Olympus Stylus 770SW 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) | 
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| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
List Price: $379.99
Buy New: $299.00
You Save: $80.99 (21%)
New (2) Used (5) Refurbished (1) from $176.81
Rating:  150 reviews
Sales Rank: 2084
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
System Memory: 18
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 5
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 20.1
Minimum Focal Length: 6.7
Maximum Resolution: 7.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.8 x 3.6 x 2.3
MPN: 225910
Model: 225910
UPC: 050332159600
EAN: 0050332159600
ASIN: B000LXXJ1I
Release Date: March 5, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints | | • | 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD screen minimizes glare | | • | 3x optical zoom with Digital Image Stabilization mode | | • | Waterproof, freeze-proof, and crush-proof design | | • | 27 Shooting modes including Movie with Sound |
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Product Description
The Olympus Stylus 770 SW is the world's most durable digital camera. You can drop it from 5 feet, dunk it to 33 feet, freeze it (-10C/14F) or even try to crush it up to 220 pounds and it will still take amazing photos. The Stylus 770 SW's durable construction is designed to withstand a five-foot drop, bump, or other mishap, so your camera and images are protected. It features a bright 2.5-inch Hypercrystal LCD so you can easily compose, view and share your images even underwater. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) creates sharp, blur-free pictures, even if your subject is moving. The 27 Shooting Modes allow you to master any shooting situation in stills or movies with sound. The 770 SW is winterized to perform at below-freezing temps. The stainless steel body and reinforced LCD makes the Stylus 770 SW able to withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure, so your camera and images are always protected. The large, high-resolution LCD features a wider viewing angle (140 degrees, left to right or up and down) and anti-glare technology that uses natural light to brighten the LCD. Lens - 6.7 - 20.1mm (38 - 114mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 10 lenses in 8 groups, 3 aspherical lenses Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ISO 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD lets you easily compose or share your shots even in direct sunlight White Balance - Auto, Pre-Sets (Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents) Panorama Modes - Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card Power Supply - Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B), AC Adapter (E-7AC) with optional CB-MA1 DC coupler System Requirements - Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 PRO, XP, Vista, Mac OS 9.0-9.2x/OS X 10.1-10.4 with USB port Dimensions - Width 3.6 x Height 2.3 x Depth 0.8 inch (91.8mm x 59.2mm x 20.6mm) Weight - 5.5 ounces (155 grams) without battery & media card
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 5 stars but not perfect April 22, 2007
GinAZ (AZ USA)
75 out of 78 found this review helpful
This camera deserves 5 stars if you need a camera that easily fits in your pocket or purse and is ready to use whenever that picture or movie moment arrives, even under water. Considering the varied picture taking situations, action, and lighting conditions, the performance was beyond my expectations. The only significant limitation is seeing the display in bright sunlight or under water, even when the screen is set at its brightest. However, aiming was intuitive enough that I never missed a shot and I was able to change modes even under water (but I did practice switching between underwater wide 2 and movie ahead of time). One feature that would be an improvement would be the ability to zoom while taking a movie.
I received this camera just a couple days before leaving on a cruise so I didn't have any time to practice with it. Be careful not to have your finger in front of the lens, especially under water where you may not be watching the screen. Also be aware that when you zoom in for movies that the image movement is also magnified. The wide angle underwater movies are much better than at full optical zoom (digital zoom is off). After a couple days the controls were easy to use to change modes and review pictures and movies.
I used 1 gig cards and the highest resolution which provided about 240 pictures or about 40 minutes of movies. Switching back and forth was easy. Movie recording will continue until the card is full or the battery runs out, not just short clips. My clips were too short until I was comfortable that I would not quickly fill up the memory card or run out of battery. Under water pictures were superb with a natural shift in color toward green. I recharged the battery every other night. The battery was able to take about 100 pictures and 15 minutes of movie between recharges. I recommend a spare battery as it did indicate it was getting low a couple times and ran out once.
The camera was also used in daylight, inside, with and without flash, even night shots (the auto setting was better than Night Scene for harbor lights at night. The camera was steadied on the railing).
I purchased a lanyard with metal clasp at Sports Authority for a dollar which provides a very secure leash. With the lanyard around my neck I could tuck the camera in my shirt pocket. I was always ready for the next picture opportunity without worrying about dropping it.
I'm very pleased with the picture quality although it may not match a camera with a much larger lens system, but it was great to be able to take pictures and movies when I would not have had my larger camera available. The 15 fps movies do not match a 3CCD digital video camera, but they are acceptable. I even recorded short clips during live theater performances (with the screen brightness set at its minimum) and I was pleased with the quality from this tiny camera.
FANTASTIC digital camera June 12, 2007
microscopyproducts (Stockton, CA USA)
32 out of 33 found this review helpful
I have used digital cameras for several years, among them the Olympus C-50, Olympus C5000, and my main SLR, Canon Rebel XT and a few others. I bought the 770SW for a trip to the Galapagos Islands so I could snorkel and free dive. It was purchased a month early so I could get accustomed to the camera.
