One really great camera
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The E-30 does what it is made to do exceptionally well, take great pictures.  For a semi-pro or enthusiast photographer, the E-30 is great.  Combined with the Zuiko 12-60mm is a powerful combination capable of capturing phenomenal, professional looking photos in almost any situation.

The camera has many options, this also adds to the complexity.  Once you find you preferred setting you could shoot for hours and achieve your goal of consistently taking great pictures.

This camera is not the biggest, but it is not a compact camera.  If you use the auxiliary batter pack its quite large and will not fit into most camera bags.

Many online critics rate the Canon and Nikon over the Olympus brand, but the Zuiko lenses make up for a great deal of what the image sensor may lack.  I believe the E-30 Olympus and higher end Zuiko lenses surpass the Nikons and come close to the comparable Canons.  If you can get an E-30 from someone looking to upgrade to a new E-5 you can catch a great deal and have a great value.
1400513
I think just about everything that can be said about this camera has already been said in other reviews, so I'll just add my four stars to the mix by saying that I've had this camera for about a year and a half and that it has served me very well on trips all over the world as well as closer to home. It takes excellent photos with vibrant color, and of course the 10x zoom is wonderful. There is only one reason why I did not give it five stars, that being that it does not perform well (or at all) in low-light situations. My first digital camera was an Olympus C2100 (also a 10x zoom lens), and it took absolutely outstanding low-light photos. Otherwise the S1 IS is excellent.
3502774
Can I please write a glowing review of this amazing camera? As someone who is somewhat of an archivist, who likes to capture life as it happens in both still photography and video-land, I always seem to be acquiring different cameras for different needs, selling some and buying new others to replace them. And every now and then a camera comes along that seems to hop to both the forefront of where technology is at the moment, and seems to imbue all of the needs that I have for a camera of its class perfectly.
For a long time, I carried around the Casio Exilim EX-Z750 everywhere-- the fact was that it was really small, able to get really good quality video just about anywhere, and took really good quality pictures with no hesitation with many user-friendly (read: dummyproof) modes. Then it began to be the age of accessible HD video, and thus my quest then had to move forward.
First thing I tried was the Canon Powershot SD-780IS. And that is a sleek, nice cam, very capable for its size. But many of the stills came out blurry and some of the vid was a bit grainy, and well, it just wasn't the perfect find really.
Eventually after watching a lot of YouTube sample videos and whatnot, I luckily happened upon this cam. Not only was it a direct descendant of the cybershot H1 I already own, able to get great zoom shots with a big nice lens and well-done anti-shake technology, but HD video at a really decent conversion rate, one that could get about a half hour with a 2-gigger card? Nice!
When I got it I was impressed with the big sleek screen, but I have to say I was a good bit worried when I started posturing with it and taking shots. On the screen itself, the views looked pixellated and sub-par. In my brain I was already thinking, ugh, this one may not exactly be a keeper. But thereafter, when I actually flew the stuff down to computer, I stood there completely changed. Beautiful, clear shots, brilliant color, just the right amount of saturation, the whole nine yards. The functionality is great, everything's easy to find like the self-timer and all of that, and the zoom is super-nice.
The video itself is quite pristine-- The only thing I have that gets better video is a 3-chip Panasonic HDC-SD9 and well, that's really stepping into a different class from any point and shoot kind of device.
Anyway, the point is that I feel as though I have found my 'answer-all' camera for the current timeframe, to hold that 'ok, you're going somewhere quick, you can only grab 1 camera, which is it?' kind of space. And that is a tough place to occupy. If you're on the fence and need a great overall cam this size and price-range, I'd say go with this one hands down.
2885473
It's a very nice point and shoot camera. I like having nice pictures but I'm not committed enough to invest in a whopper of a camera that I have to mess with to take a picture. This one has lots of settings that are easy to toggle between and the pictures are very nice--especially compared to the cell phone pictures that everyone else has. I do appreciate the heft of the camera sometimes, but I guess my only complaint is that because it takes AA batteries it makes it kind of heavy. It's definitely something I have to plan around when I bring it somewhere.

