Customer Reviews

Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 DLX 35mm Camera

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I purchased mine from Amazon.com. As a long time devotee to SLR camera's I wanted a compact camera with many of the features of an SLR, including a telephoto capability, but without the size and weight. I found the Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 with panarama an excellent substitute, especially when weight and/or convenience is a consideration. The standard and panarama photos have been of excellent quality. The camera adapts to different light conditions quite well, providing a clear picture, even in lower light. Olympus recommends ASA 400 film, but I found ASA 200 to do quite well. You do have the ability to override the flash and the autofocus when you need to, which is a plus for those who like that feature in a true SLR camera. The ability to carry the camera in a shirt pocket has meant that I have taken pictures on hikes, birding with friends, in museums and any other place where a larger camera would have been more of a hinderance, than a help. Definitely recommend it as a good buy.

(mine is the Stylus 70, the predecessor to the new Stylus 80). I'm pleased with the camera's features and design. I chose it mainly for it's compactness and ability to shoot in wet settings, like on the beach. The newer model offers more features, so it ought to be even nicer. BTW, reading the July issue of American Airlines' travel magazine, I took notice of an article they had on photography. Of the 20 or so professional photographers polled, several chose the Olympus Stylus design as their favored point-and-shoot model.

Too bad Amazon didn't list all the features this camera has. It has lot more than the regular Stylus 35mm-80mm which is one of the best compact cameras. For those who wonder why this costs more!! Here are the reasons why this is lot better value than the regular 35mm-80mm Stylus.

1. Features the world's first Visual Confirmation Finder - press the shutter button and the viewfinder momentarily darkens to confirm the picture was taken. This unique SLR-like innovation is great in noisy environments.
2. At any point on the roll, you can easily switch to panoramic mode.
3. The six-mode variable power flash system reduces red eye, fills in shadows, improves night scenes and softens glare during close-ups.
4. Quartz date back.
5. Deluxe package includes leather case and lithium battery and comes in a nice Blue Package that looks great for offering as gift or to store the camera.

Being an ardent Olympus fan I was sold out by the advertisement hoopla - 'world's smallest and technically advanced P/S, I first bought the Epic dlx (fixed focus) camera. I was surprised by its superb performance and have been thoroughly enjoying it. Technically, no body can beat it quality optics, all-weather construction, solid feel design and above all, its size. Later, I ended up with the 140 zoom camera and enjoying it even more. Wish these 'minis' were out when I bought my first SLR, Olympus OM-PC in the eighties. Being convinced by its performance, many of my friends have purchased these cameras as handy, second units for casual shooting.

I bought the Olympus Stlyus Epic one month ago, because it was the smallest 35mm camera I could find, it seemed sturdy, and it was weatherproof. I give it only 3 stars because after one month of use & carrying, it started to fall apart... the shutter-release button fell off, the flash started to become loose, and chunks of the case chipped off. I was very disappointed by how flimsy it was, I've used other (cheaper) cameras in the same travelling conditions, and they held up fine. Despite the fact that it fell apart on me, I was very pleased with it. The 38-80 Zoom was perfect, almost all of my pictures came out bright & clear (even indoors), and the controls are easy to figure out. Even though it takes good pictures, I regret buying the Olympus Stylus Epic because it fell apart after only one month, and I would not recommend it to others.

This camera can't help but take good pictures. I bought this Olympus Epic Zoom 80 Deluxe because it is so small that it easily fits in my coat pocket without weighing me down. I trusted the Olympus name for getting quality prints. Well, I took the camera to my Neice's Wedding. Shot 11 rolls of Fuji 200 speed film. All the pictures came out excellent. Even all the flash pictures. The flash is very well balanced and doesn't over exposure even when people were as close as 2 & 1/2 feet. This camera is definitely the BEST small compact 35mm I ever owned!

I don't own the exact same model, but I have Zoom 80. It's small, light and stylish. I agree with Amazon's review that it's smaller than many APS cameras. I wanted to get an APS camera, but it's a bit expensive for the same features and style. I think it's a good value for a 35mm camera. For me, it's a good step before migrating to APS camera.

i see that many other people here have had problems with things breaking, but i've had this camera for three years and i've dropped it a lot, it's gotten submerged in water, and it's still great as ever. no problems with the color of the photos either.
great camera!

I've owned Nikons all my life, so maybe my standards are too high, but this camera has some problems. The camera I purchased came with an artistic condition called "Light leak", which puts a beautiful white arc on some of the pictures. It also takes very, very blue pictures. The shots look great on an island, but not in the snow. My boyfriend used this camera and I used my own Nikon to take the same shots, and his were much bluer. We both used Kodak film and got it developed at the same place. I also agree with the flimsy comment down below, and I don't understand how Olympus can claim this is a water resistant camera, if light is getting through to the film it can't be air-tight. Despite the drawbacks, it is the smallest and lightest 35mm camera I have ever seen. The slide-across lens cover is great, b/c it means you don't need a case for the camera. I'll be buying another one to replace this broken one, and hoping for the best.