Olympus Stylus 1050SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)

I had purchased this camera a few months ago due to the shockproof characteristic, however I'm now buying a new camera because the lag when taking a picture is so slow that I feel it misses everything. Almost not even worth the extra shockproof/waterproof capabilities.

I really like this camera. When they say its durable and shockproof, they aren't lying. I have dropped this thing a lot already and there is yet to be a scratch on it. I took it under water and the pictures looks amazing and very clear. I would definitely suggest buying this camera if you have broken a bunch in the past like me.

OK, it isn't a professional camera. But having carried it all over the world, I can say it has survived drops, smashes in luggage bins, duststorms in the desert, and underwater during a heavy squall in Belize. Picture quality is outstanding, and it fits in a shirt pocket. I'm exceptionally happy with it.

Pros; decent photos, simple enough to use, intuitive controls, waterproof(maybe)

Cons; sliding lens cover moves in bag or pocket turning on camera and leads to dead battery. not easy to see viewfinder when snorkeling.

I treated this camera with much TLC. No drops, no freezing weather, easy photos in friendly environment.

First time I used it to take surfing pics/videos in bali it failed due to water leaking into battery compartment.

Olympus service Bangkok refused to honor 1 year warranty. After taking considerable time to scan applicable documents and email to Japan Olympus, Bangkok service reversed their decision and gave me what they claim is a new SW1050, however they refused to give me the warranty card for this allegedly NEW camera.

I ask myself why does Olympus not stand behind a brand new camera. I felt like I was pulling teeth and they gave me a camera and said "you're on your own"

I am afraid to use it for water shots because despite being brand new, if it fails for whatever reason I am alone, stuck, marooned.

I have used Olympus medical endoscopes and these fine intruments have saved lives and the support is excellent.

It is hard to believe I am dealing with the same company in the above matter.

I would have to think long and hard before purchasing another Olympus product, especially a camera. I'd still highly recommend their endoscopes.

There are many reviews about slow shutter but I wanted to add my experience. The shutter is so slow that the camera simply cannot be used for shots of moving scenes. I was trying to take a picture of my wife on the teacups at Disneyland. Of the 15 pictures I took, the only one that does not show her back is the one I took before the ride started. The camera is also hard to use in sunlight and is quite prone to out of focus pictures. I had a Canon before this. I will not buy another Olympus and although this camera is fairly new, I'm tossing it.