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Olympus Digital Cameras

OLYMPUS E1 Digital SLR Body

Features:

  • Exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter virtually eliminates dust particles
  • 3 ASIC Digital Engine provides unique Parallel processing system allows up to 12 images at 3 fps in any mode (TIFF, JPEG, RAW, or JPEG + RAW)
  • Separate 128MB image buffer
  • USB 2.0 / FireWire ( IEEE-1394 ) connectivity
  • Magnesium alloy metal body for extreme durability and lightweight, water resistant comfort

Amazon.com Product Description
The E1 is a digital camera designed specifically for professional photographers. It is an amalgam of high-end digital technology, advanced technical features, and a rugged construction intended for daily use.

Optics and Resolution
Featuring a 5.5-megapixel Full-Frame Transfer CCD (FT-CCD) sensor, the E1 delivers a wide range of detail and color (with images up to 2560 by 1920 pixels) in both TIFF and Raw formats. The FT-CCD is a Progressive scan sensor that provides more image capturing surface area than traditional interline CCDs. Olympus claims this type of sensor accounts for more accurate color sensitivity, a higher dynamic range from black to white, and a higher signal-to-noise ratio than most other cameras in its class.

The E-1 utilizes the Four Thirds lens standard, which was designed to solve some of the image problems manufacturers have found by designing digital SLRs to use traditional 35mm lens systems--specifically, a digital image sensor's need for light from direct angles. This body has a Four Thirds mount and is only compatible with Four Thirds lenses by Olympus and other manufacturers. The camera also features spot, center-weighted, and Electro-Selective Pattern (ESP) metering, seven selectable sharpness levels, three-point autofocus with AF assist illumination.

Supersonic wave filter
Because swapping lenses on the go is a fundamental part of SLR photography, so too is dust particles. The problem is made more acute by the physics of a CCD; tiny particles can easily block or disable the CCD's image wells to degrade performance of your camera over time. To solve this, Olympus has created a supersonic wave filter that causes ultra-discrete high-speed vibration knocks particles away from the imager. The filter is operated automatically at start-up and during pixel mapping, and can be manually turned on at any time.

More Features

  • Mixed AF/MF mode lets the photographer make fine adjustments or focus manually after AF is performed in the S-AF mode
  • Focus Priority mode prevents the shutter from firing until perfect focus is reached
  • 12 AE and AF lock modes, and customizable the rotational direction of the focus ring
  • The High Eye-point optical viewfinder provides a 100% accurate frame view (horizontal and vertical) for precision framing and image capture
  • Neo-Lumi-Micron Matte II Focusing Screen, a deformed hexagonal micro prism designed to reduce the moirée; effect in the viewfinder for clear, sharp viewfinder focus.
  • Color space choice between between sRGB (ideal for computer monitors, inkjet printers, scanners, and the Internet) and Adobe RGB (ideal for pre-press and printing on CMYK printers).
  • White Balance settings: Auto, Preset and One-Touch Manual
  • Fixed- and random-pattern noise reduction
  • Magnesium alloy metal body construction makes camera light yet extremely durable

Olympus C765 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom

Features:

  • 4-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-14-inch enlargements
  • 10x optical zoom combines with 4x digital zoom for a 40x total zoom
  • 1.8-inch LCD display; PictBridge enabled; Quicktime movie mode
  • Store images on xD memory cards
  • Powered by rechargeable lithium ion battery (included with charger)

Get close to the action with a powerful 10x optical/40x total zoom and enjoy high-quality images thanks to a 4 megapixel CCD, manual control, and up to 11 shooting modes. Capture the shots rapidly, too, with its fast image processor and stay powered up with the included rechargeable battery. All from a camera that's big on features but surprisingly compact in size. Crisp and vibrantly-colored images are the result of this camera's 4 megapixel CCD. A far-reaching 10x optical zoom lets you capture shots you never thought you could, with a 4x digital zoom to help bring you even closer. Be as creative as you want to be with 11 distinct shooting modes to capture the best results in various environment and/or lighting situations. Olympus kept the features advanced but the design simple, compact and rugged so you can carry and use it anywhere your creativity may take you. The Olympus TruePic TURBOTM image processor increases the camera's start-up, shutter lag, recording and playback time and continues to deliver clear, smooth image results. Incorporated PictBridgeTM technology lets you print directly from any PictBridge-enabled printer such as the Olympus P-10.
 

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

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)

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.

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

Olympus Camedia C-5060 5.1 MP Digital Camera w/4x Optical Zoom

Features:

  • 5.1-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 11 x 14-plus sized enlargements
  • Olympus 4x wide-angle optical zoom lens to capture more of the scene
  • Fully adjustable LCD monitor swivels for forward and rear viewpoints and easily tucks away to protect the screen when not in use
  • Store images on either xD-Picture Card or CompactFlash memory card; comes with a 32 MB xD-Picture Card
  • Powered by a BLM-1 Lithium-ion Battery (included with charger)
    • Powerful Olympus 4x wide-angle optical/3.5 digital zoom lens (14x total seamless)
    • 5.1-megapixel CCD
    • Fast processing speed reduces camera start-up time and shutter delay
    • High-speed sequential shooting (3 fps burst)
    • Automatic Noise Reduction plus Advanced Noise Filter sharpens pictures from edge-to-edge
    • Fully adjustable LCD monitor helps you frame hard to shots with the greatest of ease
    • PictBridge technology means you can connect the C-5060 to any PictBridge-enabled printer via a USB cable, use the C-5060's LCD as your printing menu, and print incredibly clear, detailed and colorful prints without a computer
    • Connect the C-5060 to your computer via USB and transfer images directly with Auto-Connect USB technology, no software necessary
    • TruePic technology uses all the pixels all the time for smoother, clearer, and more accurate results at any resolution
    • Included 32MB xD-Picture Card provides outstanding memory capacity and increased protection for your image data
    • Dual media card slots provide increased memory options
    • xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash compatible