Which olympus PS has good reputation?

DocFrankenstein · Sep 13, 2004

My brother is going to some 3 day camp thing next week and we want to give him a camera. My D rebel is out of the question (He's 12) and my mom won't allow me to give him S1 IS either. :roll:

I've heard very good things about an Olympus film point and shoot. Good optics, reliable... etc... It's about or under 50 bucks I think.

What model is it?

ksmattfish · Sep 14, 2004

The Olympus Stylus Epic was about $70 or $80 last time I checked. Small like a bar of soap that's been showered with a few times. No zoom lens, but the 35mm lens it has is very sharp. Easy to use. Spot meter. It's my favorite P&S; the only problem is the flash is close to the lens so red-eye is a problem, but all P&S are like this.

Tok · Sep 14, 2004

Yes Yes, The Stylus Epic. Get one and be happy. I love mine with passion. (Well, almost). One rugged piece of tough cookie, a true sleeper. For the flash problem, try to turn it off before shooting, it has a f2.8 prime lens so be prepared to get tons of present surprises from the amazing night, no-flash shots that are taken from this tiny cam. You will be amazed. Oh almost forgot, get the black one. It looks so much cooler. 8)

DocFrankenstein · Sep 16, 2004

Thank you. That thing is a bit too expensive. :S

I guess I'll get him a fully manual camera or something like Rebel Ti with kit lens.

ksmattfish · Sep 16, 2004

DocFrankenstein said:
Thank you. That thing is a bit too expensive. :S

I guess I'll get him a fully manual camera or something like Rebel Ti with kit lens.

I'm confused. A Rebel Ti has got to cost 3 or 4 times as much as a Stylus Epic. Olympus Stylus PNS with zoom lenses are more expensive, but the Epic has a fixed focal length 35mm lens.