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Based on the hugely successful 35 mm Mju range, the Mju 300 Digital takes the styling that we all know and love (over 20 million sold worldwide) and brings it into the 21st century.

On the inside, Olympus's heritage in optics shines through once again as the camera boasts a superb, high precision f3.1/5.2 3x optical and 5x digital zoom (equivalent to 35-105 mm on a 35 mm camera).

On the outside, the camera has a 1.5", 134,000 pixel LCD monitor. The camera also includes a lithium-ion rechargeable battery and Olympus's new xD-Picture card technology. To protect everything the camera is cased in a brushed metal that doubles up to offer weatherproofing. Now you can take your camera to the beach or the piste without fear of water getting in.

The Mju 300 digital also boasts the usual array of user-friendly buttons and options for the beginner. A range of automatic functions such as TTL autofocus and Digital ESP (Electro Selective Pattern) light metering help ensure best results with the minimum of fuss. Using the five scene programs (portrait, self-portrait, night scene, landscape, landscape plus portrait), means that even first-time digital photographers are able to obtain impressive photos.

The camera supports full auto white balance and four pre-set white balance modes, allowing users to manually optimise the camera for shooting in light from sources such as tungsten or fluorescent bulbs. The camera also features a host of other functions and features including macro and panorama modes, 2-in-1 shooting, the recording of short movie sequences and a built-in flash with red-eye reduction.

The Mju Digital from Olympus is a camera that you would not only want to be seen with, but also want to use when no-one else is around. For the fashion conscious who want to take decent digital images this is the camera to have. --Jason Denwood

Manufacturer's Description
The first weather proof metal body digital camera in the world allows users to enjoy the camera whatever the weather throws at them. The Mju 300 uses the new xD-Picture Card format and have a 3x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 35 – 105mm on a 35mm camera), giving the user the flexibility to get closer to the subject or draw back for the big picture.

The Mju 300 uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and re-charger that gives you the opportunity to keep snapping even longer. The small, high precision f3.1/5.2 lens is constructed especially to suit the CCD. The Mju 300 also has a 1.5", 134,000 pixel LCD monitor which is ideal for framing your chosen shot or immediately sharing the results with others.

A range of automatic functions such as TTL autofocus and Digital ESP (Electro Selective Pattern) light metering help ensure best results with the minimum of fuss. Using the five scene programs (portrait, self-portrait, night scene, landscape, landscape plus portrait), even first-time digital photographers are able to obtain impressive photos.

The Mju 300 supports full auto white balance, four pre-set white balance modes, allowing users to manually optimise the camera for shooting in light from sources such as tungsten or fluorescent bulbs. The Mju 300 also features a host of other functions and features including macro and panorama modes, 2 in 1 shooting, the recording of short movie sequences and a built in flash with red-eye reduction.

After taking a picture, users have the option to change the colour photos into black and white or sepia. The Mju 300 also supports the EXIF 2.2 and Print Image Matching II (P.I.M II) standards enabling compatible printers to produce optimised image printouts using data saved by the camera.

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

Fantastic - a brillant little camera., 28 July, 2003

I can't think of many faults with this camera and if I do then it would probably be nit picking. This is my first digital. I have some knowledge of cameras, but I wanted a good 'point and shoot'.

This is a compact (for throwing in handbag), light (for carrying in handbag with all the other rubbish), simple to use (for impatient me! - without waiting to read the instructions i had it charged up, taking photos and even down loading them on my PC...) and the results were brillant.

It has taken good pictures, outside, inside, macro. I like being able to view the pictures on the TV (my children love this) and not having to go to all the hassle of booting up the PC.

My slight disapointment,as with all digitals, is the delay from taking the photo to the 'shutter' - although I think in time I will have to learn to anticapate alot of action shots.

The software that came with it is good, although basic. I think that it speaks volumes that I am not very good with computers etc, but this was easy to install and loading from the camera was automatic - fantastic!

A few people may find the buttons on the back a bit fiddlely. I have only a slight concern about the 'connector cover' door at the side. Tiny push down latch on the door - but stick with it.

The price on amazon is amazing and i feel that you will not be able to find such a high quailty, easy to use and value for money camera. I wanted a good compact camera to take wonderful photographs, to store all the memories and print out, in the highest 35mm film standard, the best photographs of the lot. Job done!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Top Camera, 27 June, 2003

I was looking for a Digital Camera for about a month I read ever online write up ever what or which magazine just got really frustrated, no two write ups rated the same camera. In the end I knew I wanted at 3mp and a 3x optical Zoom I also wanted a name that's been making quality cameras for many years so that's one of the top four which one. A shop keeper rated the Cannon A70 but one of the online complaints was soft picture outlines the subject has to be still ( there goes the kids sports day) the Nikon has a short battery life problem so that was out the Pentax almost won but my recommendation is go to a camera shop feel the cameras and you will buy the Olympus Mju 300/400, ( not from them though they are too expensive buy it from hear) it feels like it will last forever no plastic just quality and the name on the front does this changing colour thing as the light reflexs off of it, very flash.
It's easy to use takes about 30 minutes to know your way around and that includes reading time it has a weather proof case the software for the computer is simple, Oh, and the pictures are fantastic.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Terrific value and excellent picture quality, 1 September, 2003

I needed a digital camera that was worthy of 'PPP' Point - Press & Pray. I already own a larger and bulkier digital SLR so it was really between this camera, the Ixus and the pentax optio. I plumped for this one with its rugged and metalised body.

The images are clear, sharp and great if you are looking for something that is just so easy to use its a dream.

So many cameras to choose from nowadays, but I cant praise olympus enough for the Mju 300. Excellent value !
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

It's more than a weatherproof camera, 27 August, 2003

Unfortunately I did not buy from Amazon BUT I would recommend this camera to experienced and inexperienced photographers. We have also purchased an underwater case as my husband and I are keen scuba divers. We have just had our photo's printed and they are great.