Canon PowerShot S410 4MP Digital Elph with 3x Optical Zoom

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Product Features:

4-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-15-inch enlargements

Canon 3x optical zoom lens with 3.6x digital zoom

9-point autofocus; movie mode; PictBridge compatible

Store images on Compact Flash Type I memory cards (32 MB card included)

Powered by rechargeable battery pack NB-1LH (included with charger)

ASIN: B0001G6U5M

Product Description

The successor to the enormously popular PowerShot S400 Digital ELPH camera, this new four-megapixel model offers all of the advantages of its distinguished predecessor as well as the array of above-mentioned Direct Print/ Print/Share and Direct Transfer features. Among the PowerShot S410 Digital ELPH camera other key attributes are its peak resolution of 2272 x 1704 pixels, a 3x (36-108mm equivalent) all glass, seven-element, Canon zoom lens with a wide AF range from 2 inches (in macro mode) to infinity. The PowerShot S410 Digital ELPH camera also records movies with sound at 15 frames per second for clips of up to three-minutes each at 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 resolution. The PowerShot S410 Digital ELPH also features simple yet sophisticated shooting features such as Evaluative, Center-weighted or Spot metering for more precise exposure control; shutter speeds ranging from 15 seconds to a fast 1/2000 of a second; a user adjustable exposure compensation feature that allows for and increase or decrease of up to two stops in gradual 1/3 increments, and a Custom White Balance option that is read off of a white or known neutral object. Like the new PowerShot S500 model, the S410 camera utilized Compact Flash type 1 media and features a 10x zoom capability on playback using the camera's 1.5 inch, 118,000 pixel LCD monitor.

Amazon.com Product Description

Updating the popular S400 Digital Elph, Canon's PowerShot S410 is both elegant and powerful. It features a 4-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, and movie mode for videos of up to three minutes. Elegantly designed and super compact, the S400 has a protective stainless steel shell with a celabrite finish, which mixes metals and ceramics to produce a tough cool-toned exterior that is visually stunning. It also features Canon's new Print/Share button, which helps you quickly connect directly to a printer or send an image via e-mail.

Optics and Resolution
The 4-megapixel PowerShot S410 can capture 2272 x 1704 images for photo quality 11 x 14 print enlargements. It also has 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480 resolution modes. The 3x optical zoom lens has a focal length of 7.4-22.2mm (35mm equivalent: 36-108mm). It also has a 3.6x digital zoom.

Movie Mode
The PowerShot S410 features 3-minute QVGA (320 x 240) or QQVGA (160 x 120) movie clips with sound recording, full playback and in-camera cutting and editing. Individual video clips are limited to three minutes in length.

More Camera Features

9-point Artificial Intelligence autofocus (AiAF) for fast and sharp images, even with off-center subjects
1.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD (118,000 pixels)
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, and slow sync modes
Record a voice memo of up to 60 seconds and attach to images
Shutter speed: 15 - 1/2,000 seconds
White balance control: Auto, pre-set (daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H), or custom white balance
Continuous shooting: 2.5 frames (maximum 5 images)
2x to 10x zoom into captured images while reviewing via the LCD

Canon Technology Features

Digic Imaging Processor: While much technical discussion of digital cameras centers around the optics and the CCD sensor, the complex task of image rendering is the job of the image processor--the "brains" of a digital camera. Canon's latest, exclusive DIGIC Imaging Processor significantly enhances digital camera performance in numerous areas. DIGIC's high-speed signal processing is combined with high-capacity buffering to give Canon digital cameras fast response and continuous shooting capability unmatched by other digital cameras. DIGIC delivers longer battery life and beautiful, rich color rendition with far fewer white saturation problems. And DIGIC's unequaled precision delivers clear, noise-free images that are demonstrably superior.
iSAPS Technology: Canon iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) technology dramatically improves the performance of AF (Autofocus), AE (Auto Exposure), and AWB (Auto White Balance). By analyzing a huge volume of photography data, accumulated over 60 years and the manufacture of over 150 million cameras, Canon engineers arrived at statistical relationships among focal length, focus distance, scene brightness, and other factors. Equipped with this "fore knowledge" Canon PowerShot cameras can optimize AF/AE/AWB settings for any given scene more rapidly and more effectively.
Multi-point AiAF: Canon's wide-area, multi-point AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) automatically selects one or more focusing points based on factors, such as subject position and motion. AiAF works in conjunction with iSAPS Technology to more quickly and accurately achieve autofocus under a wide variety of shooting conditions. You get fast, accurate AF whether you hold the camera horizontally or vertically, with stationary or moving subjects, with off-center subjects, and even in low-light/low-contrast lighting.

