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This is a good beginner camera. I would put it in a class with the old Kodak Instamatic film camera - more than a toy but certainly not professional.
Pros: The camera is small enough to slip in a coat pocket, easy to use, takes decent to good pictures.
Cons: Batteries - Yes, it eats through batteries fast (and by this I mean the batteries must be replaced somewhere between 12-24 pictures depending on whether flash is used). I did notice, however, that when the camera no longer likes the batteries, it doesn't mean they are truly dead. So don't just throw them out - try them in a flashlight first. In fact, if you let the camera rest awhile (off for a few hours or overnight) you may find that the battery indicator now seems ok.
Dark Pictures - indoor pictures do tend to look dark, even with flash, but you can fix that with the brightness/contrast edit in the software that comes with the camera. The downer is that you can't just print them as is right away without fixing the picture first.
Picture Delay - There is a delay between when you push the button to take the picture and when it actually snaps the picture. So, what this means is that you think you've snapped the shot but then you move the camera and find out that the real time it takes the picture is not when you press the button but a few seconds afterward. The result is blurred pictures, pictures of the floor or your feet or something else you didn't really want. So, you have to be very careful when taking a picture and hold the camera very steady in position a little while after pushing the button to make sure that you get the picture. Overall: I don't regret buying this camera. It is useful and handy since it's small. But I wish I would have purchased something a little better.

It may be small but I have no problem with it. It takes great pictures for the price.. I purchased rechargeable batteries and they last quite a while. I don't use it every day. This is my first camera and I got this because the reviews were favorable especially for the picture quallity. I had some pictures printed from an online source and they were very nice, about as good as my 35 MM camera.
Very satisfied and would buy it again.
PS. It would be nice if they included a small case for it though.

This is my second Olympus Camedia. The first one I bought 4 or 5 years ago. I wanted one that took better close-ups for online auction pictures and this one is great! I see some complaints about batteries, but this one is a lot better than the older model. I am very pleased with the quality and the price of this camera. My first one still works perfectly, just does not take good close-ups and really "eats" batteries. I also purchased the AC adapter for this camera and use it indoors to save batteries. I went through several Polaroid digital cameras before getting an Olympus. The only complaint that I have with this camera is that when taking pictures on Easter, the auto focus knob on the back accidentally got turned and the pictures were fuzzy. It is a little difficult for me to tell if the pictures are clear on the screen when shot. I have to upload them to my computer to verify their sharpness. Of course, my eyes aren't what they used to be. Overall, I would highly recommend this camera to anyone.

This is the fifth or sixth or seventh digital camera I've bought, so I'm starting to consider myself something of a minor authority. While I adore my Fuji Finepix 2800Zoom, I wanted something smaller, stowable, and more "rough and ready" for a 3-week trip to Europe this year.

Olympus cameras are excellent quality and excellent durability; this 4.6 ounce beauty is a marvel! It goes in a purse or a pocket. While some may say it is "too small," my hands are small and I can hold the camera and take photos easily with one hand! The photo quality is excellent outdoors and in good light. The 3X optical zoom retracts and has an eyelid lens cover. I took over 100 photos the first day with and without flash, reviewing the photos, erasing some of them, all using the LCD screen, and the batteries held up very well. Note: this camera has no viewfinder. All photos must be taken with the LCD screen.

HOWEVER: I echo what the other reviewers said about the flash, it is very weak. Not "sorta okay," not "borderline," but unless the batteries are fresh, the camera has had adequate time to charge the flash, and your subject is close, the indoor photos are "poor". The reason for this is the same reason the camera is so little and light: only two AA batteries.

I still love the camera, I gave it 4 stars ****! It will be a wonderful travel camera. But I will have to work around it's limitations.

What I liked about this camera:
* Very small size. I was looking for a small size camera, this camera is even slightly smaller than the Nikon Coolpixs. It only requires 2 AA batteries, which gives you a very good battery life without significantly increasing the weight of the camera.
* Priced right. There were not many good 3.2MP cameras with 3x optical zoom under $130 when I bought this camera.
* Fancy features. I was very impressed with the quality of the video you can take with this camera. I was also not a very big fan of using the digital zoom, but you can take decent close ups using its 12x digital zoom if you need to.

