Olympus Camedia C-5050 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
List Price: $759.99
Details
- Powered by 4 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries (steed included); connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
- Talkie mode captures up to 148 seconds of video with audio
- 5.0 megapixel sensor creates 2500 x 2000 images for consequential-resolution prints up to poster size
Description
Whiz features abound in the five-megapixel C-5050ZOOM. The ergonomically expected camera incorporates an ultra-bright f1.8-f2.6, 3x visual zoom lens system. Its many manual options apportion you the freedom to create the images you want. The tilting LCD monitor helps forge scenes when shooting from difficult angles, such as from the baffle or above the head. A range of automatic modes is also included, enabling the fleet reaction to capture the moment. Furthermore the C-5050ZOOM is in agreement with the new digital image storage standard xD-Picture possible, as well as SmartMedia, Compact Flash and Microdrive.The Olympus Camedia C-5050 is a living abortion in terms of performance, compatibility, and unfortunately, price. This 5.0 megapixel camera captures images at some of the highest cadre possible in a digital device. It also supports a variety of storage media including CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Microdrive, and XD (it ships with a 32 MB XD file card).
The 3x optical zoom lens slides into the black stiff of the camera when it's turned off. Although this doesn't cut fine hair much on the heft of the 13-ounce Magnesium device, its intention still allows it to be easily held in one hand while shooting. Since its powered by four AA batteries, you'll appetite to pick up some rechargeable ones to save on battery swapping.
Its lively, large 1.8-inch LCD can be viewed easily even in leading light environments. It also conveniently detaches from the camera consistency and swivels out into multiple positions to aid in atypically angled shots (on the contrary not through as wide a range as other cameras offering this attribute).
All of the controls within this camera are adjustable, including fissure and shutter priority, Panorama, special effects, etc., as well as programmable into a My Look, letting you customize your most oft-used settings. Captured images were incredibly exact at the highest resolution of 2560 by 1960 (large enough for printing out at 13 by 17 inches). You can likewise capture video clips complete with sound with lengths predetermined only by your storage capacity.
The myriad buttons and dials on the top and in dire straits of the camera might prove a bit daunting to the novice digital photographer, nevertheless the power and price of this camera will most probable be attracting intermediate or advanced users.
This isn't a camera to get for your kid's attentive sixteen present, but if you're looking for a digital cam with the performance and stretch of features to compete with a high-end film camera, the C-5050 holds its own. --J. Curtis
Pros:
- Lots of features
- Foremost resolution captures
- Video with audio
Cons:
- Outrageous and hefty
- Menus have a learning curve
With the Camedia C-5050, Olympus introduces a new mistress standard within the compact digital camera class. With an exceptionally resplendent, high-quality 3x zoom optical system and 5-megapixel deliberateness, the C-5050 includes a full complement of high-end features. An ergonomic destine and intuitively located controls further enhance this epitome. In addition to the optical real-image viewfinder, the tilting LCD proctor located on the rear of the camera is particularly helpful when shooting from hard angles.
Optics and Resolution
The 5-megapixel Olympus C-5050 digital camera can bear quality prints up to 11 by 14 inches and beyond. It boasts a 3x visual zoom lens and 3.3x digital zoom for a total zoom of 10x.
Storage
This maquette is compatible with the new XD memory-card format (it includes 32 MB pasteboard), as well as SmartMedia, CompactFlash, and Microdrive cards.
More Features
Vital photographers will appreciate the versatility of manually adjustable fissure settings and shutter speed, as well as the manual focus. Sharpness suppress can of course also be left to the camera's automatic TTL iESP (aware Electro Selective Pattern) contrast-detection focusing way.
White balance can be fine-tuned via nine preset options, including four fluorescent settings, and may likewise be regulated manually or automatically with the TTL iESP II system. Five preset tantrum program modes, such as sport, landscape, and portrait, specify users with settings that reflect the typically optimal exact parameters for a range of common situations.
Two impressive continuous shooting speeds are feasible: either 11 images at 1.7 frames per second, or 4 shots at a sybaritic 3.3 frames per second.
In addition to its powerful built-in beam with numerous modes, including first- and second-curtain synchronization, the C-5050 in the same way incorporates a hot-shoe for connecting an optional external flash portion, and works with slave strobe lights.
