Olympus Camedia C-4000 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Title : Olympus Camedia C-4000 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Author : Olympus
Release Date : 20020808
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $599.99
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Editorial Reviews :
With exposure options ranging from automatic to manual control, as well as six innovative scene program modes, it's easy to customize the Olympus C-4000 digital camera for any shot you line up. The C-4000 features a 4-megapixel CCD sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, and expandability via SmartMedia cards.
Optics and Resolution
Featuring a CCD sensor with 4 million effective pixels, the C-4000 can capture digital images up to 2,288 x 1,712 pixels for 11-by-14-inch prints and beyond. The C-4000 features an Olympus aspherical glass lens (6.5-19.5mm, or 32-96mm equivalent in 35mm photography) that's designed exclusively for digital photography and provides vibrant color and sharp detail. It features an aperture range of f2.8 to f11.

Shoot both wide-angle and close-up shots easily with the 10x total zoom lens (3x optical and 3.3x digital). Use the macro mode to shoot a flower from a distance of eight inches, or use supermacro mode to shoot a dewdrop on a petal from just one inch away.

Storage and Transfer
The 16 MB SmartMedia memory card supplied with the C-4000 can store 16 images at the default high-quality setting (2,288 x 1,712 pixels). You can save images as either a TIFF or a JPEG. We recommend purchasing an additional high-capacity memory card.

Movie Mode
In movie mode, the C-4000 produces digital videos in two formats--320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels--for QuickTime movies at 15 frames per second. You can shoot movies up to two minutes in length.

The limited resolution of your movies guarantees that this feature won't replace your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just want to capture a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative.

More Features
The advanced manual controls let you take the picture you envision. Or choose full-auto mode for point-and-shoot simplicity. The C-4000 also includes six scene modes, including portrait, self-portrait, sport, landscape, landscape-portrait, and night scene. There are even four customizable 'my modes' for instant access to your favorite combinations of camera settings. The new virtual-dial interface provides quick, easy, and intuitive access to all shooting modes, including the six scene modes.

For extra-large prints, choose the optimum image enlargement mode to increase image size to the equivalent of 7.6 million pixels (3,200 x 2,400). And with 3:2 aspect modes, you can print photos in traditional 35mm format. Olympus's noise-reduction technology helps prevent the image noise that could otherwise appear in longer exposures taken in low light. The C-4000's USB autoconnect enables you to connect to your PC automatically--no driver software is required to transfer photos to most computers

Power
The camera is powered by two CR-V3 lithium-ion battery packs (included). We recommend getting a set or two of rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (you'll need a total of four AA NiMH batteries to power the camera) and a charger. A digital camera will kill a set of alkaline batteries extremely quickly, especially if you're using the camera's LCD display, so they aren't recommended except in a pinch.

Size
The C-4000 measures 4.3 by 3.0 by 2.8 inches and 10.5 ounces (without battery).

Contents
This package includes the Olympus C-4000 digital camera, a 16 MB SmartMedia card, AV and USB cables, two CR-V3 lithium-ion battery packs (model LB-01), carrying strap, lens cap and retainer cord, Camedia Master software CD-ROM, drivers for Mac and Windows, and a printed instruction manual.

Buyer Reviews :
I must say that I would like not to like a digital. However, this camera is really good. I have a good 35 mm and a Nikon film scanner. This camera, the Olympus 4000, comes really close in in image quality. The controls, manual shutter,f stop, and even a very cool manual focus, are a must for capturing the right images. Controls/menus are a bit confusing, however, like anything, you will adjust. The LCD screen is large and sharp. The camera is not too tiny, so one can hold it more firmly and not get a hand cramp either. Like the tiny cell phones can do to you. I bought this for my wife as a gift. I may buy one for me, too.

(by scottwm)

Features/Technical Specs :
* 4.0 megapixel sensor captures 2,288 x 1,712 images for prints at 11 x 14 inches and beyond
* 3x optical plus 3.3x digital zoom lens (for 10x total) with autofocus
* Stores photos on 16 MB SmartMedia card--16 images at high-quality setting
* Movie mode captures up to 2 minutes of video with no audio; connects to Macs and PCs via USB port
* Includes 2 CR-V3 lithium-ion batteries (model LB-01); also accepts NiMH rechargeable batteries

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