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Olympus Camedia D-370 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Camedia D-370 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Camedia D-370 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Camedia D-370 manual and always important Olympus Camedia D-370 lens which makes the Olympus Camedia D-370 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Camedia D-370 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Camedia D-370 kit or bundle, is the Olympus Camedia D-370 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Camedia D-370 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Olympus Camedia D-370 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
D-370 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$249.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-15 |
| Date Available |
2001-08-31 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
190 g
6.6 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
123 x 65 x 45 mm
4.8 x 2.6 x 1.8 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480, 320x240 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
1.31 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/3.2" |
| Quality Levels |
2 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
Non-Zoom |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
1.6, 2.0, 3.4, 4.0x |
| Auto Focus |
No |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
25 - 60 cm
10.2 - 24.5 in |
| Min Macro Area |
251 x 188 mm
9.9 x 7.4 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/4.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/4.0, f/8.0 |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
82% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
98% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
114000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
5 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
1 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.50 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Digital ESP metering system with imager. Spot metering. |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
12 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
6 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Fill-in, 1st curtain Slow-Synchro, Slow-Synchro w/ red-eye reduction |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.5 |
| Flash Range Description |
To 8.2 ft/2.5 m (ISO 100). |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SmartMedia |
| Other Memory Types |
Built-in |
| Memory Included (MB) |
2.0 |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime (MotionJPEG) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Olympus Camedia Master 2.5 |
| Performance Timing |
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.3 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
15 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
62 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA, LB-01 (CR-V3) |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, NiMH, NiCD, Lithium |
| Batteries Included |
4x AA Alkaline |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Successor to the Olympus D-360L. Claimed battery life is 'hundreds' of images with 4 AA alkaline batteries, 50% LCD display and flash usage, or 'thousands' of images without LCD and flash. Battery life with Olympus' LB-01 batteries are claimed to be triple these figures. Digital zoom levels of 3.4x and 4.0x are only available at resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Shutter speeds 1/2 to 1 second only available in Night mode. Camera complies with USB Mass Storage Class (called AutoConnect USB by Olympus) for driverless connectivity with Windows ME and 2000, or MacOS 8.6+. Compatible with SmartMedia from 4MB to 128MB. Body includes built-in sliding lens cover which also doubles as power switch. Flash recharges in 6 seconds. Burst mode of 1.3 frames per second is up to 5 frames in HQ (second lowest compression) mode. Has ability to rotate and resize images in-camera. Setting memory can be turned on, off, or set to custom. Built-in clock calendar works up to the year 2031. Bundled with 4 AA batteries, hand strap, USB cable, manual and software CD. Optional accessories include C7AU-AC AC adapter. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Camedia D-370 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Camedia D-370 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 D-370 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Camedia D-370 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 D-370 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Olympus Camedia D-370 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Camedia D-370 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Camedia D-370 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Camedia D-370, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Olympus Camedia D-370 camera or Olympus Camedia D-370 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 D-370 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 D-370 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Camedia D-370 powergrip digital camera.
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