What I didn't like about it:
* No viewfinder. You'll have to rely on the digital screen for taking all your pictures.
* Requires XD memory. I don't believe the world needed yet another flash memory format, though I did like its small size. I recommend getting at least the 128 MB card, which will allow you to store about 180 pictures at a 1200 x 1600 pixels (at this resolution each picture requires about 600KB).
* Not the best for "semi-professional" pictures. Although this camera takes very good quality pictures, if you're willing to spend an extra $50 for a better camera with similar specs, I recommend the Canon Powershot A510.

The weak point of this camera is that it doesn't have an optical viewfinder (which is why the camera got 3 stars instead of 4 or 5). While we've all seen people in bright sun holding their digitals out at arm's length framing photos in the LCD screen, the best way by far for normal shooting is to use a viewfinder you put up to your eye. It'a more stable, easier to see in bright sun or if you wear reading glasses and don't have them with you.

Otherwise, it's a nice pocket size point and shoot camera. As far as not being of "professional" quality, of course it's not; it's not priced or intended for that...it's a pocket camera that is easy to use and takes good photos if you want to point the camera and take the photo with minimal fuss. All cameras of this type have a slight delay while they focus; if you're used to a film or "focus-free" camera (which means they don't focus at all), the right way to take a photo is by slightly pressing the shutter, then finishing the press when it focuses; this is normal.

Take a look at the Oly D540, which is a similar camera with a viewfinder...you'll never regret having the choice of a viewfinder OR LCD screen, instead of being stuck with no choice.

I opened the box put in the batteries and went outside. Its very easy to operate. I took some great up close pics right away and d/l them onto my pc easily. The software for the pc was easy to install and i had no problem figuring out how to save or edit the pictures. I am excited !

An excellent out of the box camera that provides clear sharp pictures at a very affordable price. The software included wasn't used since I prefer to use San Disk readers rather than the included factory software.
Almost impossible to beat the quality to value pricing for this camera with features you'd see in cameras costing $100 or more than the base price of this one.
The only drawbacks I found were the delay in the shutter time which makes it very hard to keep steady long enough to allow the camera time for the auto focus mode to kick in. To resolve this I had to get a tripod.
The next drawback is the size and shape of the camera. While it can and will easily fit into any size camera bag it is a little difficult to hold even for small hands and the shape of it is a little bulky in the front to back measurements making it awkward without a fixed base as your holding platform.
Other than that though, it truly is one incredible camera that will deliver sharp crystal clear pictures in almost any type of setting or light.

I love the size of this camera. As someone with tiny hands, most camera's are too large or make my hands cramp up. This one did not.

The flash seems quite good too. I was amazed at my photos. I have a black cat and a dark home and most pictures turn out horribly. Every photo of my cat taken with this, even in the darkest of corners, turned out bright as day with no wash out.

Battery life is good too. Amazon delivered this so fast that my rechargeable batteries hadn't arrived yet and one pair of alkalines lasted me for 2-3 days of playing around and taking about 50+ experimental pictures.

The only downside being your picture will come out blurry if your hands shake while trying to take a picture.

The camera works great... definatley worth it! I use it like there is no tomorrow, and I have had no problems with it whatsoever!

good quality all around camera... good quality photos... affordable... portable... convenient... handy... very happy with it!=) =) =)

i love this camera! so easy to understand, so easy to use... but most of all... so much fun!!

I bought this for my mom who has a basic tech familiarity but isn't the kind of person who is going to want to hit 1000 buttons to take one picture. She took it on her trip and loved it! It can take short (soundless) movies and the photo quality was excellent.

I would suggest buying rechargeable batteries though, since it can go through the batteries pretty quickly. But for a basic camera that is easy to use and takes great high quality pictures, get it! It is worth it. If you need giant photos or whatever for pro use, get a 5+ megapixel camera. For most people this is an easy and good camera for the money!

