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Summary: C-2020 Z
Review: I won this camera through ClubPhoto and though I have limited experience with digital cameras, this was a breeze to use. I found the resulting pictures to be of excellent quality. So far I have not experienced any nagging problems. I do find that uploading images is slow and I am uploading to a Pentium III 450. Great fun with the software that came with this camera! So far those I have taken pictures of and printed out using the accompanying software were very impressed.
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Summary: well worth the price
Review: i've been playing with my c-2000 zoom for about 3 weeks and have been happy with the results. i had previously been using a toshiba pdr-m1 and the olympus just blows it away. the only gripe i have is that the lens cap falls off if you forget to remove it before powering on. the last time this happened the cap fell into a ditch. trying to find a replacement is like trying to find the holy grail as the size of the cap is unique to this model (41 mm i believe). invest in a 'cap keeper' for about 2 bucks. battery life is fine as long as you minimize use of the lcd. radio shack sells a small NiMH/NiCad recharger with 4 AA nickel MH batteries for $20...another worthwhile accessory.
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Summary: More extras than a 35mm and comes closest in quality
Review: I've been reading up on digital camera reviews for the past couple of years. This camera is the only one that has all of the features that I wanted: zoom lens, high enough resolution for 8x10" photo printing, ease of use, small size, comfortable grip, and the ability to attach external lenses and filters.I was able to purchase this camera in time for a vacation to San Francisco and I have no regrets. It worked perfectly and captured an amazing variety of photos in very challenging situations. Each 8Mb flash card holds 122 'internet quality' jpeg pictures that look decent printed on as a 4x6" picture. They look great on the computer screen. The really high quality 2Mpixel shots that look fantastic printed as an 8x10" print take a lot more space. You can store 7 of them compressed (jpeg) or just 1 not compressed (tiff) on one 8Mb flash card. What I liked: Powers on fast so that I can take quick action shots, light weight and balanced feel, 3x zoom lens, external lens and filter adapter available, LCD display refreshes fast and is accurate, all adjustments can be controlled manually, takes great pictures automatically, video cable is included and makes great slide shows on the go, takes wonderful pictures in very low light conditions, and it includes software to stitch together panoramic picture sequences. What I didn't like: It takes about 10 minutes to download a full flash card on the serial computer cable and the power button is too close to the shutter button (oops, I hit the wrong one again). You can purchase a high speed flash card reader to attach to your computer to speed up the download process. Can't do anything about that power button except train your fingers. Accessories I purchased and recommend you get: Extra flash cards, NIMH high capacity batteries with a slow charger, the optional external lens adapter, and a circular polarizing filter. The extra flash cards give you the option of taking more pictures in one outing. The high capacity batteries will make your life easier with less battery changes. I recommend that you avoid buying a fast 1 hour charger for your batteries. They apply too much current, make the batteries hot during charging, and don't deliver a full charge. Try an 8 or 16 hour charger instead. They aren't as rough on your expensive batteries and usually do a better job of charging to full capacity. You don't really need the external lens adapter and polarizing filter, but they do help reduce outdoor glare for any camera.
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Summary: No more film for me!
Review: I've been waiting a long time for a digital camera costing less than a grand with this range of features and quality output. Of course, once you add NiMH batteries and a charger, additional storage, a lens cap strap (a must), a film reader to attach to your PC, a photo quality printer, photo paper....well, OK, maybe it'll take a year or two to pay back :) As pointed out in the other reviews, it takes some practice not to press the power instead of the shutter button - an embarrasing faux pas at this morning's T-Ball game, as a matter of fact *smile...woops!*. It also takes practice to quickly move through the on-screen menu options. It is way too easy to inadvertently choose an option you don't want, pressing this little frisbee thingy on the back of the camera the wrong direction. Plan for 5-6 hours of ramp-up time with this camera, even if you know photography and computing well.
