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Olympus Stylus 740 / µ Digital 740

Olympus Stylus 740 / µ Digital 740 Digital Camera

Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi Body Only

Canon EOS 450D / EOS Rebel XSi Body Only Digital Camera

$329.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
Incredibly thin. Powerful zoom. Irresistible. The Stylus 740 is the thinnest 5x optical zoom camera in its class, and it boasts all the quality features you expect from a Stylus. With an... More
Incredibly thin. Powerful zoom. Irresistible. The Stylus 740 is the thinnest 5x optical zoom camera in its class, and it boasts all the quality features you expect from a Stylus. With an amazing 28x total zoom, Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) and Bright Capture Technology, you'll capture near-perfect images every time. Less
The EOS 450D blends uncompromising performance with ease of use in a lightweight, ergonomic body. Capture your world with a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and the Canon technologies.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 5.6x -
Camera Type Compact SLR/Professional
Weight 0.31 lb. 1.05 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 12.4 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 5x -
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 12.4 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2560 x 1920 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 4272 x 2848 • 3088 x 2056 • 2256 x 1504
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 -
Video Format QuickTime • Motion JPEG -
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 15 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens - Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 5x -
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 6.4 - 32 mm -
Macro Focus Range 1.1 - 27.5 in. (w) / 23.6 in. to Infinity (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 180 mm -
Focus Range 27.6 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f5 (w) - f3.3 (w) -
Shutter Speed 1/2 - 1/2000 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Frames Per Second 11 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 100 • 800 • 1600
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1
Compression Modes - Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 17 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 215,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery LP-E5
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 0.31 lb. 1.05 lb.
Depth 0.96 in. 2.4 in.
Height 2.1 in. 3.8 in.
Width 3.8 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332158382 689466105995
Product ID 36455800 58907594
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • Battery Pack
Release Date September, 2006 2007
Family Line Olympus Stylus Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN Stylus 740 2757B001
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus Stylus 740 / µ Digital 740
Olympus Stylus 740 / µ Digital 740 Digital Camera
$329.99
Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi Body Only
Canon EOS 450D / EOS Rebel XSi Body Only Digital Camera
From $485.00

Product Review Summary

3.2
Based on 6 user reviews
50% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

52

An otherwise great camera ruined by the poor flash.

byexcaliburn Jul 4, 2007
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very small, durable, great pictures, writes fast to media, simple operation but lots of...
Cons Lousy flash, battery charger is huge.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this camera on a cruise when my other camera failed. In general, I've been pleased with it. the resolution and color balance are very satisfactory. The speed with which it writes to the media also exceeds my expectations. The operating controls are flexible, yet simple, and the automatic... Read full review »

2

Big Mistake.. Design Flaw?

bypirate007 Jul 9, 2007
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Qulality product Feels substantial Looks good Weather-proof
Cons Viewfinder too dark! Deal breaker.
Recommended it? No

I've been using a 3.0 mpxl Olympus Stylus for the last 2 years.. LOVE it!! Weather-proof.. bullet-proof..Idiot-proof. The only problem is my wife and I are constantly fighting over it so last week we agreed we'd buy another. Did my usual anal research and decided we'd try the Olympus Stylus 740.... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
4 stars
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2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Poor Image Stabilization (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Action (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • Travel (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Canon Digital Rebel XSi/EOS450D

byHoward_Creech Apr 24, 2008
111 Helpfuls 112 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 12 megapixels, Image Stabilization (with the kit zoom), a real spot meter
Cons Slow f3.5 maximum aperture on kit zoom and skinny hand-grip
Recommended it? Yes

Entry-level digital SLRs offer amateur photographers affordable access to the world of interchangeable lenses and the enhanced creative capabilities and expanded versatility of modular imaging platforms. Canon's fourth generation Digital Rebel XSI retains most of what made its precursors so... Read full review »

1

Bryan Jerutis

bybryan_jerutis Apr 20, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Takes really good action shots for the price.
Cons There is no video.
Recommended it? Yes

Great camera, very easy to use and has decent quality for the price. The standard lens is ok, but I'd opt for a few others for distance shots. Read full review »

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