Olympus CAMEDIA C-3000ZOOM - Digital camera - compact - 3.3 MP - 3x optical zoom - black, metallic silver

Offering treble megapixel CCD performance and sophisticated photographic functions at an attractive price, the new C-3000ZOOM from Olympus places staggeringly high-resolution images within the reach of a larger number of people. Of course, a powerful CCD is just part of the story. This new digital compact zoom also incorporates a precision 3x zoom lens plus a selection of accurate metering options and creative functions that go far beyond the capabilities of the traditional camera, such as movie and sound recording. The lower price in comparison with its "big sister", the C-3030ZOOM, has been achieved by slightly reducing the buffer memory and movie recording times as well as trimming some of the accessories that would otherwise be supplied with the camera. Nevertheless, the C-3000ZOOM has lost nothing in regard to image quality and delivers amazingly sharp shots with fantastic colors at a resolution of 3.34 million pixels. To ensure optimum results and ease of use, the CAMEDIA C-3000ZOOM offers a range of metering systems and automatic modes. Measurements for both the focus and white balance are taken Through The Lens (TTL) while either ESP (Electro Selective Pattern) or spot metering are on hand to assess exposure requirements. Additionally, by shooting a series of shots at different settings, the auto-bracketing function helps find the optimum exposure in tricky lighting conditions. However, the photographer may also wish to set the camera manually to attain individual results. In this case, focus, exposure, white balance and sensitivity are all individually adjustable. Further creative input is made possible thanks to the picture effects. By shooting in black & white or the yellow-brown tones of sepia, a completely different feeling can be imparted to the image. For capturing text in perfect clarity, the blackboard and whiteboard functions may also be selected. In sequence mode the camera can shoot at 1.2 - 1.8 frames a second and resets the AF for each exposure. This guarantees all the action is frozen in breathtaking clarity. The movie recording option, on the other hand, enables just the opposite. Recording at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, the C-3000ZOOM can capture 30 seconds of motion at 12.5 frames/sec. with a 16 MB SmartMedia card. (At 160 x 120 pixels, up to 120 sec. is possible). As a further benefit, this CAMEDIA model enables sound to be recorded with movie sequences. Moreover, four seconds of audio may be saved with a still shot. Ideally suited to the large file sizes generated by this three megapixel model, a USB interface permits the fast and trouble-free downloading of files from the camera. The attractive price of the smart black and dark metallic gray C-3000ZOOM makes it the first choice to discover the possibilities of high-resolution digital photography. Due to its user-friendly operation and wide-selection of manually adjustable functions, the new Olympus compact zoom is perfect for both the newcomer as well as the more ambitious photographer.

Key Features and Benefits: USB connectivity for quick and easy downloading of images to your computer Includes QuickTime movie mode with sound, allowing users to film 60 seconds of video at 160 x 120 resolution (15 fps) or 15 seconds at 320 x 240 (15 fps) Sound can be recorded during the video shooting or a 4-second sound bite can be recorded separately for play with a single image 15 resolution/quality modes using the DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system) to choose from DPOF (Digital Print Order Form rule) compatibility in the camera for reserving files for printing, as well as cropping and editing of images Offers both black and white and sepia modes for shooting monochrome images What's Included: Olympus CAMEDIA C-3000ZOOM SmartMedia Memory Card Neck strap, USB cable, audio / video cable, IR remote control