Olympus C-3000 Zoom Digital Camera

Joining the long line of award-winning digital cameras offered by Olympus, the C-3000 Zoom is a 3.34 Megapixel (2048 x 1536 pixel resolution) model which uses an all glass 8-element 3x zoom (32-96mm equivalency) lens to capture superior images. Some of its many convenient features include USB connectivity for simple connection to a computer without hassle and sound recording of up to 4 seconds in still mode. Fifteen (15) resolution/quality modes allow you to decide how many photos you want to take in a certain situation and at what size you want those images. It also boasts a QuickTime movie mode with sound!
Features:
· Includes a 3.34 Megapixel CCD
· USB connectivity for quick and easy downloading of images to your computer
· Includes QuickTime movie mode with sound, allowing users to film 60 seconds of video at 160 x 120 resolution (15 fps) or 15 seconds at 320 x 240 (15 fps). Sound can be recorded during the video shooting or a 4-second sound byte can be recorded separately for play with a single image
· 15 resolution/quality modes using the DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system) to choose from, including 5 uncompressed tiff modes, 10 JPEG modes, as well as QuickTime Movie Mode.
· DPOF (Digital Print Order Form rule) compatibility in the camera for reserving files for printing, as well as cropping and editing of images
· Offers both black & white and sepia modes for shooting monochrome images
Lens:
· The new C-3000 zoom camera captures clear, crisp images by combining a 3x zoom aspherical glass lens with continuous 2.5x digital telephoto. Focal length equivalent to 32mm to 96mm (35mm format), F-2.8 to F-11 aperture adjustable in 1/3 stop increments throughout the entire zoom range.
Flash System:
· To provide quality results, the C-3000 zoom includes a 6 mode flash system with a slow synchro red-eye reduction mode.
· With the use of the optional TTL cable, the C-3000 can utilize Olympus' FL-40 external flash for extended flash working range and bounce-flash lighting effects.
Connectivity:
· Having the right connections has always been key to business success. Now it's key to successful digital photography. And the C-3000 ZOOM is very well-connected. Link up your compatible Mac or PC using a USB or serial cable for easy transfers.
· Or use the built-in SmartMedia bay and save images to removable memory cards. Insert into the optional FlashPath floppy disk adapter, PCMCIA card reader or USB reader/writer for fast transfers to your computer. From there, your options are wide open.
· Output images on the optional P-330N or P-400 Photo Printer.
· Or connect your printer or camera to your TV for big screen viewing.
· Once in your computer, the easy-to-use software included lets you enhance and manipulate your images and integrate them into your projects.
· It's a snap to download images onto your laptop or desktop computer with the optional PCMCIA card reader, FlashPath adapter or USB reader/writer.
Specifications:
· Model name: Olympus Camedia C-3000 Zoom Digital Camera
· Product Type: Digital camera with 4.5cm/1.8-inch color TFT LCD monitor
· Memory:
· 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia (SSFDC) card (2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB and 64MB)
· One 8MB card including Panorama function is supplied with camera
· Recording System: Still image; JPEG (DCF: Design rule for Camera File system); TIFF (non-compressed); DPOF support (Digital Print Order Form rule); Motion picture; QuickTime movie JPEG with sound, 4 sec. of sound with still image; wave format
· Number of storable pictures with 8MB SmartMedia card:
· 0: TIFF 2048x1536 uncompressed
· 1: TIFF 1600x1200 uncompressed
· 2: TIFF 1280x960 uncompressed
· 3: TIFF 1024x768 uncompressed
