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Summary: Found my lens cap!!
Review: I found my lens cap after it had been on the lamb for three days. I agree that the lens cap is definately the only drawback to this powerful camera. I wonder how much damage is done when you leave the cap on when you turn it on. I am looking forward to purchasing the lens filter and adapter kit that comes with the AC adapter that "A Customer from Weston, CT" referred to, as soon as I find it. Haven't been able to locate such an accessory package yet. This camera is as close to an SLR in a digital camera that I can afford. Just to be able to add lens filters, telephoto and wide angle lenses is very rare in this price range of digital cameras. The Olympus Smartmedia card priority to be able to use the Panarama mode is a little disappointing, but am very satisfied with all of the other features of this piece of equipment.
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Summary: Excellent Product - - excellent color reproduction
Review: I bought a Kodak DCxxx - ...and did not like the picture quality (bad focus / unreal colors)Returned it, and bought this puppy. It brings out excellent pictures. Got some photos developed ... online, and the results were amazing. I have never seen such clear photos with a regular film camera. It captures details very well, focus very well, and color reproduction (contrast/brighness very good.) Downsides: - Have to be very careful holding it. - The lens cap is not attached to the camera, so can loose it. - Quicktime movies - time lag between video and audio. - The lens comes out - even in the picture preview mode. Dont know why ?? - For very close shots, what u see in the view finder is not what you get in the picture - so might have to use the lcd screen to preview. - Add extra cost for rechargable cells. The ones that come with it will not last very long (about 150 shots). - Extra cost for camera cover - which is a must - because this puppy seems fragile.
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Summary: USED MANY...WON'T CHANGE AGAIN
Review: I have had the opportunity to use various digital camera, ranging from Kodak, Epson, and Nikon, and the Olympus C-2500; they all seemed to work fine for the money but when I saw this one I knew we had a winner. I love the size of it and the textured grip, it really feels secure in your hand. The huge variety of resolution modes is more than you will ever need but is a great assest. The only way this camera could be improved is if it was a SLR and lose the digital zoom (it only causes distortion anyway, something I hated about the Kodaks I tried). You may find the cameras that take the 3 1/2" floppy disks convenient but when it comes to quality you better get the olympus! (if you don't have USB support, win 98 or newer, get a 3 1/2" smart media adapter. It is a little slow but at least you can download your images on anyones computer.)
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Summary: Great Camera..and very good service
Review: This was my first digital camera purchase, in fact, this was my first camera purchase, period. Although I did much research, I wasn't sure if an absolute beginner like me would be able to use the camera well. After a few months with the camera, I can tell you that I could not be happier. When set to 'point and shoot', the camera makes me look like I know what I'm doing. The picture quality is excellent. I'm also starting to get into the advanced features, and the manual settings allow a great deal of flexibility. On another note, I did have to send the camera in for repair (the problem may have even been my fault). I was going on a trip in a couple of weeks, and desperately wanted the camera for it, but I didn't think there was any way they could get it back to me. Well, I'm happy to say they got it back to me in less than 2 weeks, in time for my trip. Thanks Olympus! My only quibbles are the lens cap (not attached) and the tiny 8 MB card that comes with the camera. You will want at least a 32 MB card for seriuos photo excursions. Buy the camera. you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Unbelievable picture quality and ease of use
Review: I bought this one from Ritz camera...just before a 2 week trip to the UK. I also invested in a larger (64 MB) memory card and a PCMCIA card reader adapter so I could download to my PC. Great picture quality! Unbelievable depth of field. Movie feature is cute, but obviously no substitute for a video camera. I would have given this 5 stars but for a few small, nagging things that were troublesome during running around the UK: - the stock memory card (8 MB) is stupidly small. 16MB is the absolute minimum that should be offered. My new 64 MB card held 80 pictures at the HQ setting, and these pictures turned out very nice. - though the camera is small when looking at it from the front, it is pudgy in the thickness direction. This makes taking it out of your pocket and/or the carry case difficult and frustrating. - as with others, I found the lens cap to be plain dumb. A little plastic, clip-on thing that gets knocked off really easily when removing the camera from the case, and gets lost in your pocket between pictures. Some sort of a built-in cap would be SO much nicer. - if you forget to take the cap off before you turn it on, even to download pictures, the telescoping lens gets trapped and probably grinds and slips gears. I did this a couple of times, and I hope I didn't damage the mechanism - the LCD on the back of the camera is nice, but gets scratched when the camera swings back and forth when you have it slung around your neck. The plastic covering the LCD is so soft that the plastic buttons on my shirt left little scratches! Don't get me wrong, I love this camera and would buy it again. But the above items seem easy to improve and make this a 5 star device.
