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Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 11/21/2003

MSRP $799 US

General
Model Name:	Olympus Camedia C-5060 Zoom
Model Number:	C-5060
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$799.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2003-11-30
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	RM-2 Infra-red
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	15.2 oz (430 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	4.6 x 3.4 x 2.6 in. (116 x 87 x 66 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3264x2448, 2592x1944, 2592x1728, 2288x1712, 2048x1536
Movie Resolution:	640x480, 160x120
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	5.10
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:	Unknown CCD
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	6
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 110 mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.07x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	3.5x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	iESP multi-pattern / spot AF
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:	3 - 80 cm 1.2 - 32.7 in
Min Macro Area:	3 x 2 mm 0.1 x 0.1 in
Min Aperture:	f/8.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 - f/8.0
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	None
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Optical
Optical VF Accuracy:	1%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	1%
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):	130000
Max Playback Zoom:	4.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:	80, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	14
White Balance Settings:	5 Indoor settings, 4 Outdoor settings, 4 Custom Memory settings, One-touch set with white card
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	120
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/4000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Multi-Pattern Meter, Spot meter, Multi-point 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 Sync (1st / 2nd curtain), Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	3.7
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 32" � 13
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2, xD Picture Card
Other Memory Types:	Microdrive
Memory Included (MB):	32.0
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Compressed Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
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:	Unknown
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:	4
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	3.000
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLM-1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website