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Olympus C-3000 Zoom

Quick information
Brand Olympus 2000
Model C-3000 Zoom
Released Year 2000
Type DSLR Cameras
Series Camedia
Color Gray
Optical Zoom 3x
Status Discontinued
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Overview

The Olympus C-3000 Zoom is a 3.3-megapixel digital camera introduced in the year 2000 as part of the Camedia series. It features a 3x optical zoom lens, providing a versatile focal length range suitable for various shooting conditions. The camera offers shutter speeds from 15 seconds to 1/2000 second, facilitating both long exposure and quick shutter action shots. It has a 1.8-inch LCD screen for image review and menu navigation. Image capture is facilitated by a 1/1.8-inch CCD sensor, delivering resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels. The device supports storage through CompactFlash Type I cards, common for cameras of its time.

Specifications

MPN C-3000ZOOM
UPC 0050332131286
Model C-3000 Zoom
Digital Zoom 2.5x
Battery Type AA, CR-V3
Color Gray
Connectivity USB
Features Automatic Flash, Manual Exposure, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Night Mode, Audio Recording, Self Timer, With Tripod Mount, AE/FE Lock, AF Lock, DPOF Support, Exposure Compensation, Tripod Mountable, Serial, Date/Time Stamp, Backlight Compensation, Brightness Control, Photo Preview, USB Compatibility
Series Olympus CAMEDIA
Optical Zoom 3x
Depth 2.6in
Width 4.3in
Item Weight 10.6 Oz.
Height 3in
Screen Details LCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-1.8"-Color
Exposure Compensation ±2 Ev Range, in 1/3 Ev Steps
Light Sensitivity Iso 400, Iso 200, Iso 100
Sensor Type CCD
Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 Sec
Shooting Modes Frame Movie Mode, Digital Photo Mode
Max Video Resolution 160x120
Macro Focus Range 20-80cm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 32-96mm
Special Effects Black & White, Sepia, Whiteboard, Blackboard
Camera Flash Features Fill-In Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Auto Flash
White Balance Auto, Manual
Focus Adjustment Autofocus & Manual Focus, Manual, Automatic
Battery Form Factor Standard Form Factor
Expansion Slot 1X Smartmedia Card
Sensor Size 1/1.8in
Display Size 1.8in
Exposure Modes Program, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Manual
Still Image Format TIFF, JPEG
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Display Rotation Built-In
Digital Video Format Quicktime, Mjpeg
Screen Size 1.8in
Light Sensitivity Max 400
Max Operating Temperature 40°C
Type Point & Shoot
Maximum Resolution 3.3MP
Analog Video Format NTSC
Optical Viewfinder Type Real-Image Zoom
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Min Shutter Speed 16 Sec
Display Type LCD
Sensor Resolution 3.3MP
Exposure Metering Multi-Segment, Spot, Honeycomb-Pattern
Additional Features Automatic Flash, Manual Exposure, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Audio Recording, Self Timer, Night Mode, With Tripod Mount, Af Lock, Exposure Compensation, Ae/Fe Lock, Tripod Mountable, Serial, Date/Time Stamp, Brightness Control, Backlight Compensation, Dpof Support, Photo Preview, USB Compatibility
Flash Type Built-In Flash
Min Operating Temperature 0°C
Effective Flash Range 0.2m-5.6m
Exterior Color Metallic Gray
Microphone Type Microphone-Built-In-Electret Condenser-Mono
Connector Types 1X Composite Video/Audio Output, 1X Serial, 1X Flash Terminal, 1X Serial (9 Pin D-Sub), 1X DC Power Input, 1X Composite Video Output (RCA Phono), 1X USB, 1X USB (4 Pin USB Type B)
Shooting Programs Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Auto Mode Lock
Flash Modes Backlight Mode, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Fill-In Mode, Night Mode, Forced Mode, Off Mode, Auto Mode, Flash on Mode, Rear Curtain Sync
Camera Type Point & Shoot
Auto Focus Type TTL Contrast Detection
Viewfinder Type Optical, Optical (Through-The-Lens), LCD
Supported Flash Memory Smartmedia Card, Smartmedia
Continuous Shooting Speed 1.2fps

Key Advantages

The Olympus C-3000 Zoom offers a notable 3x optical zoom lens, enhancing framing options for photographers. Its high-resolution 3.3 MP sensor ensures decent image quality for early digital photography standards. The adjustable shutter speeds allow for creative exposure control. The inclusion of a relatively large 1.8-inch LCD screen provides a good user interface for image review. The camera benefits from a compact, lightweight design, making it portable and easy to handle. Additionally, the use of CompactFlash cards enables compatible and expandable storage options.

Limitations

Despite its capabilities, the Olympus C-3000 Zoom lacks modern features such as image stabilization and video recording. The 1.8-inch LCD screen is smaller compared to current digital cameras, limiting detailed image assessment. Low-light performance is limited by the sensor technology of its time, resulting in noise at higher ISO settings. Its autofocus system may be slow compared to contemporary standards. Battery life can be limited due to the older battery technology. Additionally, the absence of HDMI or USB ports restricts direct connectivity for media transfer.

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