Payton Wilmot, Gleaner Writer
We have completely revolutionised the way we take our photos. This week it's all about the camera that best suits your needs.
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Olympus FE-250
What's Hot: This camera is the top of the line of what is known as the FE model from Olympus. It has a eight-mega-pixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom and also a 2.5-inch LCD screen.
What's Not: The white balance under indoor lighting is a little spotty. Also, the shutter response is slower, even when half-pressed and only a 12-second self-timer setting.
Best Suited For: Persons who are always on the go and need to take photos of important events day or night.
features
8.0 mega pixel resolution
20 MB of internal memory
13 scenic modes (portrait, landscape, night and portrait, indoor, candle, self-portrait, sunset, sport, fireworks, cuisine, documents, pet and auction.
Guide system located on the camera in case help is required
3x optical zoom as well as a 2.5 inch LCD.
Shooting modes, including AVI Motion JPEG movies with sound.
Conclusion
If you're a power user who needs a camera that offers picture quality that is good enough to be printed, and detailed to allow for enlargement without looking grainy, then the Olympus FE-250 is perfect for you.
Bottom line
In terms of picture quality, the Olympus FE-250 takes the prize as it offers 8.0-mega-pixel resolution and it also takes the prize in offering more storage space. But for casual users who just need a cheap and reliable solution for a digital camera, then the Olympus FE-210 is certainly for you.
Olympus FE-210
The Olympus FE-210 is cheap and cheerful. It has a limited set of features. This helps to make it easy to use and this should appeal to someone who is looking for something that is simple. It has seven mega pixels and a three-time optical zoom lens.
What's Hot: Camera design and the user-friendly menus.
What's Not: Indoors low-lighting photos, shutter delay and minimal memory.
Best Suited For: Persons looking for a simple digital camera.
features
7.0 mega pixel resolution
7 MB of internal memory
13 scenic modes (portrait, landscape, indoor, candle, self-portrait, sunset, sport, fireworks, cuisine, documents, pet and auction).
A guide system
3x optical zoom as well as a 2.5 inch LCD.
Shooting modes, including AVI Motion JPEG movies with sound.
Conclusion
If you're a casual user who just needs a camera to take a photo of random events happening in your life or family events, the Olympus FE-210 camera is definitely for you.
