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Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom manual and always important Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom lens which makes the Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom kit or bundle, is the Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
C-3020Z |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$599.00 |
| Street Price |
$348.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-05-01 |
| Date Available |
2001-10-31 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Infra-red |
| Operating System |
Win98, ME, 2000, XP; Mac 8.6+ |
| Weight |
300 g
10.5 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
110 x 76 x 70 mm
4.3 x 3.0 x 2.8 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| Quality Levels |
5 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
32 - 96 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Seamless 2.5x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Multi-Pattern contrast detect |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
80 cm to Infinity
32.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
20 - 80 cm
8.2 - 32.7 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/11.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 - f/11 (1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture Step Size |
0.33 |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image Optical Zoom w/ LED |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
123000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
4.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Hold |
| 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 |
Digital-ESP multi pattern, Spot, 8 positions multi spot, AE Lock |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
3 or 12 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced, Off, Slow Synchro (1st / 2nd curtain) |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters) |
4 |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.6 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.8 - 3.6 m / 31 in - 11.8 ft (wide); 0.2 - 3.6m / 8 in - 11.8 ft (tele) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SmartMedia |
| Other Memory Types |
None |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF (EXIF) |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (EXIF) |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime MotionJPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Camedia Master 2.5 |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows 98 OSR2/ME/2000 Pro/XP, MacOS 8.6-9.01/OSX |
| Performance Timing |
Buffer Frames, Max Res |
5 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.7 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
38 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
168 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA, LB-01 (CR-V3) |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
4 x disposable Alkaline AA |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Compatible with 3.3V SmartMedia in 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 or 128MB capacities. Complies with USB Mass Storage Class (called USB AutoConnect by Olympus) for driverless connectivity with current Windows and MacOS operating systems.
Has noise reduction feature on exposures longer than 1/2 second. 'My' mode allows custom settings to be stored. Shutter speeds longer than 4 seconds available in manual mode only. White-balance bracketing adjustment feature allows +/- 3 steps color temperature (step size unspecified). Panorama feature (enabled only when using Olympus-branded SmartMedia cards) assists with capture of 10 frames for stitching in PC. Auto exposure bracketing feature captures 3 or 5 images varying exposure by 1/3, 2/3 or 1EV.
Flash recharges in 6 seconds (with new batteries and normal temp.)
Bundled with USB cable, carrying strap, lens cap w/ retainer cord, RM-1 remote control, 4 x AA alkaline batteries, 16MB SmartMedia card, software CD-ROM, instruction manual, quickstart guide and warranty card. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Camedia C-3020 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-3020 Zoom digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Camedia C-3020 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-3020 Zoom Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Camedia C-3020 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-3020 Zoom camera or Olympus Camedia C-3020 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-3020 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-3020 Zoom digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Camedia C-3020 Zoom powergrip digital camera.
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