· 8: TIFF 640x480 uncompressed
· 3 or more: SHQ 2048x1536; 2.7:1 JPEG
· 10 or more: HQ 2048X1536; 8:1 JPEG
· 5 or more: SQ1 high 1600x1200 low compression
· 15 or more: SQ1 normal 1600x1200 std. compression
· 8 or more: SQ1 high 1280x960 low compression
· 24 or more: SQ1 normal 1280x960 std. compression
· 13 or more: SQ2 high 1024x768 low compression
· 38 or more: SQ2 normal 1024x768 std. compression
· 33 or more: SQ2 high 640x480 low compression
· 82 or more: SQ2 normal 640x480 std. compression
· Image pickup element: 1/1.8-inch CCD solid-state image pickup 3.34 million pixel (effective 3.24 million pixel) (Interlaced CCD-Square Pixels-CMYbG)
· White balance: iESP Multi-pattern full-auto TTL, manual (daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light)
· Lens: Olympus lens 6.5-19.5mm 2.8, 8-elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 32-96mm lens on 35mm camera)
· Digital Zoom: 1-2.5x (continuous zooming from maximum optical zoom)
· Photometric system: Digital "ESP" Multi-pattern matrix metering system and spot metering
· Exposure control: Programmed auto exposure, aperture priority, shutter priority, +/- 2Ev by 1/3EV steps exposure compensation; auto bracketing: selectable from 1/3EV, 2/3EV and 1EV; 3 or 5 images; aperture priority: wide; F2.8-11.0, Tele: F2.8-11.0, 1/3EV steps; shutter priority: still image: 1-1/800sec. (used with mechanical shutter), 1/3EV steps; manual exposure: shutter speed up to 16 sec.; motion JPEG image mode: 1/30-1/10,000 sec. ISO Auto, user selectable; 100, 200, 400 equivalent ISO
· Focusing: iESP Multi-pattern TTL system autofocus (contrast detection system) with focusing range: 8"/0.2m-(infinity)
· Working range: Standard mode: 30"/0.8-(infinity); macro mode: 8"/0.2-30"/0.8 m
· Viewfinder: Optical real-image viewfinder (close-up correction marks, autofocus mark/backlighting correction mark); LCD monitor
· LCD monitor: 4.5cm/1.8-inch wide-view color TFT LCD monitor with 114,000 pixels (made from low-temperature poly-silicon); brightness adjustment is possible
· Flash modes: Built-in flash: auto-flash (low- and back-light), red-eye reducing flash, off, fill-in; External terminal (FL-40): off, auto, foced-fill activation; Slow Synchronization: (first-curtain synchronization effect, second-curtain synchronization effect)
· Flash working range: Wide; appox. 0.8-5.6m, telephoto; approx. 0.2-3.8m (ISO 100)
· Battery charging time for flash: Less than 6 seconds (at normal temp. with new battery), LB-01 performs best
· Sequence mode: 1.2 frames per sec. up to 2 frames; 1.2 second shot to shot at all times (SQ and HQ only); 7 sec. between shots (SHQ-TIFF)
· Motion picture mode: Format: QuickTime "Movie" Motion JPEG; HQ: 320x240 pixels, 15 frame/sec. up to approx. 15 sec.; SQ: 160x120 pixels, 15 frame/sec. up to approx. 60 sec. Image effect Sepia mode, B&W, Black board mode, White board mode
· Self-timer/remote control: 12-second delay/2 sec. with included RM-1 remote controller operation
· Setting memorization: Possible (hold or reset)
· Outer connector: DC input terminal, data input/output terminal (RS232C), USB interface; Video/Autio output terminal (NTSC), external flash terminal for FL-40 (optional cable)
· Operating environment: Operation: 0-40 C, 30-90%; Storage: -20-60 C, 10-90%
· Power Supply: Main power source: 2x lithium battery CR-V3 (LB-01) or 4 Olympus AA Ni-MH batteries/4 AA lithiium batteries/4 AA alkaline batteries/4 AA Ni-Cd batteries/Optional 7AU-AC adapter (Manganese batteries cannot be used)
· Date/Time/Calendar: Simultaneous recording onto image data
· Automatic calendar system: Up to year 2030
· Dimensions: 4.3-inch/109.5mm (W) x 3-inch/76.4 (H) x 2.6-inch/66.4 (D) (excluding projections)
· Weight: 10.6 oz./300 grams (without batteries and SmartMedia card)