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Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom manual and always important Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom lens which makes the Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom kit or bundle, is the Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
C-700 |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$799.00 |
| Street Price |
$371.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-24 |
| Date Available |
2001-05-31 |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
311 g
10.9 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
108 x 76 x 78 mm
4.2 x 3.0 x 3.1 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) |
1/2.7" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
38 - 380 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
10.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Up to 2.7x seamless |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
iESP multi pattern TTL AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| 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 Macro Area |
109 x 82 mm
4.3 x 3.2 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / 3.5 (tele) - f/8 |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
0.55" Color Eye Level LCD |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
114000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light, one-touch WB and manual WB correction |
| 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 multi pattern, Spot, 8 positions multi spot, AE Lock |
| 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, Forced, Off, First and Second Curtain Slow Sync |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
5.5 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 3.9” (0.1 m) – 18 ft (5.5 m); Tele: 4 ft (1.2 m) - 14.4 ft (4.4 m) |
| 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) |
8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime MotionJPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In, FL-40 external flash |
| Included Software |
CAMEDIA Master Software |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
5.1 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
3.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
2.2 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
6.2 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
2.0 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.7 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.3 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
2.2 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
2.3 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
2 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.7 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
15 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
62 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
479.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA, CR-V3 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, NiCD, NiMH, Lithium |
| Batteries Included |
2 x CR-V3 Lithium |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Compatible with SmartMedia to 128MB. Has spot autofocusing capability. Shutter speeds from 1/2 to 16 seconds available only in full manual mode. Can record 4-second audio clips along with each image (WAV format). USB connection is 'mass storage class' type for driverless use with Win2000, WinME and MacOS 8.6+. Has in-camera movie editing function, and 3 or 5 image auto exposure bracketing capability. User can change sharpness/contrast settings of images, and brightness of LCD. Sound recording can be switched off in movie mode, camera zoom can be used in movie mode only if sound is switched off. Setting memory can be switched on or off, or customised. Bundled with 8 MB SmartMedia Card, 2 x CR-V3 AA Lithium Batteries, CAMEDIA Master Software, Win/Mac USB Cable, NTSC A/V Cable, Instruction Manual, Carrying Strap, Lens Cap and Retainer Cord. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom 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-700 UltraZoom digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom 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-700 UltraZoom Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom camera or Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom 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-700 UltraZoom 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-700 UltraZoom digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Camedia C-700 UltraZoom powergrip digital camera.
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