Title : Olympus Camedia C-720 3MP Digital Camera w/ 8x Optical Zoom
Author : Olympus
Release Date : 20020515
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $699.95
Amazon.com Price : $459.90
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Editorial Reviews : The 3-megapixel Olympus C-720 Ultra Zoom digital camera boasts an outstanding 8x optical zoom lens (plus 3.0x digital zoom--equivalent to 40-320mm in 35mm camera) and an ultracompact size (4.2 by 3 by 3 inches). The impressive aspherical glass lens gives you excellent detail and sharp, clear pictures, plus the size of the camera makes it easy to bring along wherever you go. The C-720 offers rapid-succession firing--just over half a second per shot--and QuickTime movie mode for short video clips. Additional features include multipattern TTL autofocus, built-in flash, diopter adjustment, 1.5-inch color LCD monitor, self-timer with 12-second delay, autoexposure bracketing (three or five images), auto white balance, and special image effects such as sepia mode and black and white.
The C-720 stores images on removable SmartMedia cards. The camera can be operated in several modes: in programmed auto mode the camera does everything for you. In aperture- and shutter-priority modes, you get to set the aperture or priority, and the camera does the rest. In manual mode, you have control over all camera functions, with shutter speeds as long as 16 seconds.
Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB storage class connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. The C-720 also ships with two CR-3V long-life disposable lithium batteries (four AA batteries can also be used), a 16 MB SmartMedia card, lens cap, strap, retainer cord, USB and A/V cables, and software.
Buyer Reviews : I've only had my C-720 for a few days but I did take it to a softball travel tournament this week-end. My daughter plays third and I got some really neat shots from my side of the fence. I also got some nice shots in and around the hotel. It's easy to pick-up and start shooting right away even if you've only used the simplest disposables. I took a picture from the window of our hotel room of a beautiful fountain that was across the street and several hundred feet away. It captured the beauty of this fountain and captured my grand-daughter and daughter standing there too! If you buy it I don't think you'll have any regrets. What more could you ask for it has 8x optical zoom and 3 megapixels. That pretty much covers it. Plus a whole lot more!
(by beverly)
Features/Technical Specs : * 3-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create prints up to 11 x 14 * Autofocus lens with 8x optical zoom and 3x digital zoom (for 24x total zoom) * Included 16 MB SmartMedia card holds 21 images at high quality setting * Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port * Uses 2 CR-V3 lithium batteries (included) or 4 AA batteries