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Summary: Excellent images, very flexible, some user problems
Review: I've found the C-2000 to be an very good camera, taking excellent photographs. The clarity is very high, no major distortion of images, some lens flare, very responsive. No one at work was able to tell that I had used a digital camera instead of 32mm. Very good in low-light with or without flash. You can definately see that Olympus has been in the photographic business for a long time and has brought its high standards to the digital camera world. It has a couple of drawbacks though: 1) The lens-cap must be removed before turning the camera on because the lens is going to extend itself about two inches while taking pictures. That makes it too easy to lose. Spend $1.00 and buy a lens-cap-keeper. 2) Not quite as close-focus as the Nikon CoolPix 950. Definately spend the money on NiMH batteries! As with all digital cameras you'll go through a set of alkalines every 16 frames while NiMH will last through hundreds.
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Summary: Truly Something!
Review: I've had this camera for about 1 month and I must say it's a great purchase! I've had 2 other digital cameras prior to this one (SONY and KODAK) and they were fine cameras as well, but no comparison to this camera if what you want is quality pictures and, if you desire, a challenge if you use the manual mode. The optional floppy disk reader makes it a snap to download the pictures to a computer. I've actually taken pictures that look better than my other regular 35 mm camera, after printing them in photo glossy paper. Excellent buy!
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Summary: Solid, Reliable, Compact, Hi-Res.
Review: I've used this camera for 8 months now. The only two problems I've had is having to tie the lens cap to the camera with fishing line to prevent loss and mistaking the power button for the 'shutter' (they are close together). Other than that, it is excellent. Good quality construction and switch feel, solid feeling (no flex in the body), battery life is good (with the free NiMH batteries), the floppy adaptor works well (but low batteries on the adaptor can confuse by manifesting themselves as a malfunction), the 32 MB card is plenty even for auto-show type massive picture-taking. Saved me a bunch in film and developing costs (I work on my car and take lots of pictures all the time). In short, at this price, I would buy it at once if I did not have access to it at work.
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Summary: Solid, Reliable, Compact, Hi-Res.
Review: I've used this camera for 8 months now. The only two problems I've had is having to tie the lens cap to the camera with fishing line to prevent loss and mistaking the power button for the 'shutter' (they are close together). Other than that, it is excellent. Good quality construction and switch feel, solid feeling (no flex in the body), battery life is good (with the free NiMH batteries), the floppy adaptor works well (but low batteries on the adaptor can confuse by manifesting themselves as a malfunction), the 32 MB card is plenty even for auto-show type massive picture-taking. Saved me a bunch in film and developing costs (I work on my car and take lots of pictures all the time). In short, at this price, I would buy it at once if I did not have access to it at work.
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Summary: This camera is the best because of its lens
Review: Most people don't realize that the best thing about the Olympus C-2000 is that its zoom lens goes from an aperature of f2.0 to an aperature of f2.8. Most people don't even know what an aperature is or why a 2.0-2.8 range is good. So if you're like most people then let me explain. A lens that has a 2.0 rating lets in more than twice as much light as a lens with a 3.5 rating, like the Nikon CoolPix 950. Therefore, if you are indoors, and you want to take a picture without a flash (which is highly recommended to preserve natural-looking colors instead of washed out pictures of people with red eyes), then the Olympus C-2000 is definitely the best camera. Also, the C-2000's form factor is better than Nikon or anybody else. The camera is small and light, and feels well-made as you hold it. The Nikon however feels flimsy and the zoom responds slower. The Nikon is in two pieces as well, connected by a swivel joint. That seems more likely to break, and I don't see why having a swivel joint is important or useful. Overall, in my two years of working at a camera store, the C-2000 is the first digital camera to deserve true merit. It's well priced and has image quality comparable to models costing ten times as much. Also the lens is a high quality aspherical Olympus element. I wouldn't recommend anything else. jonathan s gilbert
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Summary: Weak battery. Runs down too fast
Review: Overall, the camera fits snuggly in the hand. Good ergonomics. The major problems are poor battery performance and the lens cap has no means of being secured to the camera. Consequently, you are always looking for it. Both these problems are easily fixed and should be if Olympus wants to have a top-selling product
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