Great fun and quality for surprisingly little money

Ideally suited for budget-conscious hobby photographers who want to start shooting right away, the
FE-130 matches good quality with easy operation and a great appearance. Based on a “one button, one function” design principle, this camera caters perfectly to snap-shooters’ desires. The exceptional ease of use in no way compromises image quality. 5.1 million pixels ensure crisp, detailed images – and even allow for large-format prints. In addition, a 3x optical zoom lets subjects be brought in close, thereby enhancing flexibility. Easy framing of compositions and fun viewing of results is provided by the 5.1cm LCD screen. This very affordable camera makes quality photography fun and easy while also catching the eye. With an attractively-rounded design, this amazingly compact model fit snugly in the hand and is light enough to be taken anywhere. And adding even more versatility, the optional outdoor case masters the harshest outdoor conditions and is waterproof up to 3m.

With respective resolutions of 5.1 million pixels, the FE-130 records images in brilliant detail and has the power to produce impressively large print-outs of favourite shots. The flexibility of a precision 3x zoom lens (equivalent to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera) is at the disposal of photographers, to bring subjects far away in close. Meanwhile, the 5.1cm LCD provides for quick and easy framing and enjoyable viewing of the results.

Thanks to its “one button, one function” approach, this camera is as convenient and uncomplicated for the user as possible. In this way the camera's functions are quickly and directly accessed. An easy to understand GUI (graphical user interface) further supports photographers and a help function provides clear explanations of the available features so that optimal results can be achieved with minimal effort. 20 scene modes assist users in varying situations, including Sports, Sunset, and Night Scene. So, no matter if composing a portrait shot of a child or photographing a landscape, the camera automatically adjusts to the best settings. Even extreme close-up shooting is a breeze with Super Macro mode, allowing shooting from as little as 5cm.

The ultra-compact form lets photographers take these cameras along to just about anywhere – but to the water? No problem for the FE-130 with the optional outdoor case. Waterproof to 3m, it provides for incredible freedom during the pursuit of outdoor sports including rafting and snorkelling as well as protecting cameras against other harsh conditions.

Naturally, the FE-130 also features a movie recording function with maximum shooting time only limited by memory capacity. In addition to 22MB of internal memory, an xD-Picture Card slot lets storage space be boosted to suit user requirements. The camera is powered by two regular AA-size batteries. Each camera features a multi-language menu and includes the Olympus Master software for easy downloading, organising and editing of images.

Convincing through a perfect balance between easy shooting and image quality, the FE-130 lets photographers take simply brilliant pictures with essentially no effort. This camera truly offers great value for money and will be available from March 2006.