Panasonic FE-250 User Manual

0.8

Megapixel

Effective

Zoom

Optical

Digital Image

Stabilization Mode

Modes

Shooting

5.2

Color

LCD

”

Help

Guide

AVI Movie

With Audio

Battery

Rechargeable

Capture life in every light!

Super High Sensitivity (up to 3200)

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.

16 Shooting Modes

Portrait PetLandscape

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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FE-250

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!

WithWithout

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.

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 TURBOTMImage 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

FE-250

Specifications

Stock No. 225945

Imager: 8.0 Megapixel (effective), 8.3 Megapixel gross,

/1.8” CCD (1.4cm)

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

lenses in 4 groups

oom:

x Optical + 4x Digital (Seamless to 12x)

Aperture Range: f2.8 – f4.7

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

ocus System:

ocus Range:

utofocus (CCD Contrast Detection, iESP, Single)

ormal Mode: (Wide) 23.6” (0.6m) – infinity

(Tele) 23.6” (0.6m) – infinity

acro Mode: (Wide) 11.8” (0.3m) – infinity

(Tele) 19.7” (0.5m) – infinity

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

hutter Speed:

uto (1/1000 sec. – 4 sec.)

ISO (SOS: Standard

utput Sensitivity):

uto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*

A (*in SQ mode only)

White Balance: Auto (ESP)

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

ecording Modes:

till Image: Exif 2.21, JPEG, PIM3

S Movie Mode: AVI Motion JPEG with Audio

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: 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: Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS

Master Software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card™

Sequential Shooting: 5fps up to 12 frames in SQ mode

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

320x240/15fps (HQ)

Image Processing: TruePic TURBO™ Image Processor

Pixel Mapping: Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM) available via menu setting

Noise Reduction: Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 seconds or longer

Image Playback: 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

, DPOF

Flash: Built-in

Flash Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off

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

Tele: 1.6 ft. (0.5m) – 8.5 ft. (2.6m)

Self-Timer: 12 Seconds

Settings Memorization: On/Off (Hold changes/Reset to default settings)

Date/Time Calendar: Simultaneous recording into image data, automatic

up to 2099

Memory: 20MB internal memory

Removable Media Card: xD-Picture Card™ (Std/Type H/M- 16, 32, 64, 128, 256,

512MB, 1GB, or 2GB)

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

Auto-Connect USB: 2.0 Full Speed (USB mass storage)

System Requirements: Auto-connect USB: Windows®98SE/ME/2000PRO/XP/VISTA

with USB port, Mac OS port. Software: Windows

9.0-9.2x/OS X 10.1-10.4 with USB

2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac®10.3

and higher

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

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

Power Supply: Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B)

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

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

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Available Accessories

Olympus xD-Picture Card

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

*Color options depend on model.

Package Contents

FE-250 Digital Camera

Wrist Strap

Quick Start Guide

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

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OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM

Basic Manual and Adavanced Manual CD-ROM

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MAUSB-200 xD-Picture Card USB Reader/Writer

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