Olympus C-720 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera

Olympus Updated: 2007-09-05

Features

* An 8x optical and 3x digital zoom combine in this ultra-compact digital model for a seamless 24x zoom.
* 3.0 megapixel CCD (effective) allows for high-quality 8" x 10" prints or larger.
* TruePicTM technology means images are smooth and clear.
* Auto-Connect USB feature means the digital camera can be easily connected to almost any USB-equipped computer for quick downloading of images, without any additional software to be installed.
* Scene Program Modes: Portrait, Sports, Landscape-Portrait, Customizable My Mode.
* Aperture & Shutter Control - Take control and take exactly the picture you want, or choose Program Auto mode for point & shoot ease of use.
* Compact and stylish design makes the C-720 Ultra Zoom easy to handle and carry.
* Camera includes CR-V3 Lithium batteries that last 20 to 30 times longer than AA alkaline batteries and 2.75 times longer than AA Lithium batteries.
* Automatic Pixel Mapping checks the CCD and re-maps it for maximum CCD performance.
* Fast shutter speeds: 1/1000 - ½ sec. (Automatic); 1/1000 - 8 sec. (Manual); 2 sec. (Night-Scene).
* QuickTime® movie mode provides an exciting alternative to still image capture for those "don't miss" moments.
* Built-in pop-up flash automatically pops up so it's ready when you are.
* 12-second self-timer lets you get in the picture, too.

Technical Specs

CCD Imager: 3.0 Megapixel Effective,3.3 Megapixel Gross (Full optical CCD resolution),Size 1 /2.5” (0.4”) CCD
Lens: Olympus aspherical glass 8x optical zoom lens 6.4-51.2mm (equivalent to 40-320mm in 35mm camera)
Seamless Digital Zoom: 24x Total Seamless Zoom (8x optical r 3x digital)
Aperture Range: f2.8-f7.1 (adjustable in 1/3 steps EV)
Shutter Speeds: 1/1000 sec. – 1/2 sec. Automatic 1/1000 sec. – 8 sec. Manual (Night-scene mode: 2 sec.)
ISO: Auto: 100- 400 / Manual: 100, 200, 400 (equivalent)
Recording Mode(s): Still image: TIFF, EXIF JPEG, DCF (design rule for Camera File system), QuickTime® Motion JPEG (Movie Mode)
Panorama : Yes
Sequence: 1.2 frames per second burst up to 5 frames in HQ mode
Viewfinder: EVF (0.5 inch, 110,000 pixels) viewfinder
LCD: 1.5” (3.8cm) Wide-View color TFT LCD (114,000 pixels)used for viewing, reviewing images.
Focusing System: AF (autofocus) TTL system (contrast detection)