Olympus FE-290

The FE-290 was built to let you capture more of all your favorite people and places. The wide-angle lens combines with 4x optical zoom and an extra large 3.0" LCD to fit more in every photo you frame. It's ideal for shooting everything from panoramic landscapes to indoor group shots where there isn't much room to back up.

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FEATURES

7.1-megapixel

The FE-290's high-resolution, 7.1-megapixel imager delivers superior quality in larger prints without sacrificing detail.

4x wide optical zoom

The 4x wide optical zoom provides an expansive field of view to ensure you don't miss anything or anyone in your shot. Great for shooting indoors, group portraits and amazing landscape pictures.

3.0" high-resolution screen

Extra-Large 3.0" high-resolution screen is one of the largest LCDs available on a compact digital camera. It makes it simple and fun to shoot and share. The LCD Backlight Boost Button increases the LCDs brightness for even better outdoor visibility.

Digital Image Stabilization

Digital Image Stabilization provides high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds so you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images, even if you or your subject is moving.

In-Camera Help Guides

Learn as you go with the easy-to-understand tips from the In-Camera Help Guides. A brief description of camera settings and features can be conveniently displayed on the LCD at the push of a button.

17 Shooting Modes

Always get the best shot with 17 Shooting Modes. The preset Shooting Modes optimize your camera's settings for sharp, brilliant photos. Modes include Portrait, Sunset, Night Scene, Sports, Landscape and many more.

TV-quality Movie

Capture your fondest memories in full motion using TV-quality Movie with sound.

In-camera My Favorites album

The in-camera My Favorites album stores your favorite images so you can easily share with friends and family, anytime.

Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery

The FE-290's Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery provides long-lasting, economical shooting power so you'll never miss that important shot.

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PICTURES

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SPECIFICATION

Sensor	• 1/2.5" Type CCD • 7.4 million pixels total • 7.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3072 x 2304 • 2048 x 1536 • 640 x 480 • 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Movie clips	• 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 320 x 240 @ 15fps
File formats	• JPEG Exif v2.21 • AVI (Motion JPEG) with WAV audio
Lens	• 4x optical zoom • 28-112 mm (35 mm equiv) • F2.7 - F5.4
Image stabilization	No
Conversion lenses	No
Digital zoom	up to 4x
AF area modes	TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
Focus modes	Standard, Macro, Super Macro
Focus distance	• Standard: 40 cm-infinity (wide), 60 cm-infinity (tele) • Macro: 5 cm - infinity (wide), 35 cm - infinity (tele) • Super Macro: 5 cm closest focus distance
Metering	ESP light metering
ISO sensitivity	• Auto (64 - 640) • ISO 64 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 640
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Shutter speed	• 1/2 - 1/2000 sec • Up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode
Scene modes	• Auto • High ISO setting • Portrait • Landscape • Night Scene with portrait • Sports • Indoor • Candle • Self-portrait • Sunset • Fireworks • Behind Glass • Cuisine • Documents • Auction
White balance	• Auto • Sunlight • Overcast • Tungsten • Fluorescent 1 • Fluorescent 2 • Fluorescent 3
Self timer	Yes
Flash	• Auto • Red-Eye reduction • Fill-in • Off • Range (Wide, ISO 400): 0.4 - 3.9m (15.7 in - 12.8 ft)
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 3.0-inch LCD • 234,000 pixels
Connectivity	• Combined USB 2.0 and AV output • DC input
Print compliance	• PictBridge • Print Image Matching III • DPOF
Storage	• xD-Picture Card (Panorama mode available when using Olympus branded cards) • 6.9 MB internal storage
Power	• Li-ion battery pack LI-42B • Optional AC adapter
Weight (no batt)	142 g (5.0 oz)
Dimensions	97.7 x 55.7 x 26.5 mm (3.8 x 2.2 x 1.0 in)