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LED screen tells you the date/time, number of photos taken, and flash choices, if any, that you make.The only drawback is the weight, especially compared to the small digital cameras out there, but it needs to be heavier to support the zoom lens that comes out. That's it. It loads film automatically with an LED screen that tells you if you are successful or not. In case someone is still looking for a non-digital camera, this is the one to get. I've had this camera for over 10 years and never had a problem. There are basically 6 "buttons" for choices. The zoom is great (170), the photos turn out with crisp colors, and it's easy to use with very simple buttons. One button controls flash (none, flash only, red eye), another controls the zoom distace, two buttons control the date stamp (none and other varieties), one controls the self timer, and the last one takes the photos.
would buy this camera again. pictures are sharp and clear. very easy to use. size is just right to carry in pockets, etc.
But I did like the quality of pictures the camera produced and the ease of operation. I ordered this camera used a year ago through Amazon to try it out. Everything works and I got my first roll of developed pictures back and was very pleased with the quality. I have been very pleased with this new camera. However, the used camera always gave me trouble. The zoom would not work with the autofocus or the flash and when putting in a new roll of film it often went right to rewind and I lost a roll of film.
Plus all the girls see their picture and say, Ooh, I don't look good in that one, delete it. That's the only problem I've had so far -- a couple of times I inadvertently shut it off by holding it wrong. The zoom is cool and easy to use. Sometimes to get a close photo you need to use the zoom instead of just getting close.
I had an Olympus Accura for seven years and loved it so when it crashed I wanted another Olympus. With this camera you can't delete so you don't end up tossing pictures that someone will like when they're old and gray and didn't recognize how good they looked at 23. Everyone says go digital, but with digital you lose the element of surprise and imperfection and that's what makes photography interesting. I've only had this one for a few weeks, am still getting used to it.
It always takes me awhile to get used to new stuff, but I think once I learn to use this camera I'll like it as much as the other. I give this four stars -- I can't give it five stars because I haven't mastered it yet. It's different than the other Olympus in that it doesn't take AA batteries and you have to hold it differently because of the flash and because it slides open whereas the other one opened when you pushed the button on top. I was pleased with the first roll of film I took with this camera -- only one blurred shot, and a nice close-up of a rose.
This one has a great zoom and autofocus; so getting just the right shot is easy. This little beauty is bringing back my love of photos. I still enjoy film cameras as much as digital.
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