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The Olympus C-7000/C-70 Zoom is a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 5x Optical Zoom lens that is sure to be popular with serious digital photographers not wanting to pay for a DSLR. It features a 2cm Macro Mode, RAW, 2inch LCD and PictBridge-compatibility. It will be available in October 2004.
Steve's Digicams reviews the Olympus C-7000 and writes - ' the C-7000 will make a great choice for anyone who wants a high-performance point-n-shoot with a "better than average" zoom range and great image quality. Its 7-megapixel SHQ images have plenty of resolution to create photo-quality 13x19-inch prints. With a street price of around $599, it offers a good overall value.'
DCRP reviews the Olympus C-7000/C70 and writes - 'I very much enjoyed using the Olympus C-7000 Zoom, and it gets my recommendation. Photo quality was very good, though I'd definitely crank the sharpness and especially the saturation up a notch or two. The C-7000Z has a 5X zoom lens packed into a midsized body, though the lens starts at 38 mm, making it a bad choice for wide-angle lovers. Camera performance is excellent, with the exception of saving or viewing RAW and TIFF files. The C-7000 is nicely-designed for the most part, with the exception of the clumsy door over the memory card / battery compartment. The camera has a larger-than-average 2.0 inch LCD display which works well in most situations, save for dimly lit rooms. The camera offers full manual controls and then some. The macro mode on the camera is excellent, allowing you to get as close to your subject as 2 cm. I also appreciate the My Mode feature, which lets you store 4 sets of camera settings, and the customizable menus and buttons are a nice touch. The RAW data edit feature lets you adjust the properties of your RAW images without touching your PC. The C-7000Z has an impressive VGA movie mode, though it's crippled with a 20 second recording limit at the highest quality setting.'
UK Readers Buy the “Olympus C-70Z Digital Camera ”Imaging Resource reviews the Olympus C-7000 (also known as the C-70) digital camera and writes - 'The C-7000 Zoom carries on the "high value" tradition established by the previous "C" series models, offering a very strong feature set at a very affordable price. The C-7000 Zoom offers all the features most "enthusiast" users crave (with the sole possible exception of an external flash sync connector), including a full range of exposure control, extensive creative controls for tweaking image parameters like contrast and saturation, and fine-tuning for white balance and flash power. The camera is small, and has a quality feel, with tight controls and a nice heft.'
Digital Eye reviews the Olympus C-7000 and writes - 'Image quality of C-7000 is very good. Most images are well exposed and very sharp. Colors look very natural and well saturated, thanks to Olympus’ TruePic TURBO image processing. At ISO 200 and below, noise is well controlled. At ISO 400, like most compact cameras, noise could get distracting, but images are certainly usable.' DP Review reviews the Olympus C-7000 and writes - 'The C-7000 is so unlike C-xxxx cameras of old it's almost worth Olympus using a new notation to distinguish it. It's considerably smaller and lighter, much thinner and yet no lighter on features. Despite its compact proportions it's probably the most comfortable of the compact seven megapixel digital cameras thanks to its stubby rubber front grip.' CNET reviews the Olympus C-7000z and writes - 'Packed with more than three-quarters of a million pixels per ounce, this Olympus C-7000Z is typical of the breed of compact alternatives to a digital SLR or an EVF-equipped camera. Full manual controls; your choice of JPEG, TIFF, or raw file formats; versatile movie features; and a 5X zoom lens that takes you out to 190mm (35mm equivalent) as well as focuses to less than one inch in macro mode are among this camera's more interesting assets. The only extras a serious photographer could wish for would be support for add-on lenses and an external flash connection; this camera is otherwise ready for just about anything you can throw at it.' Megapixel reviews the Olympus C-7000 and writes - 'The body of the C-7000 is a totally new design. Though, to anyone familiar with Olympus cameras, the C-7000 contains a number of design cues that are recognizable as originating from previous Olympus models.
The camera is relatively thin and its finishing, a mix of metal and plastic in matching tones, is flawless. On the front a thick rubber piece serves as a grip with, to its right, a transparent red piece that covers the self-timer lamp and and the IR receiver for the remote control.'
Photoexels reviews the Olympus Camedia C-7000 Zoom and writes - 'The Olympus Camedia C-7000 Zoom is a full-featured digital camera with very good image quality, very low noise and f-a-s-t operation with no practical shutter lag -- all in a compact and very light body.
The Olympus C-7000 has a large and high resolution 2 in. LCD monitor with a fast refresh rate giving a clear and smooth display. Other professional features are a live histogram (with a unique “direct” feature), AF Area selection anywhere on the screen, and the possibility to record in RAW file format.
The Olympus C-7000 will please serious amateur photographers looking for a compact and full-featured digital camera. Most of these features are accessed through a redesigned and clearer Menu structure.'
Get more information on the Olympus C-7000/C-70 Zoom from the following Olympus Press Release.
Olympus Press Release
A 7.1 million pixel marvel, full of creative potential
Compact and light, the Olympus C-70 ZOOM is a real performer. By combining 7.1 million pixel print quality images with a 5x optical zoom, the camera delivers stunning pictures - even from a distance. With a 6x digital zoom too, the C-70 ZOOM can deliver an impressive 30x magnification.
The C-70 ZOOM is planned for release in October 2004, priced £419.99. (Approx $615).
Geared to quality
The compact C-70 ZOOM has much to tempt the enthusiastic hobby photographer. The combination of 7.1 million pixels with a bright 5x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 38-190mm on a 35mm camera, f2.8-4.8) delivers stunning performance. The camera’s high resolution ensures great image clarity even when using the 6x digital zoom. The TruePic TURBO image processor further enhances picture quality - boosting contrast and colours for even more lifelike results. Moreover, it significantly increases processing speed.
Enabling creative expression
The C-70 ZOOM offers photographers immense creative freedom. For example, manual control of the aperture and shutter speed allows users to personalise their pictures. Many other settings, such as white balance and auto-bracketing are also adjustable, while a host of precision metering systems guarantee amazing results with the minimum of fuss.
The camera is also very versatile. Recording short movie sequences is easy and movies are saved at 25 fps in VGA or QVGA resolution (TV quality). Meanwhile the Super Macro mode allows shots on objects an incredible 2cm away. The model comes with the powerful new 1230mAh rechargeable battery pack LI-12B.
The large 2.0 inch sunshine LCD* with 206,000 pixels, guarantees a clear view of all pictures, even in bright sunlight. With re-size, red-eye reduction, trimming and rotation editing functions all making the most of the large LCD, images can be adjusted on screen, ready for displaying on the monitor or a TV.
The Olympus C-70 ZOOM – main features
- 7.1 million pixels
- Metal body in a titanium colour
- 5x optical zoom (equiv. 38 – 190mm on 35mm camera), f2.8-4.8
- 6x digital zoom
- Super macro shooting from 2cm
- 2.0 inch sunshine LCD monitor with 206,000 pixels
- TruePic TURBO image processor
- Recording in TIFF, JPEG and RAW file formats possible
- Programme, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority & Full Manual modes
- Five scene programmes (Portrait, Night Scene, Sports, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait)
- Movie recording at 25 fps with sound in VGA and QVGA
- Time-lapse interval shooting
- Slideshow function
- Rotation, Re-size, Trimming and Red-eye reduction editing modes
- USB 2.0 and PictBridge compatible
- Olympus Master 1.0 software provided
* Innovative sunshine LCD technology uses semi-transparent layers that allow light to penetrate a few layers into the panel before it is reflected back. This, along with ’back light’, preserves contrast to ensure the LCD presents dazzling images in all conditions.
Posted by Darren in our Olympus category on September 16, 2004