Direct Printing/Sharing
The PowerShot S410 introduces a new Print/Share button that speeds and simplifies printing to compatible Canon and PictBridge enabled printers and one-touch image transfer to Windows XP, Me, 2000, and 98 computers for use with image processing programs, uploading to the Internet, or placement in e-mail. When connected to a Canon Compact Photo printer, a Movie Print mode divides the selected clip into equal parts and prints thumbnails of a maximum 63 equally spaced frames onto a single sheet of Postcard Size Paper.

Storage and Transfer
Images and video are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (Type I only) and the included 32 MB card holds approximately 21 images at the Large/Fine setting. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1 connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NB-1LH). With the LCD on, you will get approximately 190 shots. It measures 3.43 x 2.24 x 1.09 inches and weighs 6.5 ounces (without batteries).

What's in the Box
This package contains the PowerShot S410 digital camera, 32 MB CompactFlash memory card, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NB-1LH), battery charger (CB-2LS), USB and A/V cables, and wrist strap. The supplied software on the CD-ROM includes browsing and printing software ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Mac). Other software includes PhotoStitch, plus photo and movie manipulation software ArcSoft PhotoStudio and VideoImpression.

Customer Reviews:

door to compact flash broke only after 1 year.......2007-09-24

I liked this camera a lot, bought it for $299 when new, a year ago. I never dropped it. But someone, a piece of plastic broke on the door to the compact flash department. Took it back to the camera store, and they said it would cost $200 to repair it! What a waste of money! Now I'll buy used on Amazon or ebay next time for far less...

review.......2007-07-18

i think the company i delt with was great - the camera was not my taste, but worked fine and they allowed me to exchange it.

BUYER BEWARE!.......2007-05-25

I HAD THIS CAMERA FOR THREE MONTHS AND THE SCREEN CRACKED! IT WAS IN A CASE ON MY DESK WHEN I TOOK IT OUT OF THE CASE AND DISCOVERED THE CRACKED SCREEN, I CALLED CANON AND THE SERVICE REP. SAID I MUST HAVE DROPPED IT! THEY WILL NOT FIX SO THE CAMERA HAS BEEN SITTING UNUSED FOR THE PAST 8 MONTHS. I HAVE SINCE GOTTEN A KODAK EASYSHARE AND I LOVE IT. THE CANON POWERSHOT IS NOW A PAPER WEIGHT.
CYNTHIA IN FLORIDA

Error messages Canon will fix free.......2007-03-24

I had the error message on my and I checked the canon website and found that they have a recall for it, I sent it in and they fixed it for free. Check the website and call the provided phone number even if you don't see your problem listed, eventually they might do other recalls do to all the complains.

Cano makes great camers.......2007-02-09

I bought this as a gift to a family member and what can I say. Easy to take pictures, and they come out looking really good. This is the second Canon I've purchased and its very reliable.

Olympus C-8080 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Wide Zoom

Average customer rating:

it's okay.
From a long time owner, GREAT CAMERA!
Still One of My Favorite Cameras!
The Olympus C-8080 from advanced amateur to pro photos.
The little Camera that could!!

Olympus C-8080 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Wide Zoom

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Product Features:

8-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 16-by-22-inch enlargements
5x optical zoom combines with 3x digital zoom for 15x total zoom
Movie mode with audio; PictBridge enabled; 1.8-inch articulated LCD display
Store images on xD or Compact Flash memory cards
Powered by lithium ion battery (included with charger)

ASIN: B0001DKLHS

Product Description

8-megapixel effective recording * 35mm focal length equivalent: 28-140mm * 5X optical/3X digital/15X total zoom * 1-13/16" articulated color LCD viewscreen * LCD viewfinder * JPEG options: resolution up to 3264 x 2448; 2592 x 1944; 2288 x 1712; 2048 x 1536; 1600 x 1200; 1280 x 960; 1024 x 768; 640 x 480 * QuickTime movie mode with audio * TIFF mode for capturing uncompressed photos * PictBridge compatibility (for direct printing to compatible printers) * Exif 2.2-capable recording (for use with compatible photo printers) * autofocus * manual focus (using distance gauge) * auto exposure modes * variable ISO (sensitivity) * aperture and shutter speed priority modes * white balance control * macro mode for focusing on close-up subjects (2" for Super macro; 8.4"-2.6' for Macro) * hot accessory shoe for external flash attachments * built-in pop-up flash * USB interface (2.0) * NTSC A/V output * 4-15/16"W x 3-1/2"H x 4-11/16"D * weight: 17.6 oz. without batteries and media * warranty: 1 year

Amazon.com Review

With the C-8080, Olympus enters the 8-megapixel arena with a splash. It's well suited both to amateur photo enthusiasts who want to ramp up their power and to professional photographers who need a smaller camera that's still loaded with a high-quality lens and expected high-end features. To that end, the C-8080 has a hot shoe for an external flash and the ability to add lenses (in conjunction with Olympus's bayonet-connected lens adapter tube).

