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Olympus C-730 Ultra Zoom

3.2 megapixels, a sharp 10x zoom lens, tons of features, and an affordable price!

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 11/25/2002

MSRP $699 US

General
Model Name:	Olympus Camedia C-730 UltraZoom
Model Number:	C-730
Camera Format:	SLR-style
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$699.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2008-04-15
Date Available:	2002-11-30
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Remote control RM-1
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	11.1 oz (315 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	4.2 x 3.0 x 3.1 in. (108 x 76 x 78 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3200x2400, 2048x1536, 2048x1360, 1600x1200, 1280x960
Movie Resolution:	320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.20
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	5
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	38 - 380 mm
Zoom Ratio:	10.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	3x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect Multi / Spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	60 cm to Infinity 24.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	10 - 10000 cm 4.1 - 4081.6 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:	f/11.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - f/11
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	4.4mm 180kpixel EVF
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):	110000
Max Playback Zoom:	4.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400, 800
ISO Rating Max:	800
Number of White Balance Settings:	8
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Manual
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	16
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/1000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Multi-Pattern, 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:	7
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill, Slow Shutter (1st curtain, 2nd curtain, 1st curtain w/ red-eye), Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):
Flash Range Description:
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	External Flash terminal for optional Olympus FL-40 (5 pin type)
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SmartMedia, xD Picture Card
Other Memory Types:	xD-Picture Card (included)
Memory Included (MB):	16.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG, Mono WAVE
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, Flash sync
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):	15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA or 2 x CR-3V (LB01)
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	2 x LB-01 Lithium disposable
Battery Charger Included:	No
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