When I received this camera, I didn't expect it to give me full quality shots with premium quality. I expected it to be a camera for simple small photographs that could fit in my pocket. It does a lot more. Olympus' D535 Zoom has a 3.2 MP interface that includes powerful 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. Though the digital zoom isn't really a necessity, it can be useful at times. Another great feature with this camera is it's 7 modes: Automatic (for regular shooting), Portrait Mode (taking photos of people), Self Portrait Mode (for self-portraits), Landscape Mode (outdoor pictures), Nightlife Mode (for nighttime photos), Macro Mode (for close-up pics), and Super Macro Mode (for super close pictures). These features are very overwhelming. Therefore, a lot of button space is needed. The LCD screen is a mere 1.5". Luckily, anything in this price range won't really get you more unless you search through thousands of websites looking for cheap prices.

Many people with big hands will not like this camera. I reccomend Olympus' larger D540 camera for those with big hands. People with smaller hands will enjoy this camera. This camera lacks internal memory with a mere 16 MB worth of pictures. Therefore, an XD card is a MUST for D535 owners. I bought an XD card worth 512 MB at Office Depot the other day for $59.99. That is almost half the price of the camera. Rediculous, yes, but a must. Because it is so small, I reccomend warranties. Other features with this camera includes a self-timer feature that will last for 12 seconds before taking the photo. But, the self-timer feature is nothing without a tripod (sold separately). For those 'beginner' camera buyers, they'll want to try out a starter kit, which I have. It includes a digital camera case, mini tripod, cleaning kit, and a rechargeable battery kit, which is a very useful system.

The picture quality is okay. You need a very sunny, very lighted room to get a good picture. That is where this camera falls down. You'll want to invest money in Photoshop Elements 3.0 or a different image editing program if you want to experience total 'photo quality'. But, if you are capable of getting into a well-lit area, you'll be lucky to hear that this camera will take splendid pictures.

Pros
-Great Picture Capability
-Great Optical Zoom for its Price
-Great Brand Name that Adds Dozens to the Price
-Cheap for A lot of Features
-Modes

Cons
-Small LCD Screen
-Bad Pictures For Dark Areas
-Small Size for Big Hands

The pictures are amazing. The software is very easy to use and produces wonderful pictures that are by far better quality than drug store developing with my 35mm camera. I researched cameras before I purchased this one and even though it is a lower end camera as far as pricing, I am more than satisfied with the performance.

Wanting something user friendly and simple, I couldn't have found something better for the price! Picture quality is great, easy to use and download to PC. If you are a little intimidated at the world of digital cameras, definitely a good place to start!

So far, so good. I like this camera a lot and it has all the capabilities that I need. If you're a professional photographer or someone who would be using the camera as more than just a means to document vacations, etc, I wouldn't recommend this, but it is pretty basic, the photos are great quality and it's easy to use. I haven't had any problems with it and it's better than some of the other 3MP digital cameras I've used.

I bought this camera for my teenage son mainly so he would leave my camera alone. It is robust and a little bigger than mine which suits his larger hands but small enough to stick in your pocket. He likes the fact that downloading to his computer is simple. The quality is good enough for his tastes and he got a digital camera without breaking the bank. This is our third Olympus digital camera and my husband still has our first one, a 1.3 MP which still works fine.

I was looking for a low cost camera that took decent quality pictures. I found this camera is so easy to carry around and is so easy to use. It tells you what each setting is supposed to be used for. I use this camera for quick illustrations for work. I love how easy it is to download my pictures to my computer. It is a good fit for me and takes surprisingly good pictures for the cost.

This camera is pretty easy to use. However, I have had a problem with battery life. I have only had the camera for a short period of time and have gone through six (6) batteries already. I have taken very few pictures which bothers me.

The camera is all that i expected. Low cost, great optical zoom and great resolution. It is ideal for home made pictures and landescapes. The Optical zoom works perfectly.

