Olympus stylus 710 pictures are becoming more and more blurry. Battery doesn't last long and requires frequent recharging. Flash is so slow that I can't hold the camera steady may be the problem. Do I need a new battery and where can I find one?

SOURCE: Manual for OLYMPUS STYLUS 710 7.1MP

Thhis is the link at Olympus site http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_support_manuals.asp?id=1224
hdspringer

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I have one that I will sell you for $10.00 shipped. I had a parts camera and can ship it to you.

SOURCE: Olympus Stylus 710 Problem with lens

Hey,

Westfield46 was right! I tried the recommended fix and it worked! Thanks so much. It turned what I thought was a piece of trash into a usable camera.

Camera Man

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My flash still won't allow me to turn it on

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I just wanted to follow up that we ordered the replacement part from the website another poster listed:
http://www.digitalcamerapartsdepot.com/Olympus_Parts/VK127200.asp

The part came in three days and it was SO EASY to replace. You just need a tiny Phillip's head scewdriver and about three minutes. Remove the three small screws that attach the faceplate to the camera (one on the bottom, two on the side). The faceplate pops right off and exposes the hinge that holds the battery door in place. Remove the final screw that holds the hinge in place. Reuse the original spring, pop the new door in place and then replace the faceplate.

Just like new! :)