Point and shoot ease and full manual controls, the Olympus Camedia C755 delivers sharp, crisp 4.0-megapixel images for print enlargements beyond 11 x 15 inches. The C755 features a more compact body than its predecessor (the C-730), a new extra-low dispersion (ED) lens, movie mode, a built-in flash, and compatibility with XD memory cards. It also improves on the new C-740 with more megapixels (4.0 versus the 3.2 of the C-740), a 40x total zoom (10x optical and 4x digital zoom), an all metal body, and sound recording with movie mode.
Optics and Resolution
The 4.0-megapixel Olympus C755 digital camera can capture images up to 2288 x 1712 pixels; it can also produce 3200 x 2400 pixel images through interpolation for extra-large prints. It boasts an outstanding Olympus aspherical glass 10x zoom lens with 11 lenses in 7 groups. When combined with the 4x digital zoom, you get a total zoom of 40x. The f2.8-f3.7 lens has a focal range of 6.3-63mm, or 38–380mm equivalent in 35mm photography. The ED coating on the lens helps reduce the purple fringing normally seen on larger zoom cameras.
The C755 also features Olympus TruePic technology, which optimizes the image information captured on the CCD before the data is saved by using the brightness and color information of the neighboring pixels when processing the pixel data. This leads to digital pictures that set standards for picture sharpness, contrast, true colors, and gradation.
Storage and Transfer
With the C755, you can store images on xD memory cards. With the included 16 MB xD card, you can store 16 images at HQ mode (2288 x 1712 pixels). Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Movie Mode
In movie mode, the C755 captures continuous video (with audio) at 15 frames per second in two formats: 320 x 240 (up to 16 seconds) or 160 x 120 pixels (up to 30 seconds). The QuickTime Motion JPEG format offers a limited resolution, which is great for capturing a short movie that can be e-mailed to friends and family, but is no replacement for a true camcorder.
More Features
- 1.5-inch low-temperature poly-silicon LCD screen and electronic viewfinder.
- Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, slow synch, and fill in modes.
- Stitch up to 10 frames to create a panorama effect with Camedia Master software when using Olympus brand xD memory cards.
- Six scene program modes; four customizable My Modes let you choose and save preferred settings
- Image adjustment modes include sharpness, contrast, and saturation (adjustable +/- 5 steps).
- Super macro mode gets as close as 1.2 inches away from your subject.
Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by four AA-size AA alkaline batteries. The camera measures 4.2 x 2.6 x 2.7 inches and weighs approximately 10.4 ounces. This package includes the Camedia C755 digital camera, 16 MB XD memory card, USB and AV cables, wrist strap, warranty card, and CD-ROM with Camedia Master imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac. This camera is covered by the manufacturer's one-year limited warranty.
Product Description:
Olympus teams a high-power zoom lens with a high-resolution CCD for ultra-telephoto performance and superb image quality. The Camedia C755 puts a 4MP CCD and a 10x seamless zoom lens at your fingertips along with a 1.5" TFT color display so you can preview your crisp and clear images. Store them using the included 16MB xD picture card. Capture full-motion video too, up to 112 minutes when using a 512MB xD picture card (sold separately). USB and PictBridge compatible. Camera also comes with USB cable, AV cable, video cable, strap, lens cap CD-ROM and batteries. Imported. 2.7Hx4.25Wx2.6D".
Olympus Camedia C755 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom