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Summary: A review for the ambitious amature
Review: This is my third digital camera. My first was a canon powershot g3-- A camera I would still be using if it hadn't developed a problem with storing images to CF cards and downloading them to the computer. My 2nd camera is a Canon s100 point and shoot. Just so that you can understand the view point of this review, I will let you know that I consider myself an amature with intentions of improvement. If you are a pro photographer or even an advance amature, this review won't offer you much. That being said, if your aspirations are like mine, this camera is an excellent choice. I explored most of the major online sites prior to making my choice: Steve's Digicams, DPR, etc. All those sites gave the camera high marks. What I liked most about this camera was the image quality. It had the least noise, and least chromatic abberation and distortion of any of the 8 megapixel cameras in nearly all the reviews. Since what I wanted most at the end of it all were excellent photos, this was enough for me to make my choice. And if you aren't happy with the shots straight from the camera, you can tweak every thing from sharpness to saturation to achieve the results you want. Other features that I liked included the wide array of image size, and shooting options available. I felt that this camera could certainly grow with my skill level for years to come. Many have complained about the placement of the power button. I haven't had any probs with it. I have not accidentally turned it off or on even once. Now what I would change if I could:
Oh I wish the LCD were a swivel display. I have grown accustom to this with my canon. The flash does not automatically pop up when you need it. The EVF is taking some getting used to. I am still wary of weather or not what I am seeing actually represents actually color, lighting etc... The menu system could use some revision. I am sure it will take me a while to learn to use the camera to its best capacity simply because the menu system is not intuitive. You actually need to read the manual and the one on the CD to work out the ends and outs of the camera. The camera defaults to the xD card if you have a both and xD and a CF card in place. This has caused me some problems. You will be less frustrated if you only have one or the other installed. I like this camera more and more every time I use it. I researched my choice exaustively and none of the other 8 megapixels currently available even tempt me when I look at the whole picture. I don't think this camera will dissappoint you .
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Summary: NOT LIKE E20N
Review: This review is directed only at those who already have an Olympus E20N and want to know if the C8080 is better.
it's not.
the E20 captures much much much clearer images and more details. it has a lens that is simply amazing.
DOn't upgrade from E20 to C8080, because this would be a downgrade.
the movie capture feature is a nice feature. but the 8 megapixel size is in my opinion not enough to warrant the loss of picture quality.
If you're a new photographer get the C8080 it's great. lots and lots of featuers.
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Summary: Reaching out to touch the world
Review: Today's bright and sunny, but you have major photos in which you have to take for that over due book or portfilo. The olpmpus C-8080 wide zoom digital camera catches the closest snap shots when you need to get that 200-400 speed shot of a moving animal or that clear visible close-up shot of the models on runway.. Although, it may seem like a timeless task, but with this camera , the photos are taken like a breeze. Also, it is very easy to use ,so no need for that refresher course for visual commications for that new heads up on speed photograpy...<br /><br />So here's to the high life of the world of photography<br /><br />Thank You<br />Shara L. Bouie<br />Atlanta,Ga
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Summary: 8080
Review: Very good camera but... If you shake the camera, it rattles, the lens is not firmly mounted. The power botton is horriable. You can hit it with you finger working the camera and be turning it off in the middle of an operation. Highlights can easily be blown out. Focus in the dark are out of focus. jog wheel is over too far, and trigger bottom tripped over the front too much, instead of on top. Pixel per pixel, my 2 MB Canon S110 is by far sharper. Odd backround noise in movies. Most external flashes hit the pop up flash, making it no good. Lens hood will interfere with flash on 3 ft close ups. Can not come close to SLR optical manual focusing. This has manual by buttons. Not that great. Slow post views of images. LCD sticks out and I'm afraid will be the blunt of bumbs. Battery charger has cord. My Canon, has flip out AC plug. Have not used software yet. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Since most people only want the bad, that's what's above. I don't have the time to list all the good. I think this is the best 8MB to date. Bought for $789 I'm still learning about it too. Wanted the Nikon D70, but with lenses and flash, too much $.
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