The box arrived with the shiny little Olympus SP-510UZ inside, along with a few gadgets, a manual, and a lot of faith. Faith that the new owner would take care of this little image preserving machine … Faith that the owner would learn how to use the camera properly. … and lastly, faith that the little camera would please its new owner and put a smile on her face.
I looked the box over to make sure it wasn’t obviously damaged in shipping. Then I opened the box and took everything out, laying it all out to take a proper inventory. Everything was included, so it was time to explore the contents. Camera? Check. Strap? Check. Battery? Check. Manual? Check. And the list went on and on.
Before even reading the manual, I decided to do what all too many people do when they acquire a new piece of electronic gadgetry. I fumbled through putting the batteries in, turned it on, and took a picture. That’s what you do when you buy a camera, isn’t it?
Not so quick, there, slugger! Yes, you could do that, but getting a general idea of the functions and what to expect from your new camera is the best option.
My first general impression of this camera was that it was nicely packaged and presented, was small and light-weight, and boasted lots of nice features. What I discovered was that the camera wasn’t initially as new-user friendly as I thought it might be. Looking over the manual was a necessity. A necessity, perhaps, but well worth the time and effort!
Small, light weight, sturdy, and convenient is how I’d describe the Olympus SP-510UZ. It has a very nice appearance; one you’d expect of a more expensive camera. All of the features are accessible by buttons, switches, and toggles that are all well marked and nicely positioned.
This little package is loaded with features! And now, what matters most about the camera …
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