My wife wanted a digital camera after her 35mm lens broke. She was looking for something easy to use and reasonably priced. After doing a little research, I chose the D-395 as my 2004 Christmas present. Unlike Kodak, which was just getting into photo production because fewer and fewer consumers were using 35mm cameras, Olympus is a brand with a lot of experience with digital cameras. . So the brand is trusted. The pictures taken by the D-395 are very good for a 3 megapixel camera. When connected to a desktop, the camera acts as an external drive. You can copy and paste images with just a few clicks. The supplied software has nothing to do with Adobe Photoshop, but is suitable for beginners. The controls are easy to use and once you've got the camera set up the way you want it, you can just point to the camera and shoot. The settings will not change even if you remove the batteries and store them for several weeks. Battery wise, yes I agree with other reviewers, the D-395 will drain the required 2 AA batteries in a couple of hours, but it's no different than the HP and Kodac models my friends have. So put a few spare parts in your shopping cart right away. In summary, the Olympus D-395 is an entry-level camera to get the most out of it, just like any other digital camera. You must be a bit tech savvy or willing to take the time to learn. If you're looking for a cheap digital camera that takes great pictures without having to learn how to use them, then your best bet is to stick with the 35mm lens.
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