Olympus FE-170 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus FE-170 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus FE-170 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus FE-170 manual and always important Olympus FE-170 lens which makes the Olympus FE-170 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus FE-170 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus FE-170 kit or bundle, is the Olympus FE-170 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus FE-170 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Olympus FE-170 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number FE-170
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured Yes
Retail Price $149.99
Street Price $142.57
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Date Available 2006-09-30
Remote Control No
Weight 124 g
4.3 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 90 x 63 x 31 mm
3.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2816x2112, 2048x1536, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 6.20
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
Movie Audio No
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 4x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type CCD contrast detection, iESP
Manual Focus No
Normal Focus Range 10 cm to Infinity
4.1 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 5 - 0 cm
2.0 - 0.0 in
Max Aperture f/3.1
Aperture Range Description f/3.1 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ???
Display Optical Viewfinder No
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 150000
Max Playback Zoom 10.00
Exposure ISO Settings 64, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 1
White Balance Settings Auto
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 4
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Digital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL
Spot Metering No
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 12
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 4
Flash Modes Auto (for low-light and backlit conditions), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 4.0
Flash Range Description Wide: 0.7 - 13.1 ft (0.2 - 4.0 m); Tele: 2.0 - 6.9 ft (0.6 - 2.1 m)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types xD Picture Card
Memory Included (MB) 10.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Movie File Format QuickTime Motion JPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other Connection DC input
Included Software OLYMPUS Master software
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 15.0
Power Battery Form Factor 2 x AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included 2 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus FE-170 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus FE-170 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Olympus FE-170 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus FE-170 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Olympus FE-170 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Olympus FE-170 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus FE-170 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus FE-170 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus FE-170, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Olympus FE-170 camera or Olympus FE-170 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Olympus FE-170 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Olympus FE-170 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus FE-170 powergrip digital camera.

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