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The Olympus C-310 Zoom is a 3.2 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. It weighs just 150g (without batteries).
The Olympus C-310 has a super macro mode, 5 preset scene modes and a 1.8 inch LCD.
To learn more about the Olympus C-310 zoom read the following press release from Olympus announcing the camera.
Press Release
The C-310 ZOOM from Olympus Great Looks, Great Value and Outstanding Performance
The new C-310 ZOOM from Olympus is easy to use and makes discovering digital photography a real joy. The compact model weighs only 150g without batteries. It boasts 3.2 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom lens (equivalent 38 114mm on 35mm camera). Whats more, even experienced photographers can enjoy features such as the movie recording function and Super Macro Mode for close-up shots. The C-310 ZOOM is available from March 2004, RRP £149.99 (inc VAT). For stockist information call freephone 0800 072 0070 or visit www.olympus.co.uk.
The C-310 ZOOM incorporates a host of features that make picture taking easy and fast. Users can choose from five special scene programmes for shooting in a wide variety of locations and conditions. The programmes are Portrait, Self Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape and Landscape with Portrait.
When users want to record the tiniest of details, they can switch to Super Macro Mode. This allows them to shoot from as close as 2cm which is ideal for recording small wildlife. The model supports the PictBridge standard so users do not even need a PC to print their images. By connecting directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer such as the CAMEDIA P-10, users will enjoy impressively true-to-life prints.
The model comes with the CAMEDIA Master 4.2 software for easy editing and managing of files.
The C-310 ZOOM main features:
3.2 million pixels
3x optical zoom (equiv. 38 114mm on 35mm camera), f2.9-5.0
Super Macro mode: shooting from as close as 2cm
5 scene programmes (Portrait, Self Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait)
Movie recording function
PictBridge support
1.8 LCD with multi-language menu
TruePic support
CAMEDIA Master 4.2 software provided
Camera body sports a metallic lacquer finish