L combines a high-resolution CCD (1.4 megapixel 1280 x 1024), a light-weight, built-in 3X zoom lens and TTL (through the lens) viewfinder, and an external flash sync/PC connector for professional quality shots in studio settings and an innovative design inspired by the Olympus IS series 35mm ZLR cameras for a true photographic experience.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Optical Zoom, Size are Great, November 12, 1999

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Andrew Czernek (Mukilteo, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus D-620L Digital Camera (Electronics)

If you're considering buying a digital camera for the first time, consider the following three items as necessary: 1. optical zoom 2. built-in flash (as in light, not memory) 3. highest possible resolution

This camera has two of the three. Technology is moving so rapidly that Olympus has introduced two newer models (D-2000 and D-2400) that are higher resolution. I guess that this will just be like my PC -- I replace the camera every three years.

It is easy to handle and the software that comes with it is good. Memory cards are inexpensive to purchase. There's an interesting accessory, a 1.45X lens attachment, that gives better optical zoom characteristics.

I recently had my Olympus D-610 smooshed by a horse trailer and replaced it with the D-620. There's no real differences.

The only negative: other reviewers are correct about there being NO WAY to force the flash to go off at night. Recently I had to turn on the patio light just to get enough light for the flash to work.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good digital camera with frustrating flaws, July 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Olympus D-620L Digital Camera (Electronics)

Bought the camera in Dec 1998 and, after several months of use, have found two problems. The camera will not allow you take night photographs even with the built in shutter adjustments; the shutter will simply not take the picture and allow you to decide whether it is useable or not. Secondly, the plug in cable from the camera to the PC is very sensitive (am on my third one)and at times I have to hold the input plug on the camera firmly during the download or it will stop the transfer. The upside...great pics and this camera takes standard close-up, telephoto or wide-angle lenses.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full-featured, just the thing when you need instant feedback, March 7, 2000

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A. Beals "ask me about my dog" (Flyover State, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus D-620L Digital Camera (Electronics)

Sure, it has great optics. And you can't beat a SLR camera for composition. The smartmedia interfaces [pcmcia or usb] are blazingly fast. Ample resolution to print a 4x6 photo.

Think of it as the digital equivalent to a Polaroid camera. Instant review of your shots [essential at events such as reunions!] and enough features to keep you interested until it comes time to get the next great thing.

As with any other piece of technology, I expect it to be rugged -- it is. The zoom is WITHIN the camera, not outside, so you can't hurt its gears by dropping it. It has screw threads up front and therefore will take common accessories.

It is as easy to use, it handles as well and it works just like their IS line of film cameras.

This is the first digital camera I've felt confident enough in to replace film for most social situations.