One for the girls (Olympus µ[MJU:] Mini Digital)

Member Name: mizzy

Product:	Olympus µ[MJU:] Mini Digital
Date:	18/05/09 (38 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy to use, loads of features, good for clubbing, pink design

Disadvantages: Nothing!

First and foremost, I originally asked my Dad to buy this camera for me because it was PINK! He then looked at the picture quality, and agreed that it would be a good camera for me.

He bought it from Jessops for around £190, for my 18th birthday 3 years ago. He also bought me a nifty little case that is padded. The reason for the padded case was that I would be taking it first to Europe for work, and then to University where it would no doubt be going out clubbing with me.

Now the camera is 4 mega pixels, which in the scheme of todays pixels is not a lot. However the pictures come out really clear, and have a lot of detail in them which Im happy with.

Another feature that I really like about this camera is that it takes great night time pictures, there are a huge range of settings that are easily chosen through a picture oriented menu. You can choose a candle setting, firework setting, dark backdrop setting. The list is huge! It helps you amateur photographers to get a good picture.

These dark features are excellent for what I have used the camera most in: Clubbing. I have 3 years worth of going out pictures from university, and they all look great. I have also got some arty type ones of lighting in the clubs and really enjoy taking photos when Im out. I am official camera woman in my group of friends, and they all rely on me to upload them to facebook straight away the next day after a night out!

The camera has a zoom button on the back which is very easy to use, it doesnt zoom that far, but then I didnt buy it for that. The flash is very bright and definately can light up a dark area.

The design of the camera is great, its small enough to go in your handbag, the buttons are big and very durable. I have had this camera for 3 years and its still working perfectly. Its very small and you can hold it in one hand which is great for taking pictures of yourself and others.


The battery life lasts now about 5 hours, but it will stay on the red bit of the battery for ages before conking out. When I first got it it was a lot longer.
The battery is a rechargable block that you put into the camera charger that they give you. Its easily removable, and that and the memory card slot into place very neatly.

There is a video function with sound that I sometimes use. The camera switches between video, pictures and playback with a rolling switch in the dipped part you can see on the photo. Again this is great when your out as many people want to look at the picture straight away, you can just flick between for them, and then go back to taking pictures. Theres almost no delay in the switch.

I am not very good with technology, but uploading the photos to your computer is so easy. You just plug the usb in which comes with the camera, and it just pops up, you dont need to upload any software.

This camera comes in a range of colours, but I obviously went for baby pink, and the colour has not faded at all.

If you are quite girly, like pink accessories, want good quality photos, and dont want to spend loads then this is the camera for you. Its lasted well for 3 years, is still going strong, and Im constantly using it. Its the best handbag accessory alongside my pink phone, diary, keys and ds. I also coincidentally have pink nails this week, so I am completely pink!

Summary: My favourite accessory

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