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Olympus C-740 Ultra Zoom 3 Megapixels and Smaller

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  • Image Sensor TypeCCD
    Resolution3.34 Megapixel
    Optical Zoom10x
    Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
    Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
    35mm Zoom Lens38 - 380 mm
    Digital Zoom3x
    Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
    Focus Range24 in. to Infinity (w) / 78.74 in. to Infinity (t)
    Macro Focus Range2.8 - 24 in. (w) / 1.2 - 2.8 in. (t)
    Focal Length6.3 - 63 mm
    Camera Resolution3.34 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 3200 x 2400 (Interpolated) • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768
    Video Resolutions320 x 240 (QVGA) • 160 x 120
    Video Speed15 fps
    Max Movie Length148 Seconds
    Video FormatQuickTime
    Aperture Rangef8 (w) - f2.8/f3.7 (w/t)
    Shutter Speed16 - 1/1000 sec
    White BalanceAuto • Manual
    Frames Per Second2.6 Frames
    Memory TypexD Picture Card
    Compression ModesFine • SuperFine • Uncompressed
    Compression TypeJPEG • TIFF
    File Size (High Res.)9.48 MB (14 images on 128MB card)
    File Size (Low Res.)0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
    ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 400
    Flash TypeBuilt-In
    Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
    ViewfinderDigital
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
    LCD Screen Resolution110,000 pixels
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB
    Video InterfaceVideo Out
    Battery Type4 x AA Batteries
    Mp3 Built In
    Built-in MicrophoneWithout Built-in Microphone
    Built-in SpeakerWithout Built-in Speaker
    Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
    Width4.2 in.
    Depth2.7 in.
    Height2.6 in.
    Weight0.65 lb.
    Warranty6 Months
    Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Battery
    MPNc740uz
    Product ID20700854

Product Description

  • Sensor: 3.2-megapixel CCD
  • Max resolution: 2048 x 1536 pixels
  • Lens: 10x optical 6.3–63mm f/2.8-3.7 (33mm equiv: 38–380mm) w. 3x digital zoom
  • Exposure: Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual
  • ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
  • White balance: iESP multi-pattern auto TTL, One-touch,Pre-set manual, Manual
  • Image formats: RAW, TIFF, JPEG
  • Storage Media: xD-Picture Card
  • USB interface


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    Reviews 1 - 4 (4 Reviews Total)

    User Reviews

    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Rog a Professional

    Date Reviewed: April 16, 2005

    Strengths:    Great images. 10X zoom is excellent as long as faster shutter used. Electronic viewfinder shows exact image like SLR in appropriate lighting. Handles comfortably and has and has good battery life.

    Weaknesses:    Electronic viewfinder is very difficult to use on bright light and occasionally data appears in it annoyingly. Need $29 adapter to add haze & polarizing filters.

    Bottom Line:   
    Satisfaction with Olympus D490Z but need for more than 3X tele prompted C740UZ buy.
    in 10/04.Move up from the D490Z's 2.1 megapixels to 3.1 is very evident in sharper images. Use lower resolution for e-mailing 95% of pictures and quite satisfied. A few too many control options for my convenience, but must be great for more experienced users.
    Would be helpful to provide tele stops or detents at, say, 50 - 100 - 150 - 200mm, etc. 35mm equivilents, but probably a cost deterrent.

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    Price Paid:    $255.00

    Purchased At:   Sam's Club, Ocala FL

    Similar Products Used:   Olympus D490Z used since 04/01 is still a great and handier backup, despite wear problems.


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by ZJChaser a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: December 9, 2004

    Strengths:    great color, nice quality

    Weaknesses:    occassional issues with the lense not opening..rare

    Bottom Line:   
    Great camera for the price. I've been a big fan of the C series Olympus cameras. I have always gotten compliments when taking pictures with the camera, especially on bright color and decent shots in low light condition without a flash. much better than many other digitals I've seen.

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    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by ThomasSegar a Intermediate from Bloomington, MN, USA

    Date Reviewed: June 2, 2003

    Strengths:    Excellent image quality at 3.2 megapixels. The motorized zoom works smoothly and quickly. There are innumerable options for manually and automatically setting up photos, image quality, and pc software. I'm still learning these.

    Weaknesses:    It is difficult ot find the subject through the viewfinder, especially in bright sunlight.

    Bottom Line:   
    Have only used for 2 months, but find the camera almost all I expected. The mtal case feels very durable; all the dial functions are easy to use; it is a little difficult to learn all the menu functions; however, the PDF instruciotn book on hte CD ROM is very detailed. The 3.2 megapixel creates a crisp clear image, while the telephoto zoom, with the sports setting, gives excellent closeups of sports action. My frustration is trying to rapidly find the subject in the viewfinder when taking telephoto action pictures. It is difficult to see in the viewfinder, especially in bright daylight.

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    Price Paid:    $480.00

    Purchased At:   National Camera Exch


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by delunaja a Expert from Laguna

    Date Reviewed: May 19, 2003

    Strengths:    Super Macro capability
    Spot and multi-pattern metering
    ED lens
    10x optical zoom/3x digital zoom (30x total)
    Price

    Weaknesses:    No external flash connectivity.

    Bottom Line:   
    A compact, SLR-like digicam. Various scene modes available for beginners, but all the manual features are there for more advanced users for their creative manipulation. 3 megapixel is just enough for taking super high-quality photos for personal use. And the 10x optical zoom + 3X digital zoom (30x total) is a very nifty and amazing feature for a digicam in this class. My only gripe is its inability to use external flash for more powerful flash photography.

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    Price Paid:    $490.00

    Purchased At:   local store

    Similar Products Used:   Nikon Coolpix 995
    Nikon Coolpix 4300



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    • Image Sensor TypeCCD
      Resolution3.34 Megapixel
      Optical Zoom10x
      Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
      Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
      35mm Zoom Lens38 - 380 mm
      Digital Zoom3x
      Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
      Focus Range24 in. to Infinity (w) / 78.74 in. to Infinity (t)
      Macro Focus Range2.8 - 24 in. (w) / 1.2 - 2.8 in. (t)
      Focal Length6.3 - 63 mm
      Camera Resolution3.34 Megapixel
      Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 3200 x 2400 (Interpolated) • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768
      Video Resolutions320 x 240 (QVGA) • 160 x 120
      Video Speed15 fps
      Max Movie Length148 Seconds
      Video FormatQuickTime
      Aperture Rangef8 (w) - f2.8/f3.7 (w/t)
      Shutter Speed16 - 1/1000 sec
      White BalanceAuto • Manual
      Frames Per Second2.6 Frames
      Memory TypexD Picture Card
      Compression ModesFine • SuperFine • Uncompressed
      Compression TypeJPEG • TIFF
      File Size (High Res.)9.48 MB (14 images on 128MB card)
      File Size (Low Res.)0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
      ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 400
      Flash TypeBuilt-In
      Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
      ViewfinderDigital
      LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
      LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
      LCD Screen Resolution110,000 pixels
      LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
      Interface TypeUSB
      Video InterfaceVideo Out
      Battery Type4 x AA Batteries
      Mp3 Built In
      Built-in MicrophoneWithout Built-in Microphone
      Built-in SpeakerWithout Built-in Speaker
      Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
      Operating SystemApple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
      Width4.2 in.
      Depth2.7 in.
      Height2.6 in.
      Weight0.65 lb.
      Warranty6 Months
      Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Battery
      MPNc740uz
      Product ID20700854
      Release Date6/2/2004


     

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