Olympus C-5060 Wide ZoomOlympus makes a strong update to the top of their prosumer lineup<<Image Storage & Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Test Results & Conclusion>> Page 11:Video, Power, SoftwareReview First Posted: 11/21/2003 |
The
C-5060 Wide 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 optional
infrared remote control device, the C-5060 Wide Zoom's video capabilities make
the camera a unique presentation device.Power
The
C-5060 Wide Zoom is powered by a single BLM-1 lithium-ion battery pack (7.2v,
1500mAh), 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 battery and a charger, and I highly recommend picking
up a second battery and keeping it freshly charged at all times. The table below
shows the power consumption in various operating modes, and the projected run
times you could expect based on the stated capacity of the provided battery pack.
| | (@6.5 volts on the external power terminal) | (One 1500 mAh Li-ion cell, true capacity) |
| Capture Mode, w/LCD | | |
| Capture Mode, no LCD | | |
| Half-pressed shutter w/LCD | | |
| Half-pressed w/o LCD | | |
| Memory Write (transient) | | |
| Flash Recharge (transient) | | |
| Image Playback | | |
The
C-5060 shows really excellent battery life, among the best in its class.
In particular, it consumes almost no power when its LCD is off in capture
mode, meaning you can leave it on and ready all day long without significantly
affecting your battery life. As noted above, I always advise readers to purchase
a second battery along with their camera, so they'll always have a spare
ready to go, but the C-5060's excellent battery life means that some people
will probably be able to get away with just the battery that comes with the
camera. (Personally, I'd still purchase a second battery, but you may prefer
to save the expense and put the money into a larger memory card instead.)
Included Software
The C-5060 Wide 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 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-5060 Wide Zoom digital camera
- 32MB xD-Picture Card
- One Li-ion battery
- Battery Charger
- USB cable
- Video cable
- Camedia Master software CD-ROM
- Neck strap
- Lens cap with tether strap
- User manuals and registration card
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