Olympus C-350 Review

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Olympus C-350
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Bob.'s Review of Olympus C-350

9th Jun 2003

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 stars
  • Image Quality
    5 stars
  • Features
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Outstanding, even stunning, image quality for any-price digital camera. Small, light, quite easy to drive.


Bad Points

Auto-focus can be cranky at very low light levels. Must be used with rechargeable NiMH (or expensive lithium) batteries which are not supplied.


General Comments

When I bought the C-350, I simply wasn't prepared for the quality of the images produced by such a small unobtrusive-looking camera. Everyone who's seen them has commented on how sharp and clean they are, with absolutely natural colouring. It easily handles difficult conditions such as sunlight reflecting from water, or illumination by tungsten lighting.
I've been noticing some bad reviews for the C-350 (called the D-560 in the USA) which I believe just show the inexperience of the users. They complain that it chews up alkaline batteries in minutes, apparently without knowing that this is normal for all digital cameras with LCD monitors. It *must* be used with rechargeable NiMH batteries, and will then easily take 100+ pictures on one charge as long as the monitor isn't over-used.
Others have complained about poor focus, which is what you get if you fully depress the shutter button without waiting for the auto-focus to lock onto the subject. These people should properly read the manual before rubbishing a very good product.
I thoroughly recommend this camera as being excellent value for money!

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Members' Comments onBob.'s Review

  • Kris. on 1st Jul 2003

    I decided to buy this camera after a reading a lot of reviews, well worth it.

  • Tricki Vicki. on 26th Jul 2003

    Useful, tell-it-like-it-is review.

  • snapshot on 14th Feb 2004

    Thank you Bob for your fair dinkum review. I have just purchased this camera late today as I write and have not yet had the chance to try it out.
    I have followed your link to your photo album and I am amazed at the picture quality of the photos you have taken, I really hope I get the same results.
    Cheers Steve from Sydney.