The Internal Memory have a great capacity for storage, and the menus are so easy to use. Great interface.

The only thing that i dislike, is the fact that it doesn't bring the xD card, nor the Rechargable battery.

This is a very good camera! It's my first digital and I'm very happy with it. Clear pictures (even at night), great zoom. I have small hands so I like the size, not too big or small. The LCD screen is a decent size with excellent quality.

Only cons are that it doesn't take good moving pictures since there is no sports mode. Plus the battery life is poor. You need rechargeables if you're going to buy this camera!

The camera is pretty good for its price. It was my first digital camera and was pretty good but now I'm looking to upgrade only because indoor pictures, even in well lit areas look very dim. Also I have to keep playing around with the settings in order for it to take a picture at all indoors, and it often times takes a really long time to actually take the picture. You have to have very steady hands in order for night mode/close up mode not to blur. It takes a bit of practice. Also I found the video to be quite pointless since there was no sound to it. Also I tried to take firework pictures, but that was a disaster. Pictures are excellent outdoors, and sometimes the bluriness during night photos can give an interesting effect...sometimes.
It's very easy to use though, and I usually brighten up dim pictures easily in Paint Shop Pro.

I selected this camera, my first digital, because of the price and the interesting features (such as movie mode). While the convenience of digital cameras make them attractive, I would not recommend this camera. Inside pictures are always way too dark and blurry. I had some of the pictures that I took printed and they are terrible! Also, this camera has a VERY long pause between pushing the button to take the picture and the actual time that the camera shoots the scene. It takes so long that the subject (kids, dog) move before it is done! This is very frustrating. When I am in a situation where pictures are important (new baby, birthdays, Christmas), I always reach for my reliable film camera (Canon Rebel X). I like the idea of a digital camera but the quality that I expect is not present in this camera.

i luvvv this camera (i just got it today and its allllll that iv been doing!)its great the only things i dont like is how long it takes after u press the button till the time the picture actually takes!!, theres no sports mode on it (for xample at basketball today my dad couldnt take pictures because they all turned out blurry, and last is the movie feature doesnt hav sound sooo tecnically its not a movie!!! but overall i luv the camera!!!!!!!

I've had this camera for 2 years now and it's still great. I am tempted to buy all the newer cooler cameras out there, but I don't need to because this camera does everything I want it to do. It took some experimenting to get the right settings. First, it's important to change the brightness settings on the camera if your pictures are coming out too dark. I just figured this out recently and every picture I have taken since then has been excellent! The best mode to use in the Auto Mode. There are several quality settings and I usually use the HQ setting. There is also SHQ, but there's not much difference between SHQ and HQ besides the amount of pictures you can store. I have not noticed a significant amount of time between when you press the shutter and when the picture takes. That has never been a problem for me, I always get the pictures I want. My prints always come out great too, I go to Walgreens for prints. Also, buying rechargeable batteries has saved me a TON of money!
If you just need a simple camera to take pictures around the house or on vacation, this is a great choice. I believe they have more updated models of this camera with more megapixels now.
Just remember to change the brightness settings!

This camera is still getting good use after a couple of years of abuse and trips! The camera is strong and runs nice. It's not complicated and the shots come out great.

It's too old to recommend now but I still give it 5 stars because it is still going after all this time. Olympus makes good stuff!

This was my 5th Olympus camera, my third digital. It was a small, simple-to-use camera for my wife. The flash images were poorly exposed from the beginning. We eventually replaced it with a similar Kodak which takes much better photos, and we gave this one away. I love the quality of my other, older Olympus, but this one struck out.

This product takes great quality pictures but the camara internal software is spotty.
Some times it will work with a USB, most times it will not. Very frustrating. After 6 months the USB features was not working & it stared creating errors on all computers I tried it with. Their Technical support was helpful but could not flash the camara or give me a software up date download, that was very disappointing.
A software driver disk should of come with the unit.
They do not even have one. I will not purchase another product from Olympus due to the low tech answers & not being able to fix the problem.