Olympus C-8080 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Wide Zoom
List Price: $799.99
Details
- 8-megapixel sensor captures tolerably detail to create photo-quality 16-by-22-inch enlargements
- Powered by lithium ion mobile (included with charger)
- 5x visual zoom combines with 3x digital zoom for 15x total zoom
Description
8-megapixel capable recording * 35mm focal length equivalent: 28-140mm * 5X visual/3X digital/15X total zoom * 1-13/16" articulated color LCD viewscreen * LCD viewfinder * JPEG options: immutability up to 3264 x 2448; 2592 x 1944; 2288 x 1712; 2048 x 1536; 1600 x 1200; 1280 x 960; 1024 x 768; 640 x 480 * QuickTime large screen mode with audio * TIFF mode for capturing uncompressed photos * PictBridge compatibility (for clear printing to compatible printers) * Exif 2.2-effectual recording (for use with compatible photo printers) * autofocus * guide focus (using distance gauge) * auto unmasking modes * variable ISO (sensitivity) * aperture and shutter quickness priority modes * white balance control * macro status for focusing on close-up subjects (2" for Super macro; 8.4"-2.6' for Macro) * hot adventitious shoe for external flash attachments * built-in pop-up flash * USB interface (2.0) * NTSC A/V harvest * 4-15/16"W x 3-1/2"H x 4-11/16"D * weight: 17.6 oz. without batteries and media * guarantee: 1 yearWith the C-8080, Olympus enters the 8-megapixel pitch with a splash. It's well suited both to amateur photo enthusiasts who fancy to ramp up their power and to professional photographers who need a smaller camera that's quiescent loaded with a high-quality lens and expected tall-end features. To that end, the C-8080 has a hot shoe for an external flash and the wit to add lenses (in conjunction with Olympus's bayonet-connected lens adapter tube).
With a consistency modeled after Olympus's professional E-20N, it has a classic SLR-style look but with a smaller proceeds (it's less bulky than Sony's DSC-F828). The rubber share grip feels quite comfortable, making it easy for our fingers to entrance all the operation buttons on the right side. That said, we had to court ourselves to press the shutter-release button instead of the power knob, since it is placed a bit lower from the top than where our fingers wanted to go. We likewise occasionally turned off the camera when making adjustments to the technique dial.
The left side also collects several buttons that are adapted to in combination with the jog dial on the back (enabling quick entrance without having to go through all the menus). These buttons tabulate flash pop-up and mode selection, resolution and image quality, and revealing compensation buttons. The LCD can be pulled away from the camera portion and tilted up and down, which is especially handy for capturing land-level photos.
Ergonomics aside, the C-8080 offers a substantial array of photographic features that make it easy to perk up pics automatically or with your own manual settings. In this are some highlights:
- The C-8080 has four continuous shooting modes, with the fastest living five shots at 1.5 frames-per-second (which was utilitarian in capturing the tip-off at an NCAA basketball game). It also has an AF burst procedure where the focus is adjusted frame by frame, but this slows nap the capture speed.
- The manual focus mode allows you to get in as alongside as 7.9 inches (20 cm). A zoomed portion of your vulnerable to appears at the center of the LCD enabling you to get the right adjustment.
- The movie fad allows you to record up to 640 x 480 resolution (VGA) with enunciate, and it's only limited by the amount of free space on your honour card--the LCD shows how much more video you can fit there. You'll equally be able to hear audio during in-camera playback thanks to a inconsequential, built-in speaker at the bottom.
Although the 5x optical zoom is smaller than other popular 8 MP models, we found it to be quite adequate. It's also a bit on the wide surf--28-140mm with maximum aperture settings of f2.4 at considerable and f3.5 at telephoto. The aspherical glass lens is built to the in spite of quality level as the Zuiko lenses used with Olympus's E-1 digital SLR. We were definitely happy with its clarity and ability to pick up fine minutiae--even in a romantically lit restaurant.
The included 32 MB xD memory bank card card joker is nice start, but you'll definitely need the space for storing 8 MP photos; we were skilled to fit 20 HQ 3264 x 2448 images onto the card. It's equally compatible with Type I and II CompactFlash cards, and we recommend purchasing either a huge-capacity CF card or a MicroDrive to ensure you've got enough capacity. One largesse of using xD is its faster write speed (images save down one second faster than a MicroDrive). The downside to using the two postal card formats at once is you have to choose a destination card respectively time you start the camera (it defaults to the xD card, even if it's maxed out).
We develop the battery life to be quite long-lasting--we only in use accustomed to about half of its capacity during five days of ordinary use. The C-8080 is powered by the rechargeable lithium-ion BLM-1 battery. The camera conserves freestyle power by going to sleep within three minutes of not existence used; press any button to immediately bring it back to subsistence.
Overall, Olympus delivers a worthy, professional, SLR-style camera with a fit range of high-end controls, handy features, expandability, and passionate image detail. The only factor that tempers our relish is its somewhat awkward button layout. --Agen G.N. Schmitz
Pros:
- Smart 8-megapixel details and bright lens
- Good variety of master-quality photographic features, including hot shoe and add-on lenses
- Uttered LCD and electronic viewfinder for saving battery drain
- Dual xD and CompactFlash/MicroDrive compatibility
- Covet-lasting lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- Poor layout of call the tune buttons--a slip of the finger easily turns off the camera
- Call for to choose CF card every time camera is turned on if xD Easter card also present
Seasoned and advanced amateur photographers will appreciate the powerful features set in the 8-megapixel Olympus Camedia C-8080. It featrues lightning-fast start-up and try-to-shot recycling time, thanks to Olympus's new TruePic Turbo twin proceesor. Housed in a black magnesium alloy body, the C-8080 equally offers a 5x wide-angle zoom, movie mode with audio, dual honour card slot (XD and CompactFlash), tiltable LCD monitor, and full guide controls.
