olympus X-42 camera

[mr-trumpet1]

Please can anyone give me a quick review of this camera, olympus X-42 camera, available at argos?

[deehcee]

Hello, my name is David. just seen your question on google, so have signed up to A/Bank to give you this review.
I bought it last Friday from Argos as a present for my wife. The camera is brilliant, it's even better than my expensive Panasonic x28. It is so easy to use and the features on it , not least 12 MP and 5x zoom are great. Depending on your ability, you can either "Point and shoot", or you can compose yourown spec. so easily. Believe me this an absolute bargain at �70. If you want to know more then e-mail me or go to the Olympus America site, and look for model fe46

[mr-trumpet1]

Many thanks David...Yes! We also purchased one and agree that it's a great little camera!!

Thanks again and we will go to that site!!


mr-trumpet1

[RivieraKid]

Did you find or does anyone know what video recording limitations there are with this camera? I read 10 second clips on XD card but nothing about SD?

[gymcoach]

We got one for my teenage daughter - seems ok at the moment. She put her 4gb microSD card in and there is over 3 hours of video time that is displayed.

[gymcoach]

Just to add - the SD card wasn't included.

[nep490]

I'm looking to replace my digital camera and have seen this Olympus one and also the Panasonic Lumix DMC FS42 both in Argos. I haven't been able to find many reviews for either of these cameras and wondered if anyone could advise which one is best. The Olympus seems really good in comparison with the Panasonic value for money wise but the only issue I have is that the Olympus takes AA batteries and I had wanted to get away from that as my current camera eats batteries. I found one review which said you can take 150 photos off a set of batteries but I'm pretty skeptical because of my current camera. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[onit]

olympus x-42 ....looks good on stills but have problems on video ...connected up to pc and tv and was very disappointed....all pixelated like a 5mb camera not 12mb....any one else have this or just me?