FE-250

Capture life in every light!

Super High Sensitivity (up to 3200)

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Higher ISO sensitivity, faster shutter speeds, and a longer working flash range allow you to capture low light backgrounds and fast moving subjects clearly day or night.

High-Speed Sequential Shooting

Shoot fast-action sequences like a pro! At the click of a button, you can take several shots in rapid succession that freeze moments in time so you’re sure to get the perfect action shot.

Landscape

16 Shooting Modes

Portrait Pet

Getting the best shot has never been easier! Preset shooting modes, such as Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Movie and more, optimize the camera’s settings to ensure you capture a great shot.

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8.0 Megapixels The FE-250’s high-resolution CCD delivers superior image quality for larger prints without sacrificing detail.

Easy-to-Use Digital photography made easy. Built-in Help Guides,

One-Touch Operations, Preset Scene Modes, and a large LCD are just a few of the features that make using the FE-250 simple and fun.

Digital Image Stabilization (High ISO up to 3200) Freeze the action!

With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds, you can capture sharp, blur-free images, even if you or your subject is moving.

Bright Capture Technology Keep it bright even in low light! When shooting or recording in low light, Bright Capture allows you to clearly preview your shot on the LCD and capture brighter, more vivid images*

– without a flash.

2.5” High-Resolution LCD The large, bright LCD (230,000 pixels) provides easy shooting and sharing of your images with friends and family.

3x Optical Zoom The precision-crafted OLYMPUS LENS delivers sharper, clearer images and brings you closer to the action without taking a step.

12fps High-Speed Sequential Shooting Shoot fast-action sequences like a pro! At the click of a button, you can take several shots in rapid succession to capture every second of the action. With up to 12fps** high-speed sequential shooting, you can freeze moments in time to get the shot you want.

16 Shooting Modes including Movie with Sound Getting the best shot has never been easier! Preset shooting modes optimize the camera’s settings for any shooting situation to ensure you capture a great shot.

Select Scene Modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports,

Beach & Snow and more. Records TV-quality AVI movies with sound

(640x480/30fps) up to the capacity of your xD card † .

NEW! My Favorites Always keep your favorite memories with you!

This in-camera album allows you to store up to 9 of your favorite images to share with friends and family anytime – using a minimal amount of memory.

TruePic TURBO TM Image Processor Capture the moment with superior image quality. This exclusive Olympus technology delivers truer colors and quicker start-up, shot-to-shot and shutter release time so you always get the best results.

*available in select scene modes

**in SQ modes only (3 megapixel) without a flash.

†using Olympus H-Type xD-Picture Card TM

FE-250

Specifications Stock No. 225945

Imager:

Lens:

8.0 Megapixel (effective), 8.3 Megapixel gross,

1/1.8” CCD (1.4cm)

7.4 – 22.2mm (35 – 105mm equivalent in 35mm photography),

6 lenses in 4 groups

Zoom:

Aperture Range:

LCD:

Focus System:

Focus Range:

3x Optical + 4x Digital (Seamless to 12x) f 2 . 8 – f 4 . 7

2.5” (6.4cm) Color LCD, approx. 230,000 pixels

Autofocus (CCD Contrast Detection, iESP, Single)

Normal Mode:

Macro Mode:

(Wide) 23.6” (0.6m) – infinity

(Tele) 23.6” (0.6m) – infinity

(Wide) 11.8” (0.3m) – infinity

(Tele) 19.7” (0.5m) – infinity

Super Macro Mode: 3.9” (0.1m) – infinity

Auto (1/1000 sec. – 4 sec.) Shutter Speed:

ISO (SOS: Standard

Output Sensitivity): Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*

(*in SQ mode only)

White Balance: Auto (ESP)

Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps

Recording Modes:

Adjustment Resolutions: 3,264 x 2,448, SHQ / HQ

2,048 x 1,536, SQ1

640 x 480, SQ2

1,920 x 1,080, 16:9

Shooting Modes:

Still Image: Exif 2.21, JPEG, PIM3

Movie Mode: AVI Motion JPEG with Audio

16 Shooting Modes: Program Auto, Scene Presets

(Portrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle,

Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine,

Documents, Pet, Auction), Digital Image Stabilization

Mode & Movie

Panorama:

Sequential Shooting:

Movie Mode:

Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS

Master Software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card™

5fps up to 12 frames in SQ mode

AVI Motion JPEG with Audio: 640x480/30fps (SHQ),

320x240/15fps (HQ)

Image Processing:

Pixel Mapping:

Noise Reduction:

Image Playback:

TruePic TURBO™ Image Processor

Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM) available via menu setting

Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 seconds or longer

Still Image: Single, Index (4/9/16/25), Enlargement (up to

10x), Slideshow, My Favorites, Rotation

Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-By-Frame

Playback Edit Effects: Still Image: Resize (640x480, 320x240),

Direct Printing Options: PictBridge TM , DPOF

Flash:

Flash Modes:

Flash Working Range:

Built-in

Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off

Self-Timer:

Settings Memorization:

Date/Time Calendar:

Wide: 0.98 ft. (0.3m) – 14.1 ft. (4.3m)

Tele: 1.6 ft. (0.5m) – 8.5 ft. (2.6m)

12 Seconds

On/Off (Hold changes/Reset to default settings)

Memory:

Removable Media Card:

Simultaneous recording into image data, automatic up to 2099

20MB internal memory xD-Picture Card™ (Std/Type H/M- 16, 32, 64, 128, 256,

512MB, 1GB, or 2GB)

Multi-terminal (USB, Audio/Video Output) Outer Connectors:

Auto-Connect USB:

System Requirements:

2.0 Full Speed (USB mass storage)

Auto-connect USB: Windows ® 98SE/ME/2000PRO/XP/VISTA with USB port, Mac OS ® 9.0-9.2x/OS X 10.1-10.4 with USB port. Software: Windows ® 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac ® 10.3

and higher

Operating Environment:

Power Supply:

Size:

Weight:

Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C), 30% – 90% humidity

Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10% – 90% humidity

Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B)

3.7” W x 2.2” H x 0.88” D (94mm x 56.5mm x 22.3mm)

4.1oz. (115g) without batteries and media card

*Color options depend on model.

Package Contents get

Available Accessories

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Olympus xD-Picture Card TM

256MB

512MB

1GB

2GB

FE/Stylus

Accessory Kit

(Soft Leather Case,

Metal Neck Strap, and LI-42B

Rechargeable

Battery)

202057

LI-42B Rechargeable

Battery

202034

Slim Leather Case*

202085 Red

202086 Dk. Brown

202087 Black

FE-250 Digital Camera

Wrist Strap

Quick Start Guide

Lithium-Ion Battery (LI-42B) & Charger (LI-40C)

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MAUSB-200 xD-Picture Card

USB Reader/Writer

202049

200496

202059

Metal Neck Strap

CB-USB7 Digital Camera USB Cable

(Replacement)

202060 CB-AVC5 Audio/Video Cable

(Replacement)

202044 2-year Extended Digital Warranty

USB Cable, Audio/Video Cable

OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM

Basic Manual and Adavanced Manual CD-ROM

Warranty Card

Olympus Digital Still Cameras can be used with confidence wherever you go. They are backed by a oneyear repair warranty service that is available worldwide. Please contact our service center or check the

Authorized Distributors list for service and applicable areas of service. May not be available in all areas.

Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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