Unfortunately, carrying a letter size manual around when learning to use the camera may not be practical or feasible. Also, there is no physical instruction manual this is included in the software and can be downloaded onto your computer which means you have the option of printing it out yourself. While this can be remedied by separately purchasing the attachable lens cap that automatically opens and closes when you turn the power on or off, if you are not looking to spend any more money the only solution is to try and remember to take the cap off before hitting the power button. There i s a way to attach it to the neck strap but if you choose not to attach the strap to the camera, there is nothing to keep the lens cap from falling off if you happen to turn the camera on without taking the cap off first. The only thing about it that I can say I definitively don't like is the lens cap. If you stay with it and don't let frustration put you off, taking the time to learn how to navigate through the menu will make it worthwhile. The menu is not simple and straightforward and initially seems difficult and a little convoluted to navigate. Between the photo quality and features which include RAW support, this camera can give most DSLR's a run for their money. I haven't had it long, but the few test shots I've done have been crisp and clear. It does have a little weight to it but it is still reasonably lightweight. I have always liked Olympus cameras and this one doesn't disappoint. Videos are recorded in full HD, and you can watch the videos on an HDTV with the use of an HDMI cable.These compact cameras have USB connectivity, and they work with Windows or Apple software. With the press of a separate movie button, you can record videos, and the Dual IS image stabilization system allows you to move around without creating shaky videos. The touchscreen has controls that you can use while shooting, including tap shooting, playback, touch shutter, touch enlargement, color setting, brightness, and color temperature. The ISO of 12,800 gives each of the unique settings further depth and clarity.Olympus XZ-2 cameras have a three-inch touchscreen display that swivels out from the camera so that you can get better viewing angles while shooting low to the ground or above your head. The picture mode includes art filters, vivid, natural, muted, portrait, and monotone. You can also use the picture mode to enhance the image quality or get creative by adding a personal touch to your pictures and videos. You can capture multiple images at once to create a panoramic picture. The Olympus has a control ring that is used for function settings, and it allows you to switch from digital to analog operations. The zoom lens is optical 4x and digital 2x. The lens on this XZ-2 has an aperture of f/1.8 at 27mm and f/2.5 at 108mm, which enhances low-light performance and increases background blur when the subject is far from the background. The XZ-2 uses a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery as well as accessories such as a charger and battery pack.The XZ-2 uses a compact wide-angle-to-telephoto i.Zuiko lens, which can produce a quality image. Connectivity for this camera includes USB 2.0, mini HDMI type-D, wireless Eye-Fi, and an optional RM-UC1 remote control. Its flash modes include on, off, auto, red-eye, fill-in, and wireless. The Olympus Stylus has a maximum shutter speed of 1/2000 of a second, and it has a built-in pop-up flash with a flash range of 8.60m.

The size of the touch screen is three inches with an optional electronic viewfinder. It has both auto and manual focus for contrast and face detection, tracking, single image, and a live view function. Set your sights on something beautiful and use the 3-inch LED screen to compose the photo.The Olympus XZ-2 series is a compact camera with a maximum resolution of 3968 x 2976 and 12 megapixels. The device captures full HD video, complete with stereo-quality sound. When your hands tremble, the camera compensates with internal image stabilization. An improvement to the ISO sensitivity range gives photos even more clarity in low light. You'll also get the benefit from a 1/1, 7-inch CMOS sensor and an aperture of F1.8-2.5, which give the Olympus X2 a brighter lens and enable easier photo-taking in natural light conditions. Available in smooth matte black, this camera carries plenty of power thanks to a high-end TruePic VI image processor. Pinpoint faraway objects with laser-sharp accuracy when you use the Olympus Stylus XZ-2 12.0 MP digital camera.

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