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Olympus SP-550UZ Ultra Zoom Digital Fixed Lens SLR Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, with 18x Optical, 5.6x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.1 stars
(based on 7 reviews)
86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Bright LCD(5), Comfortable controls(5), Quiet(3), Small lag time(4), Strong construction(3)
Best Uses:
Photojournalism(3), Travel(4)
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/enthusiast(5)
 
zoom excellent-easy to use
By almost a proVerified Purchaser from washington d.c. on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Not Good In Low Light, Shutter Lag
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

good for outdoors

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not so good
By lashowersVerified Reviewer from Fredericksburg, VA on 2/20/2008
Cons:
Shaky Operation
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I purchased this camera and started having problems right away - it turned on and then cut off with the lens half way out I tried replacing batteries and it came on and then worked only once more - am now unable to get the camera to turn on at all and again the lnes is stuck out of position and I missed taking pictures of my Grandmother - very disappointed and am unable to get a replacement from the manufactor

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great features, Intuitive menus
By Captain GVerified Reviewer from St. Thomas, USVI on 11/23/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Image Stabilization, Powerful zoom, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Photojournalism
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great macro, low light capture, easy in the hand. It's the back up to my Nikon D200 and does an admirable job. Half the size, and 20% of the cost. I shoot very nice underwater stills and movies with the housing.
I have recommended it numerous times to happy friends and associates.
It may not fit in a shirt pocket, but the benefits more than overcome the slightly larger size.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Camera!
By FranVerified Purchaser from Lakeland Florida on 10/21/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Excellent under water, Small Lag Time
Cons:
Lcd Hard To View Outdoors
Best Uses:
Travel, Used for underwater
Describe Yourself:
15 years experience, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I recently switched to digital underwater and needed a better camera. This was the one. I can take photos of fish that can swim through a straw or sharks. The underwater settings are the "best" I didn't bother with f-stops or shutter speeds. If you are a beginner get this camera and you will be taking photos like a pro.

On land, still playing with it.

Images shared by: Fran

fish is about 1/4 long coral size of cheerio

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Would buy again
By Dumont the noviceVerified Reviewer from Ohatchee,AL on 9/30/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Quiet
Cons:
Exposed LCD, Uses AA batteries
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Real nice camera. Doesn't cause the user to tire out from using it all day. Great camera alround.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Best combination of features and price!
By RESVerified Purchaser from Mineral Wells, TX on 9/27/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Long telephoto capability, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Documentary, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Excellent results hand held using vibration reduction on long telephoto shots.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
I like it.
By HappyYogaVerified Purchaser from FL on 9/26/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy to use, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Blipfotocomhappyyoga, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have really enjoyed this camera a lot. I sent one to my daughter and I think she is going to feel the same way. I've used this one for about six months.

Images shared by: HappyYoga

Disco Dragonfly by Glenna

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Tags: Made with Product

Can get the moon too

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Tags: Using Product, Made with Product

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