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Manufacture: Olympus Sensor: 1/3.2" 2.1 megapixel CCD BIT 2002: Olympus has announced the new CAMEDIA C-120 and C-220 Zoom budget priced digital cameras. Note that these are the European designations, we are awaiting confirmation of the US names. The C-120 is a 2 megapixel fixed lens digital camera, priced at just £169.99 (inc VAT). The C-220 Zoom is a 2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom digital camera priced at just £199.99. UPDATE: We think the US designations are: C-120 = D-380, C-220 Zoom = D-520 Zoom (this is unconfirmed). Olympus CAMEDIA C-120Press Release (Olympus UK): Digital photo fun at your fingertips
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Press Release (Olympus UK):
Great Looks, Great Value and Outstanding Performance
Olympus CAMEDIA C-220ZOOM
The extremely compact and easy-to-use CAMEDIA C-220ZOOM makes discovering digital photography a real joy. This beautifully designed camera boasts a 3x optical zoom lens, 2 megapixel resolution and will be available in April for RRP £199.99.
Olympus is renowned for its high level of opto-digital competence and its expertise is confirmed by the impressive new C-220ZOOM. Following the award-winning C-200ZOOM, this new model is the ideal solution for price-conscious newcomers to the world of digital photography.
Printed digital images compare very well with those from film cameras. Also, with the combination of precise automatic shooting, high-quality zoom and versatile flash options taking great pictures with the C-220ZOOM is child's play.
As with all Olympus digital cameras the integrated LCD monitor enables photographers to check their shots immediately. In addition, the 3.8cm LCD display can be used as a viewfinder to check camera settings, memory capacity and battery levels as well as the date and time.
To suit the ambient conditions, it is possible to adjust the white balance, make exposure corrections or utilise one of the diverse flash modes. Furthermore, two light metering systems are available: digital ESP and spot metering. The camera's arrow-keys enable users to scroll through easy-to-follow menus displayed on the LCD, allowing easy adjustment of settings.
Besides colour shots, the C-220ZOOM can also capture images in black and white or sepia and record short video sequences. The panorama function is another useful feature - perfect for capturing breathtaking landscape shots.
Other features:
- USB interface with AutoConnect compatability*2 for quick downloading of images
- The new software CAMEDIA Master 4.0, allows the user to easily archive, manage, edit and process image data (stills and movies).
- Compact measurements (62 [h] x 112 [w] x 35 [d] mm) and weighing only 174 g
The Olympus C-220ZOOM is bound to be a first choice for everyone looking for photographic quality and versatility. This great value model will be available in April 2002.
Olympus CAMEDIA C-120 / C-220 Zoom specifications
Olympus C-120 | Olympus C-220 Zoom | |
Price (UK) | £169.99 (inc VAT) | £199.99 (inc VAT) |
Sensor | 1/3.2" 2.1 megapixel CCD | 1/3.2" 2.1 megapixel CCD |
Effective pixels | 2.0 megapixels | 2.0 megapixels |
Image sizes |
• 1600 x 1200 |
• 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480 |
Image format | JPEG | JPEG |
Lens | 35 mm equiv., F4.5 |
3x optical, 38 - 114 mm equiv |
Lens aperture | F4.5 | F2.8 - F4.9 |
Focus | Fixed focus | Auto focus |
Focus range | • Normal: 0.6 m (2.0 ft) - Infinity • Macro: 0.25 m (9.8 in) - Infinity |
• Normal: 0.5 m (1.6 ft) - Infinity • Macro: 0.2 m (7.9 in) |
Digital zoom | 2.5x | 2.5x |
Metering | • Digital ESP • Spot |
• Digital ESP • Spot |
Exp compen. | +/-2 EV in 0.5 EV steps | +/-2 EV in 0.5 EV steps |
Shutter speed | Program: 1/2 sec - 1/2000 sec Night: 1 sec - 1/2000 sec |
Program: 1/2 sec - 1/2000 sec Night: 2 sec - 1/2000 sec |
Apertures | F4 / F8 | F2.8 - F7.5 |
Sensitivity | Auto (ISO 100 - 400) | Auto (ISO 100 - 400) |
White balance | • Auto • Daylight • Overcast • Tungsten • Fluorescent |
• Auto • Daylight • Overcast • Tungsten • Fluorescent |
Flash | Internal, 2.5 m range | Internal |
Flash modes | • Auto • Red-eye reduction • Off • Fill-In • Slow sync • Slow sync & red-eye reduction |
• Auto • Red-eye reduction • Off • Fill-In • Slow sync • Slow sync & red-eye reduction |
Continuous mode | None | 1.2 fps up to 5 frames at HQ |
Movie mode | • 320 x 240, 15 fps, 15 sec, no audio • 160 x 120, 15 fps, 60 sec, no audio |
• 320 x 240, 15 fps, 15 sec, no audio • 160 x 120, 15 fps, 60 sec, no audio |
Self timer | 12 seconds | 12 seconds |
LCD Monitor | 1.6" TFT, 61,000 pixel | 1.5", 114,000 pixel |
Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
Storage | • SmartMedia • 8 MB SmartMedia card supplied |
• SmartMedia • 8 MB SmartMedia card supplied |
Connectivity | • DC input • USB (1.1) |
• DC input • USB (1.1) • Video Out |
Power | • 2 x CR-V3 Lithium batteries or • 4 x AA batteries |
• 1 x CR-V3 Lithium batteries or • 2 x AA batteries |
Dimensions | 123 x 65 x 45 mm (4.8 x 2.6 x 1.8 in) |
112 x 62 x 35 mm (4.4 x 2.4 x 1.4 in) |
Weight (no batt) | 190 g (6.7 oz) | 174 g (6.1 oz) |
for full information visit: https://www.dpreview.com/articles/5378485992/olyc120c220z
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