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from ebay Summary: I've loved the Olympus C-series throughout, and the C-5050 has added some nice improvements. At current (July 2004) prices this camera has a lot of bang for the buck.
Many reviewers gripe about the lack of higher zoom, but that is virtually impossible to do (at least cost-effectively) while maintaining an f1.8 lens. I'd rather keep the f1.8 lens. If you really want zoom capability, go with the C-5060. But then you'll settle for an f2.8 lens. It's the same tradeoff with all cameras.
The image quality continues to be near flawless. It's so good I usually am lazy and shoot in Program mode. I don't quite understand the color problems noted by other users; that has never been my experience, and I don't tend to manipulate the default settings except to underexpose by -0.3 or -0.7 stops occasionally.
The manual is basically worthless, but Olympus has recently upgraded their web resources and a lot of useful info can be gathered there. There are also a number of online user groups that are helpful. If you like a hard copy reference, "A Short Course in Olympus C-5050 Photography" is an excellent book, available at amazon.com. Strengths: Overall Design, grip, new on/off toggle independent of mode dial, ability to use SmartMedia and CompactFlash simultaneously, new pivoting LCD, 10-element f1.8 lens, ability to use recharg. AA batteries. Weaknesses: Incomplete & non-user-friendly Product Manual, limited view viewfinder (not an issue if compose through LCD, which I receommend) Similar Products Used: Olympus C-4040, Olympus C-3030, Olympus C-2000 Customer Service: In almost 6 years of owning Olympus digitals, I have never required service
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