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Olympus C-3040 Zoom

Olympus updates its top-of-the-line 3-megapixel model with a "faster" lens and increased movie capabilities.

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Reference: Datasheet

Review First Posted: 4/14/2001

General

Model Name:

Olympus Camedia C-3040 Zoom

Model Number:

C-3040Z

Camera Format:

Compact

Currently Manufactured:

Retail Price:

$999.00

Street Price:

Price Update Date:

2007-02-07

Date Available:

2001-03-31

Remote Control:

Yes

Remote Control Type:

Tripod Mount:

Yes

Tripod Mount Material:

Operating System:

Weight:

407 g
14.2 oz

Weight With Batteries?

Yes

Size:

110 x 76 x 70 mm
4.3 x 3.0 x 2.7 in

Warranty in Months:

Image Capture

Image Resolution:

2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480

Movie Resolution:

320x240, 160x120

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

CCD Sensor (Megapixels):

3.24

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):

35 - 105 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?

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:

82 x 61 mm
3.2 x 2.4 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:

84%

LCD Viewfinder:

Yes

LCD VF Accuracy:

97%

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:

White Balance Settings:

daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light

Manual White Balance:

Yes

Longest Shutter Time:

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:

Flash

Internal Flash:

Yes

No of Flash Modes:

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 sync

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types:

SmartMedia

Other Memory Types:

Memory Included (MB):

16.0

Uncompressed Format:

TIFF

CCD Raw Format:

Compressed Format:

JPEG

Movie File Format:

QuickTime MotionJPEG

Connectivity

Video Out:

Yes

Video Mode Switchable:

Yes

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:

7.200 seconds

Shutdown Time:

4.400 seconds

Play -> Record:

2.100 seconds

Record -> Play (max res):

6.100 seconds

Record -> Play (min res):

0.900 seconds

Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:

1.080 seconds

Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:

Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:

0.510 seconds

Shutter Lag, Prefocus:

0.110 seconds

Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:

Cycle Time Max Res:

2.280 seconds

Cycle Time Min Res:

1.835 seconds

Buffer Frames, Max Res:

Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):

3.300

Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):

Movie Sec @ Max Res:

46.00

Movie Sec @ Min Res:

9186.00

Download speed, KB/second:

523.90

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:

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 case, remote control, camera strap, USB cable, video cable, lens cap, lens cap strap and quick-start guide.

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Reference: Datasheet

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