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Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom manual and always important Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom lens which makes the Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom kit or bundle, is the Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
D-40Z |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$799.00 |
| Street Price |
$472.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-20 |
| Date Available |
2001-10-31 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Infra-red |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
190 g
6.6 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
87 x 69 x 44 mm
3.4 x 2.7 x 1.7 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2288x1712, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
4.13 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
5 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 98 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
2.80x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Up to 2.5x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
TTL iESP Contrast Detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
80 cm to Infinity
32.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
10 - 80 cm
4.1 - 32.7 in |
| Min Macro Area |
81 x 60 mm
3.2 x 2.4 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8, 3.4, 4.0, 4.8, 5.6, 8.0 |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
81% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
98% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
114000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Hold |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
16 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.50 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Digital ESP metering system, 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, Off, On, First and Second curtain slow synchro |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.8 - 3 meters (wide), 0.25 - 1.75 meters (tele) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SmartMedia |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG, WAV |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime MotionJPEG w/ audio |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Olympus Camedia Master |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
8.7 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
4.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
1.7 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
2.0 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
2.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
31.9 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
2.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.9 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
4 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.3 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
34 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
137 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
636.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
LB-01 (CR-V3), AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium, NiMH, NiCD, Alkaline |
| Batteries Included |
LB-01 (CR-V3) Lithium disposable |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Compatible with 3.3V SmartMedia cards in capacities of 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 MB. Has built-in speaker. Complies with USB Mass Storage Class (dubbed USB AutoConnect by Olympus) for driverless use with Windows 2000, Me and XP, or MacOS 8.6+. Lens has 7 elements in 5 groups. Macro focusing distance of 10cm is at wide-angle - tele macro distance is 25cm. Flash recharges in 6 seconds. 10-position mode dial brings camera options into the interface rather than hiding them in menus; 'My Image' mode allows quick access to stored user settings. LCD brightness can be adjusted. As well as resolutions listed above, also has resolutions of 2272 x 1704 and 640 x 480 pixels, and interpolated resolutions of 3200 x 2400, 2816 x 2112 and 2560 x 1920 pixels. In-camera interpolation (referred to as Optimum Image Enlargement mode by Olympus) uses bicubic algorithm before JPEG compression is applied. Noise reduction system automatically captures dark-current frame after exposures greater than 1 second, and uses this to remove noise from actual image. Color management varies with camera mode - warm tones are enhanced in portrait modes, cool tones are enhanced in landscape modes. Has automatic pixel mapping feature to automatically map out stuck/dead pixels via a menu option. Manual focus mode has distance gauge. Has auto-exposure bracketing function (1/2 and 1EV steps, 3 or 5 images).Has white balance compensation function. Shutter speeds above 1/2 second available in slow synchro (up to 4 seconds) or manual (up to 16 seconds) modes only. Shutter speeds in movie mode 1/30 to 1/10000 second. Video mode not switchable - US model has NTSC video, European model has PAL. Movie mode frame-rate is 15fps on NTSC model, 12.5fps on PAL model. Movie length (max/min res) for NTSC model is 34/137 seconds, for PAL model is 41/161 seconds. Can rotate images, crop/index video files in-camera. Comes bundled with Strap, 16MB SmartMedia, USB cable, Audio and Video cable, Lithium battery LB-01 and Remote controller RM-1. Bundled 16MB SmartMedia card enables in-camera panorama function. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Camedia D-40 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 D-40 Zoom digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Camedia D-40 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 D-40 Zoom Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom camera or Olympus Camedia D-40 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 D-40 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 D-40 Zoom digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Camedia D-40 Zoom powergrip digital camera.
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