Olympus FE-230

Pocket-size perfection. How much technology can you possibly pour into a sleek, slim-bodied digital camera that's smaller than a deck of cards? How about Built-in Help Guides , One-Touch Operations, Preset Scene Modes, 3x optical zoom, and a 2.5" LCD? The super-slim FE-230 is absolutely packed with features that make it fun and easy to use.

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FEATURES

Style and ease of use are what characterise the affordable Olympus FE-230. At just 16.5mm slim, its smart stainless metal body cuts a great figure wherever it's taken. Its easy operation makes capturing photos a snap and 7.1 Megapixels guarantee top-class pictures that will leave any mobile phone camera in the dust. The large 6.4cm LCD ensures framing becomes an accurate affair and viewing the results a sheer pleasure.

The FE-230 makes a big impact with its slim-line stainless metal body that's just 16.5mm thin. Image quality is second to none thanks to the TruePic TURBO image processor and a resolution of 7.1 Megapixels. Furthermore, a 3x zoom lens provides good shooting flexibility and a big 6.4cm LCD lets users frame and view shots with ease.

Handling is genuinely intuitive, with the camera incorporating a “one button, one function” design principle. A mode dial lets users conveniently choose between the camera's eight different shooting programmes, which include High ISO Setting mode with ISO 1250, Super Macro and a movie recording function with sound. Ideal for snapshooters, 18 preset scene modes are on board. These include special Underwater modes which, in conjunction with the optionally-available Underwater Case for waterproof protection up to 40m depth, give you the freedom to take fun shots well below the water's surface. And to make it easy on all European users, the camera has 25 languages on board.

An xD-Picture Card slot and the internal memory make for plenty of storage space to enable long-lasting shooting experiences. Furthermore, the included Olympus Master software means that editing and archiving pictures on the computer is refreshingly uncomplicated.

SUPER-SLIM (0.65") BODY.

This amazingly slim, sleek-bodied camera is so thin you can easily slide it in your pocket and take it anywhere.

DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION MODE & EDIT.

Prevent and correct blurry images without a computer! Digital Image Stabilization Mode freezes the action for crisp, clear images. Digital Image Stabilization Edit uses built-in gyro sensors to track camera movement so you can fix blurry images right in the camera.

BRIGHT CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY.

Keep it bright even in low light! When shooting or recording in certain scene modes, Bright Capture allows you to clearly preview your shot on the LCD and capture brighter, more vivid images in low light situations — without a flash.

19 SHOOTING MODES INCLUDING MOVIE WITH SOUND.

Preset shooting modes optimize the camera's settings for any shooting situation. Choose from Portrait, Night Scene, Underwater, Movie and more.

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PICTURES

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SPECIFICATION

Sensor	• 1/2.5" Type CCD • 7.1 million pixels total • 7.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3072 x 2304 • 2048 x 1536 • 640 x 480
Movie clips	• 640 x 480 30 fp sup to capacity of card • 320 x 240 30fps
File formats	• Still: JPEG (EXIF 2.21) • Movie: AVI motion JPEG • Sound: Wave format
Lens	• 6.3-18.9mm (38-114 35 mm equiv) 3x optical zoom • F3.1-5.9
Image stabilization	No
Conversion lenses	No
Digital zoom	Up to 4x
Focus	TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
AF assist lamp	Yes/No
Focus distance	• 0.6m-∞ (standard wide), 1.0m-∞ (standard tele) • 0.1m-∞ (macro wide), 0.6m-∞ (macro tele) • 5cm closest focus (super macro)
Metering	• ESP multi-pattern
ISO sensitivity	• Auto ISO • ISO 50-1250
Exposure compensation	• +/- 2 EV • 1/3 EV steps
Shutter speed	1/2-1/2000 sec
Scene modes	• Sports • Indoor • Candle • Self portrait • Sunset • Fireworks • Behind glass • Cuisine • Documents • Auction • Underwater wide 1 • Underwater wide 2 • Underwater macro
Self timer	Yes
Flash	• Built-in • Auto • Red-eye reduction • Fill-in • Off • Working range up to 3.8m
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 2.5" TFT LCD • 115,000 pixels
Connectivity	Combined USB and AV output
Print compliance	• PIM III • DPOF
Storage	• xD Picture Card • 20 MB internal memory
Power	• LI-42B Lithium-Ion cell • Charger included
Weight (no batt)	105g (3.7 oz)
Dimensions	90.5 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 0.6 in)