With a body modeled after Olympus's professional E-20N, it has a classic SLR-style look but with a smaller profile (it's less bulky than Sony's DSC-F828). The rubber hand grip feels quite comfortable, making it easy for our fingers to access all the operation buttons on the right side. That said, we had to train ourselves to press the shutter-release button instead of the power button, since it is placed a bit lower from the top than where our fingers wanted to go. We also occasionally turned off the camera when making adjustments to the mode dial.

The left side also collects several buttons that are used in combination with the jog dial on the back (enabling quick access without having to go through all the menus). These buttons include flash pop-up and mode selection, resolution and image quality, and exposure compensation buttons. The LCD can be pulled away from the camera body and tilted up and down, which is especially handy for capturing ground-level photos.

Ergonomics aside, the C-8080 offers a powerful array of photographic features that make it easy to snap pics automatically or with your own manual settings. Here are some highlights:

The C-8080 has four continuous shooting modes, with the fastest being five shots at 1.5 frames-per-second (which was helpful in capturing the tip-off at an NCAA basketball game). It also has an AF burst mode where the focus is adjusted frame by frame, but this slows down the capture speed.
The manual focus mode allows you to get in as close as 7.9 inches (20 cm). A zoomed portion of your subject appears at the center of the LCD enabling you to get the right adjustment.
The movie mode allows you to record up to 640 x 480 resolution (VGA) with sound, and it's only limited by the amount of free space on your memory card--the LCD shows how much more video you can fit there. You'll also be able to hear audio during in-camera playback thanks to a small, built-in speaker at the bottom.

Other fave features included the electronic viewfinder (which helps keep the LCD from draining battery power), the My Mode setting (which can save up to 8 presets), and the ability to shoot in RAW format.

Although the 5x optical zoom is smaller than other current 8 MP models, we found it to be quite adequate. It's also a bit on the wide side--28-140mm with maximum aperture settings of f2.4 at wide and f3.5 at telephoto. The aspherical glass lens is built to the same quality level as the Zuiko lenses used with Olympus's E-1 digital SLR. We were quite happy with its clarity and ability to pick up fine details--even in a romantically lit restaurant.

The included 32 MB xD memory card is nice start, but you'll definitely need the space for storing 8 MP photos; we were able to fit 20 HQ 3264 x 2448 images onto the card. It's also compatible with Type I and II CompactFlash cards, and we recommend purchasing either a large-capacity CF card or a MicroDrive to ensure you've got enough capacity. One bonus of using xD is its faster write speed (images save about one second faster than a MicroDrive). The downside to using the two card formats at once is you have to choose a destination card each time you start the camera (it defaults to the xD card, even if it's maxed out).

We found the battery life to be quite long-lasting--we only used about half of its capacity during five days of moderate use. The C-8080 is powered by the rechargeable lithium-ion BLM-1 battery. The camera conserves battery power by going to sleep within three minutes of not being used; press any button to immediately bring it back to life.

Overall, Olympus delivers a worthy, professional, SLR-style camera with a good range of high-end controls, handy features, expandability, and great image detail. The only factor that tempers our enthusiasm is its somewhat awkward button layout. --Agen G.N. Schmitz

Pros:

Sharp 8-megapixel details and bright lens
Good variety of professional-quality photographic features, including hot shoe and add-on lenses
Articulated LCD and electronic viewfinder for saving battery drain
Dual xD and CompactFlash/MicroDrive compatibility
Long-lasting lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Cons:

Poor layout of control buttons--a slip of the finger easily turns off the camera
Need to choose CF card every time camera is turned on if xD card also present

Amazon.com Product Description

Professional and advanced amateur photographers will appreciate the powerful features found in the 8-megapixel Olympus Camedia C-8080. It featrues lightning-fast start-up and shot-to-shot recycling time, thanks to Olympus's new TruePic Turbo image proceesor. Housed in a black magnesium alloy body, the C-8080 also offers a 5x wide-angle zoom, movie mode with audio, dual memory card slot (XD and CompactFlash), tiltable LCD monitor, and full manual controls.

Optics and Resolution
With its 8-megapixel resolution, the C-8080 captures 3264 x 2448 pixel images for amazingly detailed poster-sized print enlargements. It also offers a full range of resolution modes, including: 2592 x 1944, 2288 x 1712, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480.

The C-8080 is equipped with a 5x, f2.4-3.5 optical zoom lens, which is constructed from 14 high quality lenses arranged in five groups and two aspherical lenses to reduce distortion. In addition, three ED elements help minimise chromatic aberration, an effect that often occurs when shooting in telephoto setting. The focal length extends from 7.1 to 35.6mm, equivalent 28mm to 140mm on a 35mm camera.