It takes very nice video too.
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This camera will never take the quality of photos that DSLRs are capable of. But it's not a DSLR; it's a travel companion that you can keep in your coat pocket or on your belt in a case. For a camera this size, it has the best of everything: The EVF is very sharp and a joy to use; the Intel Auto will adjust to pretty much any shooting condition; the LCD display is incredibly sharp; the video quality is exceptional for a point and shoot camera; the battery life is surprisingly good considering how much I've enjoyed playing with the powerful zoom; the wifi function (which requires the Panasonic Image app to be installed on your smart phone) is very impressive once you figure out how to use it (you get a full function remote control which includes wirelessly viewing the image on your device-great for macro shots, and the ability to transfer any picture to the device wirelessly); and of course, the zoom capability combined with the OIS works very well. Using home wifi network (the camera gives you a few choices), I was able to view pics directly on my wifi enabled Panasonic TV wirelessly. Pretty cool technology.

I moved up from a Panny TZ5, and it's several iterations better. The decision to get the ZS50 rather than the NikonS9900 (great articulating screen), or the comparable Sony was because of the EVF and quite frankly, build quality. It just seems so solid compared to the other two cameras. The artistic function works great and is fun to play with, and the manual settings work well enough for a camera this size. Low light pictures turn out surprisingly well, thanks no doubt in part to Panasonic reducing the MP count. The flash, which is weirdly positioned and my only gripe with the camera does well in close shots (will the next version have a hot shoe perhaps?), but struggles a bit in more distance of fast moving subjects indoors. The reality is that it is expected so these slight shortfalls do not change my impression of the camera. With decent indoor light, the forced flash off (on non-moving objects) gives you more accurate colours reproduction. I have and would highly recommend this camera to anyone whom I know would not expect DSLR quality in a point and shoot.

