Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom manual and always important Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom lens which makes the Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom kit or bundle, is the Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number C-8080
Camera Format Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $799.00
Street Price $629.35
Price Update Date 2005-08-30
Date Available 2004-02-29
Remote Control Yes
Remote Control Type RM-2 Remote (included)
Tripod Mount Yes
Tripod Mount Material Metal
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 660 g
23.1 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 124 x 85 x 99 mm
4.9 x 3.3 x 3.9 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 3264x2448, 3264x2176, 2592x1944, 2288x1712, 2048x1536
Movie Resolution 640x480, 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 8.31
CCD Size (inches) 2/3"
CCD Manufacturer Unknown CCD
Movie Audio Yes
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 28 - 140 mm
Zoom Ratio 5.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 3x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type Hybrid contrast/phase detect
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 5 - 200 cm
2.0 - 81.6 in
Min Aperture f/8.0
Max Aperture f/2.4
Aperture Range Description f/2.4 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - f/8
Lens Thread Type Body Threads w bayonet adapter
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type 0.44" 240k pixel LCD
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels) 134000
Max Playback Zoom 5.00
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 80, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 6
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 16
Shortest Shutter Time 1/4000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes ESP, spot, center-weighted
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 Sync, Slow Sync w/ red-eye, Off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 5.3
Flash Range Description Wide: 31" - 17.4 ft (0.8m - 5.3m); Tele: 31" - 11.8 ft (0.8m - 3.6m)
Ext Flash Yes
Ext Flash Connection Hot Shoe
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2, xD Picture Card
Other Memory Types None
Memory Included (MB) 32.0
Uncompressed Format RAW,TIFF
CCD Raw Format Yes
Compressed Format JPG
Movie File Format QuickTime Motion JPG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable No
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Included Software Olympus CAMEDIA Master
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary BLM-1
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Batteries Included Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide 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-8080 Wide Zoom digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide 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-8080 Wide Zoom Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide 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-8080 Wide Zoom camera or Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide 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-8080 Wide 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-8080 Wide Zoom digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom powergrip digital camera.

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