Olympus D-460 1.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Olympus D-460 1.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Olympus
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Take your filmless digital photography to the next level, with the advanced features, convenient options, and powerful zoom capabilities of the new D-460 Zoom Filmless Digital Camera. Based on the concept of D-400 Zoom series - one of the fastest-growing camera lines today - the D-460 Zoom improves on earlier models, with even more of the convenient features and high level of imaging excellence that has made them so popular. Housed in a compact and stylish metallic silver body, it offers a 1.31 million pixel resolution CCD with a 3x optical/2x digital telephoto zoom lens - for photo-quality results and the ability to get the shot you want, just like a high-quality point and shoot zoom film camera. Designed with the consumer in mind, the D-460 Zoom features a number improvements over previous models, including easier-to-use controls and function buttons, new Olympus Lithium LB-01 batteries for longer life, and a wider range of image compression modes. Standard features include a 6-mode pop-up intelligent flash, customizable advanced-level settings, easy-viewing with its 1.8" color LCD monitor, burst mode shooting, and autofocus - all you need to take your digital photography a step further. Display modes include: One frame, Slide-show mode, Index-display mode (4/9/16 frames), close-up display, file-name. Sequence mode takes up to 6 to 10 sequential pictures at 2 frames per second (SQ mode only).
Amazon.com Product Description
Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the almost identical D-450 model, the Olympus D-460L is a user-friendly and budget-friendly digital zoom camera. It offers a maximum resolution of 1,280 x 960 pixels and picks up images with a 0.37-inch, 1.31-megapixel CCD. You can bring objects up to six times closer with the combined 3x optical and 2x digital zoom lens. With programmed exposure control, white balance control, and an automatic through-the-lens contrast-detection system, the Olympus D-460L does all the thinking for just the right exposure and focus. It also features a built-in six-mode flash with red-eye reduction to illuminate a variety of low-light situations.

The Olympus D-460L includes special features such as a 12-second self-timer, date imprinting, and a continuous-shooting mode. While the Olympus D-460L's automatic functions make it easy to take digital images, it also has an assortment of manual options to expand your creative potential. You can manually tweak the white balance, select a film-speed equivalent, or use special settings, such as macro, to achieve precisely the shot you want.

Using SmartMedia memory, the Olympus D-460L comes with an 8 MB card, which is enough memory for 122 normal-quality, 36 high-quality, or 18 superhigh-quality shots. This camera also comes with a software package for photo filing and editing as well as the necessary connectors to hook the camera up to your PC or Macintosh for uploading.

Olympus backs the D-460L with a one-year warranty.

Olympus D-460 1.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Average customer rating:

Good Starter Camera!
great optics, durable machine
Good camera for a novice.
Low price, high quality, but is it today's technology?
my first digital camera

Olympus D-460 1.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Olympus
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

1.2 megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 5 x 7 prints
3x optical plus 2x digital zoom lens with autofocus
Included 8 MB SmartMedia memory holds 36 images at default resolution
Connects with Macs and PCs via serial port
Uses 4 AA or 2 proprietary lithium batteries (2 lithium batteries included)

ASIN: B00004R8VC

Product Description

Take your filmless digital photography to the next level, with the advanced features, convenient options, and powerful zoom capabilities of the new D-460 Zoom Filmless Digital Camera. Based on the concept of D-400 Zoom series - one of the fastest-growing camera lines today - the D-460 Zoom improves on earlier models, with even more of the convenient features and high level of imaging excellence that has made them so popular. Housed in a compact and stylish metallic silver body, it offers a 1.31 million pixel resolution CCD with a 3x optical/2x digital telephoto zoom lens - for photo-quality results and the ability to get the shot you want, just like a high-quality point and shoot zoom film camera. Designed with the consumer in mind, the D-460 Zoom features a number improvements over previous models, including easier-to-use controls and function buttons, new Olympus Lithium LB-01 batteries for longer life, and a wider range of image compression modes. Standard features include a 6-mode pop-up intelligent flash, customizable advanced-level settings, easy-viewing with its 1.8" color LCD monitor, burst mode shooting, and autofocus - all you need to take your digital photography a step further. Display modes include: One frame, Slide-show mode, Index-display mode (4/9/16 frames), close-up display, file-name. Sequence mode takes up to 6 to 10 sequential pictures at 2 frames per second (SQ mode only).

