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Olympus D-460 Zoom Olympus updates a popular 1.3 megapixel model with improved features and a simpler interface. Select a topic Reference: Datasheet D-460 Sample Images --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. Executive Overview 3. Design 4. Viewfinder 5. Optics 6. Exposure & Flash 7. Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests 8. Operation & User Interface 9. Camera Modes & Menus 10. Image Storage & Interface 11. Video, Power, Software 12. Test Results & Conclusion --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index <<Image Storage & Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Test Results & Conclusion>> Page 11:Video, Power, Software Review First Posted: 6/14/2000

Video Out
The D-460 comes with a video output connector for viewing images on a television set in the NTSC format only. (European versions of the camera presumably use the PAL timing standard.) Once the camera is connected to the TV, keep the lens cover closed and turn on the camera via the LCD Monitor button. All the Playback mode menus and options are available. The LCD monitor will automatically turn off once connected to the TV. Olympus warns that a black border may appear around the image with certain televisions and that this border will print if printing directly from the television setup.


Power
The D-460 Zoom runs on four rechargeable AA batteries, either nickel metal hydride, lithium, alkaline or NiCd. There's an auto-off timer that shuts the camera down after a minute or so if left unattended. In Record mode, it will wake up again in just a few seconds when you press the shutter button. Overall power consumption was pretty typical for digicams we've tested, but (similar to other Olympus digicams), is exceptionally low in capture mode with the LCD turned off. This means that you could comfortably leave the camera in the "on" position all day without having to worry about draining your batteries. The table below details power consumption in various operating modes:

Operating Mode	Power Drain
Capture Mode, w/LCD	570 mA
Capture Mode, no LCD	10 mA
Half-pressed shutter w/LCD	570 mA
Half-pressed w/o LCD	310 mA
Memory Write (transient, LCD/not)	440/220 mA
Flash Recharge (transient)	n/a
Image Playback	450 mA

Included Software
A software CD comes packaged with the D-460, containing Olympus Camedia Master 1.2 and QuickTime 4.0 for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 and Macintosh OS 7.6 and later. Olympus notes that the iMac is not compatible with this image transfer system because of the lack of a USB connection on the camera. iMac users will need to purchase a USB-based card reader to import their photos.

Camedia Master 1.2 allows you to transfer images from the camera to the computer once connected. You can also retouch and enhance images, take advantage of greeting card and calendar templates, produce slide shows, visual presentations and screen savers. The software also incorporates Olympus' Quick Stitch program, which joins together the images taken in Panorama mode, turning them into one complete image.