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05/17/2002 03:51:29 PM · #1 |
Greetings all!
I am thinking about upgrading my Olympus D460Z and am interested in the Olympus C700UZ. I like the versatility that the C700 seems to have, as well as the 2.11 mp resolution and 10x zoom.
If anyone has experience with this camera, I would love to hear what you like/dislike about it. Also, if you have other suggestions of cameras to upgrade to I would enjoy hearing that as well.
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05/17/2002 04:02:13 PM · #2 |
| My experience with digital zoom is it is worthless. The quality is very poor. I think your money is better spent on add-on optics and the highest MP you can afford. Just my two cents. |
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05/17/2002 04:15:31 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by David Ey:
My experience with digital zoom is it is worthless.
The 700uz has 10x *optical* zoom, which is basically why I bought it.
I've only owned olympus cameras so I have no real point of reference in comparing them to other brands. My only real complaint is that the darker shots get pretty noisy and gross-looking, so you have to always be thinking about lighting (this is probably true for most digital cameras though). Aside from that, and the fact that I wish it was a little smaller, I love it.
Lang probably has some better complaints since he uses his a whole lot more than I use mine (the batteries that came with the camera lasted me ~6 months). |
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05/17/2002 04:31:06 PM · #4 |
I've had my 490Z for a couple of years and have been pretty satisfied -- I thing the 700UZ is the same basic guts with more zoom. I've seen it listed variously as 7x or 10x; either is better than the 3x I have.
But, I have shot almost exclusively at 1600x1200/SHQ setting (best JPEG) with files from 640kb-1.9mb. I've been happy with my prints up to 8x10", and I've resampled up 150 or 200% and printed up to 20x30" with reasonable success.
I've been thinking of upgrading myself because it seems an excellent buy, but will probably wait now for one with the new Foveon chip in a couple years (or get a 6mp CCD camera for $200 then).
My only real complaint (and I think it applies to most digital cameras) is what seems an inordinately long shutter latency, even if you pre-meter and pre-focus. You must be lucky or prescient to capture shots in/of motion. |
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05/17/2002 04:35:35 PM · #5 |
My Sony Mavica FD95 had 10x optical zoom.. I sorta miss that, but I didn't like the fact that it only took standard mode JPGs. No TIFF or FINE mode at all... I guess this was because the floppy disk was the primary storage on that camera...
The DSC-F707 only has 5x optical but i make up for it with the extra resolution I guess...
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05/17/2002 05:39:05 PM · #6 |
i had one briefly. i bought it when i bought my e-10 and then decided i really couldnt afford 2 cameras. but while i did have it, these were my impressions.
the viewfinder is weird in that in ordinary indoor room lighting it's almost completely black - so you have to do alot of guessing in those conditions.
the degree of exposure control and picture quality are surprisingly good. the exposure control is pretty easy to manage even in full manual.
the 10x zoom kicks butt, almost no other digi cams have that powerful od an optical zoom. unfortunately without an image stabilizer you need a lot of light at max zoom to have a fast enough shutter speed to not get blurry pictures from camera shake.
that's why, if you can afford it, i'd recommend the 2100uz instead, which is basically the exact same camera but with an image stabilizer on the zoom. an image stabilizer cuts down on how much effect your small movements have on the image by mounting it with a gyroscope, I think.
ive seen it of all places at walmart for pretty cut rate price.
hth
* This message has been edited by the author on 5/17/2002 8:51:41 PM.
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05/17/2002 09:54:01 PM · #7 |
I have only owned my Olympus 3000 so I don't have anything to compare it to. However, it does an awesome job at macro shots. I have looked at some examples of the different camera shots on a site called Steve's digicams. As you can see, it features many examples of what each model can do. Maybe that will help you with your decision.
//www.steves-digicams.com/closeups.html
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05/17/2002 10:08:14 PM · #8 |
I have the 2100UZ, also with the 10x zoom. As indicated it also has the stablization feature.
I am very happy with it... especially the 10x zoom, and would recommend it.
Just checked the compusa website. They have it for $449 online and $499 inhouse. I'd buy another, if only I had some income.
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05/17/2002 10:33:03 PM · #9 |
Like everyone's been saying, the 10x optical is an most excellent feature, although the camera has other downfalls:
The 2.1 megapixels is pretty out dated now that 6mp+ cameras are coming out. Also the 2.1mp stuff doesn't print out 8x11s too nicely.
The higher ISO speeds are pretty useless, as you'll get some grainy/noisey pictures if you try to use ISO 400 or 800.
Finally, the longer exposures (maybe over 6 seconds) produce some noise and hot pixels. If you're going for 8-16 seconds, don't expect a CRISP image.
After all this, let it be known that I am picky as hell when it comes to the quality of my photographs. The camera is *PERFECT* for beginners, as it allows you to point/shoot, and when you're ready you can make the transition to fully manual settings (which I do now, and am pleased with).
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