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The camera that does everything

I'm very impressed. I've taken hundreds of photos with this camera and these are the features that stand out:

Compact form, half the size and weight of an equivalent DSLR.
Bright lens, enables you to take pictures in low light without raising the ISO or using flash.
Good zoom range (and tele-converter available if you want even greater magnification - it works well).
Extensive menu system - comparable to a DSLR.
Lots of manual controls and functions if you want to use them, fully automatic if you don't.
Electronic viewfinder is excellent, touch screen if you prefer.
Above all, brilliant image quality with amazing detail and accurate colour. Bokeh too.

In theory the Stylus 1 has been overtaken by cameras with larger sensors, but in practice I've found that the image quality is better than two well known cameras I've had (one with a 1" sensor, the other M43), and neither was as versatile. I rarely go above A4 size, and things might be different at A0, but like most people, I'm never going to go there.

One of my best buys on eBay.

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Verified purchase:  YesCondition: pre-ownedSold by: ivycat123

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A perfect camera in every way

This is an absolutely brilliant camera and it surprises me that Olympus stopped making it. The build quality is excellent and the handling is perfect. There is very little this camera can't do, the amount of settings is almost endless, and the lens has a maximum aperture of 2.8 throughout the zoom range.
Since owning it I have been inspired to go out and look for photo opportunities in a way which I have never done with all my previous cameras. Obviously it will not be in the same league as the micro four thirds cameras with interchangeable lenses, but it will run them a close second.
I particularly like the ingenious lens cap which opens itself when you switch the camera on. If there is a downside, which it isn't for me, you cannot angle the viewing screen for taking selfies.
The picture quality is absolutely superb for a camera of this type, helped by the image stabilisation feature, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it highly.
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Verified purchase:  YesCondition: pre-ownedSold by: paullowing

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Well put together, more features than you would find on today's cameras

This Olympus Stylus 1 is a excellent camera for still images, compact , tactile , you just want to use it ,it feels good , full of surprises, Olympus has put everything into this camera very forward thinking.Read full review

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: pre-ownedSold by: glynpe

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Amazing little camera.

Small camera that is styled like the DSLR. The stand out feature on this camera has to be in its fantastic 28-300mm zoom lens. Add to this a good eye-level view finder and a useful flip out touch screen and you get an amazing camera in a small package. Olympus please produce a more modern version of this camera. Read full review

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Good back up camera

The image quality is good considering the sensor size. Very light, good zoom range. I'm using it as a back up to my Samsung Nx1.

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: pre-ownedSold by: marony52

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Very good, but not for me.

Unique, very well designed little camera, but not for me. Too big to slip into a pocket, but too small for aged, arthritic hands!

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All round quality compact camera

Super build quality amazing versatile lens a great compact camera

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: pre-ownedSold by: classicdelights

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Top quality and versatile, but now out of production.

Excellent image quality and versatility in a small package.
Sadly no longer produced

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: pre-ownedSold by: alanlensman

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Fantastic product.. thanks so much.

Fantastic product.. thanks so much.

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: pre-ownedSold by: jnas6506

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a good buy

quality pictures

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: pre-ownedSold by: tommy2984

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