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Summary: Fantastic Pics! User Friendly!
Review: To buy, or not to buy a digital camera... that is indeed the question. With so many makes and models to choose from, I embarked on a year of research not only to compare features and prices, but to figure out at what point in the technological turnover could I purchase the camera that will not be a paperweight in 6 months, but rather be one that will be cheap enough, but carry enough megapixel/zoom/storage power to withstand the scourge of obsolesence. I was set on buying a 3.5 to 4.0 megapixel camera and actually picked a different model. But when I came across the C-50 zoom, I was floored. I had made the judgement that I was completely shut out from the 5.0 megapixel class of cameras obviously because of price. Considering that I was willing to part with [money]to purchase a different model that had way less features sounds idiotic to me now. The C-50's compact footprint compared to most other models' 5 mp cameras is probably it's most substantial advantage. It's ease of use and straight-forward design is welcome to the technologically -challenged. featuring 12 exposure modes, 3x digital and up to 12x optical zoom, this camera delivers unbelievably clear pictures. Excellent as a point and shoot in auto mode, it also gives you the creativity to shape your images to your liking. I particularly like the portrait and lanscape modes well as 2 modes of spot metering the apperture/shutter priority modes. One feature that I haven't seen in any model is the "Mymode" which lets you program your own favorite settings an can be accessed in the mode dial in the back of the camera. It's on board menu's are easy to navigate and the XD picture cards are easy to swap and manage. With the supplied USB cable, the C-50 effortlessly docks with any PC or MAC. It also comes with the Cam media software for either platform. (for you mac users like me, the C-50 smoothly interfaces with iphoto and imagecapture in OS 10.1.. just plug it in! ) All in all, spending ... more proved to be worth it. At ...retail, the C-50 packs tremedous value and features not found in other compact cameras and is clearly priced much lower than the bulkier, SLR type 5 megapixel cameras available now. (although those cameras will have more powerful optics)
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Summary: What's not to like.
Review: Five megapixels. A point and shoot with full manual capabilities..that is so compact I was initially concerned about whether or not it would be hard to use. However, the controls/digital screen are about the same size as it's larger cousins the C-4000, 3020 etc., It's small because of it's more compact battery and storage card system. It comes standard with a battery charger and battery. The case is solid and the lens retracts when not in use with no lens cap to fool with. The photos are great thanks to 5 megapixels.
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Summary: Very Good Compact Digicam
Review: I loved my Olympus D-40 Zoom, which this camera replaces. It took very nice pictures, and despite annoying shutter lag, it served me very well. (I lost it during my honeymoon and nearly cried -- fortunately I had just replaced the 128 mb memory card so I didn't lose all of my pictures too.) I just bought this camera and am pleased so far. The shutter lag seems improved. My only concern is a bit of red eye in the pictures I have taken, but I haven't used the red eye reduction flash yet. And, of course, software can remove the problem easily enough. The camera is not quite as small as my Minolta Dimage X, but 5 megapixels are much better than 2, and it is still pretty small -- fitting easily in a jacket or pants pocket. Just be careful and don't lose it!
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Summary: Great features in a small package
Review: I've wanted to buy a digital camera for a while now. I wanted a 5 megapixel camera with a lot of features but I also wanted one that I could carry around with me.
I've finally found it! This camera is so tiny! It fits right in the palm of my hand. Not only does it look good but has many great functions. You can choose from over 7 different shooting modes. One of my favorite modes that I've never seen on a camera before is the self portrait mode. This means you can take a picture of yourself and the camera adjusts all of the settings for you. You can also record movies.
The only downside to this camera is the battery. The manual says you can only use an Olympus Lithium Ion battery specially made for the C-50. Overall, I'd say this is a great camera and I would highly recommend buying it.
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Summary: What's not to like?
