An upgrade to Olympus' respected (and discontinued) C-2020, the C-2040 incorporates all of its predecessor's features plus a faster lens, easier connection to your computer, and improved image processing. The fast f1.8-2.6 lens is clearly the central feature of the new model. According to Olympus, the lens lets the C-2040 shoot in lower light conditions, which allows you to shoot flash-free in more situations and increases the effective range of the flash. The 2.11 megapixel CCD in the C-2040 captures images at a resolution of 1600 x 1200, in both the JPEG and uncompressed TIFF formats, and an 8 MB internal buffer allows you to shoot at 1.4 frames per second at high resolution and low compression levels. Additionally, the camera can record short QuickTime movies with sound.

Specifications

Product Features
2.11 megapixel sensor creates 1600 x 1200 images for prints at sizes up to 8 x 10
3x optical plus 2.5x digital zoom lens with autofocus
Included 8 MB SmartMedia memory card holds 16 images at default resolution
Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
Uses 2 CR-3V lithium batteries, included, or 4 AA batteries, not included

Technical Details

Maximum image resolution: 1600 x 1200
Image resolution options: High: 1600 x 1200
Image resolution options: Medium: 1024 x 768
Image resolution options: Low: 640 x 480
Maximum CCD resolution: 2.11 megapixels
CCD size: .5 inches
Optical viewfinder: Yes
LCD screen size: 1.8 inches
LCD swivel: No
Aperture: F/1.8-2.6
Optical zoom: 3x
Digital zoom: 2.5x
Lens construction: 10 elements in 7 groups
Compatible memory type: SmartMedia
Onboard memory: N/A
Included memory cards: 8 MB SmartMedia card
Max. photos at highest quality: 7
Max. photos at lowest quality: 82
Image type(s): JPEG
Uncompressed mode: TIFF
ISO film-speed equivalency: 100, 200, 400
Macro focus range: 7.8-31.5 inches
Shutter speed range: 1/800 to 4 seconds
Autofocus system: TTL system iESP autofocus (contrast detection system)
Manual focus: Yes
Focus range: 7.8 inches to infinity
Shutter priority mode: Yes
Aperture priority mode: Yes
Main exposure mode: Programmed auto exposure
Spot metering mode: Yes
Manual exposure mode: Yes
Programmed exposure modes: --
Manual white balance mode: Yes
Built-in flash: Yes
Red-eye reduction: Yes
Fill-flash (forced flash): Yes
Flash-off mode: Yes
Night portrait (flash synch) mode: Yes
Hot shoe for external flash: No
Black and white: Yes
Solarized: No
Movie mode: Yes
Max. movie length: 320 x 240--up to 15 seconds; 160 x 120--up to 66 seconds
Audio recording: No
Burst mode or continuous shooting: Yes
Frames/sec in burst mode: 1.4
Self timer: Yes
Remote included: No
Special effects: --
Splashproof: No
Other special features: --
Compatible systems: PC, Mac
Mac system requirements: Mac OS 8.6-9.0.4
PC system requirements: Windows Me/2000, Windows 98SE with additional drivers
Software included: Olympus Camedia Master 2.5 utility software
Serial output: No
USB output: Yes
Video output: Yes
Battery requirements: 2 CR-3V or 4 AA
Batteries included: Yes
Rechargable batteries included: No
AC adapter included: No
Body type: --
Included in box: C-2040, 8 MB SmartMedia card, 2 CR-3V batteries, USB cable, video cable, Olympus software, instruction manual, QuickStart guide, lens cap, strap
Width: 4.3 inches
Height: 3 inches
Depth: 2.7 inches
Weight: .61 lbs.
Warranty, labor: 1 year
Warranty, parts: 1 year

Review

I have had this camera for around two years now. I am in the military and travel alot. I have used the heck out of this thing. It has never failed me. It provides wonderful pictures. I just bought the remote and am looking forward to trying it out. The one down side is: nothing. I did buy a usb smartmedia reader for PC. It sped up the download from the camera like crazy. That is a must. The supplied software is not the best though. It does often lock up my system. And I have a very up to date system.
This camera is a very very good one. It is very durable as well. I have flown all over the place toting this thing along my side and have bumped it here and there and never had even a little problem with it.

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