Description
The Olympus 5010 is the smallest 5x zoom in the world poured into an extremely-thin, super-sleek case. Containing advanced engineering features, such as single-touch HD video capture, letting you save, upload and share those beloved video moments.
The (26-130mm Equivalent) 5x wide-angle Zoom moves you in close to where the action is while the wide-angle 26mm lens allows you photograph everyone and everything in your image. Sensor-Shift Stabilization, keeps your shot from being shaky by adjusting for camera movement, integrates with the Digital Stabilization to create sharp, clear photos in any environment
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The Olympus 5010 compact Digital Camera provides high-quality 14 MP imaging in a handy, compact case. Framing photos is an easy experience on the 5010's brilliant, 2.7" LCD monitor. The Intelligent Auto (iAuto) function analyzes your shot and automatically compensates for critical exposure adjustments for bright, trouble-free photography. Other attributes include Shadow Adjustment , AF Tracking, plus Dual Image Stabilization making it simple to capture great images.
The wide-angle 5X 26mm optical zoom lens lets you to acquire your subject if it's close in or far in the distance. The 5010 lets you to generate a unique look using the Creative Art Filters, or employ the Panorama function to produce a single large photo. If you have a need to shoot a moving object, the 5010 shoots HD quality video. You can save all of your photos to the in camera 1GB memory or employ SD/ SDHC media image cards to later interface with digital picture frames,, your computer and HDTVs.
Aug 9, 2011
720p/1080 Movie Mode and list of
High Definition Move Mode Cameras
720p has higher vertical resolution than 1080i, making it preferable for
sporting events such as auto racing and basketball that move at a very fast pace
on live television
Features
14 Megapixel
An amazing 14 megapixels in this high-resolution CCD creates superior image quality. Create poster-sized prints without losing a single detail.
5x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens
With its 5x optical zoom starting at 26mm you can get dramatically close to the action, and capture everyone and anyone in sight.
2.7" LCD
This large 2.7" LCD features an extra-wide viewing angle and anti-glare technology for easier composing and shooting even in direct, bright sunlight.
AF Tracking
AF Tracking automatically tracks unpredictable, fast-moving subjects such as kids and pets, and continuously adjusts the focus and brightness so you can capture these photogenic whirlwinds with ease.
Dual Image Stabilization
Dual Image Stabilization combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds so you can capture crisp, clear images even if the subject is moving.
Intelligent Auto
The Intelligent Auto setting identifies the scene you're shooting -- portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport -- and adjusts the settings to optimize results.
Shadow Adjustment
Shadow Adjustment Technology brings out more details in shadows. It helps capture scenes exactly as you see them, even in difficult lighting situations, such as backlit shots.
In-Camera Panorama
In-Camera Panorama captures three images and stitches them together to create one amazing panoramic picture by simply pressing the shutter button and slowly panning across a scene.
Beauty Mode
Beauty Mode takes beautiful portraits by softening shadows and smoothing wrinkles and blemishes on your subject's face. Edits can also be made inside the camera after taking the picture.
Perfect Shot Preview
Using a live, multi-frame window on the LCD, you can preview the effects of various settings, select and capture the perfect shot.
Creative Art Filters
Using Creative Art Filters you can give your photos a distinct look and artistic feel by applying one of four different Magic Filters, including Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye and Drawing.
One-Touch HD Movies
With One-Touch HD Movie you can record widescreen, crystal clear HD movies (720p) right from your camera.
1GB Internal Memory
Store more photos and videos than ever before, right in your camera with 1GB of internal memory.
SD Compatible
The camera supports SD media to better interface with computers, digital picture frames and HDTVs.
