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Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom

Olympus enters the 8 megapixel arena with a feature-packed body and fast f/2.4-3.5 5x zoom lens.

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Reference: Datasheet

Review First Posted: 02/12/2004, Updated: 05/07/04


Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom


General

Model Name:

Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom 
Model Number: C-8080 
Camera Format: Mid-Sized 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $799.00
Street Price:  
Price Update Date: 2007-02-07
Date Available: 2004-02-29
Remote Control: Yes 
Remote Control Type: RM-2 Remote (included) 
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Tripod Mount Material: Metal 
Operating System: Windows, MacOS 
Weight: 23.3 oz (660 g)
Weight With Batteries?  
Size: 4.9 x 3.3 x 3.9 in.
(124 x 85 x 99 mm)
Warranty in Months:  
Waterproof: No
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3264x2448, 3264x2176, 2592x1944, 2288x1712, 2048x1536
Movie Resolution: 640x480, 320x240
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 8.00
CCD Size (inches): 2/3 inch 
CCD Filter Type:  
CCD Manufacturer: Unknown CCD 
Focal Length Multiplier:  
Movie Audio: Yes 
Quality Levels:  
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 140 mm
Zoom Ratio: 5.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: 3x 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type: Hybrid contrast/phase detect 
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes 
Auto Focus Min Illum:  
Auto Focus Step:  
Manual Focus: Yes 
Manual Focus Steps:  
Normal Focus Range: 60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 5 - 200 cm
2.0 - 81.6 in
Min Macro Area:  
Min Aperture: f/8.0
Max Aperture: f/2.4
Aperture Range Description: f/2.4 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - f/8 
Aperture Step Size:  
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type: Body Threads w bayonet adapter 
Display
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical VF Type: 0.44" 240k pixel LCD 
Optical VF Accuracy:  
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD VF Accuracy:  
LCD Size (inches): 1.8
LCD Resolution: 134,000 dots
OLED Screen:  
Touchscreen:  
Max Playback Zoom: 5.00
Exposure
ISO Settings: 50, 80, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400
ISO Rating Max: 400
Number of White Balance Settings: 6
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual 
Manual White Balance: Yes 
Longest Shutter Time: 16 
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/4000 
Exp Adj Range: 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size: 0.33 EV
Metering Modes: ESP, spot, center-weighted 
Spot Metering: Yes 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Self Timer: 12 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
No of Flash Modes: 6
Flash Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/ red-eye, Off 
Flash Guide Number (Meters):  
Flash Range Default ISO (meters): 5.3
Flash Range Description: Wide: 31" - 17.4 ft (0.8m - 5.3m); Tele: 31" - 11.8 ft (0.8m - 3.6m) 
No of Flash "Pops":  
Ext Flash: Yes 
Ext Flash Connection: Hot Shoe 
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2, xD Picture Card 
Other Memory Types: None 
Memory Included (MB): 32.0
Uncompressed Format: RAW,TIFF 
CCD Raw Format: Yes 
Compressed Format: JPG 
Movie File Format: QuickTime Motion JPG 
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode Switchable: No 
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection: DC In 
Included Software: Olympus CAMEDIA Master 
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS 
Performance Timing
Startup Time:  
Shutdown Time:  
Play -> Record:  
Record -> Play (max res):  
Record -> Play (min res):  
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:  
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:  
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:  
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:  
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:  
Cycle Time Max Res:  
Cycle Time Min Res:  
Buffer Frames, Max Res:  
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):  
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):  
Movie Sec @ Max Res:  
Movie Sec @ Min Res:  
Download speed, KB/second:  
Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary BLM-1 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion Rechargeable 
Batteries Included: Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
More Information
Notes & Features:  
Review URL: Review
Test Shots URL: Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:  
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website

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