We were so very pleased with this camera having bought it for its "-proof" factors of shock-proof and water-proof. We used it for the first time on a trip to Puerto Vallarta where it equipped us for amazing pictures of an incredibly beautiful place. It held up great for the underwater snorkeling adventure, and zipline tour in the rainforest, and the accidental fling from my 11 yr old's wrist to the concrete - took a few minor dents from that, but I'll take a little cosmetic blemish over a broken camera anyday! Love this camera and highly recommend it for outdoor adventures. You never know who's really behind product reviews and what you can trust, but I thank everyone who posted great, informative reviews of this camera to influence my purchase because it was well worth the money spent!
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This camera takes great stills and videos. The underwater photos are really great! I had my son try it out in our pool during his recent visit here. He and his wife had such fun and we all loved the pool photos! I found only one problem: In my nights shots, there sometimes is a "string" of graduating light spots in the photos. Not always and I haven't yet figured out what causes it. The rest of my experience with the 770SW is all Positive. I've taken so many photos and videos in the few short months I've had it. I love this camera and so does my son. I'm seriously considering buying one for him. His birthday is coming up in November. I recommend this camera to anyone who likes to have fun. It is so easy to use, too.
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Do not buy this camera!!!! it is the worse camera ever. We were at the lake and the camera stopped working and you can see some water had entered the camera. I sent the camera in to Olympus and they told me that I have to pay $120 to get fix after I paid $400 for it and they actually told me that I have to send the camera every year to get it refurbish. After complaining about the misleading advertisement, the lady actually told me you can go to the web and express your feelings!!!! EVERY YEAR PAY $120 - IT IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY - AGAIN DO NOT BUY!!!!!
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The Olympus Stylus 770SW is an easy to use digital camera for the casual user. It's strength is in it's ruggedness. This is not a camera that will please Pro photographers or videophiles. What do I mean by that? Well, while this camera takes very good pictures, both above and below water, it does not always take excellent or perfect pictures.
For daily use and use on vacation: You can abuse this camera! I would not go out of my way to try to damage it, but it will take a beating that would ruin another camera. Short drops, children, rain, even sitting on it by accident (yes, I have done that too), and no harm done.
Pictures turn out great in most cases. If you are not versed in digital photography, leave the settings on auto, or use one of the settings provided in the menu. There are settings available for all the common lighting and environments you will run into.
Bottom line: You can not buy a better waterproof camera for this price. There are some issues pointed out in other reviews that are valid. The screen can be washed out in bright light. You do need to purchase the Olympus XD card. To get the most out of the camera you need the Xd M+ card. It allows for longer video recording and unlocks some additional features in the software that comes with the camera. (Panorama shots require the M+ card)
I highly recommend this camera for your daily use and vacation camera. The picture quality and feature set are perfect for casual use.
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