Olympus yet again raises the bar in the ultra-zoom digital camera arena with the 4-megapixel Camedia C-765. It's the smallest digital camera in the world featuring an optical 10x optical zoom (as of February 2004), measuring 4.11 x 2.36 x 2.7 inches (12-percent smaller than its predecessor, the C-750) and weighing only 9.9 ounces. It also features a Super Zoom function that extends to 14x close-ups, movie mode with audio, fast USB 2.0 connectivity, and a bevy of manual features.

Specifications

Product Features
4-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-14-inch enlargements
10x optical zoom combines with 4x digital zoom for a 40x total zoom
1.8-inch LCD display; PictBridge enabled; Quicktime movie mode
Store images on xD memory cards
Powered by rechargeable lithium ion battery (included with charger)

Technical Details
CCD: 4.0 megapixel effective; 4.28 megapixel gross; 1/2.7" (0.4") CCD

Lens: Olympus aspherical glass 10x zoom lens 6.3 - 63mm, 11 lenses in 7 groups (38 - 380mm equivalent in 35mm photography); 14x Optical SUPER ZOOM (1600 x 1200 only)

Digital zoom: Seamless to 40x (10x optical and 4x digital combined)

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. - 15 sec.; Night Scene: 1/1000 sec. - 4 sec.

ISO: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400 (equivalent)
Recording mode(s): Still image: EXIF TIFF (non-compressed), EXIF JPEG, PIM II, DCF (Design rule for Camera File system); Movie mode: QuickTime motion JPEG

Adjustable resolutions: 2288 x 1712 TIFF (SHQ, HQ); 2048 x 1536 TIFF (SQ1); 1600 x 1200 TIFF (SQ1); 1280 x 960 TIFF (SQ1); 1024 x 760 TIFF (SQ2); 640 x 480 TIFF (SQ2); 2288 x 1520 (SHQ, HQ); 3200 x 2400 (OIE) (SHQ, HQ)

MPEG movie: No

QuickTime movie: 15 frames per second in 320 x 240 HQ mode; 15 frames per second in 160 x 120 SQ mode

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): Print reserve, All print reserve, Date/time

Optimum image enlargement: Yes

Image adjustment modes: 2-in-1 picture mode, black and white, sepia, blackboard, whiteboard

Image effects: Still: Resize(Portable file size for e-mail or Web), Trimming; Movie: Movie Edit, Index

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

Sequence: 1.5 frames per second burst up to 8 frames in HQ mode

Viewfinder: 0.44" (1.1cm) electronic viewfinder, 240,000 pixels

LCD: 1.8" (4.6cm) low-temperature poly-silicon TFT LCD (approx. 118,000 pixels)

Focusing system: Autofocus TTL system (contrast detection)

Focusing ranges: Normal mode: 3.9' - 6.6' (1.2m - 2.0m); Macro mode: 2.8" - 2.0' (7.0m - 60cm); Super macro mode: 0.5" (3cm)

Exposure control: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; Auto bracketing: Selectable from 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV and 1 EV steps, 5 images; AE lock (exposure lock)

Metering system: Digital ESP, Multi-Pattern, Spot

White balance system: iESP auto TTL, Pre-set manual (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent), 14 step adjustment

Flash: Built-in flash

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

Flash working range: Wide: 11.8' - 14.8' (0.3m - 4.5m) at ISO 100; Tele: 3.9' - 11.5' (1.2m - 3.5m) at ISO 100

Flash charging time: Approx. 7 seconds at normal temperature with new Li-10B batteries

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

Selftimer/remote: 12 second delay

Setting memorization: On/Off

Outer connectors: USB connector (Auto-Connect), NTSC video out, DC input

Auto-connect USB: Compatible with Windows 98 SE/ME/2000 Pro/2000 Dev./2000 Serv./XP and Mac OS 8.6 - OS X 10.3. Mac OS 8.6 requires USB mass storage driver 1.3.5 available at apple.com.

Image playback: Still image: Index display, Up to 4x enlargement, Rotation, Protect, Histogram, Voice playback; Movie: Normal, Frame-by-frame, Voice playback
Power supply: Li-10B Li-ion rechargeable battery and charger (included); AC power: D-7AU AC adapter (optional)

Date/time calendar: Simultaneous recording into image data, automatic up to year 2099

Calendar: Automatic up to year 2099

Size: 4.11" W x 2.36" H x 2.7" D (104.5mm x 60mm x 68.5mm)

Weight: 9.9 oz (280g) without batteries and xD-Picture Card

What's in the Box: Camedia C-765 digital camera, 16 MB XD memory card, lithium-ion rechargeable battery (Li-10B) and battery charger, USB and A/V cables, carrying strap, lens cap with retainer cord, quick-start guide, and printed instruction manual; CD-ROM features Camedia Master software, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Camera Reference Manual

Review

This is a fantastic camera loaded with options, including a selection dial on the top right corner, easily located by the blind finger. A motion setting allows you to capture subjects while moving, a very nice feature if you're taking sports photos. This camera takes superior photos and is super is to operate!

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