Movie Mode
In addition to capturing still images, you can also shoot short videos (without audio) in QuickTime motion JPEG format at 15 frames per second (fps). TheC-8080 has two resolution modes: 640 x 480 and 320 x 240.

More Features
By pressing one of the 13 direct control buttons arrayed around the camera body, a range of options can be viewed on the LCD or EVF (electronic viewfinder), and the setting can then be selected via the jog dial. The C-8080's advanced settings provide full manual operation and are ideal for experienced photographers who want to take control of their creativity.

The C-8080 boasts a new LCD that displays bright, clear images even under dazzling spotlights or in the summer sun. The adjustable 1.8-inch LCD (TFT, 134,000 pixels) enables you to swivel the LCD in multiple directions--upward from the camera body 90 degrees to shoot from the hip or 45 degrees downward to get the perfect over-the-head shot.

Alongside highly accurate light and white balance metering systems, the C-8080 features a dual AF system. A TTL contrast detection system is combined with an additional passive metering system, which uses a second sensor to calculate the phase difference and thus the subjectÕs distance. The camera then fine-tunes the readings for optimum sharpness.

In addition to a release time lag of just 0.3 seconds, rapid data processing also dictates very fast exposure rates. For example, 1.6 frames (each with 8 million pixels) can be shot per second in the sequence shooting and auto bracketing settings in any JPEG mode.

Other features include:

0.44-inch electronic viewfinder (240,000 pixels)
Dedicated Custom button allows you to jump into the feature you use the most with just the press of a button
Eight customizable My Mode settings enable you to assign frequently used settings
Scene modes: Portrait, Sports, Landscape, and Night Scene
Image effects: Black and white, Sepia, Sharpness, Contrast, Color Phase, Resize (portable file size for e-mail or Web), Guideline
Super Macro mode lets you get as close as 2 inches from your subject

Direct Printing
The C-8080 is PictBridge compatible, which enables you to transfer pictures from your digital camera to a compatible printer (such as the Olympus P-10), without a PC or image-editing software. All PictBridge devices share three basic features: camera-to-printer connecting, single-image printing, and uniform error messages (in case something goes wrong).

Storage and Transfer
The C-8080 features dual memory card slots--one for XD Picture Cards and another for CompactFlash Type I and II cards (MicroDrive compatible)--and can hold both media cards simultaneously for flexible storage options. It comes with a 32 MB XD memory card, which can store approximately 16 shots at 3264 x 2448 (HQ, JPEG setting).

Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via ultra-fast USB 2.0 connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98 Rev2Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery (BLM-1). It measures 4.9 x 3.3 x 3.9 (W x H x D) and weighs 23.3 ounces (excluding battery and storage media).

What's in the Box
This package contains the Camedia C-8080 digital camera, 32 MB XD memory card, lithium-ion rechargeable battery (BLM-1) and charger (BCM-2), remote control (RM-2), USB and A/V cables, carrying strap, lens hood, lens cap with retainer cord, quick-start guide, and printed instruction manual. The CD-ROM features Camedia Master software, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Camera Reference Manual.

Optional Accessories
The C-8080 accommodates the optional B-HLD30 Power Battery Holder. It holds a maximum of two lithium-ion BLM-1 rechargeable batteries for added energy to keep shooting for hours (one BLM-1 battery is included with the camera). Two new conversion lenses have been specially created for the C-8080 Wide Zoom, and both feature a bayonet mount for quick attachment to and removal from the CLA-8 conversion lens adapter that screws into the body of the camera.

The WCON-08D is a 0.8x wide-angle converter lens that reduces the focal length by a factor of 0.8x (35mm conversion of 22.5mm) when fitted to the C-8080, providing greater wide-angle coverage without altering the aperture setting.
To get even closer to the action, the TCON-14D, a 1.4x teleconverter lens, increases the focal length by a factor of 1.4x (35mm conversion of 160mm). To attach the TCON-14D or WCON-08D, the CLA-8 conversion lens adapter is required.

Customer Reviews:

it's okay. .......2007-01-12

i think it makes things more complicated than they really need to be but it takes great pictures. also....after purchasing the product, i learned that the camera has to have a proprietary zoom lens that is way more expensive than say, canon. but other than that i am very happy.

From a long time owner, GREAT CAMERA!.......2006-08-01

Before this camera I owned the Oly C3030 and C5050. All great cameras but they pale when compared to this one. Even as I write this today, I would still recommend getting this camera used at a great price rather than spend more on a newer model. It has every control a camera enthusiast could hope to have short of owning a higher end SLR, with the convenience of having everything in one fairly compact package. After a little bit of a learning curve, this camera becomes intuitive and is a joy to use.

