4-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-15-inch enlargements
10x optical zoom combines with 4x digital zoom for 40x total zoom
MPEG4 movie mode with audio; 1.8-inch LCD display; PictBridge enabled
Store images on xD memory cards
Editorial Review:
Experience photography without limitations with this advanced, 4 megapixel digital camera. The C-770 is designed with an impressive 10x optical/40x total zoom, MPEG4 Movie mode with audio, the ultra fast TruePic TURBO image processor, and the freedom to add on wide angle or telephoto conversion lenses, as well as an external flash via its dedicated hot shoe, so there's no photographic situation you won't be fully prepared for.
Olympus yet again raises the bar in the ultra-zoom digital camera arena with the 4-megapixel Camedia C-770. It's the smallest digital camera in the world featuring an optical 10x optical zoom (as of February 2004), measuring 4.11 x 2.36 x 2.7 inches (12-percent smaller than its predecessor, the C-750) and weighing only 9.9 ounces. It also features an MPEG4 movie mode with sound for high-resolution video at 30 frames per second. Other features include an all-metal body, a Super Zoom function that extends to 14x close-ups, fast USB 2.0 connectivity, and a bevy of manual features.
Optics and Resolution
Olympus' 10x optical zoom gets the detail of hard-to-reach subjects without loss of image quality.
With its 4-megapixel resolution, the C-770 captures 2288 x 1712 pixel images for impressive, photo-quality 11 x 14-inch print enlargements. It als features a full range of resolution modes: 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480 pixels. It records both in JPEG and TIFF format. The C-770's bright (f2.8-f3.7) optical system--normally only found in pro-level SLR cameras--comprises 11 elements arranged in 7 groups and includes two aspherical lenses to reduce distortion as well as an ED element to help reduce chromatic aberration.
The 10x optical zoom lens (6.3-63mm, or 38-380mm equivalent in 35mm photography) is combined with a 4x digital zoom for a seamless 40x total zoom. The new Super Zoom function--captured at 1600 x 1200 (2-megapixel) resolution--enables you to extend to an amazing 14x optical zoom.
Movie Mode The C-770 captures video with audio in MPEG4 movie format, the next-generation video standard with more efficient file compression. You can shoot at an astonishing 30 frames per second (fps) while in SHQ mode (640 x 480 pixels). Two other resolution modes (320 x 240 and 160 x 120) capture video at 15 fps.
More Features The C-770 is one of the first Olympus models to feature TruePic Turbo, a new image processor that sharpens image clarity, contrast, and color for life-like results. This feature also makes the camera 30% faster in processing images and is combined with a super-fast shutter release time.
The mode dial offers quick access to automatic settings, as well as four customizable "My Mode" settings.
In auto mode, the C-770 offers point-and-shoot simplicity for flawless picture taking. For those times when you want to tweak your creativity, the C-770 has aperture priority, shutter priority, or full manual settings. The 6 Scene modes (controlled by the dial on top of the camera) provide fully automatic exposure adjustments in a wide variety of settings: Portrait, Self Portrait, Landscape-Portrait, Sports, Night Scene and Landscape photography. The 4 customizable "My Mode" settings help save time by allowing you to assign frequently used settings to the mode dial for quick access.
The optimized electronic viewfinder (unlike many optical viewfinders) enables precise framing of the shot as well as displays all activated settings so you don't have to take your eyes off your subject.
Built-in flash with several modes: auto for low light and backlight, red-eye reduction , fill-in (forced on), and slow shutter synchronized
Dedicated hot shoe connection for adding an external flash or sync to a studio strobe
1.5 frames per second burst mode up to 8 frames in HQ mode
ISO settings: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400
Direct Printing The C-770 is PictBridge compatible, which enables you to transfer pictures from your digital camera to a compatible printer (such as the Olympus P-10), without a PC or image-editing software. All PictBridge devices share three basic features: camera-to-printer connecting, single-image printing, and uniform error messages (in case something goes wrong).
Storage and Transfer Images are stored on XD Picture Card memory cards. The card's small size, about the same as a postage stamp, helps to keep the camera size down. The included 16 MB card will store approximately 16 images at 2288 x 1712 pixels (at HQ, JPEG setting). Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via ultra-fast USB 2.0 connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98 Rev2Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Power and Size The camera is powered by a proprietary rechargeable lithium-ion battery (model Li-10B, included), which provides approximately 175 shots per charge with typical use. It measures 4.11 x 2.36 x 2.7 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 9.9 ounces (excluding battery and storage media).
What's in the Box This package contains the Camedia C-770 digital camera, 16 MB XD memory card, lithium-ion rechargeable battery (Li-10B) and battery charger, USB and A/V cables, carrying strap, lens cap with retainer cord, quick-start guide, and printed instruction manual. The CD-ROM features Camedia Master software, VideoStudio7 SE Basic (for MPEG4 video editing), Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Camera Reference Manual.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Nice camera, great photos once you learn it's quirks I purchased this camera after much research in 2005, it was my first digital camera purchase. Many of the features were way beyond my expertise, so I just used the pre-set auto or sports mode most of the time. The delay between pressing the button and the actual photo was a bit too long and a real pain when you have active children that you are trying to capture on film. I ended up with lots of "back of the head" shots or blurs. The batteries did run down way too quickly, especially when flash was used. I... more info
LOVE the shots, hate the machine I bought this camera in November 2005 and have taken some of the most incredible shots of my life with it. However, it died 6 months after purchase, so I sent it in for repair thinking the warranty would cover it-not so much. I spent the dough to get it fixed and now (6 months later) it has died again. I am so disappointed I could scream.
Olympus cameras have a tendency to break after the warranty expires. Buyer be ware! Olympus cameras have a tendency to break after the warranty expires. This is the second camera I have purchased from Olympus that has broken down soon after the warranty expired. The camera itself is great with it's 10x zoom and 4 megapixels. Yet, it saddens me to see the quality of this once great company deteriorate to the point that their products seize to work a few weeks/months after their warranty expires... Yes, there are lemons out there, but two cameras? What are the chanses of that?... more info
Powerful 10x Optical Zoom - one of the earliest camera's Have seen camera's priced at the same level that of the Olympus C770 UZ, & yet they have a poor Optical/Digital Zoom. This model being one of the earliest amongst all having a Zoom as high as 10x & yet being priced under $500US.That itself was a steal price,considering the next best were the D-SLRs which were soon released in the same time when this model was released.
Have used this camera for a year almost.What it lacks is a Stabilized Zoom. For the body of the camera being heavy (thats the... more info
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