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Olympus C-50 Zoom

Olympus packs a 5.0-megapixel CCD into an ultra-compact body, with a host of advanced features too.

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 11/26/2002

MSRP $699 US

General
Model Name:	Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom
Model Number:	C-50
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$699.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2002-10-31
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Remote control RM-1
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	8.0 oz (227 g)
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	3.9 x 2.3 x 1.6 in. (100 x 59 x 42 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768
Movie Resolution:	320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	5.00
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	5
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL Contrast Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	No
Manual Focus Steps:	n/a
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	20 - 60 cm 8.2 - 24.5 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:	f/10.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - f/10
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	None
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):	134000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	80, 160, 320
ISO Rating Max:	320
Number of White Balance Settings:	5
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent
Manual White Balance:	No
Longest Shutter Time:	8
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/1000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP Multi-Pattern Meter, Spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Self Timer:	12 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	6
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill, Slow Shutter (1st curtain, 1st curtain w/ red-eye), Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	8
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	3.4
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 7.8" - 11 ft (0.2 m - 3.4 m) @ ISO 160; Tele: 11.8" - 6.6 ft (0.3m - 2.0 m) @ISO 160
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	xD Picture Card
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	32.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:	Olympus CAMEDIA Master Software 4.0
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
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):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LI-10B
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	Proprietary LI-10B Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website