Who is this NOT for?

Someone who needs to shoot a lot of images in rapid succession at high ISOs, and who want interchangeable lenses.

This camera has a rather slow buffer and file write time, especially if you are shooting RAW. Also it only goes up to ISO 400 and noise is quite noticable at that ISO.

Who IS it for?

Everyone else. If you shooting style is more sedate and you shoot at lower ISOs, you will be reward with stunning imagry and very little noise, if any. You can exercise the utmost control over every aspect of your photography, or just set it on auto and let it do it's thing. You will love the results and the wide angle 5x zoom is like have 3 lenses in one.

Don't want to take my word for it?
Feel free to visit my website (kramerkreations dot com) and peruse my photo gallery. I think you'll agree that is one amazing camera at a great price. If I had to do it all over again, I would get another C-8080WZ without hesitation.

Happy shooting!

Still One of My Favorite Cameras!.......2005-12-10

I've owned by C-8080 for over a year. Several months ago, I bought a Canon Rebel XT DSLR. The XT gets better resolution, focuses and stores faster, has a broader dynamic range, and slays the C8080 in medium and low light hands down. Add an image stabilized lens to the XT, and performance-wise, the C8080 gets left in dust accross the board.

But I still often I pack the C-8080 and leave the XT at home. In good light or when using flash, the C8080 takes great pictures, with very respectable resolution and clean, bright, vibrant Olympus style colors. It boasts a lens with one of the widest front diameters of all the digicams on the market (and thus captures more light), and the quality of the glass is superb. Raw mode storage is slow, but the results can be wonderful---you can sqeeze one more level of resolution and color depth from raw. Comparable pictures shot with my XT would blow up to bigger size, but the C-8080 is more than adequate for the typical 8-1/2X11's that I print at home. The C-8080 can produce fine prints in many cases at 13X19.

While not "compact," the C-8080 is a tidy, convenient, sturdy tool that is suitable for the serious photgrapher. The 28-140 mm is too short for field sports, but it's great for indoor people shots, landscapes, and the majority of common shooting situations. Autofocus is generally "fast enough." The dual memory card format offers a convenient way to organize pictures and immense storage capacity. I like the tilting viewfinder. The control layout is a bit complex, but you learn to maneuver it. It offers more precise control over shutter speed, aperture, and ISO than most digital cameras; ISO choices are, for example, 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, etc., instead of the more standard 50, 100, 200, etc. This means, among other things, when you haven't got enough light for ISO 100, you might not need to drop to ISO 200 where you will pick up more noise; instead, maybe you can capture the shot at ISO 160. Noise is typically not an issue until you are pushing ISO 200.

I wish the C-8080 offered image stabilization. I wish it did better in dim light. I wish it zoomed out to 200mm or better. But it is an easy camera to pack and operate, and in many, many situations, it does more than well enough. This is useful, quality gear that was built to last a long time.

The Olympus C-8080 from advanced amateur to pro photos........2005-11-14

My background in photography extends back to my high school days in 1976, through selling cameras professionally for 6 years in retail post high school, and then later after college taking wedding photos with a Hasselblad and pro lighting for a few years 'on the side.'

In 2002, I sold all of my film-cameras, and went digital with an Olympus C-3020 to start (a 3.2 mega-pixel camera). In 2004, I upgraded to a C-8080 and bought a 2-gig card and extra battery. In 2005, I purchased an E-300 Olympus, and both are 8 mega-pixel cameras. The battery is exactly the same, so now I have three batteries and two chargers. Staying in the Olympus family made the transition to new menues very easy, and when my wife takes the C-8080 (recently on a trip to China) I have the E-300 to use with additional lenses.

I am very happy with the image quality of the C-8080, and with a 2-gig card, this unit can hold just over 1,000 high quality photograps, making vacation and family photography enjoyable and almost flawless. Many have discussed the advantages and how "great" this camera is. So, I will touch on some of the more sensitive areas. Understand, first, that these are overcome by the other qualities of this camera -- it is really super.

The C-8080 is an SLR (see through the lens), but understand that the image that one sees through the camera is a projected image, like a TV screen. This is on EITHER screen, inside the camera or on the back.

Contrast this with the E-300 and one sees the acutal image just like looking through a real (film) 35mm SLR in the E-300. This is partially why I gave the C-8080 camera 4 stars (I would have rated it at least 4.5 if that rating selection was available).

What that means is that, with either view, the image is using battery power. Still on a two week treck across the US to Ohio and Michigan, I over came that worry with the extra battery, and in two weeks and over 400 images, I still had power to spare when I returned home.

