Olympus C-5050 ZoomTheir best camera yet? - Olympus introduces a top-of-the-line five-megapixel model with noise reduction technology, optimum image enlargement, an improved interface, and support for three memory formats.<<Image Storage & Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Test Results & Conclusion>> Page 11:Video, Power, SoftwareReview First Posted: 01/09/2003 |
Video Out
The
C-5050 Zoom has a Video Out port for connecting the camera directly to a television
set. Through the Setup menu, you can select either NTSC or PAL formats. The
video output can be used for reviewing previously captured images and movies,
or running slide shows from the camera. It also shows all of the LCD menu screens,
as well as the preview display from the LCD viewfinder. Combined with the supplied
infrared remote control device, the C-5050 Zoom's video capabilities make the
camera a unique presentation device.
Power
The
C-5050 Zoom is powered by two CR-V3 lithium battery packs, four AA batteries
(alkaline, lithium, NiMH, or NiCd), or by an optional AC adapter that can significantly
extend battery life if you're doing a lot of downloads on the computer or working
in a studio environment. The camera comes with a set of four AA rechargeable
NiMH batteries (rated at 1700 mAh capacity) and a charger, and I highly recommend
picking up a second set and keeping them freshly charged at all times.
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(@6.5 volts on the external power terminal) |
(Four 1600 mAh NiMH cells, true capacity) |
Capture Mode, w/LCD | |
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Capture Mode, no LCD | |
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Half-pressed shutter w/LCD | |
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Half-pressed w/o LCD | |
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Memory Write (transient) | |
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Flash Recharge (transient) | |
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Image Playback | |
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Overall, the C-5050 Zoom shows very good battery life for an AA-powered camera. Particularly impressive is its near-zero power drain when it's in capture mode with the LCD display turned off. - You could easily leave it on and ready to shoot all day without appreciably draining the batteries. (This is one reason I really wish the 5050's optical viewfinder were more accurate than the (fairly average) 86% that it is. If you could rely upon it more exclusively, the 5050's battery life would be unmatched.)
Included Software
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The C-5050 Zoom comes with a nice complement of software on the supplied CD.
Direct camera control and image downloading are provided by Olympus' Camedia
Master software package (Version 4.0) for both Mac and Windows platforms (Macintosh
OS 8.6 - 10.1, Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP). USB drivers for both platforms and
an Apple QuickTime reader are also included.
Camedia Master allows you to download and organize images, as well as perform
minor image correction and enhancement functions (such as adjusting contrast,
sharpness, and color balance). For panoramic images, Camedia Master supplies
a "stitching" utility to piece together shots vertically or horizontally.
A complete printing utility works with the DPOF settings and allows you to print
images directly to Olympus or other photo printers.
In the Box
The following items are included in the box:
- C-5050 Zoom digital camera
- 32MB xD-Picture Card
- RM-1 Remote control
- Four AA NiMH batteries
- Battery Charger
- USB cable
- NTSC video cable
- Camedia Master 4.0 software CD-ROM
- Neck strap
- Lens cap with tether strap
- User manuals and registration card
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