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LED screen tells you the date/time, number of photos taken, and flash choices, if any, that you make.The only drawback is the weight, especially compared to the small digital cameras out there, but it needs to be heavier to support the zoom lens that comes out. I've had this camera for over 10 years and never had a problem. That's it. One button controls flash (none, flash only, red eye), another controls the zoom distace, two buttons control the date stamp (none and other varieties), one controls the self timer, and the last one takes the photos. The zoom is great (170), the photos turn out with crisp colors, and it's easy to use with very simple buttons. In case someone is still looking for a non-digital camera, this is the one to get. There are basically 6 "buttons" for choices. It loads film automatically with an LED screen that tells you if you are successful or not.
size is just right to carry in pockets, etc. would buy this camera again. very easy to use. pictures are sharp and clear.
But I did like the quality of pictures the camera produced and the ease of operation. The zoom would not work with the autofocus or the flash and when putting in a new roll of film it often went right to rewind and I lost a roll of film. Everything works and I got my first roll of developed pictures back and was very pleased with the quality. I ordered this camera used a year ago through Amazon to try it out. However, the used camera always gave me trouble. I have been very pleased with this new camera.
Sometimes to get a close photo you need to use the zoom instead of just getting close. I give this four stars -- I can't give it five stars because I haven't mastered it yet. The zoom is cool and easy to use. It's different than the other Olympus in that it doesn't take AA batteries and you have to hold it differently because of the flash and because it slides open whereas the other one opened when you pushed the button on top. Plus all the girls see their picture and say, Ooh, I don't look good in that one, delete it.
I've only had this one for a few weeks, am still getting used to it. I was pleased with the first roll of film I took with this camera -- only one blurred shot, and a nice close-up of a rose. It always takes me awhile to get used to new stuff, but I think once I learn to use this camera I'll like it as much as the other. With this camera you can't delete so you don't end up tossing pictures that someone will like when they're old and gray and didn't recognize how good they looked at 23. I had an Olympus Accura for seven years and loved it so when it crashed I wanted another Olympus.
That's the only problem I've had so far -- a couple of times I inadvertently shut it off by holding it wrong. Everyone says go digital, but with digital you lose the element of surprise and imperfection and that's what makes photography interesting.
I still enjoy film cameras as much as digital. This little beauty is bringing back my love of photos. This one has a great zoom and autofocus; so getting just the right shot is easy.
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