A direct question for the forum owners/reviewers: Has the image quality improved on the Oly 400 over its predecessor, the 340? I'm aware of the new features, but I'm specifically interested in Image quality. Thank you.

-- Benoit (foo@bar.com), November 10, 1998

Answers

My impression is that the color and dynamic range of the D-400 Zoom are both improved over the D-340. The D-400 images are a little lower contrast, but the camera does an excellent job of preserving both highlight and shadow detail. But then... Make your own decision - check out both side by side in the Comparometer(tm) and/or download the images and print on your printer.

-- Dave Etchells (web@imaging-resource.com), November 10, 1998.

I should have checked comparometer before asking, but I was interested in your opinion. Now that I've checked myself -- MY GOODNESS! How did they improve it so much? The indoor shot with flash in particular is stunning, and I see dramatic improvement in the house shot. The OLY 600 still blows everything away for the outdoor shot though. Now I just need to see the minolta 1500 review, and I'll be set to make my decision and purchase.

-- Benoit (foo@bar.com), November 10, 1998.