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Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom manual and always important Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom lens which makes the Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom kit or bundle, is the Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
C-4000 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$499.00 |
| Street Price |
$312.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-05-05 |
| Date Available |
2002-08-31 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows, Mac OS |
| Weight |
295 g
10.3 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 |
3200x2400, 2288x1712, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
4.10 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
2 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
32 - 96 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Smooth 1-3.3x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Contrast-detect |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
80 cm to Infinity
32.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
8 - 80 cm
3.3 - 32.7 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/11.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Step Size |
0.33 |
| Lens Thread Type |
Body Threads, optional adapter |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
114000 |
| 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, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, OneTouch Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
16 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Digital ESP, Spot, Multi-Spot Averaged |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
12 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
6 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Off, On, First and Second curtain slow synchro, first curtain w/red-eye |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.5 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.7 - 3.5 meters (wide), 0.2 - 3.5 meters (tele) at ISO 100 |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
External Flash terminal for optional Olympus FL-40 (5 pin type) |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SmartMedia |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In, FL-40 external flash |
| Included Software |
Olympus Camedia Master 4.0 |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows 98 rev2/ME/2000 Pro/XP, Mac OS 8.6-9.1,OSX |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
LB-01 (CR-V3), AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, NiCD, NiMH, Lithium |
| Batteries Included |
2 x CR-V3 Lithium |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Autofocus point is selectable via jog dial, Manual focus is by distance gauge. Macro focus has two modes - Normal macro from 20-80 cm, super macro from 0.8-80 cm. Multi-Spot averaging metering permits selection of up to 8 spots to average across. Optional histogram display available in both shooting and playback modes. USB port is storage-class, auto-connects to Windows ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 8.6 and higher. Sharpness, contrast, and color saturation are all adjustable, in +/- 5 steps, arbitrary units. White balance has +/- 7 step fine tuning range, from red to blue. Captured images may be resized and cropped in-camera for later emailing. Panorama function captures up to 10 frames to be stitched on computer with Camedia software, but only available with Olympus-brand SmartMedia cards. Six Scene Program modes available on Virtual Dial first seen on D-550 model. Four My Modes can create four different custom camera settings. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Camedia C-4000 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-4000 Zoom digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Camedia C-4000 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-4000 Zoom Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Camedia C-4000 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-4000 Zoom camera or Olympus Camedia C-4000 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-4000 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-4000 Zoom digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom powergrip digital camera.
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