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Olympus-SP-550-UZ

Olympus - SP-550-UZ Review

Price (MSRP): $499
Megapixel: 7.1
Type: Digital Super Zoom
Submitted by: Paul from Cross Plains, TX
Date Reviewed: 5/1/2008
Months Owned: 12 Months
Photos Taken: 1000-2499
Skill Level: Advanced amateur

What's Hot: Macro is super, Zoom is good, Pictures are above average for most.

What's Not: A little more noise than expected, but that is due mostly to high zoom feature.

Review: This camera has met or exceeded my expectations. I have had it for over a year now and has worked very well. The rechargable batteries last long also. I also have owned 4 other Olympus cameras and still own a E-500. All have been great products. I would recommend Olympus to anyone. They have been leaders in many areas of the digital world and haven't received credit for most.

Overall Ratings
Overall quality
9
Ease of use
10
Fit and finish
10
Click-to-click speed
9
Display quality
10
Flash quality
9
Image quality
9
Overall value
10
RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST

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