Typical price: £210
What is it: 5-megapixel compact digital camera with 5x optical zoom
What we think: The C-55 offers plenty of features and strong image quality, but inconsistent performance lets it down
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 August 2005
Tags: Olympus, Olympus C-55 Zoom, shutter lag, noise, wide angle
We like:
Solid build; long telephoto range; strong image quality; broad feature set
We don't like:
Poorly placed pop-up flash; indecisive autofocus; limited continuous-shooting capabilities
You might also need:
Four rechargeable NiMH batteries and a charger; an xD-Picture Card with a capacity of at least 128MB
CNET UK judgement:
The Olympus C-55 Zoom offers lots of features and very good image quality at an affordable price, although inconsistent performance lets it down, particularly the autofocus
Full review:
The Olympus C-55 Zoom is, above all, a good compact camera for the money. Its 5-megapixel resolution, 5x optical zoom, solid build, impressive array of features and very good image quality add up to a strong all-purpose option for the advanced snapshot photographer. That said, some of its features are compromised. For example, you can't shoot in burst mode at the highest-quality JPEG setting. That drawback, in addition to some inconsistent shutter lag and focus-time performance, makes this camera less suited for shooting action than the marketing might lead you to believe. Continue Reading...
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