Since most compact point and shoot cameras are made with the general public in mind, one might think they would also be priced accordingly. Unfortunately, such is not always the case; most “consumer” cameras are priced way too high for an average consumer to opt for them. Thankfully, good camera manufacturers come up with budget cameras that can fit into everyone’s pockets, literally as well as figuratively. One clear example is the FE 4010 from Olympus, a 12mp point and shoot camera with 4x wide angle optical zoom.
Design and FunctioningThe design of Olympus FE 4010 reminds one of the very first simple digital cameras that entered the market a decade or so ago. Its ergonomics are simple and it comes in colours like Midnight Black, Metallic Silver and Shocking Pink. The Intelligent Auto + Shadow Adjustment Technology of this camera identifies the scene the user is shooting, such as Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Macro or Sport, and adjusts the settings to optimize the results. The user can also play around with the pictures and create artistic images with the Magic Filter mode, which offers filters, such as Pop Art, Pinhole or Fisheye. With its Digital Image Stabilization function which heightens ISO and ups shutter speeds, the user can capture sharp, blur-free images, with lower noise, even when the or the user is on the move. The 4x optical zoom allows the user to get close to the action while the wide-angle lens allows for breathtaking panoramas. This camera comes with internal memory of 48MB and is compatible with xD and microSD card.
