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Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera

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Performance
Overall rating81
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at 640 by 480 resolution and at the camera's highest resolution. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores.Very good
Ease of useGood
FeaturesVery Good
Maximum effective pixels/resolution4 megapixels at 2288 by 1712
Bundled media16MB XD-Picture Card
Optical zoom/Focal range (35mm equivalent)10X/38mm to 380mm
Aperture rangeWide angle: f2.8 to f8; Telephoto: f3.7 to f8
Shutter speed range (seconds)15 seconds to 1/1000 second
ViewfindersElectronic viewfinder, 1.8-inch LCD display
Video and audio recording640 by 480 video with audio, clip length limited by size of media
Semiautomatic/manual modesSix scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes; manual focus
Continuous-shooting speedUp to 1.5 frames per second for a maximum of eight frames
Optional lensesWide angle and telephoto
SoftwareOlympus Camedia Master
Battery scoreFair
Battery life: Battery life testing is cut off at 500 shots.200 shots
Battery number and typeOne rechargeable lithium ion
Dimensions (w/d/h) and weight4.1 by 2.7 by 2.6 inches; 11.9 ounces
Support policy scoreGood
Support policiesOne-year parts and labor warranty; 13-hour weekday toll-free support
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User Reviews for Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera

  • Reviewed by: defaultuser

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Fast, smooth, quiet. Really well built

    Weaknesses: My wife likes it to much

    Overall Evaluation: This is my second Ultra Zoom. Man, they have really come a long way. I really like the burst mode. The Zoom is smooth and fast, the scene modes work well. I am really happy!!! Great color.

  • Reviewed by: joni9

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Solid feel and handling,good photos, excellent zoom. Mpeg4 movie mode is also excellent, just make sure to enable sound before recording.

    Weaknesses: Sound recording should be automatic on movie mode. Flash unit could be better at max. distance.

    Overall Evaluation: Great photos, Very good ease of menus, excellent zoom.Excellent Mpeg4 movie mode.The LCD display is good, but I prefer using the viewfinder in most instances.Do get a bigger memory card if you use the movie mode.Excellent software with camera as the printouts were pretty good and also the panoramic shots.

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