Stylus Epic Zoom 170 QD Compact 35mm Camera Kit

by Olympus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 9 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002B0PDY
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,399 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 30, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The most potent and full-featured Stylus model yet, the Stylus Epic Zoom 170 packs a powerful - the most powerful and longest zoom lens in the Stylus family - 4.5x zoom lens with 170mm telephoto capability to make distant subjects seem close enough to touch. An Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass lens element is included to reduce color aberration (which is very important at 170mm telephoto range) along with two aspherical lens elements to help provide crisp, high-contrast images.Further innovation comes via the camera's Advanced Combination Autofocus System, automatically switching between active and passive modes to deliver precise, accurate focus. And let's not forget the "staple" features of the Stylus family - all-weather construction, fully automatic operation, 12-second electronic self-timer - that help make this (and all Stylus cameras) a great choice for your picture-taking needs. Also includes a remote control!

Product Description

The Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 170 Deluxe offers Olympus's exclusive Visual Confirmation Finder which darkens when picture is taken to confirm exposure. It also features an integrated 38-170mm Zoom Lens, which delivers a vast range of wide-angle, normal and telephoto perspectives Videwfinder has adjustable Diopter correction for individual vision requirements Autofocus from 2.6 feet to infinity Automatic setting with DX-coded film with ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 Includes one CR123A battery Dimensions - 4.8 (W) x 2.6 (H) x 2.0 (D) Gold Lettering Does not include Panorama mode

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great camera -- SLR quality photos, August 16, 2004

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M. Johnson (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stylus Epic Zoom 170 QD Compact 35mm Camera Kit (Electronics)

This is the Deluxe edition of the camera I am referring to in this review. This is a very good camera, at an affordable price, that takes excellent pictures. The reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is its inability to take good night pictures without using a tripod. My old Samsung had a night setting that took outstanding night pictures without a tripod. I wish I could get the same quality with this camera. Also, there isnt' a continuous shooting function or a Macro function (the specs say 2.6 ft is the closest with this camera, although, I've found out by experimenting you can get closer than that) that I had with my Samsung either. Those are the only flaws with this camera. I am still trying to master the settings, but most of my pictures come out SLR quality (primarily using ISO 800 film).

As with any camera, there are a few quirks with the settings that you have to get used to and play with. One thing I don't understand is why some people don't read the manuals. Granted, this is not the best manual I've seen, but if you read it, you might learn something about the camera. Some experiments actually come out better than you expect. The red-eye reduction works great, as does the fill-in flash. The focus is automatic, but a focus lock is possible. That is something I am still experimenting with.

All in all I am pleased at the quality of the photos I have taken with this camera.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A REAL CAMERA, November 4, 2006

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Kathy Jones (Northern CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stylus Epic Zoom 170 QD Compact 35mm Camera Kit (Electronics)

If you want a sturdy camera for the great outdoors with plenty of zoom power, this is it.

5.0 out of 5 stars great camera, June 19, 2009

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AP (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stylus Epic Zoom 170 QD Compact 35mm Camera Kit (Electronics)

this camera has tremendous results. all pictures have come out crystal clear... it is a bit outdated now with all digital stuff, but worked great when we bought it... now it is a cool training tool for the kids.