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Monday, 04 September 2006

 

The Olympus C-5060 5.1MP Wide Zoom Digital Camera has 14x seamless zoom (4x optical and 3.5x digital zoom) and a high-resolution 5.1 megapixel CCD that provides sharp, vibrant images; 1.8" low-reflective LCD; TruePic Turbo for faster processing speeds; QuickTime Movie mode with audio; built-in multi-mode flash; direct print capability; USB auto-connect for easy connectivity; date/time calendar and more. Includes battery charger; 32MB xD-Picture Card; digital camera Win/Mac USB cable; video cable; carrying strap; lens cap and retainer cord; remote control; Camedia Master software; and more.

Specifications

Product Features
5.1-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 11 x 14-plus sized enlargements
Olympus 4x wide-angle optical zoom lens to capture more of the scene
Fully adjustable LCD monitor swivels for forward and rear viewpoints and easily tucks away to protect the screen when not in use
Store images on either xD-Picture Card or CompactFlash memory card; comes with a 32 MB xD-Picture Card
Powered by a BLM-1 Lithium-ion Battery (included with charger)

Technical Details
CCD Imager: 5.1 megapixel effective; 5.3 megapixel gross; Size 1/1.8 (.55 type) CCD
Lens: Olympus aspherical glass 4x zoom lens 5.7 - 22.8mm (27 - 110mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
Seamless Digital Zoom: 14x (4x optical and 3.5x digital combined)
Aperture Range: f2.8 - f8.0
Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 sec. - 16 sec.
ISO: Auto, 80/100/200/400 (equivalent)
Recording Mode(s): Still image: EXIF 2.2 TIFF (non-compressed), EXIF 2.2 JPEG, DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), PIM2 (Print Image Matching), Movie mode: QuickTime motion JPEG
Adjustable Resolutions: 2592 x 1944 TIFF, JPEG, RAW (SHQ, HQ); 2592 x 1728 (3:2 format), JPEG (SHQ, HQ); 2288 x 1712 TIFF, JPEG (SQ1); 2048 x 1536 TIFF, JPEG (SQ1); 1600 x 1200 TIFF, JPEG (SQ1); 1280 x 960 TIFF, JPEG (SQ2); 1024 x 768 TIFF, JPEG (SQ2); 640 x 480 TIFF, JPEG (SQ2); 640 x 480 @15fps Quick Time Motion JPEG; 320 x 240 @15fps Quick Time Motion JPEG; 160 x 120 @ 15fps Quick Time Motion JPEG
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): Print Reserve, All print reserve, Date/time
Optimum Image Enlargement: 3264 x 2448 JPEG (SHQ, HQ)
Image Adjustment Modes: Sharpness: +/- 5 steps; Contrast: +/- 5 steps; Saturation: +/- 5 steps
Image Effects: Resize (portable file size for e-mail or Web); Rotation
Panorama: Up to 10 frames stitchable with CAMEDIA Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card
Sequence: 1.4 fps HQ (max 10 images) Hi-speed 3.0 fps in RAW and all JPEG compressions (max 4 images)
Viewfinder: Optical real-image viewfinder with autofocus/backlight mark
LCD: 1.8" (4.5cm) low-temperature poly-silicon LCD (approx. 134,000 pixels)
Focusing System: iESP multi-pattern AF (autofocus) TTL system (contrast detection), Spot AF, Selective Spot AF, Full Time AF, Manual focusing by gauge
Focusing Ranges: Normal mode: 31" - infinity (0.8m - infinity); Macro mode: 8.0" - 31" (0.2m - 0.8m); Super Macro mode: 1" to 8" (0.03m - 0.2m)
Exposure Control: Program auto (f2.8 - f8.0, 16 sec. - 1/4000 sec.), Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Metering System: Digital ESP Multi-Pattern meter, Spot meter, Multi-point spot
White Balance System: iESP2 Auto, 5 Indoor settings, 4 Outdoor settings, 4 Custom Memory settings, One-touch set with white card
Flash: Built-in flash, TTL Hot Shoe for optional FL-20 TTL flash, FL-50 TTL flash or sync to studio strobes with optional cables
Flash Modes: Auto for low and backlight; Red-Eye Reduction Fill-In (forced on); Slow Shutter Synchronized (first curtain); Slow Shutter Synchronized (first curtain with red-eye reduction); Slow Shutter Synchronized (second curtain); Off (built-in or external)
Flash Working Range: Wide: 32" - 13' (0.8m - 3.7m), Tele: 32" - 8' (0.8m - 2.2m)
Flash Charging Time: Approximately 6 seconds at normal temperature with fully charged battery.
Removable Media Card: 3v (3.3v) xD-Picture Card (16, 32, 64, 128, 256 or 512MB), Compact Flash Type I or Type II IBM Micodrive 1GB, 32MB xD Picture Card included
Selftimer/Remote: 12-second delay/2-second delay (RM-2)
Setting Memorization: On/Off (Hold changes/ Reset to default settings)
Outer Connectors: Mini "B" USB connector (Auto-Connect), Video Out, DC Input for optional AC adapter
Auto-connect USB: Compatible with Windows 98 rev2/ME/2000 Pro/XP and Mac OS 8.6 - OS X 10.2; Windows 98 rev 2 driver provided on CD; Mac OS 8.6 requires USB mass storage driver 1.3.5 available at apple.com; Downloading to computer without USB port possible with optional card readers
Image Playback: Still image: Index display, Up to 4x enlargement with image scrolling, Slide show, Scene rotation, Protect; Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-by-frame
Operating Environment: Operation: 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C), 30 - 90% humidity; Storage: -4 - 140 degrees F (-20 - 60 degrees C), 10 - 90% humidity
Power Supply: Li-Ion rechargeable battery (BLM-1) and charger (BCM-1) included; AC Power: 7.8V AC adapter (optional)
Date/Time Calendar: Simultaneous recording into image date
Calendar: Automatic up to the year 2099
Size: 4.6" W x 3.4" H x 2.6" D (116mm x 87mm x 65.5mm)
Weight: 15.2 oz. (430g)

 

Review

the problems on the forums and find that it is a common problem with this camera. Sent it in to Olympus for repair. Their charges are to be $180. An e-mail to them begging for consideration was never answered. I do not advise anyone to buy this camera...

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