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Olympus Camedia C-740 Ultra Zoom


 Olympus Camedia C-740 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera
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Olympus Camedia C-740 Ultra Zoom

 
Description: Model ID C-740UZ / Olympus CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom - Digital camera - 3.2 Mpix - optical zoom: 10 x - supported memory: xD-Picture Card, ... more
Olympus Camedia C-740 Ultra Zoom ... xD Type H, xD Type M / The CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom is an ideal model for the user looking to explore the world of ultra zoom digital photography. Within its very compact, lightweight body, it combines a 3 megapixel resolution with the power of a high-quality 10x zoom lens. 30x magnification is possible when used with the 3x digital zoom. Operation is easy thanks to automatic focus and exposure settings plus scene programs (portrait, self-portrait, night scene, sports, landscape, landscape plus portrait). For those looking for even greater creative expression, the camera permits manual adjustment of many parameters.

Newest Review: ... from semi auto to full manual. I was lucky that a friend bought the same model just before me so I was able to have a play ... more

 ... without the pressure of a salesman watching and waiting to clinch the deal. The C-740 and 750 are now superseded by C-760 and C-765 also there is a 770. They all share the same spectacular zoom lens which does a great job. My photos are everything I hoped for. There are various quality (resolution) settings ~ probably too much choice in fact. For closer portraits it isn't always necessary to go to the top settings - but if you take a picture with lots of detail in it 2048 x 1560 is better. There are 3 quality settings...more

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Geoff+C
Premium Review Olympus Camedia C-740 Ultra Zoom: Good all rounder (566 words)
by - written on 01/11/04 (Very useful, 145 readings)
Rating:

I decided it was time to move forward into the realm of digital photos after completely running out of space to store all my films and prints. I had started to scan old photos, negatives and slides and save them to CD and thought it best to save all new photos digitally. After an extensive search of various good review sites, comparisons, downloaded examples etc I narrowed the choice down to just a few. Don't get me wrong there are a lot of very good cameras out there. I wanted to be able to be creative - much like I had with my old SLR's (OM2 and OM10 Olympus to name 2). The Olympus C-740 is very flexible. It will take great pictures in Auto mode or you can be ...  Read the complete review

 

Technical Details for Olympus Camedia C-740 Ultra Zoom

Product DescriptionOlympus CAMEDIA C 740 Ultra Zoom - digital camera
Product TypeDigital camera
Dimensions (WxDxH)10.8 cm x 6.9 cm x 6.6 cm
Weight0.3 kg
Flash Memory16 MB
Supported Flash MemoryxD-Picture Card, xD-Picture Card Type H, xD-Picture Card Type M
Sensor Resolution3.2 Megapixel
Shooting ModesPanorama mode, frame movie mode
Lens System10 x zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 63 mm - f/2.8-3.7
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Min Focus Range60 cm
Digital Zoom3 x
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
ViewfinderElectronic - 0.44" - colour
DisplayLCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5" - colour
Supported Battery2 x CR-V3 lithium battery ( included )

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