Olympus Stylus 790 SW

Review Date
June 11, 2009

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by
cleona , Intermediate

Price Paid
$250.00 at gift

Photography Experience
6-10 years , People

Summary
I took this camera EVERYWHERE. It was always in my purse or on my wrist. I took it to the pool, to the ocean and everywhere in between. I loved it until we were at the beach one day and it just stopped working. Right in the middle of our vacation. I tried getting a new battery and charger but neither of those things were the problem. I am now sending it in to see if it can be repaired for a reasonable price. I understand that cameras don't last forever but for the price it should have lasted longer than a year and a half.

Strengths
It takes photos everywhere as well as videos.

Weaknesses
It did not work very long in comparison to the price.

Similar Products Used
Several non-waterproof digital cameras. They all stil work.

Customer Service
Not sure yet.

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Review Date
April 7, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by
A1an , Casual

Price Paid
$289.00 at Futuretronics @ Mall

Photography Experience
2-5 years

Summary
As an avid mountain biker I needed a camera that could take whatever abuse I could intentionally or unintentionally throw at it. After much research the Olympus 790 SW seemed to be the only camera that fit my needs: Shock proof, water proof, and freeze proof for those brisk 60-degree FL mornings.

This camera is small enough to easily slide into a pocket or my Camelback and it is very simple/quick to operate for for those "on the fly" trail shots (even while wearing my gloves). I've dropped it quite a few times and the camera still operates flawlessly (the same cannot be said for my old Olympus). Photo quality is as good as all the others on the market in my opinion.

I have yet to take it under water, but I plan on giving that a shot next month!

Strengths
A compact camera that takes beautiful shots yet is water proof, shock proof, and it is available in all sorts of colors (mine is bright metallic green)....how could you go wrong? The price can't be beat for a camera of this type.

Weaknesses
Battery life can be short.

Customer Service
n/a...no problems so far

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