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Olympus Camedia C-220 Zoom

 
Description: Model ID 013439 / Olympus CAMEDIA C-220Zoom - Digital camera - 2.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: SM / With a 3x optical ... more
Olympus Camedia C-220 Zoom ... lens, 2-megapixel resolution and a stylish design, the beautifully-shaped CAMEDIA C-220ZOOM makes discovering digital photography a real joy. The extremely compact and easy-to-use camera is available at a highly attractive price and will appeal to beginners as well as ambitious photographers. Olympus is renowned for its high level of opto-digital competence and its expertise is confirmed once again by the impressively realistic pictures this model produces. Olympus CAMEDIA was one of the first brands in the digital camera consumer market and it still holds a leading position today. Offering 1.95 megapixels (effective resolution), a high-performance 3x optical zoom lens 1 as well as incredible value for money, the C-220ZOOM is sure to impress. This model follows its predecessor - the award-winning CAMEDIA C-200ZOOM - as the ideal solution for price-conscious newcomers to the world of digital photography. Of course, it is also of interest to hobby photographers who value cameras that are very user-friendly and ergonomically designed. The results obtained with the new compact zoom are not only convincing on a monitor or LCD screen but also look great on paper. Printed shots can easily be compared with those from analogue compact models in terms of their sharpness and brilliance.

With the camera's combination of precise automatic shooting, high-quality zoom and versatile range of flash options, taking great pictures is almost child's play. Directly after installing the batteries and the SmartMedia card in the camera, the user can simply point and shoot. The procedure is virtually the same as with conventional 35 mm cameras but with one significant difference. Instead of having to wait for the film to be developed to see whether the results are okay, there is an integrated LCD monitor that enables checking of shots immediately. In addition, the 3.8-cm LCD display can be used as a viewfinder, which also allows the photographer to check camera settings, memory capacity and battery levels as well as the date and time. There is a multitude of functions built into this compact Olympus camera. For example, to suit the ambient conditions, it is possible to adjust the white balance, make exposure corrections or utilize one of the diverse flash modes. Furthermore, two light metering systems are available: digital ESP and spot metering. The camera's arrow-keys enable users to scroll through easy-to-follow menus displayed on the LCD monitor, allowing effortless adjustment of various settings.

Newest Review: ... Outdoor night shots? Best forget it. The optical zoom is fine - again for snaps. Olympus also provide a digital zoom ... more

 ... which seemed a plus point over similar models at the time. My advice would be to ignore the function altogether. There are freeware photo editing applications which will do the job of zooming in a picture afterwards to better effect - but if you prefer not to use them and only want snapshot photos, then I suppose the feature is there if you need it. So a half-plus point for the optical zoom then. I'm still using the camera today - it's not the smallest of things but it fits into a pocket without too much aggro (r...more

Secret+Squirrel
Premium Review Olympus Camedia C-220 Zoom: A Great Starter Camera (609 words)
by Secret Squirrel - written on 29/11/05 (Useful, 148 readings)
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I bought my C220 with one single purpose in mind - ebay photos. During my first summer on eBay I had been managing quite well with a £10 ebay cheapie - a sub 1mp camera with no flash. But as nights drew in and available light became scarce, I had to upgrade. I chose the C220 on price - at the time the package was a good buy at £250. I see now the auctions on ebay linked by dooyoo are sub £10 with no bids so for a general purpose digital snap camera with useful half-decent zoom the secondhand buyer could grab a useful bit of everyday kit for peanuts. So how did it perform? As a compact digital, the C220 suffered from the faults that all ...

philippephiloppe
Premium Review If you want a camera that's easy to use you wont go far wron ... (356 words)
by philippephiloppe - written on 07/10/05 (Useful, 149 readings)
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I've had my Olympus 220 for about three years now - I bought it in a Gatwick duty free shop on the way to Italy. I can't remember exaclty how much I paid for it, but it was in the region of £150. It served me very well on that holiday and has continued to do so ever since. I have been very pleased with the picture quality - it's easy to use and small enough to keep in a pocket or handbag. I am sure that higher quality cameras would be useful, but for simple holiday and family snapping I simply cannot fault the Olympus 220. A full list of features available is: - 2 megapixel resolution - 3x zoom, and a 2.5x digital zoom - Bright zoom ...

 
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Processing/Quality:  75% Reliability:  100%
Ease of use:  100% Features:  63%
Picture quality:  63%
 

Technical Details for Olympus Camedia C-220 Zoom

Product DescriptionOlympus CAMEDIA C 220Zoom - digital camera
Product TypeDigital camera
Dimensions (WxDxH)11.2 cm x 3.5 cm x 6.2 cm
Weight0.2 kg
LocalisationEnglish
Flash Memory8 MB
Supported Flash MemorySmartMedia
Sensor Resolution2.0 Megapixel
Shooting ModesPanorama mode, frame movie mode
Lens System3 x zoom lens - 5 mm - 15 mm - f/2.8-4.9
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Min Focus Range50 cm
Digital Zoom5 x
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
MicrophoneNone
ViewfinderOptical - real-image zoom
DisplayLCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5" - colour
Supported Battery2 x AA alkaline battery ( included )

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