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Olympus C-740 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: 03/02/2003, Updated: 07/17/03

MSRP $499 US

General
Model Name:	Olympus Camedia C-740 UltraZoom
Model Number:	C-740
Camera Format:	SLR-style
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$499.00
Street Price:	$223.45
Price Update Date:	2007-12-30
Date Available:	2003-04-01
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	10.4 oz (295 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	4.2 x 2.6 x 2.7 in. (108 x 66 x 69 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3200x2400, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768
Movie Resolution:	320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.20
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.5"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:	Unknown CCD
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	No
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
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:	7 - 200 cm 2.9 - 81.6 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:	f/8.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.7 (tele) - f/8.0
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	Body Threads w/ Adapter
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	1.1cm 180kpixel EVF
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):	110
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	8
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten & 3 Fluorescent settings, �One Touch"
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:	Digital ESP Multi-Pattern Meter, Spot Meter, Multi-point averaged, AE Lock
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:	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, "Red-eye", Fill-in, Slow Shutter, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 16.7 ft.; Tele: 12.4 ft.
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):	16.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:	Unknown
OS Compatibility:	Win 98 rev2 / ME / 2000 Pro / XP - MacOS 8.6 - OSX
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:	4 x AA or 2 x CR-V3
Usable Battery Types:	Alk. / Lithium disposable, NiCd /NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:
Battery Charger Included:
More Information
Notes & Features:	Maximum resolution of 3200 x 2400 pixels (7.68 megapixels) is interpolated 2.3:1 from actual sensor resolution of 3.3 megapixels.
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website