Olympus Stylus 600 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

by Olympus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.5 x 3.9 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 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: B000A7B9XK
• Item model number: 225690
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,454 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 28, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Now, water, dust, and dim light can't get between you and the shot you want. Because the protective seals and ergonomic curves of the Stylus 600 mean you can use it with confidence, rain or shine. Conquer your fear of the dark with our Bright Capture Technology. It brightens the preview on your LCD and brilliantly captures images, even in dim light. 26 advanced shooting modes assist you in any situation and the built-in Help Guide offers guidance along the way. Show off your images on the generously-sized 2.5-inch LCD. The 3x optical, 15x total zoom and 6.0-megapixel CCD deliver consistently high-quality images you'll be proud to share.

All-Weather
Perfected in the great outdoors, the Stylus 600 is designed and sealed to withstand all the elements--water, dust, and snow.

2.5-Inch LCD
This bright, premium-size LCD helps you view and share images during shooting and playback.

6.0-Megapixel CCD
Capture subtle detail in surprisingly high resolution and increase the size of printed images without loss of clarity.

3x Optical, 15x Total Zoom
Together with Olympus precision-crafted lenses, the seamless zoom lets you get close to the action.

26 Selectable Shooting Modes Including QuickTime Movie
Get the best result in any situation with advanced options--landscape, portrait, indoor, night scene, and more, including three underwater settings.

TruePic TURBO Image Processor
Improve your experience with this exclusive built-in technology. You'll enjoy truer color and smoother, more accurate images--with faster startup and shutter release times.

Built-in Help Guide
A brief in-camera description helps you quickly choose the ideal setting for each situation and purpose--no stopping to consult the manual.

One-Touch Easy Print
Connect to any PictBridge-enabled printer and the rest is easy. Just one touch gives you photo lab quality. No computer necessary.

See It Before You Shoot It
See what you're shooting even in the dark. When you're ready, just frame it and take the picture.

Capture Bright Images
Capture a bright and clear image even in dim light.

What's in the Box
Olympus Stylus 600 Camera, wrist strap, USB cable, video cable, Li-12B Li-ion rechargeable battery and charger, basic instruction manual, quick start guide, warranty card, CD ROM: Olympus Master software, and advanced manual

Product Description

This all-weather Olympus Stylus 600 Digital Camera is perfected in the great outdoors and is designed and sealed to withstand all the elements - water, dust and snow.

Features:

• 2.5" LCD - This bright, premium-size LCD helps you view and share images during shooting and playback.
• 6.0 Megapixel CCD - Capture subtle detail in surprisingly high resolution and increase the size of printed images without loss of clarity.
• 3x Optical, 15x Total Zoom - Together with Olympus precision-crafted lenses, the seamless zoom lets you get close to the action.
• 26 Selectable Shooting Modes including QuickTime Movie - Get the best result in any situation with advanced options - landscape, portrait, indoor, night scene and underwater.
• TruPic Turbo Image Processor -Enjoy truer color and smoother, more accurate images - with faster startup and shutter release items.
• Built-in Help Guide - A brief in-camera description helps you quickly choose the ideal setting for each situation and purpose - no stopping to consult the manual.
• One-Touch Easy Print - Connect to any PictBridge-enabled printer and one simple touch gives you photo lab quality (no computer necessary).
• See It Before You Shoot It - See what you're shooting even in the dark. When you're ready, just frame it and take the picture.
• Capture Bright Images: Capture a bright and clear image even in dim light.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sports nuts rejoice!, December 2, 2005

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Cosmo_dog (Out there) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus Stylus 600 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I bought this Olympus after my Canon S400 died (yet another victim of the "memory card error" problem). In addition to its compact size, I started to really enjoy its continuous shooting mode to take action shots of my kids in their various sports events like swimming and running. The old Canon used to be able to shoot about 6 or 7 shots in burst mode before it would pause for several seconds while it stored the pictures on the memory card. When I went looking for a replacement (I ruled out all Canons), I found this Olympus. In terms of size, it closely matched the S400, but I was mostly interested in its continuous shooting function.

The Olympus web site claimed the Stylus 600 could shoot continuously until the memory card filled up. I was skeptical, but I ordered it along with an xD memory card. When I got it, I put the camera in continous shooting mode, and held the shutter down to see how many shots I could get before the camera paused. It kept going and after collecting 50 shots, I quit. The Olympus demonstrated to me that it can shoot several seconds' worth of action shots without having to pause. AMAZING! I can't wait to start shooting my kids' next sporting events!

I have had wonderful experiences with previous Olympus Stylus film cameras and I'm hoping this digital camera will hold up as well as the film cameras. So far, I'm loving this one!

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Olympus, I'm extremely disappointed!, January 29, 2006

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UU Booklady (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus Stylus 600 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I was excited when I first bought this, my third Olympus digital. I upgraded from the D-540 because I wanted more megapixels, was intrigued by all the extras (which I agree are cool), and wanted to pass on my old camera to my son so I'd get better pics of the grandkids in Australia.

Okay, I should have read the specs more carefully. The camera comes without a memory card. No problem, I had a couple of 128 xd cards from my old camera. Didn't realize they'd only hold about 40 high resolution pics with 6MPs. Bought a 1G card for $80. No problem. The price I paid for a 6MP camera was unbelievable. With the 1G card, I can take about an hour of video. Wish it had sound, but hadn't really considered it as a selling point anyway. I can also store about 400 SHQ still photos. Super!

Loved the huge LCD screen, didn't think it would be a problem not to have a viewfinder, as I rarely use one. BIG MISTAKE! When I tried taking pictures in bright outdoor light, I discovered it was impossible to see what I was shooting. So my whold Australia trip is documented by photos I took blind. Some are good, but only by chance. I had to shoot multiple shots of everything outdoors, hoping I'd get at least one decent photo.
And yes, I tried all the settings, including beach and snow, landscape, landscape portrait, etc.

I've scoured the internet for reviews of this camera that mention this problem, and can only consider that others haven't used it in bright summer light, as it came out in September in the northern hemisphere, and most buyers haven't taken summer outdoor photos. Or maybe my camera is defective. Hope to read more here in coming months.

I've loved my previous two Olympus digital cameras. I can't tell you how disappointed I am with this otherwise exceptional camera. And it appears that most manufacturers of cameras in this price range are leaving off the viewfinder. Comments from other users will be gratefully appreciated.

UPDATE: This is the response I received from Olympus NOT SATISFACTORY! "Unfortunately, the camera does not have a viewfinder, and as any LCD screen the monitor of this camera may not be visible when exposed to bright sunlight."

49 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars loved the camera but returned it - NO SOUND CAPABILITY, December 6, 2005

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V. Cusumano (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus Stylus 600 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I was not as careful as I thought when I researched this purchase. The camera is awesome, but I really wanted to be able to take short movies (with sound!) and voice annotate photos for later reference. The model below and above this one (the 500 and the 800) both have sound. This one does not. I guess something had to be left out to get it as small as it is. I am returning it for a Stylus 800. A little bigger (bad) and 8 megapixel (unnecessary), but it will do the job for only a little more money.