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Olympus Brio D-100 Olympus uses tricky optics to build a sleekly compact 1.3 megapixel digicam with excellent image quality! Select a topic Reference: Datasheet Brio D-100 Sample Images --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. Executive Overview 3. Design 4. Viewfinder 5. Optics 6. Exposure & Flash 7. Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests 8. Operation & User Interface 9. Camera Modes & Menus 10. Image Storage & Interface 11. Video, Power, Software 12. Test Results & Conclusion --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments on Brio D-100 Review --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index (Next): Executive Overview>> Page 1:Intro and Highlights Review First Posted: 5/6/2001

	*	1.3-megapixel sensor, delivering 1,280 x 960 pixel images
	*	New optical system makes for ultra-slim profile
	*	Easy user interface
	*	Excellent picture quality for a 1.3 megapixel digicam

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Manufacturer Overview
Over the past several years, Olympus has been a dominant player in the digicam marketplace. It boasts one of the broadest digital camera lineups in the industry, with numerous models ranging from pure entry-level, point-and-shoot digicams to the incredible pro-level E-10 SLR. With the "Brio" D-100, Olympus has crafted an exceptionally sleek little 1.3 megapixel digicam that's the essence of pocketability. Better yet, they've given up nothing in the image-quality department to achieve the small size, and the D-100 displays excellent sharpness and color rendition, easily competing with more expensive models.


High Points

• 1.3-megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as high as 1,280 x 960 pixels.
• Real-image optical viewfinder and 1.5-inch color LCD monitor.
• 4.5mm lens (equivalent to a 36mm lens on a 35mm camera).
• 2x digital telephoto.
• Available aperture settings of f/2.8 and f/8.
• Shutter speeds from 1/2 to 1/1,000 second.
• Automatic exposure control.
• Adjustable white balance with five modes.
• Built-in flash with five operating modes.
• Continuous shooting mode.
• Images saved in JPEG format to SmartMedia card (8MB card included).
• USB cable for quick connection to a computer.
• Software CD loaded with Camedia Master 2.5 for Macintosh and PC platforms.
• Power from one CR-V3 lithium battery pack (included) or two AA batteries.
• NTSC video cable included (PAL for European models).
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility.