Olympus SP-310 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.5 x 3.9 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000A7B9YO
• Item model number: 225710
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,183 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 9, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

For outstanding image quality and advanced features, SP series delivers the power and versatility you want. Start with 7.1 megapixels, then enjoy the view with the large 2.5-inch LCD, the feel with a traditional ergonomic grip, and Easy Print one-touch printing to any PictBridge-enabled printer. Full manual and Automatic settings let you or the camera assume control. 30 selectable shooting modes mean you're ready for any situation. Add Olympus conversion lenses to the camera's threaded barrels. Our exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor helps you capture more of what you see--and gives you the quality images you expect.

7.1 Megapixels
This 7.1-megapixel camera features a 3x optical and Olympus precision-crafted lenses to help you capture high-quality images with subtle detail--up close or at a distance.

2.5-Inch LCD
The large LCD helps you view and share images during shooting and playback.

Easy Print
One-button printing from the camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer (including the Olympus P-11).

Full Manual and Automatic Control
Whether you're feeling creative or prefer the camera to handle things, you have the power to decide.

30 Selectable Shooting Modes
Simply turn the dial and select the desired shooting mode from 27 creative scene options--including landscape, portrait, indoor, night scene, candle, or fireworks.

Expanded Capabilities
As your needs change, add conversion lenses to the camera's threaded barrels. The camera can be taken on your scuba vacation with the optional underwater housings. (Not included; must be purchased separately.)

TruePic TURBO Image Processor
Olympus' exclusive built-in technology enables smoother, more accurate images with accelerated startup and shutter release times.

QuickTime Movie Mode with Audio
Bring your pictures to life, then e-mail them to family and friends.

What's in the Box
Olympus SP-310 digital camera, strap, multi-connector for USB and AV, CR-V3 battery, basic instruction manual, quick start guide, warranty card, CD ROM: Olympus Master Software, and advanced manual

Product Description

Whether you're just diving into digital or stepping up your plans, the SP-310 provides quite a comfortable experience. With flexible creative controls and an impressive combination of high-performance features and optical lenses, superb pictures are always just a snapshot away.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera, December 7, 2005

By	G. Robb "gc_robb" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Let's start with I am NOT in any way a pro with a camera... but that doesn't matter with this one! Every picture has been crisp and clear with amazing detail. Colors are spot on as well.

I replaced an Olympus Stylus 400 with this one and am QUITE impressed with the range of features (I will probably never use half of them, but they are there, hehe)- especially being able to print without attaching to a "dock" or computer. I can hook directly to my printer and print without anything extra!

Probably the only drawback (if you call it a drawback) is the size of the pictures. Since this is a 7.1 megapixel camera if you take pictures at the maximum setting you can quickly fill the memory cards!! I would recommend at least a 512Mb card if not the 1Gb.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, December 24, 2005

By	Maddy (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

Strengths: Tons of scene modes, Extremely light, Powerful flash, excellent image quality, nice ergonomics, uses standard AA batteries, decent price tag

Weaknesses: No antishake, xD picture card!

I took a risk by getting this camera given the utter lack of user reviews on the internet (which I heavily rely upon before making such a purchase). But, I couldn't be happier with this purchase.

It is extremely light and compact. Wonderful to carry around. A very good feature is that it has a HUGE 2.5" LCD AND a nice big optical viewfinder, BOTH, which is rare in such compact cameras. Running on standard AA batteries is very nice since this was one of the main concern with the SD300 I got for my mom.

It is so light that a shaking hand could have detrimental effect on the captured image. My first use of this camera was in temperature of -10c, which had my hand shaking a lot! But, I am very pleased with the overall picture quality. So many scene modes are great for a person like me who does not want to mess with advanced settings ;).

The pictures make it look bulky like the Powershot S2, but believe me, it's extremely compact and is comparable to Canon SD series camera, apart from the bulging right side. But, that bulge gives it a very good grip for one hand operation. And it is difficult to believe, but with battery and memory installed, it is LIGHTER than even the powershot SD cameras. I love it.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Camera, January 8, 2006

By	smart shopper "smart shopper" (usa) - See all my reviews

I have had numerous digital cameras the past several years including some high end models. This camera really impressed me:

1. Full manual controls
2. Numerous scene select auto modes
3. Excellent video
4. Long battery life (some review websites state they have short battery life but I was able to obtain over 220 pics with flash on all shots using one set of 2300 NIMH batteries??)
5. 2.5" screen
6. AF illuminator light
7. 7.1 MP

The only complaints that I have about the camera is that I wish it came with a higher optical zoom. It only has 3x. Another thing I do not like is that it uses XD cards which makes it slow at times when writing to the card if using the higher MP option.

Other than my two complaints, I think this is a very good camera that offers a lot of features for the price. I got mine below $250 at Dell which is a great deal for a camera with these features at this price range.