Combining a 3.34-megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom, and 2x digital zoom, the Olympus C-3000 Zoom is a powerful camera with many advanced features. It offers USB connectivity for high-speed image downloading and also includes a removable 8 MB SmartMedia storage card. You can record four seconds of sound in still mode and make a 60-second QuickTime movie with sound. The C-3000 Zoom captures many of your favorite activities and moments with ease.

Specifications

Product Features
3.3 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints
3x optical plus 2x digital zoom lens with autofocus
Included 8 MB SmartMedia card holds 20 images at default resolution
Connects to Macs and PCs via USB port
Uses 4 AA or 2 disposable lithium batteries (2 lithium batteries included)

Technical Details
Maximum image resolution: 2,048 x 1,536
Image resolution options: 2,048 x 1,536, 1,600 x 1,200
Image resolution options: 1,024 x 768
Image resolution options: 640 x 480
Maximum CCD resolution: 3.34 million pixels
CCD size (inches): 0.56
Optical viewfinder: Yes
LCD screen size: 1.8 inches
LCD swivel: No
Aperture: f/2.8 to f/11
Optical zoom: 3 x
Digital zoom: 2 x
Lens construction: Glass; 8 elements in 6 groups, includes an aspherical lens
Compatible memory type: SmartMedia
Onboard memory: No
Included memory cards: 8 MB SmartMedia card
Max. photos at highest quality: 1
Max. photos at lowest quality: 82
Image type(s): JPEG, TIFF
Uncompressed mode: Yes
ISO film speed equivalency: 100, 200, 400
Macro focus range: 0.20 to 0.80 meters
Shutter speed range: 1/30 to 1/10,000
Autofocus system: TTL, multipattern, contrast detection
Manual focus: No
Focus range: 0.20 meters to infinity
Shutter priority mode: Yes
Aperture priority mode: Yes
Main exposure mode: Digital ESP multipattern matrix metering
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: 60 seconds
Audio recording: Yes
Burst mode or continuous shooting: Yes
Frames/sec in burst mode: 1.2
Self timer: Yes
Remote included: Yes
Special effects: Sepia
Splashproof: No
Other special features: Auto bracketing, blackboard mode, direct printer capability, whiteboard mode
Compatible systems: PC, Mac
Mac system requirements: Power Macintosh, System 7.61 to Mac OS 9, 100 MB hard drive space, 32 MB RAM, USB or serial port, monitor with 256 or more colors
PC system requirements: Pentium or higher processor; Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3; 100 MB hard drive space; 32 MB RAM; USB or serial port; monitor with 256 or more colors
Software included: Adobe PhotoDeluxe, Enroute QuickStitch, Olympus Camedia Master
Serial output: Yes
USB output: Yes
Video output: Yes
Battery requirements: 2 CR-3V lithium or 4 AA
Batteries included: Yes
Rechargeable batteries included: No
AC adapter included: No
Body type: Point-and-shoot
Included in box: C-3000 zoom digital camera; 8 MB SmartMedia card; infrared remote; 2 AA lithium batteries; USB, video cables; camera cap; camera strap; CD-ROM; registration card; user's manual
Width: 4.3 inches
Height: 3 inches
Depth: 2.6 inches
Weight: 0.66 pounds
Warranty, labor: 1 year
Warranty, parts: 1 year

Review

had this Olympus for many years now and it's still working GREAT! After Olympus, I've owned PowerShot, Finepix (2 of them) and I have to say this C3000 is still my favorite! It's the only camera I know that allows zoom function while recording video.

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