Customer Reviews
Super Camera 
2001-06-16
What can one really say about this camera, not much, it is absolutely a wonderful camera, no ifs, buts or maybe's
This camera goes everywhere 2001-05-15
The Olympus Stylus Epic is small, lightweight, compact, water-resistant, inexpensive, convenient, and loaded with features. This is the camera to take with you everywhere, on the beach, on the trail, on the bike, whatever. Uses easily available 35mm film, and (oh, yeah) it takes great pictures.
Features for the price just can't be beat! 2000-04-23
Now, you can nitpick or you can just accept the fact that for $89.99 you can't expect much from a point-and-shoot camera. Well, the Olympic Stylus Epic just may surprise you here. This little gem delivers the goods, and with surprising results. Crisp, clear photos that fall only slightly short of a good SLR makes this camera a real contender. It's a lightweight breaking out of its class to rival more expensive cameras. The flash options are top drawer, with amazing results. I shot a perfect 25 out of 25 on my first roll. Not one photo was out of focus, under/overexposed, or failed to flash. It's a smart flash that makes you look good. Its fast lens reduces the need for higher speed films, and increases the effectiveness of the flash. I found that the fill flash mode works extremely well in shaded areas without washing out your subject.
I highly recommend this little powerhouse. Don't be fooled by those cheap zooms. This camera works so well because it lacks a zoom. Zoom lenses are a compromise which sacrifice crip, clear photos for convenience. Just step a little closer to your subject...the excercise will do you good.
Great Little Camera...look no further 1999-12-29
This is a great little camera at at a very small price. with very little compromise. I've taken this camera on many trips and people are astonished that this little camera takes such great photos. It does a pretty good job reducing red eye. I laugh at other people who look like news crews with their big fat cameras. I end up taking more pictures because this camera is much less intrusive and easy to carry in my pockets. I rarely took photos on trips but because of this little guy, now I'm always snapping away.
high quality, few drawbacks 
1999-12-09
This little camera takes excellent print photos. I have a full Minolta Maxxum system with several very good lenses, and when I make the standard 4x6 color prints that I most often shoot, the two cameras are virtually indistinguishable. Except for one thing. On a couple of rolls, I noticed some light leakage which ruined the edges of a couple of prints from the little Olympus. Had the camera checked out, and was told it was fine, but the problem still recurs from time to time.
What happened? 2008-03-08
I bought this camera a year ago and was amazed at the results. But for Christmas my daughter bought me a digital camera so this has been set aside for a month or so.....I am going on a trip and decided to bring this with me but I find now that I cannot set the flash settings...the battery is brand new so it isn't that. When I press in the black area to get your choice of flash, nothing happens but a slight rainbow effect if you look hard enough....I am so disappointed. I took a picture with it and the flash went off, but I have no idea what setting it is on. Has anyone else had a problem like this......A repair shop would probably charge me more than what I paid for it in the first place.......
You won't be disappointed 2004-08-24
This is by far the best point and shoot camera I've ever owned. It has consistently given me good results. In fact, next to my SLR with a Nikon prime lens, it's hard to tell the difference which pictures came from the $350 camera and which came from the $79 camera. I keep this little gem in my purse and I have captured so many little opportunities with my child that I know I would have missed because it's just not as feasible to lug around my SLR gear. Buy it. You won't be disappointed.
Best point and shoot camera 2004-01-28
The photos from this camera turn out very sharp. I used the first roll to take some pictures of my daughter. None of the photos came bad. The autofocus works perfect. I have used other point and shoot camera in the past, but this is simply the best.
The best point and shoot camera for the money. Learn how to 2002-01-13
I can't add too much more to the positive comments other users have already posted on this little gem. It's the best point and shoot camera for the money. The fast f2.8 lens and shutter speed range from 4 seconds to 1/1000 sec. is something that you'd be hard pressed to find in any other point and shoot camera, especially in this price range.
Now for the tips:
-Turn off the flash while indoors. Your people pictures will look very colorful and nice.
-Force the flash on when outdoors. This will provide some nice fill flash and your people pictures will have their faces exposed nicely.
-Use the spot metering and focusing mode. Point the center crosshairs at what you want to focus and meter upon and then recompose your shot while holding the shutter button down halfway.
-When shooting at an event, keep the clam shell case open. The camera resets to full auto mode every time you close it. So, set it once and then just leave it open, sliding it into a shirt pocket or something. This way, it remains set and ready all night.
Perfect--absolutely amazing lens for a small camera 2001-07-26
This is by far the best point-n-shoot camera available today at any price. It's small, stylish, and most importantly, it's got a phenomenally fast and tack-sharp lens. Most people don't take lens speed into account when purchasing a small camera, which I think is an tremendous oversight. The Stylus Epic, with its fast aperture of 2.8, will make you look like a pro--even if you only take pictures at family reunions. Plus, you'll be able to take pictures in low-light situations without resorting to the mood killing flash. Believe me, you WILL see the difference.
I don't recommend any of the Stylus Epic models with the zoom feature. They all have inferior lenses and the lens is too slow, except for casual picture taking in bright light. If you want closer, take a few steps up.
Yes, there are smaller and arguably "cuter" cameras out there (the Elph comes to mind), but keep in mind that they are all APS format cameras! APS, as we know, is a giant leap down from 35mm.
