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Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom

Olympus enters the 8 megapixel arena with a feature-packed body and fast f/2.4-3.5 5x zoom lens.

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 02/12/2004, Updated: 05/07/04

MSRP $999 US

General
Model Name:	Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom
Model Number:	C-8080
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$799.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2004-02-29
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	RM-2 Remote (included)
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:	Metal
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	23.3 oz (660 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	4.9 x 3.3 x 3.9 in. (124 x 85 x 99 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3264x2448, 3264x2176, 2592x1944, 2288x1712, 2048x1536
Movie Resolution:	640x480, 320x240
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	8.00
CCD Size (inches):	2/3"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:	Unknown CCD
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 140 mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	3x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid contrast/phase detect
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
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:	5 - 200 cm 2.0 - 81.6 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:	f/8.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.4
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.4 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - f/8
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	Body Threads w bayonet adapter
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	0.44" 240k pixel LCD
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):	134000
Max Playback Zoom:	5.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:	50, 80, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	6
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	16
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/4000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	ESP, spot, center-weighted
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, Slow Sync w/ red-eye, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	5.3
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 31" - 17.4 ft (0.8m - 5.3m); Tele: 31" - 11.8 ft (0.8m - 3.6m)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2, xD Picture Card
Other Memory Types:	None
Memory Included (MB):	32.0
Uncompressed Format:	RAW,TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Compressed Format:	JPG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPG
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:	Olympus CAMEDIA Master
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):
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