Olympus µ[MJU:] 850 SW

This is the "Olympus mju 850 SW" compact digital camera. It offers the user eight megapixels, a focal length of between 38-114mm, a face detection mode, and good macro capabilities. The camera uses XD memory cards, and an Li-ion battery. It also offers an ISO range spanning from 64 to 1600. Most noticeably however is the fact that it's waterproof, shock resistance from of height of approximately one and a half metres, and also freeze proof to a chilly minus 10 centigrade. I've often found that this camera seems to get a lot of hype from both official reviews, and from other consumer reviews such as those on Amazon.co.uk. So I was curious to find out ...  Read the complete review

As avid snowboarders and surfers we were primarily interested in the waterproof/shockproof/cold-proof features of this camera. It is designed to be waterproof to 3 metres, functional to minus 10 and shockproof when you drop it. We've since taken it in the sea, on the mountains in minus 37 degree conditions (yes, really!) and even dropped it a few times for good measure! Before we got the chance to put it to the test properly, we also took it to a party where we were pleasantly surprised at how well this camera coped. It took some decent pictures on auto (considering this is only a £140 camera and has since been reduced to £80 in Tesco) and we were looking ...  Read the complete review

We bought the Olympus µ[MJU:] 850 SW to use as a compact camera when using our SLR wasn't ideal. Our friend had the earlier model and recommended this camera because it was shock proof and waterproof. We had a play with his and decided to buy the next model up in time for our summer holidays! We bought it mainly because it's waterproof and the cost of buying and developing disposable film camera mounts up, so this seemed like a good investment. The great thing about this camera is it's a good all rounder. We took it to the beach, the pool, the snow and it's taken some great pics ones that we wouldn't have been able to take with the SLR. ...  Read the complete review

I bought this camera primarily because of its tough nature i.e. it is waterproof and shock proof. So far it has seemed very well built and easy to use with a clear simple menu system and dedicated buttons to switch on/off the flash etc. Although on auto the flash seems to nealry always be used. My olympus came with a xd card adapter which was brilliant for me as it meant I could use my mobile phone's micro sd memory card staright in the camera. A 1gb card allows you to hold about 1250 photos at 3 megapixel which I think is enough for most holiday snaps! At 8 megapixel and with it's limited lens zoom I would not say it is the greatest of cameras as ...  Read the complete review