Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom manual and always important Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom lens which makes the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom kit or bundle, is the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number C-2100UZ
Camera Format SLR-style
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $1300.00
Street Price $899.00
Price Update Date 2004-04-15
Remote Control Yes
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 632 g
22.1 oz
Weight With Batteries? With
Size 113 x 78 x 141 mm
4.4 x 3.1 x 5.6 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 2.11
CCD Size (inches) 1/2"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Movie Audio Yes
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 380 mm
Zoom Ratio 10.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 1.1x - 2.7x
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 10 - 60 cm
4.1 - 24.5 in
Min Aperture f/8.0
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description Wide: f/2.8-f/8.0; Tele f/3.8-8.0 (varies with lens zoom)
Lens Thread 49 mm
Lens Thread Type Lens Threads
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Eye level LCD
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels) 114000
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 5
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 16
Shortest Shutter Time 1/800
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes ESP digital, Center Weighted, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 2, 12 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 7
Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye, Forced, Off, Slow 1&2, External
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 5.6
Flash Range Description 0.6m - 5.6m (24 inches - 18 feet) wide, 0.2m - 2.8m (8 inches - 9 feet) tele
Ext Flash Yes
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SmartMedia
Memory Included (MB) 8.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format QuickTime
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections Serial USB 1.1
OS Compatibility PC, Mac
Performance Timing Cycle Time Max Res 1.7 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 1.2 seconds
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 1.7
Movie Sec @ Max Res 35
Movie Sec @ Min Res 135
Power Battery Form Factor AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended)
Batteries Included No
Battery Charger Included No
More Information Notes & Features Flash connection is Olympus-proprietary, PC or shoe with adapter kit. AF illuminator good from 2.0-10 ft (0.6-3.0 m). Need 49->55mm step-up ring for thick filters to avoid vignetting.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom camera or Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom powergrip digital camera.

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