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The Olympus C-180 (also known as the Olympus C-435) is a 5.1 megapixel digital camera that is being marketed as one of the most simple digital cameras to use going around. It has a 'one button, one function' design, 14 megabytes internal memory, 1.5 inch LCD screen, 7 scene programs, PictBridge compatibility and movie recording function.
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Trusted Reviews review the Olympus C-180 and write - "It’s hard to imagine a greater contrast to the C-7070 than this little camera. The C-180 is small, light, and so simple a child could use it. In fact it wouldn’t surprise me if a lot of these cameras end up in the hands of children, as birthday presents or as a toy to take on holiday. The sub £110 price means that if it gets dropped in a rock pool or smothered in ice cream then it’s no crippling loss. It is one of the cheapest 5.1 megapixel cameras on the market, but it still offers the reassurance of the prestigious Olympus name and a build quality that sets it comfortably apart from the majority of cheap budget cameras."
DigiCam Review has reviewed the Olympus Camedia C-180 D-435 and writes - 'The Olympus Camedia C-180 D-435 scores very highly on ease of use, but unfortunately falls short on image quality, with soft images, and slow speed in use. The lack of optical zoom is a real shame as well - especially considering Olympus offer the 4 megapixel, 3x optical zoom C-480 for around the same price as the C-180, you'd be better off buying a camera with an optical zoom lens. Images do have good colour and this camera may suite those looking for an extremely easy to use point and shoot camera.'
Pocket-lint reviews the Olympus Camedia C-180 and gives it a rating of 8 out of 10. They write - 'The C-180 would make an ideal child’s gift or a camera ideal for anyone with a penchant for panicking as soon as they see a camera with more than a few buttons. The camera is complete with a built in flash, though it’s not particularly powerful; a macro setting that gets you to within a modest 20cm of your subject. The small LCD screen is exactly that but helps keep the price low and while basic it is usable in all but the brightest of direct sunlight.'
Supplied with the Olympus Master software, which enables easy file management, this easy-to-use 5.1 million pixel camera will be available from June 2005 and will have an estimated street price of £130
The new C-180 includes a whole host of functions designed to make taking high-quality photos exceedingly straightforward. The “one button, one function” design principle ensures remarkably easy operation, while the combination of 5.1 million pixel resolution, a bright autofocus lens and TruePic TURBO advanced image processor guarantee first-class picture results. Close-ups are also possible thanks to the 4x digital zoom.
Even complete beginners will have no problems producing stunning results. The C-180 offers a wide range of scene programmes and provides a virtual help function to take the guesswork out of operating the camera. A comprehensible six-language menu further enhances ease of use and additional languages are available as downloads from the Internet.
This model boasts a 1.5“ (3.8cm) LCD monitor, enabling the easy framing and reviewing of photos and movies. Results are saved to the 14MB internal memory or onto optional xD-Picture Cards, which are available in capacities of up to 1GB – enough for hundreds of photos. And as you would expect from such a user-friendly camera, printing images is a simple one-step procedure. Thanks to PictBridge support, the need for a computer has become a thing of the past. To enjoy high-quality printouts, you need only connect the camera directly to a compatible printer, such as the Olympus P-10.
To power the C-180, you have the choice between one CRV-3 cell or two AA batteries, so there’s no need to worry about running out of power in places where specialised batteries or a recharging unit are not available.
The Olympus C-180 – main features:
• 5.1 million pixels
• Autofocus lens with 6.11mm focal length (equivalent to 36.7mm on a 35mm camera)
• 4x digital zoom
• 14MB internal memory plus xD-Picture Card slot
• 3.8cm / 1.5 inch LCD monitor
• 7 scene programmes (incl. Night Scene, Sports and Beach&Snow)
• Movie recording function
• TruePic TURBO image processor
• PictBridge compatible
• Uses two AA-size batteries or one CRV-3 cell
• Supplied with Olympus Master Software
• Multi-language menu (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian) plus possibility to download further languages from the internet
Posted by Darren in our Olympus category on May 20, 2005