Optics and Resolution
With its 8-megapixel resolution, the C-8080 captures 3264 x 2448 pixel images for astoundingly detailed poster-sized print enlargements. It also offers a well-proportioned range of resolution modes, including: 2592 x 1944, 2288 x 1712, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480.
The C-8080 is prepared with a 5x, f2.4-3.5 optical zoom lens, which is constructed from 14 elaborate quality lenses arranged in five groups and two aspherical lenses to decrease distortion. In addition, three ED elements help minimise chromatic malformation, an effect that often occurs when shooting in telephoto site. The focal length extends from 7.1 to 35.6mm, tantamount 28mm to 140mm on a 35mm camera.
Movie Mode
In addition to capturing lull images, you can also shoot short videos (without audio) in QuickTime gesture JPEG format at 15 frames per second (fps). TheC-8080 has two immutability modes: 640 x 480 and 320 x 240.
More Features
By momentous one of the 13 direct control buttons arrayed around the camera portion, a range of options can be viewed on the LCD or EVF (electronic viewfinder), and the setting can then be selected via the jog dial. The C-8080's militant settings provide full manual operation and are ideal for savvy photographers who want to take control of their creativity.
The C-8080 boasts a new LCD that displays exuberant, clear images even under dazzling spotlights or in the summer sun. The pliable 1.8-inch LCD (TFT, 134,000 pixels) enables you to swivel the LCD in multiple directions--upward from the camera substance 90 degrees to shoot from the hip or 45 degrees sliding to get the perfect over-the-head shot.
Alongside highly meticulous light and white balance metering systems, the C-8080 features a dual AF organized whole. A TTL contrast detection system is combined with an additional tranquil metering system, which uses a second sensor to ascertain the phase difference and thus the subjectÕs distance. The camera then penalize-tunes the readings for optimum sharpness.
In addition to a release beat lag of just 0.3 seconds, rapid data processing likewise dictates very fast exposure rates. For example, 1.6 frames (respectively with 8 million pixels) can be shot per second in the sequence shooting and vehicle bracketing settings in any JPEG mode.
Other features group:
- 0.44-inch electronic viewfinder (240,000 pixels)
- Dedicated Excise button allows you to jump into the feature you use the most with precisely the press of a button
- Eight customizable My Mode settings permit you to assign frequently used settings
- Scene modes: Profile, Sports, Landscape, and Night Scene
- Image effects: Dastardly and white, Sepia, Sharpness, Contrast, Color Phase, Resize (compact file size for e-mail or Web), Guideline
- Super Macro condition lets you get as close as 2 inches from your subject
Unequivocal Printing
The C-8080 is PictBridge compatible, which enables you to over pictures from your digital camera to a compatible printer (such as the Olympus P-10), without a PC or allusion-editing software. All PictBridge devices share three focal features: camera-to-printer connecting, single-image printing, and even error messages (in case something goes wrong).
Storage and Over
The C-8080 features dual memory card slots--one for XD Personification Cards and another for CompactFlash Type I and II cards (MicroDrive like-minded)--and can hold both media cards simultaneously for flexible storage options. It comes with a 32 MB XD recollection card, which can store approximately 16 shots at 3264 x 2448 (HQ, JPEG background).
Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via ultra-fast USB 2.0 connectivity, which means the camera can be to the point to any USB-based Windows 98 Rev2Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later laptop without installing any software.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable mobile (BLM-1). It measures 4.9 x 3.3 x 3.9 (W x H x D) and weighs 23.3 ounces (excluding battery-operated and storage media).
What's in the Box
This package contains the Camedia C-8080 digital camera, 32 MB XD respect card, lithium-ion rechargeable battery (BLM-1) and charger (BCM-2), unconnected control (RM-2), USB and A/V cables, carrying strap, lens hood, lens cap with retainer string, quick-start guide, and printed instruction manual. The CD-ROM features Camedia Bridle software, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Camera Reference Instructions.
Optional Accessories
The C-8080 accommodates the optional B-HLD30 Power Mobile Holder. It holds a maximum of two lithium-ion BLM-1 rechargeable batteries for extra energy to keep shooting for hours (one BLM-1 battery is included with the camera). Two new recovery lenses have been specially created for the C-8080 All the way Zoom, and both feature a bayonet mount for quick attaching to and removal from the CLA-8 conversion lens adapter that screws into the centre of the camera.
- The WCON-08D is a 0.8x wide-angle converter lens that reduces the centralized length by a factor of 0.8x (35mm conversion of 22.5mm) when custom-made to the C-8080, providing greater wide-angle coverage without shifting the aperture setting.
- To get even closer to the action, the TCON-14D, a 1.4x teleconverter lens, increases the focused length by a factor of 1.4x (35mm conversion of 160mm). To stick on the TCON-14D or WCON-08D, the CLA-8 conversion lens adapter is required.