Customer Reviews
Profound CameraI purchased this camera round four years ago and it's still going strong. Although it was my key digital camera, I had few problems with all the controls - most of them seemed instead intuitive. I used the camera for professional photography and had flawless results every tempo. Between the camera's capabilities and my ability to edit, pictures came out line for line poster perfect nearly every time. The only "grievance" I have is that there is no way to turn off the LCD when using the viewfinder, which makes the camera an pique to others when using it in a dark theatre situation. I had to drop up with a little black velvet-like "baggie" to put onto the LCD when I was using it in dark places (such as when I went to a museum disclose). The camera is a complete joy and is so portable that I can even compact along my tripod and some extra lenses without passion like I'm loaded down with camera equipment.
Unassertive lens ruins a good camera for third time
This is the third every so often old-fashioned the lens mechanism has broken. The first one was with a similar C-3030 and it was repaired controlled by warranty. The second time it broke it was not under warranty and too extravagant to repair. I thought the lens looked sturdier on the C-5050, but it spoiled.
The mechanism that moves the lens in and out failed. It had taken two pictures and then the subsequent picture the lens just got stuck.
I've pulled the camera alone - but can't get the lens out - maybe I'll try again.
Its too bad because the lens was good for the camera's aphoristic size, for its age it was fun to use all the controls and it was very good in low light.
My other camera I had to double-cross on eBay for parts - I fear this will go the same way.
Loses its Settings Every Battery-operated Change / False Battery Low Warning
Purchased C5050-Zoom in Imperial 2003, refurbished. Worked great for about 2 years. Then when switching batteries, boyfriend/time is lost every time. I searched internet, no info on getting a 'position' battery replaced or details on type of battery. Sent e-dispatch to check on service, and told to send it in an it would cost a lot of spondulicks ($170 comes to mind).
My children know how to operate and do c include photos/movies. Ages 20 - 6. Has advanced features for more capable users.
Around Aug. 2006, I noticed that after putting in fully charged batteries, at the rear taking a few pictures (with or w/o flash) that the 'low battery' signal was blinking. If I power on/off, it goes away for a few pictures. I tried this only yesterday (31 Oct 2006) on 'low batteries', ended up taking 118 pictures with it. Most were without tear, and did not use LCD viewfinder.
Used a C-2100 Ultra Zoom for over a year in 2000-2001 which I why I picked Olympus. 2 other dearest members purchased Olympus on my recommendation. I hope those models change to out better than the C5050 and Olympus support is better and more tolerable.
For the expense of servicing, I'm just riding out this camera until it stops working. Whim then put money towards a newer/better/cheaper original. Other family members have Kodak Easy-Part models, have not heard problems with them. Enormous photos, easier to charge on base and copy files to machine.
Camera Loses its Settings Every Battery-operated Change
This camera takes distinguished photos and in particular I like its ability to take photos in low light-hued conditions. However, I can not recommend it based on my experience. After smaller number than two years the capacitor that maintains the date, yet, and user-mode settings failed. Now everytime I change the batteries, no of importance how quickly I change them, the camera loses these settings. It's entirely annoying and in my opinion a serious product defect. Based on my Internet scrutinize I am not alone in having this problem and Olympus apparently has no interest in sacrifice a reasonably priced repair. Very disappointing.
I will-power never buy another Olympus product.
My Olympus C-5050 is smaller number than two years old. Two years of very light usage, and it's already smashed. I sent it to the Olympus Service Center. They replied with an calculate for $197.96 but no mention of what was wrong with the camera. (The $197.96, by the by, only buys me six more months of warrranty.) A enlist to their "service representative" yielded no further information. I was told that their was no one I could betoken to who could tell me what was wrong with the camera. They did cognizant of, however, that it wasn't the bad CCD issue (a covered repair) because my serial total wasn't in the batch of cameras that had that problem.
I was noted the option of paying $197.96 for a camera that would then be guaranteed to calling only six more months or trading in for a cheaper camera for $240. The cheaper camera is an Olympus SP310 which Amazon sells for $243. Some business-in, huh?
Not surprisingly the C-5050 has been discontinued but don't be another Olympus victim. I would plead with anyone thinking of purchasing an Olympus product to read some of the other Olympus Trembling Stories here and other places before sending these residents any of your money.
Consider yourself warned.
