The Olympus C-60 Zoom is one of the latest additions to the broad and highly popular line of Olympus digital cameras, which includes models ranging from pure entry-level, point-and-shoot digicams to advanced digital SLRs (Single-Lens Reflexes). With the release of the C-60 Zoom, Olympus breaks new ground in the point and shoot arena, pairing a 6.1-megapixel CCD, true 3x optical zoom lens, and (optional) manual exposure control with a very compact body. Traditionally, compact digicams offer only limited feature sets, but the C-60 Zoom is really a fully-capable model with a wealth of both advanced and novice-oriented features. Besides the extensive manual exposure controls, it also offers a full range of Scene modes to make it easier for novices to handle tricky shooting conditions. Finally, a unique "My Camera" menu lets the user custom-configure a broad range of settings to meet specific needs. With a street price at introduction under $450, the C-60 Zoom is a versatile, affordable, very compact digital camera, with surprisingly fast shutter response and cycle times.

Specifications

Product Features
6-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 14-by-19-inch enlargements
3x optical zoom combines with 4x digital zoom for 12x total zoom
Movie mode with audio; PictBridge enabled
Store images on xD memory cards
Powered by rechargeable lithium ion battery (included with charger)

Technical Details
Aperture Range:
f2.8-f8.0 (adjustable in 1/3 EV steps)

Shutter Speeds:
Auto: 1/1000 sec. - 1/2 sec.; Manual: 1/1000 sec. - 4 sec.; Night Scene: 1/1000 sec. - 4 sec.

ISO:
Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400 (equivalent)

Recording Mode(s):
Still image: EXIF 2.2 TIFF (non-compressed), EXIF JPEG, PIM II, DCF (Design rule for Camera File system); Movie mode: QuickTime® motion JPEG with WAVE
Adjustable Resolutions: 2816 x 2112 TIFF, SHQ, HQ; 2560 x 1920 TIFF, SQ1 (HIGH, NORMAL); 2288 x 1704 TIFF, SQ1 (HIGH, NORMAL); 2048 x 1536 TIFF, SQ1 (HIGH, NORMAL); 1600 x 1200 TIFF, SQ1 (HIGH, NORMAL); 1280 x 960 TIFF, SQ2 (HIGH, NORMAL); 1024 x 768 TIFF, SQ2 (HIGH, NORMAL); 640 x 480 TIFF, SQ2 (HIGH, NORMAL)

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format):
Print reserve (single, all, number of copies), All print reserve, Date/time

Optimum Image Enlargement: N/A

Image Adjustment Modes:
2-in-1 picture mode

Image Effects:
Black and white, Sepia, Resize (portable file size for e-mail or Web), Rotation

Panorama:
Up to 10 frames stitchable automatically with CAMEDIA® Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card

Sequence:
1 frame per second burst up to 4 frames in SHQ mode

Viewfinder:
Optical real-image viewfinder with autofocus/backlight mark

LCD:
1.8" (4.6cm) low-temperature poly-silicon LCD (approx. 134,000 pixels)

Focusing System:
Spot autofocus

Focusing Ranges:
Normal mode: 15.7" - infinity (0.4m - infinity);
Macro mode:
1.9" - 19.7" (20cm - 30cm); Super Macro mode: 1.6" (4.0cm) fixed in wide-angle position

Exposure Control:
Auto/Program/Priority modes: f2.8 - f8.0, 1/1000 sec. - 1/2 sec.; (Night Scene mode: 1/1000 sec. - 4 sec.); Manual mode: f2.8 - f8.0, 1/1000 sec. - 8 sec.

Metering System:
Digital ESP multi-pattern, Spot

White Balance System:
iESP multipattern auto TTL, Manual, Pre-set manual (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent)

Flash:
Built-in flash

Flash Modes:
Auto for low light and backlight, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Slow Shutter Synchronized (1st Curtain and 1st Curtain with Red-Eye Reduction), Off

Flash Working Range:
Wide: 78.0" - 9.8' (0.2m - 3.0m) @ ISO 80; Tele: 12.0" - 6.6' (0.3m - 2.0m) @ ISO 80

Flash Charging Time:
Approx. 7 seconds at normal temperature with fully charged battery

Removable Media Card:
3V (3.3V) xD-Picture Card (16, 32, 64, 128, 256 or 512MB), 32MB card included

Selftimer/Remote: Selftimer:
12 second delay, Remote: 4 second delay

Setting Memorization:
On/Off (Hold changes/Reset to default settings)

Outer Connectors:
USB 2.0 connector (Auto-Connect), DC input, video out (NTSC/PAL switchable)

Auto-connect USB:
Compatible with Windows 98 rev2/ME/2000 Pro/XP; Mac OS 8.6 - OS X 10.10; 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 PCMCIA xD-Picture Card reader

Image Playback:
Still: Index display, Up to 4x enlargement, Slide-show, Scene rotation; Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-by-frame

Operating Environment:
Operation: 32° - 104°F (0° - 40°C), 30 - 90% humidity; Storage: -4° - 140°F (-20° - 60°C), 10 - 90% humidity

Power Supply:
Li-12B Li-ion rechargeable battery and charger (included); (Manganese batteries cannot be used);
AC power:
D-7AC 4.8V AC adapter (optional)

Date/Time Calendar:
Simultaneous recording into image data, automatic up to year 2099

Calendar:
Automatic up to year 2099

Size:
3.9" W x 2.22" H x 1.6" D (99.1mm x 56.4mm x 41mm)

Weight:
7 oz. (198g) without batteries and xD-Picture Card

Review

Olympus C60 is an awesome camera. I bought it a year ago and still works perfectly. The quality of the pictures is amazing, with a 256 MB card you can take almost 200 pictures (with just a charge of the Li-Ion battery; It allows you to take pictures at night (I took some incredible pictures at Niagara Falls at night; my God, they look like postcards!! the same when we went to Disney World, Universal, Sea World...forget about buying postcards, just use this camera). The zoom is about 12X, very good for taking close-ups; the design is compact, attractive and strong; it has a dial on the top that allows you to change from one mode to other in seconds, so easy!. The menu inside the camera is organized and easy to understand.
The video mode is ok, obviously it doesn't replace a camcorder, but it is pretty accurate. And it has audio too!
I knew about the quality of this label because of their microscopes (Olympus); I had worked with them for years and can say they are one of the best on the market.
In summary, I am very happy and satisfied with this camera, and can strongly recommend it. Definitely.

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