On Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 1:38, John A. Lind
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wrote re "RE: [OM] Trouble in OM paradise" saying:
> Observations about the Olympus Stylus:
> The [Stylus] Epic fits a shirt pocket better than any of the others I've
> seen too, and suspect it was one of the design criteria.
I think for shirt pocket, the Palm Pilot form factor (85mm x 120mm x 18mm)
is best. The Stylus [Epic] and the others are too fat, tho they may fit.
> Olympus' greatest achievement with the Epic is creating an excellent
> camera in the miniature size class for $80.
...
> Only complaint:
> I wish my other half's Stylus 140 had a "hard coat" over its paint
> finish. It would have helped prevent the plastic equivalent of "brassing"
> much longer. I don't know if other models have color "molded in" or if
> they're painted. Current plastic paint technology can create a surprisingly
> durable finish, but still needs a hard coat to hold up longer on corners and
> edges subject to very high wear.
No problems with my black Epic. I presume your wife's is not black.
Tom
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