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Olympus C-2040 Zoom

Olympus updates an old favorite, producing a "third generation" two megapixel digicam.

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Reference: Datasheet

Review First Posted: 2/20/2001

General
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Model Name:
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Olympus Camedia C-2040 Zoom 
Model Number: C-2040Z 
Camera Format: Compact 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $699.00
Street Price:  
Price Update Date: 2007-02-07
Date Available: 2001-01-31
Remote Control: Yes 
Remote Control Type: IR 
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Tripod Mount Material:  
Operating System:  
Weight: 14.4 oz
(407 g)
Weight With Batteries? Yes 
Size: 4.3 x 3.0 x 2.7 in.
(110 x 76 x 70 mm)
Warranty in Months:  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution: 320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 2.02
CCD Size (inches): 1/2" 
CCD Filter Type: RGBG 
CCD Manufacturer:  
Focal Length Multiplier:  
Movie Audio:  
Quality Levels: 2
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 40 - 120 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: 2.5x, 5x in VGA mode 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type: iESP TTL contrast detection 
Auto Focus Assist Light? No 
Auto Focus Min Illum:  
Auto Focus Step:  
Manual Focus: Yes 
Manual Focus Steps:  
Normal Focus Range: 8 cm to Infinity
3.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 8 - 20 cm
3.2 - 8.3 in
Min Macro Area: 101 x 76 mm
4.0 x 3.0 in
Min Aperture: f/10.0
Max Aperture: f/1.8
Aperture Range Description: f/1.8 - f/10 
Aperture Step Size:  
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type:  
Display
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical VF Type: Real Image 
Optical VF Accuracy: 1%
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD VF Accuracy: 1%
LCD Size (inches): 1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels): 114000
Max Playback Zoom:  
Exposure
ISO Settings: 100
ISO Rating Max:  
Number of White Balance Settings: 6
White Balance Settings: daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light 
Manual White Balance: Yes 
Longest Shutter Time: 16 
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/800 
Exp Adj Range: 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size: 0.33 EV
Metering Modes: iESP Multi, Spot 
Spot Metering: Yes 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Self Timer: 12
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
No of Flash Modes: 7
Flash Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced, Off, Slow 1&2, External 
Flash Guide Number (Meters):  
Flash Range Default ISO (meters): 3.8
Flash Range Description: 3.1 inches to 18 feet (0.8 to 5.6 m) 
No of Flash "Pops":  
Ext Flash: Yes 
Ext Flash Connection: FL-40 external flash 
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SmartMedia 
Other Memory Types:  
Memory Included (MB): 8.0
Uncompressed Format: TIFF 
CCD Raw Format: No 
Compressed Format: JPEG 
Movie File Format: QuickTime MotionJPEG 
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode Switchable: No 
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection: DC In, FL-40 external flash 
Included Software: CAMEDIA Master 2.5 
OS Compatibility:  
Performance Timing
Startup Time:  
Shutdown Time:  
Play -> Record:  
Record -> Play (max res):  
Record -> Play (min res):  
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: 0.750 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:  
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: 0.500 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus: 0.100 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: 20.000 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res: 1.800 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res: 1.800 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res: 999
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): 2.000
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):  
Movie Sec @ Max Res: 15.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res: 60.00
Download speed, KB/second:  
Power
Battery Form Factor: AA, LB-01 (CR-V3) 
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline, NiCD, NiMH, Lithium 
Batteries Included: 2 x LB-01 (CR-V3) Lithium
Battery Charger Included: No 
More Information
Notes & Features: Compatible with SmartMedia up to 64MB. Complies with DPOF and DCF. Lens has 10 elements in 7 groups. Exposures 4-16 seconds in manual mode only. Exposures 1/30 to 1/10000 second in movie mode. Bundled with camera strap, USB cable, video cable, lens cap, lens cap strap and quick-start guide. 
Review URL: Review
Test Shots URL: Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:  
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website

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