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Olympus Stylus 800 August 30th, 2005 | by David Elrich

Conclusion

The search for the digital camera Holy Grail goes on. That said the Olympus Stylus 800 is a very good digital 8MP camera that's a major step above the point-and-shoot competition. It should be strongly considered by any outdoorsman or woman who looks forward to a nice hike no matter what the weather and wants to capture raindrops or swirling snowflakes. The camera is super fast and takes excellent photos with vibrant colors. You really don't need much more but we're picky and suggest Olympus makes the next edition even better.

Pros:

• Excellent 8MP image quality
• Great onscreen guides
• Very fast startup with minimal shutter lag
• High-quality 2.5-inch LCD screen
• Top user adjustable ISO of 1600

Cons:

• No optical viewfinder
• No memory card supplied
• Uses more expensive xD Picture Cards
• No AF Assist lamp
• Limited software capability