Olympus D-490 ZoomOlympus updates a popular 1.3 megapixel model to 2 megapixels, with improved features.<<Test Results & Conclusion :(Previous) | (Next): D-490 Sample Images>> Reference: DatasheetReview First Posted: 10/28/2000 |
|
| General | |
|---|---|
 Model Name: |
Olympus Camedia D-490 Zoom |
| Model Number: | D-490Z |
| Camera Format: | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.00 |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-07 |
| Date Available: | |
| Remote Control: | No |
| Remote Control Type: | n/a |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: | |
| Operating System: | |
| Weight: |
12.3 oz (350 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | With |
| Size: |
5.0 x 2.6 x 2.1 in. (127 x 67 x 54 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 1600x1200, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution: | 320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 1.92 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 1/2.7" |
| CCD Filter Type: | RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer: | |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | No |
| Quality Levels: | |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 105 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 1.6x, 2x, 2.5x |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No |
| 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: | 20 - 80 cm 8.2 - 32.7 in |
| Min Macro Area: | 73 x 54 mm 2.9 x 2.1 in |
| Min Aperture: | f/8.6 |
| Max Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description: | f/2.8, f/5.6 (wide angle); f/4.4, f/8.6 (telephoto) (two settings) |
| Aperture Step Size: | |
| Lens Thread: | |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | Real Image |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | 90% |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | 98% |
| LCD Size (inches): | 1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 61000 |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 5 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent |
| Manual White Balance: | No |
| Longest Shutter Time: | 1/2 |
| Shortest Shutter Time: | 1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range: | 2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: | 0.50 EV |
| Metering Modes: | ESP digital (Multi Segment), Spot |
| Spot Metering: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No |
| Self Timer: | 12 seconds |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: | 7 |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-In, Red-Eye, Slow-Sync, Slow-Sync w/Red-Eye Reduction, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | 4.0 |
| Flash Range Description: | 0.2 - 4.0m wide angle, 0.2 - 2.6m telephoto |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | No |
| Ext Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SmartMedia |
| Other Memory Types: | |
| Memory Included (MB): | 8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: | TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format: | No |
| Compressed Format: | JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| External Connections: | Serial |
| Other Connection: | |
| Included Software: | Olympus Camedia, TWAIN driver, Photoshop plug-in, Enroute QuickStitch (Panoramas) |
| OS Compatibility: | PC, Mac |
| 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: | 2.800 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | 2.170 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 1.300 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: | 60.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res: | 15.00 |
| Download speed, KB/second: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | AA |
| Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended) |
| Batteries Included: | |
| Battery Charger Included: | No |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | Camera has panorama-shooting assist mode when using Olympus SmartMedia cards. Maximum sequence-mode speed is only with LCD Off. Official spec lists compatibility to 64MB SmartMedia. Independent test by Digitalkamera.de lists camera as compatible with SmartMedia to 128MB. |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
Resources
Free Photo Lessons
Simple pro lighting and use tips let you snap stunning photos. Check out our free Photo School area!