Amazon.com Product Description

Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the almost identical D-450 model, the Olympus D-460L is a user-friendly and budget-friendly digital zoom camera. It offers a maximum resolution of 1,280 x 960 pixels and picks up images with a 0.37-inch, 1.31-megapixel CCD. You can bring objects up to six times closer with the combined 3x optical and 2x digital zoom lens. With programmed exposure control, white balance control, and an automatic through-the-lens contrast-detection system, the Olympus D-460L does all the thinking for just the right exposure and focus. It also features a built-in six-mode flash with red-eye reduction to illuminate a variety of low-light situations.

Olympus backs the D-460L with a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Good Starter Camera!.......2006-05-30

This is the first digital camera I have really gotten to use. I think its great! It may be a bit heavier than other digital cameras, but it takes a good amount of pictures, and a good quality. I reccomend this camera.

great optics, durable machine.......2005-12-01

After four years, I can attest that the D-460Z is a great camera. My 35mm SLR (Minolta SRT201)skills transfer well to this digital for takeoff photos of aircraft. Ignore the "digital zoom" rating for all cameras, as the quality comes with the optical qualities. A couple of professional photographers in 1978 rated Minolta optics a close second to Nikon's first for SLRs, and I would place Olympus third. In coastal Alaska, durability is the thing, as humidity rarely drops below 75%. My D-460Z resides in a LowePro case with enough room for a spare set of NiMH AAs and SmartMedia cards. At the time, Olympus had a special deal for a free Zio USB card reader with purchase, and I have since upgraded to an HP printer with integral card reader. CAUTION: Do not delete photos from the card unless the card is in the camera as other card readers may corrupt the format, rendering the card worthless, until you locate the program (try google search) to reformat the card.

Good camera for a novice........2005-08-03

I got this camera several years ago, when it first came out.
I also paid over twice what it is going for now. I tried it
a few times and thought that it was too difficult to print
my own photos (I take lots!) I put it away, and went back
to my Olympus film camera. A few weeks ago, 20 minutes into
my niece's wedding shower, my 35mm camera stopped working! No time to run around hoping the nearest store had a battery.
Panic set in. Then I remembered my digital. I called someone
to bring it to the party. I barely remembered how to use it . .
but the pictures turned out very well. I've managed to lose
the manual, so some things are a mystery to me - I'll just
have to practice with it. But I am pleased with the picture
quality. So pleased, in fact, that I just ordered the Olympus
C5500. The 460-d will be my "back-up". Now that you can go and
print pictures for pennies, I'm going to give digital photography
another try. I think that this would be a good camera for young
adults and for the infrequent photographer. Those who are
the "family photographer" at parties, or who take pictures of
their small children, or enjoy outdoor sceneic photography are
better off spending $75 more for a more advanced camera.
As for Olympus quality . . .I have always gone back to them
when purchasing my cameras. I upgrade every 2 1/2 - 3 years.
Olympus ought to be sending me commissions . . . I've
recommended them to everyone who has asked, "What kind of
camera do you use?" I know that at least 25 people have
purchased Olympus cameras because I have recommended them.
My only complaint: NO NECK STRAP! They only use wrist straps.
Any parent who is trying to wrangle a toddler, a bored 10 year
old and a puppy for a portrait knows that a wrist strap is
not practical. Most events where you take pictures are hectic:
fairs, parties, sporting events. You are more likely to put
down your camera if there is only a wrist strap . . .you
need your hands for other things, like holding onto your
5 year old niece, paying for your beer or clutching onto
your ticket. I recommend getting a small, practical camera
bag that you can attach to a belt loop or has a neckstrap -something that you can access easily.

Low price, high quality, but is it today's technology?.......2005-05-15

I bought this camera in 2000 and is it still kicking today. It's extremely durable. I've dropped it at least a dozen times, and while there are plenty of scuff marks on the exterior case, I've never had any damage to the functionality of the camera.

Back in 2000, this was state of the art. Decent quality, decent zoom, at a good value. Today, I'd recommend spending the extra bucks to get something with a better optical zoom (you can't rely on the digital zoom for quality) and higher megapixels. But as far as delivering what this camera advertises, it is right on.

Based on my experience, I plan to buy another model from Olympus when I upgrade. The durability factor alone makes them worth it.

The Olympus cammedia software that comes for downloading your pictures does leave something to be desired. It's a very slow interface. For transferring pics off your memory card, I recommend investing in a stand-alone memory card reader. It's worth it for the saved time, and you won't be draining your batteries every time you transfer pictures from your camera.

my first digital camera.......2004-09-30

brought the d460 to replace a 35mm camera. By the time I figured out how to use it properly, I was steadily getting very dissapointed with the digital zoom. When you are in an auditorium, taking pictures of your children performing, you cannot get a good close-up. Picture quality is great as long as you are taking stills, scenary, and no action. I've had it for about 3 years and I'm making a better choice next time.

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