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Summary: Help me for installing the camera with a computer having ME
Review: after reviewing and following exactly the instruction of the review "Windows ME - Read this before you panic!", December 14, 2000, to install my camera with my new Micron computer 1GB Window ME, I cannot make the camera work with my computer and Camedia Master version 2. I am still trying for three days, but I am getting tired now. This C-3000 Olympus has been working well with my old computer window 98 and Camedia Master software. I would like to know if anyone else has experienced the same and know how to fix it. Please email at hongnhungblossom@yahoo.com. Thanks a lots. Blossom
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Summary: Only one problem...
Review: As a pro photographer, its a great second for test shots. Its fast and reliable, but I have found one drawback, that being the lens cover. The cover pops off by itself frequently inside my bag, exposing the lens to who knows what's in the bag at the time. The option to use a 3.5 floppy would be nice as well. Shooting at resolutions that I shoot at will fill a card very quickly ( I get about 4 shots). Unless you are near a computer to upload, you're stuck and the shoot is over.
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Summary: What are you waiting for?
Review: I had a very hard time deciding on just what digital camera I was going to buy. Should I get a 2.x megapixel cam or should I spend a few extra bucks to get the C-3000 zoom, which happens to be the lowest priced 3.3 with the features that this camera has. Well, obviously I chose the C-3000 and I could not have made a better decision. All of the features and extras are just the beginning of this cameras greatness. I was absolutely stunned by the incredible quality of the pictures that this camera produces. With a good printer and some photo paper, you won't even notice the difference between homemade pictures and professionally developed film pictures. Even large 8 X 10 pictures are crystal clear with this cam. When you first use this cam, you may be confused by the many options you have, but after a day or two of playing around and reading the instruction book, you will be able to make the most out of every photo. If you are one of those people who absolutely hate auto focus, don't worry. It has it. It also allows you to control aperture and shutter speed, allowing you to leave the shutter open for a full 16 seconds, allowing you to create amazing effects. By the second night I had the cam, I produced a neat looking picture of a car with the appearance of the lights tailing behind it thanks to the control you have of shutter speed and flashing. If you just want simplicity, the C-3000 can do that too. If you are not into being in control of your photos, just point and click. If you do not like your photo, you can immediately view and delete it to avoid wasted space. I can't even estimate how much film I have lost because of bad pictures that I wish I could take back. If scenery is your thing, then you will love the panoramic feature. With the aid of a tripod, you can make full 360 degree panoramics. You take each part of the panoramic individually with the aid of the veiwfinder, and the computer software will combine the pictures allowing you to create a true panoramic, not the fake kind found in Advanced Photo System cameras. If taking a panoramic seems to complicated for you, then just switch it over to movie mode. Depending on the memory you have, you can record anywhere from 30 second to 10 minute video clips, all with sound. If I were to continue listing all of the features, my hands would fall off from typing too much. Whether you are an avid photographer looking for complete control of every shot or a person looking for a simple digital cam that takes great pictures, this cam is perfect for you. There is one question about this camera that I do not feel that I could answer. What can't the C-3000 do???
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Summary: Great Camera, simple to operate.
Review: Fell in love with this camera from the start. Simple to use once you read the instructions. If you don't read the instructions it isn't so simple to use. Takes great pictures, the quality is awesome. Easy to download if you have a newer PC with USB ports otherwise I suggest you purchase a floppy disk adapter.
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Summary: holy moley
Review: My grandfather just bought the 3000 model...it takes wonderful shots of our pygmy goats on the run...I think the photos are clearer than his very expensive Nikon 35mm....and close ups are sensational. This camera is very easy to use and carry...we take it with us when we go snowmobiling..We bought a 32 mb card to go with it as the 8mb card is a bit limiting, especially if you want to take movies with it. Great camera.
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