Typical price: £230
What is it: 4-megapixel compact digital camera with 10x optical zoom lens
What we think: A versatile camera that should please enthusiasts and neophytes alike
What you need to know
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...
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