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Summary: Terrific camera! Perfect for the advanced amateur
Review: I was in the process of researching digital cameras, when I very unexpectedly got this one for Christmas. I haven't been disappointed--it is a terrific camera!The controls are wonderfully logical, and are not plagued by cryptic ideographs. The range of creative control will impress anyone with even a modest background in photography. The C-3000 lets you go from no-brainer point-and-shoot mode to complete exposure, metering, focus and flash control and back to dummy mode in seconds. Even better, you can customize the default settings, letting you have the exact baseline settings you want immediately following power on. But the real gems are the Olympus optics and CCD. I have made dozens of absolutely gorgeous 8x10 and even a few 11x14 prints that are nearly indistinguishable from high quality 35mm prints. Why only four stars? Because my only serious gripe is the batteries, specifically if you're forced to use anything other than lithums. I've tried both nickel metal hydride rechargeable and standard alkalines, and it drains them both very quickly. However, you will conserve a lot of power if you make your default flash setting "off", so that you're not charging the flash every time you power on. Additionally, the Olympus lithium battery packs are very hard to find, but I've found that Energizer AA photo lithiums work just as well, and are often cheaper. As someone with a serious amateur interest in photography for nearly 20 years, I realized recently that the C-3000 has become my primary camera for everything from quick party snaps to that once-in-a-lifetime shot of sunrise on Mt. Fuji. Meanwhile, both my 35mm P&S and my Nikon SLR rig are collecting dust. This camera is an excellent value: beautiful pictures, easy to use, excellent creative control, and very rugged aluminum construction, a big plus over other manufacturers like Sony. Bottom line: this is a great camera, and the C-3000 is the best value in the C-30X0 product line. The only camera I'd recommend instead is the C-4040, which gets you the 4 megapixel CCD, but if you rarely make prints bigger than 8x10.
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Summary: Olympus C-3000 Digital Zoom Camera
Review: I have tried various brands and models and no camera comes close. The camera (Canon and Sony) takes crystal clear pictures, both indoors and outdoors. Takes excellent pictures in low light. The automatic mode should be just fine for the average person. I get photo quality prints from my HP 932C Desk Jet and when I utilize Ofoto.com.
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Summary: Excitedly Easy!
Review: I purchased this C3000 on July 24, 2001. I started taking pictures immediately. It is small and compact and all the buttons are laid out in a manner that one can understand. I place my photos on the internet and find that with the included 8 mb card it will take 24 beautiful photographs in the "SQ1" opton in jpeg format. In the "SQ2" mode, it will take 81 photos in jpeg format with your 8 mb card. The photos are as sharp and clear of any I have ever seen. If you use the C3000 for prints, you will need a minimum of a 64 to a 128 mg card because of the needed space. The camera now comes with a nice "Olympus" lens cap. One should use chargeable batteries and a battery charger for this camera. The C3000 does not come with a carrying case but the photos you get will more than make up for the small investment required in a case. In short, I highly recommend this wonderful camera.
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Summary: Great camera
Review: I purchased this camera a little over a month ago. Its a great camera, very easy to use. The picture quality is incredible. The only negative thing I have to say about the camera has to do with the lens cap: first, it doesn't like to stay on and 2) you have to remove it before you turn the camera on because the the lens extends on power up. If you forget, the camera makes this terrible noise.
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Summary: A really fine digital camea
Review: I have now purchased three of the C-3000's. I use them daily as an insurance adjuster. They were my first entry into digital, and I'm very glad I purchased them. Of course, I purchased one, tried it, and purchased more. The camera is very easy to use in the "automatic" mode. However, the camera has many advanced features, probably more than the average user would normally use. I've experienced minor difficulties in downloading directly from the camera to the PC. I solved the problem with a smartmedia card reader, connected directly to the PC. Results have been very good to outstanding. Try this fine camera and you'll certainly love it.
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Summary: didn't like it.
Review: I was disappointed the moment I picked it up from the box .. very flimsy construction ..reminded me of those promotional cameras companies give away for responding to their solicitations.. I had trouble with the auto white balance always giving a too blue wash to things ..this may just have been a problem with this unit.. I have other Olympic cams that this was not a problem.. the lens cap thing is a terrible ..it mounts to the housing that holds the lens tube instead of to the lens tube itself so one is bound (if they use lens caps) to leave it on and start the cam and hear horrible grinding noises as the tube exends and bumps against the cap .. I pity anyone who lives in a dusty environment that buys this... the unnecessary extensions and contractions of the exposed lens tube (every time you want to check a setting) will not make for a long life .. a cheap 3.3 ...cheaply made! I returned it and bought the c2100uz sacrificing the megs but WHAT A DIFFERENCE in QUALITY CONSTRUCTION.and PERFORMANCE
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Summary: The BESTest!
Review: I could stop looking for a new digital camera for a while. This camera is GREAT for its price! *lots of cool functions to play with, including my fav. sepia movie recording mode...sooo cool *can record movie in quicktime format (*mov) for up to 2 mins! *super HIGH resolution, best quality picture...you don't need anything better than this (don't be picky :) *comes with a cool little remote control, hehehe...love it! *not as small as Canon or Sony (selected models) but pretty compact! ** though it doesn't say "compatible with 128mb sm-card but I've been using it with my 128mb smartmedia card with NO problem at all. ** The only bad thing about this camera is the lens cap. Must be careful where you put it when you take it out...
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Summary: Everything I need is here...
Review: Take great pictures and impressive movies. I've found it doesn't consume battery life as much as my previous cameras. Lots of features to play with, thick manual booklet! Hate the len cap, have to be very careful about it or I'd definitely lose it. Inexpensive for what it gives...worth my money :) happy happy
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Summary: Easy to use! Great Resolution. BIG FAN
Review: I'm a photo enthusiast, but I am not a professional. Just love taking and sharing photos and being creative. This camera satisfies my love of cutting-edge technology combined with my unrelenting desire to capture the moment on film. I've had it for about 3 weeks and I've already taken, downloaded, cropped, framed, printed and shared over 150 good quality photos. I'm not a technical wizard, but it's just as easy to use as my point and shoot, but the end product is far better.
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Summary: Great Camera
Review: This is my very first digital camera however I did much research and homework before buying to get the most for my money. Aside from the fact that it got great reviews, I have to honestly say this camera takes fantastic photos and is easy to use especially for a dummy like me. A few minor quirks. Lens cap will not stay on and easy to get lost. 8meg smartcard comes with the camera and is a total waste of time. I would recommend no less that 32megs and I bought a 64 and it will hold 84 photos in the HQ mode. The LED viewer on the back of the camera has no cover and can be stratched quite easily. However, these minor flaws aside, I have been very pleased the ease and the quality this camera has given me. I recommend it if you got the 6 bills to put out for it.
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