On a side note, it was purchased through Amazon but from Cardinal Camera. Although a small private store, their customer service was amazing (had one minor issue to deal with which was resolved beyond what I expected) and the camera was shipped rapidly.
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This is a great camera. I've had it for about 3 months and I'm really enjoying it. The zoom is awesome. I've taken great pictures of the moon as well as pictures I've taken of birds at the feeder that I've taken from my chair in the living room. The image stabilization works really nice as well as low light pictures. The setting for cats is pretty cool too. I put the camera on "cat" setting and set the camera down and whenever my cat looks at the camera it takes a picture. It's a fun feature. If you get this camera you won't be disappointed.
770195
It is more than I expected, in one word I rated this camera a 5 star
3801832
This camera seems to have it all, bought a second one for a relative. I have had cameras in the past that every time I went to use it I went back to the manual, but the interface on this model is relatively simple.  The only downside is the skimpy manual, I found it easier to read some reviews and reference the on-line manual.
We have taken a few hundred pics so far and they are great.
Fits in your shirt pocket, easy to use, great features, great zoom and great pics.
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The camera has everything you could possibly want in it.  It is really the best bang for the buck.  In one month I have put it through all it's paces and have only experienced two glitches.  These glitches might be blamed on my old xp laptop.  One is that I couldn't read the sd card while it was still in the camera with the cable to the laptop so I had to pull the sd card out and plug directly into the computer.  That only happened once. With that said, one of the things this camera will do that others won't is that the camera is also an sd card reader.  You can plug it right into your computer or big screen tv and look at your photos and videos direct without pulling the card.  I might add that when you do pull the card, it's a little difficult to get your fingers on the edge of the card to remove it, not a big deal.  The other glitch, which could be my problem, is on the time lapse movie maker it says share and when I click that option I want to download it as a file on the computer and I can't make it happen.  The picture and video quality is excellent.  The night images are excellent.  The trigger speed is super fast and very sensitive.  One of the things I like most is that it only uses 6 double AA batteries which makes the unit more compact.  So far I used alkaline batteries and I still have, after one month, 85% battery life left.  Makes for a great survellience camera also because of the black out LED flash, totally undetectibale.  Even small animals don't notice anything, nevermind large human beings.  I researched for a month on these cameras and you really can't beat all the features that this camera can provide for you.
362626
From the time i read many positive reviews about this camera i have been longing to get my hands on one. I finally ordered it from Amazon. The moment i took it out of the package, i was awe inspired by its looks. Compact, light weight and sturdy.
It takes wonderful pictures. Zoom is great, i was able to see the craters on the moon. Many manual/automatic scene modes. Video quality is excellent.
It has literally got hundreds of features. It would take a month or two to just try each. Colors look great, nice looking low light pictures. The only change i would have liked was to be able to open and close the LCD screen and have more varied angles.
Overall a wonderful camera for this price. You won't miss not having an SLR or a camcorder. This is an all in one.
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It is an awsome camera with great features, the zoom is really amazing and the photos look incredible good. I took some picture when it start snowing and they came out awsome! Also all the things that came with the camera are really useful, I love the bag and the tripod, although I will buy one bigger but this one is good in an emergency.
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We have had many Sony cyber shot cameras over the past 3 years.  Each one is better then the last.  the TX-1 has really cool functions.  The first being the panorama mode, it pieces many photos together to create one long seamless photo.  Great for traveling and sight seeing.  It shoots 720p video, pretty neat.  It has an anti blur mode meaning that it shoots 5 shots and blends them into one to create one great picture.  It has a 10 shot feature, by pressing the button down it will shoot 10 shots in a row, of any quality you choose, the only bad part is you have to wait for the camera to save the photos, still a very neat and useful feature.
However, the resolution is not as great as I'd like it to be.  With 10.2 mega-pixel, you'd think it would do wonders.  It does not, i was disappointed.  When you zoom in on a photo, you can see the lack of clarity and pixelization. The photos do look great in a non zoom manner.  This is the only negative thing I can find.  Some are complaining about lack of internal memory, seriously? I'd rather purchase the memory and leave space for new camera technology.  A memory card is essential.
So for the price and innovative technology, I really like this camera.  So many features and specialties.
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This is a great camera.  The biggest curve is the rechargeable battery.  I was used to throwing a couple AA's intro my old Canon.  But the battery has held the charge nicely with my usage rate.  There are features yet to be discovered.  The ease of use, transferring to my 'puter, and the quality of photos--I was way over due for a new point and shoot.
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This is a wonderful camera.  Check out some of my photos at LynchPhotos www.lynchphotos.byteland.org
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It has been awhile since I received this camera (almost 8 months). It has exceeded my expectations where versatility is concerned plus good quality photos. This camera has more features than some of thos big clumsy professional looking ones. I have been through all types of cameras starting with the old Box camera to 35 mm, to thrrough the lens cameras and a few digital ones. This one has most of the features anyone would want and more. It is compact and easy to carry and is ready for usein an instant. One amazing feature is making videos in High Definition 1080p
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This camera is amazing. I bought it for my girlfriend who is a technophobe and she took to it like a duck to water. The touch screen is very handy and is very intuative. There is a setting screen where you can litterally select from 30 differnt lighting conditions from "candle lit diner" to "outdoor action shot" and it makes every adjustment you would need to take an amazing photo. The only thing I would say is for the most part leave it in the auto adjustment because if you have the wrong " custom setting" the photos need some adjusting.

The camera is just great. From the way it turns on to the battery life as well as the way that is set up. When you wanna use it just open the lense cover and that turns it on and off. So its only on when you are useing it. This is a great battery saver and we took several hundred photos for several days and as long as we charged the battery over night we never had an issue. I have recomended it too all my friends and will continue to sing its prasies.

Do yourself a favor though and order a 16gig memory card with it as the photos are very detailed and large file sizes

ORDER IT AND LOVE IT
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I purchased a 828 when they first came out and had a lot of success with making great
jpegs, but it was a point and shoot and could not capture some of the things I wanted
so I have several high end SLRs and they are the best, but for good still pictures
close the 828 is a great camera.
This one that I purchased from Amazon seems to be in good working order, I have made
some very good photos already and will keep it a long time. Thanks Jim
I now know why I kept the flash, tri pod with remote and a few other accessories
that I had purchased for the first 828