The Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 QD CG offers advanced features and a zoom in a compact package, allowing you to get the close-up shots you want with the portability you need.
While the Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 is one of the smallest zoom cameras available, it is heavy on styling and great features. Its miniature version of Olympus's signature clamshell sliding case makes it easy to turn the camera on and off, while offering protection against lens scratches. It comes in a good-looking and durable brushed champagne gold case that is splash-proof, so you can shoot pictures in all kinds of weather. The 38-80mm zoom lens is perfect for framing portraits, getting in on the action, and capturing faraway subjects.
The Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 offers the advanced features of Olympus's larger camera lines, including quartz date and time imprinting and a self timer. The Olympus Stylus Epic also has a whopping six flash modes, including automatic, red-eye reduction, and night scene. It also has a useful Infinity mode, which sets the focus to let you take shots of distant landscapes and other subjects.
The Olympus Stylus Epic is a pleasure to use--it is as small as or smaller than many of the new Advanced Photo System (APS) cameras, but still uses standard 35mm film.
Its tapered design made it easy to slip in a pocket, and since it is little larger than a deck of cards, we found ourselves carrying it everywhere. It's especially nice to have the zoom in such a compact camera. --Walt Opie
Pros:
- Extremely lightweight and compact
- Durable construction
- Wide range of flash options
- Includes zoom
- Battery compartment is hard to open
Product Description:
Stylus Epic Zoom 80 combines the best in portability and performance in one world-class camera. A flowing, contour design fits comfortably in your hand. Lightweight construction, a full range of features, and a 38-80mm autofocus zoom lens make this an impressive addition to the award-winning Stylus series. Unique clamshell design protects the lens, enhancing its portability, durability and aesthetic appeal. Special all-weather construction protects the camera against sand, dust and water. Quartz date feature in Stylus Epic Zoom 80 QD model offers convenient date/time imprinting.