1.3-megapixel sensor, delivering 1,280 x 960 pixel images
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Ultra-slim profile for a 3x zoom camera
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Easy user interface
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Excellent picture quality for a 1.3 megapixel digicam
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Manufacturer Overview Over the past several years, Olympus has been a dominant player in the digicam marketplace. It boasts one of the broadest digital camera lineups in the industry, with numerous models ranging from pure entry-level, point-and-shoot digicams to the incredible pro-level E-10 SLR. With the Brio Zoom D-150, Olympus has crafted an exceptionally sleek little 1.3-megapixel digicam that's the essence of pocketability. Better yet, it's added a 3x zoom lens and given up nothing in the image-quality department to achieve the small size. Just like its fixed-focus companion model, the Brio D-100, the Zoom D-150 displays excellent sharpness and color rendition, easily competing with more expensive models.
High Points
1.3-megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as high as 1,280 x 960 pixels.
Real-image optical viewfinder and 1.5-inch color LCD monitor.
3x, 5-15mm lens (equivalent to a 38-114mm lens on a 35mm camera).
2x digital zoom.
Aperture settings from f/2.4 - f/9.
Shutter speeds from 1/1,000 to 1/2 second.
Programmed automatic exposure.
Adjustable white balance with five modes.
Built-in flash with five operating modes.
Sequential shooting mode.
Images saved in JPEG format to SmartMedia card (8MB card included).
USB cable w / USB AutoConnect for instant image download to compatible PCs.
Software CD loaded with Camedia Master 2.5 for Macintosh and PC platforms.
Power from one CR-V3 lithium battery pack (included) or two AA batteries.
NTSC video cable included (PAL for European models).