Additionally, looking at the image, one again does not see the actual image, but its reproduced equivalent. In lower light, one cannot pick out, say, a reflection on a subject's shirt button or other small point of reference to use as a manual focusing reference (the screen does not display well in very low light).

One offsetting advantage, though, is that the image display plate on the back of the C-8080 can be 'pulled out' and positioned (adjusted) so the photographer can hold the camera overhead to make shots in crowds of people, or it can be adjusted to view the image at waste level - kudos, Olympus!

The other disadvantage that I find is the focusing in lower light. Where on the E-300 that camera uses a pulsed flash to help in focusing, the C-8080 actually sends out an amber-colored beam to help "illuminate" a lower ligted area, but this is not a strong beam and doesn't help the photographer, other than to give one some illumination to try to see and watch the camera re-focus if at first the unit doesn't succeed. This is the other reason why I gave this a 4-star rating.

Overall, though, I love this camera. It's all I used on several travels now, and each time I've been pleased with the results. Even with its fixed (non-interchangeble) lens, the variety of focal lengths was quite enough in 98% of the photos, and the exposure meter is exceptional. It can be used as easy as a point-and-shoot, and has some really nice advanced features.

A person can take photos "out of the box" when the battery is charged, and in the meantime walk through some of the neat things outlined in the manual to learn the menu system and make advanced modifications.

Last, but not least, the overall Olympus quality in digital cameras has without a doubt impressed me.

The little Camera that could!!.......2005-11-04

The sinister Minister here. To give you some insight on yet another camera that has inspired me to go forth and take pictures! The C-8080 has been my 2nd Olympus camera,(The e-300 was my first) and will most definitely not be my last.Some of you may have seen my review of the Sony V3 camera which I considered the ultimate point and shoot camera, that was until I got my C-8080. The c-8080 has all the important features of the V3 such as dual memory capability (XD & CF 1&2, Hot shoe, Etc.) But it surpasses in many other areas such as 5X optical zoom as opposed to 4X on the Sony. A swiveling LCD Screen, 8MP instead of 7.2 (yes it makes a damn difference) and finally a much more in depth and concise menu system and exposure control, allowing you tons of other options in how you expose and take your pictures,(Scene presets, shutter speeds, exposure control, focus options, White balance, ISO settings) On almost all counts the 8080 came out the topdog over the V3. Even the battery life is better.It was even as good as the V3 in low light wich really surpised me! Now understand that this is not a pocket camera neither is the V3 for that matter, I mean you could kill a mugger with this sucker and take his picture afterwards! Again not so with the V3, it is a sturdy camera to be true, but the 8080 is made of metal and forever. While on the subject of design-the 8080 is a larger but more comfortable camera to use, it fits sweetly in your hand and not quite as chunky as the V3. Shot to shot I rate them about the same as far as speed, and the Sony I think is a little quicker on start-up but not by a margin that would be outstanding. Okay so we did the tech thing now what about the pictures? Again I have to go with the C-8080. I found the color reproduction a little more on the money and over a wider selection of settings (which the V3 didn't have to begin with) I still love Sony's film clip mode and in camera editing features better than anything else out there however so that one goes to the V3.
This review comes a wee bit late, Olympus has already released thier new models for the 2005 Holiday season and most of those suck in comparison to the 8080 (except the E-500-mines on order!). But even so I would reccomend picking up this camera while you still can. Because in its class there really isn't anything out there that can touch it as far a form, function, and the ability to take amazing photos! Some cameras do outlive upgrades & trends (like the Sony F-828) I think the C-8080 will follow suit.Actually its the new designs that have turned the 8080 into the ultimate point and shoot camera! Most point and shoot cameras are now between 6&8 MP (Fuji has a 9MP!!) have an optical range of 3-5X and are getting faster by the day! (well some are)

The little camera that could? That could still be around in 2 or 3 years because its just one hell of a camera! I still stand by my 5 star rating I gave the V3, but as we speak I've sold mine and kept the 8080 to take its place.By the way theres one thing you should know about digital photography, that no salesman or self-proclaimed pro will likely tell you...you will outgrow your camera! But hey thats a good thing right!? So if YOUR ready to grow look no further! Thanks for reading and Happy shooting!

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Compactflash Card, 32MB, Kodak

Manufacturer: LEXAR MEDIA INC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Lexar 32 MB CompactFlash Card

ASIN: B00092D79U

Product Description

While your camera processes the last shot, you could be missing the next one. Lexar's CompactFlash media cards are the answer. Lexar's high-speed digital film gives your camera the edge - the capability to capture images faster.

