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As you might expect from a camera aimed at beginners, the FE-140 keeps things simple by retaining automatic control of most image parameters. Autofocus is via contrast detection, while ISO sensitivity ranges from 80 to 320 equivalent under automatic control – although this can be extended to ISO 800 in what Olympus calls "Digital Image Stabilization" mode. Note that this should not be mistaken for true hardware image stabilization, where either lens elements or the image sensor are moved based on sensors that detect camera shake – the FE-140 is simply boosting ISO sensitivity to gain a faster shutter speed, which will reduce blur at the expense of noise and/or image detail.
Exposures are determined with Olympus' Digital ESP multi-pattern metering, although the user can tweak the exposure with +/-2.0EV of exposure compensation, in 1/3EV steps. Shutter speeds range from 1/2000 to 4 seconds, and white balance is also controlled automatically. The FE-140 also includes a four mode internal flash, and offers some further control over images courtesy of a rather generous twenty scene modes. As well as still images, the camera can also capture movies at QVGA or lower resolution, at a rate of fifteen frames per second. The FE-140 also has a twelve second self-timer to let you get into your own pictures.
The Olympus FE-140 stores images on xD-Picture cards, or 22MB of built-in memory. The camera also offers video and USB computer connectivity, and compatibility with the ImageLink standard for printing photos on compatible printers that feature a standard ImageLink dock connection. Power comes from two AA batteries, with disposables in the product bundle – so you'll want to budget for a set of rechargeable batteries if you don't already have some. Olympus Master software comes bundled with the camera.

Specifications

Resolution:
6.00 Megapixels

Lens:
3.00x zoom (38 – 114 mm)

Viewfinder:
LCD

LCD Size:
2.5 inch

ISO: 
80-800

Shutter:
4-1/2000

Max Aperture:
3.1

Mem Type:
xD

Battery: 
AA

Dimensions:
3.8×2.5×1.0in
(96x63x26mm)

Weight:
4.5 oz
(130 g)

Review

Pros:Very poor low light performance
Cons:Price, digital image stabilization
Full user opinion
Saw this at the local Fry's store for $149 ($199 less $50 price break). I thought you can't beat a 6 MP camera with Digital Image stabilization for that price. However I was very disappointed with the low-light performance. The blacks in the pictures have red spots and unacceptable levels of noise.
After trying a variety of modes (auto, highest resolution setting, manual modes etc.), I still couldn't get decent pictures. After a day of fiddling with it, I returned it. My search continues!

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