Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom manual and always important Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom lens which makes the Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom kit or bundle, is the Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number C-50
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $699.00
Street Price $326.00
Price Update Date 2004-12-01
Date Available 2002-10-31
Remote Control Yes
Remote Control Type Optional Remote control RM-1
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 227 g
8.0 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 100 x 59 x 42 mm
3.9 x 2.3 x 1.6 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768
Movie Resolution 320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 5.20
CCD Size (inches) 1/1.8"
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 5
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 4x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type TTL Contrast Detect
Manual Focus No
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 20 - 60 cm
8.2 - 24.5 in
Min Aperture f/10.0
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - f/10
Lens Thread Type None
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real Image
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 134000
Exposure ISO Settings 80, 160, 320
ISO Rating Max 320
Number of White Balance Settings 5
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 8
Shortest Shutter Time 1/1000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Digital ESP Multi-Pattern Meter, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 12 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 6
Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill, Slow Shutter (1st curtain, 1st curtain w/ red-eye), Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters) 8
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 3.4
Flash Range Description Wide: 7.8" - 11 ft (0.2 m - 3.4 m) @ ISO 160; Tele: 11.8" - 6.6 ft (0.3m - 2.0 m) @ISO 160
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types xD Picture Card
Memory Included (MB) 32.0
Uncompressed Format TIFF
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format QuickTime Motion JPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Included Software Olympus CAMEDIA Master Software 4.0
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary LI-10B
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included Proprietary LI-10B Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Camedia C-50 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-50 Zoom digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Camedia C-50 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-50 Zoom Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Camedia C-50 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-50 Zoom camera or Olympus Camedia C-50 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-50 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-50 Zoom digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom powergrip digital camera.

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