Sandisk 32MB/50 PICTURE COMPACTFLASH ( SDCFS-32-A10 )

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Sandisk 32MB/50 PICTURE COMPACTFLASH ( SDCFS-32-A10 )

Manufacturer: SanDisk
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

32 MB
CompactFlash (CF) Card

ASIN: B0007OK798

Product Description

SanDisk Shoot & Store memory cards are the simple, convenient and affordable way to process and store digital photos. With SanDisk's Shoot & Store memory cards, you can take digital pictures, share them with family and friends, then save them permanently on your card or transfer them to your computer.ter.

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Perfect!

Fujifilm 32 MB CompactFlash Card

Manufacturer: Fuji
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

High transfer rate for fast copy/download
Multiple storage capacity Digital Images Per Card Uncompressed Compressed Camera Resolution 16mb 32mb 64mb 128mb 16mb 32mb 64mb 128mb 1.0 Million Pixels 5 10 21 42 53 106 213 426 2.0 Million Pixels 2 5 10 21 26 53 106 213 3.0 Million Pixels 1 3 7 14 17 35
5739566

ASIN: B00006LL9F

Product Description

Fujifilm CompactFlash memory cards are the perfect choice for a wide range of digital products. CompactFlash is the most widely used recording medium for today's digital cameras and is also used in a number of other portable electronic devices, including MP3 music players and Personal Digital Assistants (PDA). Fujifilm CompactFlash cards offer secure, non-volatile storage of your music, digital images and other important data.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect!.......2007-01-10

Was very happy with the quick response of communication and shipping of product. Great product -- am enjoying it everyday.

Smart Modular Technology 512MB REG ECC DDR MODULE IBM

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Smart Modular Technology 512MB REG ECC DDR MODULE IBM

Manufacturer: Smart Modular Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Targus DMC111 Digital Memory Card Case - Black (Koskin)

ASIN: B00006JI83

Product Description

Linear Flash PC Cards support true random access so reads literally happen in a flash. Not only can these cards access stored data rapidly; they can also execute programs directly from the card. This opens the doors for vertical applications. Non-volatile Linear Flash cards are used in a variety of applications, including networking and telecom equipment, industrial controls and instrumentation.Random access, ruggedness and reliability are the basic qualities required of Linear Flash cards. Adding convenient size and low power consumption makes a sure winner. Linear Flash cards from SMART Modular Technologies are fully PC Card (Type I)-compatible and operate faster than hard disks, but are removable like floppy disks. Since there are no moving parts, Linear Flash cards operate reliably in conditions that can be normally hostile to data. These cards use solid-state components that can be used day-in-day-out because they are far more reliable than the movable parts of hard drives.SMART Modular Technologies offers an AMD-type D-Series Linear Card.

Cisco 32 MB Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory (manf In Mex)

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Cisco 32 MB Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory (manf In Mex)

Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MEMORY (MANF IN MEX)

ASIN: B00006B6G1

Product Description

Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader in networking systems. Cisco's networking solutions connect people, computing devices and computer networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without regard to differences in time, place or type of computer system. Cisco offers a variety of upgrades to support its products, to provide their full flexibility and to satisfy the most advanced demands of its customers.

Smart Modular Technology SM9FLACF32-C 32 MB CompactFlash Memory Card

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Smart Modular Technology SM9FLACF32-C 32 MB CompactFlash Memory Card

Manufacturer: Smart Modular Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

SMART Modular Technologies is a specialist in memory modules in SIMM, DIMM, SO-DIMM, Rambus RIMM and custom form factors that utilize the latest DRAM, SRAM and Flash memory technologies. Because of this focus and concentration, SMART provides precision response to customer requirements. Design simulation, PCB design, surface mount technology and test are all experiencing rapid technological changes in response to rapid changes to higher density, higher operating frequency, lower voltages and smaller packages in memory ICs. SMART's leading-edge technology continues to provide both standard and custom solutions for its customers.

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Sandisks & keeping the data
SanDisk and Viking are the top names in CompactFlash Cards
Works with everything
It gets the job done
Perfect Weekend Capacity

SanDisk 32 MB CompactFlash Card

Manufacturer: SanDisk
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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SanDisk SDDR-64-768 Compact Flash to PC Card Adapter

Product Features:

32 MB memory
Removable data storage system
Ultra compact
High image quality
For use in digital cameras, PDAs, HPCs, personal communicators, and audio recorders

ASIN: B00001RMCY

Product Description

SanDisk CompactFlash (CF), which weighs a half-ounce and is the size of a matchbook, is an ultra-small, removable data storage system. CF is widely used in digital cameras, PDAs, HPCs, personal communicators, medical monitors and audio recorders because it expands the functionality of those products and enables them to be smaller and lighter.

Amazon.com Product Description

CompactFlash, which weighs a half ounce and is the size of a matchbook, is an ultrasmall, removable data storage system that is ideal for use with digital cameras and handheld PCs.

