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mju 800 Digital · µ 800 Digital
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Olympus Stylus 800 is best treated as an Olympus Stylus / mju / FE pocket camera for direct flash, small-bag carry, and the Olympus compact look when the lens and card workflow are proven. Judge this exact model around its 2005 release context, 8 MP, 1/1.8-inch (7.144 x 5.358 mm) CCD, 38-114 mm equivalent, F2.8-4.9, and xD Picture Card, Internal setup instead of the brand name alone. Alternate or regional names to search include mju 800 Digital, µ 800 Digital.
People still look for Olympus Stylus 800 because it gives a real-camera flash workflow, brand-specific color and menus, and a tactile body that feels different from a phone. The useful part is the exact mix of 38-114 mm equivalent, F2.8-4.9, xD Picture Card, Internal, and the model's size when the seller proves the actual unit works.
Common complaints are xD card cost, weak LI-series batteries, stuck lens covers, flash or screen wear, tiny zoom mechanisms, and trendy mju/Stylus prices hiding untested units. For Olympus Stylus 800, the practical risk is the 2005-era condition: Olympus model-specific rechargeable battery means the charger, spare battery cost, and whether the pack still holds charge matter; xD Picture Card, Internal can be the hidden cost because cards and readers are less convenient than standard SD; and 38-114 mm equivalent, F2.8-4.9 and lens cover should open cleanly, since tiny pocket cameras are easy to damage in bags.
Use Olympus Stylus 600, Olympus Stylus Verve S (mju mini Digital S), Fujifilm FinePix Z2, and Canon PowerShot S80 as the real comparison set for Olympus Stylus 800. Compare pocket size, direct-flash look, charger availability, screen condition, and whether trend pricing is hiding a weak unit; the best buy is usually the listing with clearer working proof and easier accessories, not the one with the most familiar name.
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