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Olympus C-3000 Zoom Olympus develops a slightly slower, but lot cheaper version of the C-3030 Zoom. (Looks like a great bargain!) Select a topic Reference: Datasheet C-3000 Zoom Test Images --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. What's Different With the C-3000 Zoom? 3. Executive Overview 4. Design 5. Viewfinder 6. Optics 7. Exposure & Flash 8. Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests 9. Operation & User Interface 10. Camera Modes & Menus 11. Image Storage & Interface 12. Video, Power, Software --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index <<Operation & User Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Image Storage & Interface>> Page 10:Camera Modes & Menus Review First Posted: 5/30/2000

Mode Setup sub-menu (Capture Modes)

• All Reset: turns the all reset function on or off (on resets all settings to factory default whenever the camera is turned on). A new option on the C-3000 is the "Custom" selection here. This takes you to a five screen (!) sub-menu, letting you select default settings that will be selected whenever the camera is powered up. Settable options include flash mode, macro/spot combinations, lens zoom setting (conveniently expressed in 35mm-equivalent terms), f-stop, shutter speed, exposure compensation, manual/auto focus, LCD on/off, "drive" (single, continuous, remote/self-timer, or bracket modes), white balance, ISO, flash exposure compensation, slow sync flash mode, internal/external flash enable, digital zoom, image functions (black/white, sepia, etc), sound recording, still-mode resolution, A/S/M mode, movie-mode resolution, and info display enable.(Whew! - Basically any function of the camera can be programmed to be automatically set up when the camera powers-on. Note though, that some settings will depend on others: If the camera is set to default to aperture-priority mode, the shutter speed will adjust as required, based on the preprogrammed aperture value. Only if manual mode is preselected will the preprogrammed values for both the shutter speedandaperture be used.)
• Sharpness: sets image sharpness to Hard, Normal or Soft.
• TIFF: sets the TIFF resolution size to 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480.
• SQ1: sets the SQ resolution to 1600 x 1200 or 1280 x 960, High or Normal.
• SQ2: sets the SQ resolution size to 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480, High or Normal.
  
• Volume: sets camera volume to Off, Low or High.
• Fulltime AF: turns continuous autofocus on or off. Use in situations requiring slightly faster shutter response. Don't use if battery life is critical. In fast-action situations (sports, etc), use Sequence mode to rapidly shoot multiple frames, then discard unneeded shots.
• Record View: turns the instant image review function on or off.
• File Name: resets file numbers with each new card or continues in sequential order.
  
• LCD Brightness: adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
• Date/Time: sets the camera date and time.
• M/Ft: sets manual focus distance display to meters or feet.
  

Playback Menu

• Play: activates a slide show display for still images or plays back movies.
• Info: turns the image information display on and off.
• Sound: activates the sound recording function.
• Function: for use with Olympus special function cards.
  
• Card Setup: formats the SmartMedia card.
• Mode Setup: brings up the following submenu:
  • All Reset: turns the all reset function on or off (on resets all settings to factory default on power-up), or select a preset group of Custom settings (as described above under the capture-mode setup menu).
  • Volume: sets annunicator beep volume to Off, Low or High.
  • Index Display Adjustment: sets index display to four, nine or 16 images.
  • Brightness: adjusts the LCD brightness.
  • Date/Time: adjusts the camera's date and time setting.