Evaluation:  
Conclusion: pictures say everything
Review: i don't remember a lot about this camera - but when i look at the pictures in the album i see good quality, very clear images even of the fast (show jumping) movements. I remember that it "died" when switch on-off by opening-clothing the lid stopped working and lens didn't "hide inside". but may be real reason was some dirt in it, it was with me everywhere. later remembering this camera dad bought newer version (same mechanism of switch on-off and still works)
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Very Good Within Its' Limitations, could use more manual controls, but Spot Meter helps!
Review: I stand by MOST of my old review, BUT after using the Epic a bit more, I've found that the Spot Metering is a good workaround for some of the camera's shutter-priority programming. Put that Spot meter to careful use, and you can get more depth-of-field and less flash use. Also, after days of heavy rain recently here in California, the Weather Resistant features are nice, too. This camera really IS a great value!
OLD REVIEW:
I'd suggest finding an old Olympus XA in good condition instead of this mostly pre-programmed techno-cam, although it does have a sharp lens..and it's very small and light too. But the autofocus is a little touchy, and it wants to shoot at f2.8 in any kind of even slightly low light. With the XA, you can choose any aperture(or ISO!)you want, and the lens is even sharper..of course, you might have to use a tripod too, but the Stylus Epic won't really acknowledge that choice!
However, within its' parameters, it's a slick little camera, and you really shouldn't have to pay too much for it; refurbished ones go for under $50.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: I'm a Japanese
Review: Small, light, and strong.
The best for a tough traveling abroad.
It has no Panorama Mode, no Wireless Remote Control, no Pouch, and no CR123A Battery.
Then, it is simpler than Olympus µ[mju:]-II.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: great little camera
Review: I am absolutely NOT a photographer. The pix I took with this camera all came out excellent.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: great pictures, but unreliable
Review: Because of the lens, pictures come out sharp and beautiful. I've even took slides.
It's small and, so, it fits in your pocket. I take it kayakking.
But I find it unreliable. I've owned three and each time around the 1 year mark, the camera would inadvertently rewind the film as I was opening the shell.
I wish that there was a competitor. But there's really no other point and shoot with anything close to the sharpness that comes with an f2.8 lens.
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