Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom manual and always important Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom lens which makes the Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom kit or bundle, is the Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number C-720UZ
Camera Format SLR-style
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $699.00
Street Price $343.00
Price Update Date 2004-05-07
Date Available 2002-06-30
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 315 g
11.0 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 1984x1488, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 3.30
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 2
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 40 - 320 mm
Zoom Ratio 8.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 3x seamless
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detect TTL
Auto Focus Assist Light? No
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 10 - 200 cm
4.1 - 81.6 in
Min Aperture f/7.1
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f 2.8 (wide) / f3.4 (tele) - f7.1
Lens Thread Type Body Threads w/ adapter
Display Optical Viewfinder No
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 114000
Max Playback Zoom 3.00
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 5
White Balance Settings iESP Auto TTL, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, 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, Spot
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, Fill, Slow Shutter, Slow Shutter w/ red-eye reduction, Off
Flash Range Description Wide: 3.9" - 18ft (0.1m - 5.5m) ; Tele: 3.3ft - 14.8ft (1m - 4.5m) @ ISO 100
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SmartMedia
Other Memory Types None
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
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Included Software Camedia Master 4.0
Performance Timing Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 15.0
Power Battery Form Factor 2 x LB-01 / CR-V3, 4 x AA
Usable Battery Types Lithium, Alkaline, NiMH, NiCD
Batteries Included 2 x LB-01 Lithium disposable
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Camedia C-720 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-720 UltraZoom digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Camedia C-720 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-720 UltraZoom Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Camedia C-720 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-720 UltraZoom camera or Olympus Camedia C-720 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-720 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-720 UltraZoom digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Camedia C-720 UltraZoom powergrip digital camera.

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