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Olympus C-3030

Olympus extends their high-end compact to 3.3 megapixels, adds sound to its movies!

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 5/18/2000

MSRP $999 US
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General
Model Name:	Olympus Camedia C-3030 Zoom
Model Number:	C-3030Z
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$999.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	IR
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	14.1 oz (400 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	4.3 x 2.6 x 3.0 in. (109 x 66 x 76 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.14
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	32 - 96 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2.5x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	80 cm to Infinity 32.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	20 - 80 cm 8.2 - 32.7 in
Min Macro Area:	85 x 63 mm 3.3 x 2.5 in
Min Aperture:	f/11.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f//2.8 - f/11
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:	43 mm
Lens Thread Type:	Body threads w/adapter
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:	82%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	98%
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):	114000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	5
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	No
Longest Shutter Time:	16
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/800
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	ESP digital, Spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Self Timer:	12 seconds, 2 seconds from remote trigger
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):	5.6
Flash Range Description:	31 inches to 18.4 feet (0.8 to 5.6 m)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SmartMedia
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	16.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software:	Camedia Master, Photoshop LE
OS Compatibility:	PC, Mac
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	3.170
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:	46.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res:	191.00
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended)
Batteries Included:	Yes
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:	External flash connector is Olympus proprietary, need adapter for normal flash connection.
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website