Olympus Stylus 1010 January 2009 Photo Gallery by edmund j. kowalski at pbase.com

Olympus Stylus 1010 January 2009

One of the gifts I received at Christmas was a tiny pocket digital camera, an Olympus Stylus 1010.
Full resolution per image is 10.1 megapixel.
Camera seems quite capable with all imaginable functions, including scene optimization modes, facial recognition options, digital panoramic stitching of multiple images, image stabilization, video mode, macro and super macro mode, 7x optical lens zoom, et cetera.

Due to the low mass and small size of the camera, I find it a little challenging to hold it steady during an exposure without tripod, despite my normally steady hands, and in-camera image stabilization.

This past week, I did a little practice work with the camera.
All images are with available light, except for the few that have "flash" in the titles, and hand held without tripod.
In available low-light usage, in auto mode, camera tends to bump to a higher ASA/ISO emulation, which in turn produces more visible virtual "grain."

Please remember to click on thumbnails to see enlarged (resized here to about half megapixel).
All images are Š2009 E.J.Kowalski.

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Dave Hamer		09-Jan-2009 23:04
The camera is a good little performer, thanks the the fellow behind it. I am always impresed with the great amount of technology in such a tiny package and the results came come from it. Nice work.

Don P.(SKIP)		09-Jan-2009 22:14
Hi Ed, Having been teaching digital now for a few years, I believe you might find, that in some of these situations, if you have a portrait mode, you may want to give it a try. Not always is the Auto, or Program mode the best. I'd have to research your camera, but Olympus is what I use, and I find that not all situations can be photographed from those two modes. Like analog cameras, the lens more or less dictates to use the working aperture and digital isn't really much different. Here's something else, and I must say, I have the same problem with steadyness. I've found that in high contrast separation of tones, that the camera doesn't always want to register on the closest bright spot and neutral tones it appears to focus for some reason much clearer. Also, even if I see them as clear on optical or screen, when I load them to computer, find myself always wanting to sharpen and clear up. I think from what I see here, that you are getting excellent photo's, and as you become more familiar with it, will likely appreciate the value it produces for you. We tend to move before the lag time has completed itself, which is a major problem for most older folks. All of my class members have complained about that on these smaller cameras. Sad, but the sellers don't always give us classes, and books just don't have enough info in them. I'd say you did a 9+ Pal. Congrat's. DonP.(SKIP)

Phil S		09-Jan-2009 22:02
Looks like a pretty capable performer. I have the same problem holding small cameras steady. Maybe someone should market SLR-size dummy bodies with cutouts into which you could mount your small cameras.

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