Customer Reviews:

Sandisks & keeping the data.......2005-05-07

Though this card, 32 megs is minute, you still may only need that. I picked this up (about 4 1/2 years ago), when it was state of the art & about sixty bucks or so. I still have both cards! Well over 4,000 photos & bazillions of files!! Never a read or write error! I've never lost anything with it. Unlike the Lexar!

If you're looking into compact flash cards, go with who started it. I have a 128mb sandisk, & am now looking into their 2 gig Ultra card, for my new camera. Because I want speed, & need the space for 8MP photos.

The write/capture function is slow, it's not meant for speed. But for swapping & transferring it's faster than from cd (with the right reader/writer)!
SD cards & micro drive are inching in, but Sandisk keeps imporoving the CF (they also make SD cards).
There are cheaper & less expensive cards out there, but how important is your data/photo? You can't always retrieve your files, with the flash memory programs. I know. I used three of them on my Lexar, & NEVER got all of the images. But that just may be the cards I have, who knows? There isn't any quality control any longer, who cares? Sandisk is the most accurate.

SanDisk and Viking are the top names in CompactFlash Cards.......2001-10-10

I didn't realize that there are large differences between brands of CompactFlash cards until I purchased (thinking that I was saving money) an inferior, "no name" brand. The generic card literally fell apart on me.

After making that mistake, I researched through the tech boards and unequivically, the SanDisk and the Viking disks received the best reviews and the highest ratings.

I chose the SanDisk brand because its price was better than the Viking's without foregoing the quality as I had done previously.

This is a great buy at the current, discounted price. Take advantage of it while the sale price is still available!

Works with everything.......2001-08-04

The SanDisk card works perfectly with both my digital camera and Visor Prism's MemPlug card. The MemPlug module, by PiTech, allows a Handspring Visor to use a CompactFlash (or SmartMedia) card as if it were an extension of the hand held's own RAM. I made the mistake of initially purchasing a CompUSA CompactFlash card but had to return it when it proved to be incompatible. The SanDisk is a winner.

It gets the job done.......2001-07-10

...And it does it well. For the price, the 32mb is the best value. Unless you plan on taking hundreds of High Res, Large format pictures, don't waste money on a larger card. I use this card with a Canon S100 and I'm very happy with the results. I've never had to worry about running out of space when shooting low res(640x480) almost 300 pics, and in Hi Res Mode (overkill) it can still handle more than 30. I've taken and deleted hundreds of pictures with no problems.

Perfect Weekend Capacity.......2001-06-03

This has the perfect memory capacity for a weekend away. It stores 100 pictures! I enjoy being able to have only 1 disk for a "weekends" worth of pictures. I don't have to change the disk, therefore I won't lose any disks when I travel. It is very convenient. This is an excellent product.

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High Quality Card
Not Worth the Price Premium
More Memory
More Memory

Kodak 32 MB CompactFlash Picture Card

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Targus DMC111 Digital Memory Card Case - Black (Koskin)

Product Features:

Like a floppy disk, this card lets you store, share, and manipulate files
Reusable
Formatted to work specifically with Kodak digital cameras
ATA compatible
Expands the memory of a variety of systems and devices

ASIN: B00004Z7NQ

Product Description

Dramatically increase your storage capacity by using a KODAK COMPACTFLASH Card. Store, share, and manipulate files as you would on a hard drive or floppy disk. The card is removable and reusable.

Customer Reviews:

High Quality Card.......2001-09-13

I purchased this card after going through several downloads of my 8mg card for my DC3400. This has been an excellent card that has given me no problems!

It's even taken a spill or two and it's still working without any glitches. If you need quality and durability with high quality downloads then this card is for you!

Not Worth the Price Premium.......2001-03-21

This card works fine, but here is the bitter truth.

The core of all the cards (known in technical terms as the "controller") are made by only a few DRAM manufacturers. Those handful of DRAM manufacturers then sell the "controllers" to the major flash card manufacturers (i.e. SanDisk, Kodak, Olympus, and Viking). The flash card manufacturers then simply throw some plastic casings on the controllers, slap on a label, and ship the cards. As long as the flash card manufacturer is reputable, has a good warranty, and has been around for over 5 years; you will be just fine.

What I am trying to get at? I simply want to make it clear that you should not buy a card based solely on the fact it is made by Kodak. Check the pricing against the other major manufacturers (i.e. SanDisk, Viking, etc.) and then make your decision.

More Memory.......2001-01-05

I have a Kodak DC3400. It only has 8MB memory so I could only take about 11 pictures. Now I can take about 40. It is great!

More Memory.......2001-01-05

I have a Kodak DC3400. It only has 8MB memory so I could only take about 11 pictures. Now I can take about 40. It is great!

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