Even though the Olympus XZ-1 Digital Camera was not on the market until 2011, there was word about it and statements well before then. When it comes to digital cameras, Olympus is known for their good character and this helped them become victorious in winning people over for their new, supposedly radical digital camera. At long last, it is on the market and people can buy it, so we can examine it and determine how wonderful it really is.
You won't be disappointed in the quality of the iZuiko lens that comes with the XZ-1. It's a very proficient and fast lens that will please even the most discerning photographer. Taking pictures in dim light is all the rage right now and the iZuiko is a very bright lens that enables you to shoot in almost any low-light conditions. You will be able to produce sharp, clear images every time with virtually no distortion or graininess. If you're going to be shooting in low light conditions, there's a Dual Image Stabilization feature that will help ensure good performance. Digital zoom will crop the image and give you the best possible quality. This enables you to take professional quality photos with the XZ-1, at least once you get comfortable using all the features. You'll find that it's quite easy to handle the XZ-1, which is an important feature with a camera. You may be consider buying another camera that has impressive specifications, but if it is cumbersome to handle and you have a problem knowing which button to push when, you won't be shooting very many good images. There is a built in menu that guides you in choosing the settings you need for your shot. The controls are easy to understand and use even though the XZ-1 is compact. There will be some things you will need to learn if you haven't used a digital camera before. Of course, this is true with just about any new electronic product you purchase. But if you have used a digital camera before, or even an SLR camera, you may be able to open the box and shoot your first photo within minutes.
Video mode is an option of the XZ-1. HD movie recording is simple when you use the movie button. However, the movie quality is not fantastic when compared to the high quality still shots. A camcorder would fit your needs better is you are primarily interested in making videos. Taking a casual video every now and again is okay but don't expect high quality videos from the XZ-1. Overall user friendly and solid, the Olympus XZ-1 does have its limits as do other digital cameras. The weak link is the HD movie mode quality but this is truly a secondary feature. If you are looking for a compact point and shoot digital camera with a great variety of settings and features, the XZ-1 is the camera for you.
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