This is the first digital that I have used without a viewfinder so that took some getting used to. The criticism that one can't see the LCD in bright sunlight is VERY true but that is true of most digital cameras with or without viewfinders. I could see it underwater but not great. None-the-less I could aim it approximately and got some really nice shots. Posted one of a giant turtle and a pelican, which landed on my head thinking I was a rock. The interesting thing is that one doesn't have to change the settings if one shoots underwater mode (far) as it also takes great above water shots. Once you dive below the sun level or greater than 20 ft, the pictures get bluer and bluer as one expects. For scuba I use a Nikonis with a slave strobe, which is really necessary for good shots when one gets 30 or 40 feet. BUT for snorkeling, this camera worked great. In salt water, I can't go as deep anyway without weights, so had no problem with enough sunlight. Using the flash underwater would be OK if the water was perfectly clear, but the water was rather rough in many places and had many particles, so the flash would have bounced off all those particles and produced photos with spots anyway, unless you were trying to get that special effect. Actually had enough light for good shots as the ISO the camera sets itself to when set for underwater far. I suspect that is 400 or 800 since I didn't see much movement in the photos AND the current was strong as May is winter in the Galapagos.
I would suggest purchasing the H-chips (i.e. xD cards) rather than the M-chips as the H-chips are faster which means you can shoot faster to have more chances to get that GREAT shot. I used the 1GB xD cards.
To minimize or eliminate the sand problem, after use on the beach or snorkeling, I repeatedly washed the camera in fresh water while I continually opened and closed the lens (by turning the camera on and off).
I did not have the problem that some people talked about of the mode changing when the camera was turned off. Mine doesn't do that.
I was concerned about a couple of reviews that I read that the images were soft. NONE of my images are soft. They are very sharp and have blown them up to 11 x 14 without problems.
I personally feel that one should throw away the wrist strap immediately and buy an inexpensive lightweight neck strap and put it through the same hole. It cost me $9 at my local camera store. I lost an Olympus C-50 as I was getting off a sightseeing bus with it around my wrist, and the person behind me in a GREAT hurry pushed me, the camera slid off my wrist onto the cement 6 ft below and that was the end of that. Thankfully Olympus had a policy that if you send in a camera and $150 (as of 2005), they will repair it regardless what the problem is. Believe me that C50 had LOTS of problems which they repaired to make it like new. Anyway, a neck strap is a MUST as far as I am concerned.
Can't judge the panorama function as for the most part I take overlapping photos and stitch them together in Photoshop, which works great.
For indoor flash photos, one must be within 8 ft or so and not have high ceilings, then it is fine. I also increase the ISO to 400 or 800 for inside shots if there is a great distance. Obviously one introduces some noise, but many times useable if I don't have another camera around to use. It would be nice to have more flash power, but guess one can't have everything especially for the price and size.
If it is reasonably bright inside or outside, the photos are of good exposure, and sharp for blowups. I haven't noticed the white balance issue that one reviewer referred to, altho I think that was on inside pictures. When I do take photos when it is dark inside, I do use the Photoshop filter "highlight and shadows" more.
I was surprised at the battery life I got. Expected to go through many batteries in a day so bought a few to take along on my trip. Never used more than two and usually only one battery with all day shooting and 2 snorkeling trips. They do sell two types of batteries and suggest getting the one with the longer shooting time.
I now carry this camera EVERYWHERE. Buy one of the skins, which go around the camera to protect it from scratches. It was only $11 at a local camera shop. No it doesn't replace my Canon Rebel XT, but it takes great photos especially in bright situations and does underwater and you can even drop it (haven't tried that one out). It is so small, fits in my vest pocket and barely know I am carrying it.
Definitely as far as I am concerned, this is a MUST HAVE camera.
Great Camera April 5, 2007
James M. Helsel (Elizabethtown, Pa)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
The new Olympus Stylus 770SW is the nicest camera to date I've purchased. It takes great pictures and is extremely durable. The picture quality is awesome in all types of weather conditions and lighting. I stronly suggest to purchase this if the price is right.
AMAZING - read my review :P June 14, 2007
Christopher Butto (portland oregon)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The two things I've heard about the camera that people complain about:
You have to take the battery out to charge
Indoor Pictures Suck
WELL THE SECOND IS A LIE. :P Photobucket isnt working for me at the moment so I can't upload the pic, but if you email or PM me I would gladly send you an indoor pic.
On my camera it looks just fine. There are no halos no spots or blurs etc. However, I am not a proffesional photographer so I couldnt tell you everything. But to me it just looks like a great picture. I will try uploading a few to amazon. So check the user Images link by the picture of the camera.
About taking the battery out. Is it really that hard? You open the door, take out the battery, put it on the charger. The charger isnt that big and if you are traveling its not like you wont have room to pack it. I dunno, but it seems like an extreeeeemly silly thing to gripe about. Honestly.
Anyways, the camera is great. If you were thinking about it I highly reccomend it. It's kinda scary getting it wet for the first time, but amazingly fun afterwards. Its fun to ask people to do it. haha
Bottom line, Buy it youll love it.
ALSO IF YOU ORDER HERE, the silver camera isnt really that color the front panel does not match the rest. it is the awesome gun metal color. Anyways like ive said a thousand times its amazing.
BUY IT! June 14, 2007
Heith Waddell
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Well I usually don't review items, but I have had this camera for a week, my mother had it for a month before me. All I can say is I am very impressed with the camera and would recommend it to anyone.
Pros
1) Small and compact
2) Waterproof, shock proof
3) Great picture quality, have not had any grainy photos as other reviewers have mentioned
4) Great battery life - I took over 200 photos plus tested features and still have not changed the battery
5) If you take the time to learn the features it is flawless
6) I could go on and on
Cons
1) As with all cameras view screen is difficult to see when sun reflects off it
2) wide photos are difficult to take, but there is a panoramic setting that is useful
I would say if you want a great bomb proof camera this is the one to buy
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