Review: Five megapixels working to bring clarity to smaller photos in combination with fully automatic mode, semi-automatic mode (portraits, lanscapes etc.)and manual mode are all the features most people want or will use. It is ultracompact, BUT the controls and are not smaller than the larger scale models. The digital viewfinder is only slightly smaller. It has a glass lenes with as much zoom as the C-4000, or C-2000. The price is in line given the fact that the battery charger and the rechargeable batteries are part of the package. The lens retracts with a metal cover over it making it durable...in fact the whole camera has a strong aluminum case. What's not to like. Oh...the pictures?....as good as they get.
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Summary: Necesito Informacion
Review: señores Amazon
Yo deseo comprar la Camara Digital Olympus C 50 5MP, yo vivo en Cali - Colombia y quisiera saber si ustedes me envian a mi ciudad Cali la camara y si tiene algun costo el envio. Agradezco su pronta respuesta. Mil gracias Juan Carlos Chemás
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Summary: Novice to Digital
Review: This is really my first digital and I have only had it a couple of weeks. However I find the delay between when I press the button and when the picture is taken far too long. It averages 6 seconds on auto and 2 or more on the sports setting, which I am told is as fast as it gets. By this time my kids are halfway down the block. I have a lot of pictures of my yard, empty doorways, and blank walls. At least I know I have to take the picture again because I can view it immediately, but somethings can not be repeated. Is this delay normal for other cameras...?
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Summary: Olympus Camedia C-50 Zoom
Review: This is a great little camera! Fits easily into a pocket or purse - I've carried it from desert to glacier and it has performed wonderfully. Terrific quality shots - just enough zoom - and very hard to damage when it is closed up. I'm buying a second one because my wife and I are always both trying to grab for the one we have. (Over a bigger, fancier, digital Nikon no less.) If you can get a good deal on one - buy it quick while they are still available!
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Summary: don't buy it
Review: A very powerful, versatile, and impressive little camera. For taking shots in conditions of plentiful light, this camera was hard to beat, at least when it came out (it's since been discontinued). When it hit the market, it was unquestionably the most powerful digital camera of its size.
There are problems, however:
1. On the little movies, there is no "sound" available.
2. You have to turn the camera off and close the cover to review the picture you just took!
3. This camera cannot take pictures in low lighting conditions at all. Not without the flash, at any rate. Starting from about the late afternoon on, this camera is all but useless for natural-looking shots. They'll be far too blurry; this is a constant annoyance.
Olympus recently came out with the C-60 Zoom, which is the new version of this camera. With that one, they have fixed problems 1 and 2 but not 3: still a major problem, but this is not the only brand of digital camera with this problem.
Also note: if you're replacing a c-50 with the new c-60, you'll be able to use your batteries, your battery charger, and your memory disks with the new version. But the cable that connects the camera to your USB port is slightly different, so you won't be able to use that.
Also, the C-60 can take memory cards of up to 512 MB! This is pretty impressive (on the highest-quality setting, for example, this will allow you to take about 120 picutres; on the lowest-quality setting, over 6200!), although that's a pretty expensive little card. With the C-50, coming out of the box the most it would take was a 256 MB card, unless you bodily sent the camera in to Olympus for a "firmware upgrade," which was free if you provided proof that you had bought a 512 MB card. This is not necessary with the C-60.
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Summary: Reliability issues, spotty warranty support
Review: I purchased the C50z from Fry's and it worked fine for a while. The 5 MP produces very vivid images. However after 9 months photos taken with this camera produced a white line that ran vertically in the middle of each picture. Olympus support agreed to fix it under the 1 year warranty. However as this camera belonged to my company I had it professionally packed and sent via DHL to Olympus's repair depot in California. A month later Olympus sent me a terse note stating that the camera had "UPPER CORNERS DENTED. WARRANTY INVALID DUE TO IMPACT DAMAGE". They demanded $150 to fix it "out of warranty". The fact that I oversaw the packaging myself and saw not a scratch makes me suspect that either DHL or Olympus employees damaged it in transit and both company disavowed any responsibility. Though I personally use an Olympus still camera for the last 10 years and have had good experiences with it, I must say that the current level of quality/control and warranty support leads me to believe that quality has dropped considerably on Olympus products in the last few years. Their support dept seems more interesting selling people newer models or billable repair than in providing actual post sales service.
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