Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David D. Busch

Reviewed on: 25 October 2004

Tags: Olympus, Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom, shutter speed, performance, optical zoom

We like:

Full manual controls; versatile 10x optical zoom; solid battery life; excellent macro capabilities; decent image quality; simple operation; high-quality motion pictures

We don't like:

No raw format; slow autofocus under low-contrast lighting

You might also need:

An xD-Picture Card with a capacity of at least 64MB

CNET UK judgement:

Enthusiasts will love this camera's full manual control over exposure and focus, 10x optical zoom, and Super Macro capabilities, but it offers enough automation to soothe neophytes, too

Full review:

Full manual controls, a 10x optical zoom lens that's perfect for sports photography, a big, bright electronic viewfinder, and the ability to focus down to 30mm make the 4-megapixel Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom a camera that enthusiasts can use for serious work. Its ability to save photos in TIFF format, its hot shoe for mounting an external flash, and its robust MPEG-4 moviemaking capabilities add to its appeal for the dedicated photographer. Yet you don't have to be experienced to take advantage of this versatile camera. A dozen automatic shooting modes; sophisticated exposure, flash, and white-balance automation; and simple controls make this Olympus a camera that a neophyte can grow with. Continue Reading...