Camera Includes
• Olympus Stylus 5010 Digital Camera
• LI-42B Lithium-Ion Battery (3.7v, 740mAh)
• USB-AC Adapter
• USB 2.0 Cable
• AV Cable
• Wrist Strap
• Manual
• 1-Year Olympus Warranty
Reviews
I Like It!, July 10, 2009
By Mike Mitchell "Mitche" (San Luis Obispo, CA USA)
This review is from: Olympus FE-5010 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Black) (Electronics)
Thought it was time to upgrade from my Olympus Camedia 4000. The 4000 is a great camera, but wanted the stabilization feature of a new camera, if nothing else. Also wanted higher MPs and smaller size. Also figured I would use it more if it wasn't so bulky. Will one day get a DSLR to replace my 35mm SLR for really good photography, so wanted a point and shoot automatic camera for right now. A lot of cameras will meet all those requirements, but I looked mainly at Olympus because I've been using that brand for over 40 years and never been disappointed yet. I compared this to similar Nikon and Cannon models and it looked to me like the price/feature break was better on the Olympus.
So I narrowed it down to the FE 3010 and FE 5010. As near as I can tell, the only real difference is 3x optical zoom vs 5x optical zoom. And price of course. Wanted the 5010, but was leaning to the 3010 until I found that right now, anyway, the price for the 5010, is actually *lower* than the 3010 ebay. That's a no brainer even for me.
So I bought it right before I left for a week in San Francisco. After a week of use, I'm extremely happy with it. On my way to Alcatraz Island, I was able to take a picture of the warning sign on the island at full zoom, on the bow of the very much moving ferry, among a jostling crowd of other tourists, and got a perfect close up picture of the sign from about a half mile away. With everything on auto. Stabilization worked great, as not only was the ferry moving, but my hand wasn't very stable holding the camera one handed above everyone's head to get the shot.
Took about 400 pictures during the week and most turned out great. I found it *is* possible to get a blurry picture, but it takes work. I've only had to look up a couple of things in the manual. Mostly it's very intuitive and simple to use.
Only two complaints so far. The minor one is the explanation for the "card access lamp" light. The manual's only comment is that when it is blinking red, it means the card is being accessed, so be sure not to remove the card while it's blinking. What it doesn't tell me is what it means when it's burning solid red or solid green. And it's either solid red or solid green 99% of the time. Mostly solid red. Still don't know what it means.
The major complaint is about the "battery check" indicator. It's a solid green all the time, right up until it unexpectedly turned into a 1 bar blinking red, which I assume means recharge the battery. I would assume it would gradually get lower, letting me know about how much battery time I had left. This goes from indicating full charge to needs charging immediately, instantly. Doesn't allow for much planning. Don't know if this is an issue with my camera alone or the whole series.
What was even worse, though, was when I saw it go from full charge to flashing red, but I turned it back on about a minute later to show my girlfriend the flashing red indicator and it was *solid green* again, indicating full charge. So it not only seems to have only two indicators, full and empty, it goes back and forth between them! At this point, I can't trust the battery indicator. As I have another battery on order, even if I don't get this fixed, it will not be a show stopper for me. But it's a VERY serious problem, in my opinion. Batteries *appear* to last a full day, but because of the indicator glitch, it's hard to tell. I haven't let it run completely out yet because I didn't have the second battery and charged it early to insure I didn't lose any photo opportunities while on vacation. Will test battery life at home.
Other than those issues, though, everything else has worked to perfection! I'm only beginning to play around with the different modes, but the smile recognition, the red-eye, the self portrait and the document modes all work without problem. I even figured out how to turn off the flash without reading the manual. :) And the stabilization allowed for some excellent low light shots without flash, with NO blurring!
I bought the wide-angle and macro attachment (which attaches *without* having to glue the metal ring on the lens!), but didn't have much time to try them yet. I was a bit disappointed with how much the wide angle extended the shot, but have to assume that's standard for the lens. I've also ordered the doubler and tripler lenses, to extend the zoom out to 10x and 15x. Am looking forward to getting those! I believe the stabilization will allow excellent off the cuff zoom shots out to an amazing distance without blurring!
Going from 4MP to 12MP was astonishing to me. Obviously I've had no problem with pixel size or resolution.
I bought a neoprene belt case, but have only used it for carrying the camera in luggage. It was much easier to carry it in the cargo pocket on my pants. I've got enough other stuff on my belt, like my cell phone.
All in all, I'm extremely happy with my purchase! I recommend this camera to anyone who's looking for a quick, easy camera to use for fast photography!
