Olympus C-5000 Zoom(none)<<Image Storage & Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Test Results & Conclusion>> Page 11:Video, Power, SoftwareReview First Posted: 11/04/2003 |
Video Out
The
C-5000 Zoom has a Video Out port that supports the NTSC and PAL timing
formats. The video output can be used for reviewing previously captured
images and movies, or running slide shows from the camera. It also
shows all of the LCD menu screens, as well as the preview display from
the LCD viewfinder.
Power
The C-5000 Zoom is powered by a single lithium-ion battery pack, or by an optional AC adapter that can significantly extend battery life if you're doing a lot of downloads on the computer or working in a studio environment. The table below shows the power drain I measured in various camera operating modes, and the corresponding projected run times with the provided LiIon battery pack.
|
|
(@ 4.8 v) |
(One 1090 mAh Li-ion cell) |
| Capture Mode, w/LCD |
|
92 |
| Capture Mode, no LCD |
|
7.8 hours (!) |
| Half-pressed shutter w/LCD |
|
95 |
| Half-pressed w/o LCD |
|
145 |
| Memory Write (transient) |
|
|
| Flash Recharge (transient) |
|
|
| Image Playback |
|
181 |
Overall, the C-5000 offers very good battery life. In its worst-case operating mode (capture mode, with the LCD turned on), run time is a little short, at just over an hour and a half. With the LCD off though, run time stretches to almost 8 hours, meaning you can comfortably leave the camera on in record mode all day with the LCD off, but ready to shoot at a moment's notice. The reasonably accurate (~90% frame coverage) optical viewfinder makes it practical to leave the LCD off for routine shooting, too.
Included Software
The C-5000 Zoom comes with a nice complement of software on the supplied CD. Direct camera control and image downloading are provided by Olympus' Camedia Master software package for both Mac and Windows platforms (Macintosh OS 8.6 and higher, Windows 98v2/Me/2000 Pro). USB drivers for both platforms and an Apple QuickTime reader are also included.
Camedia Master lets you download and organize images, as well as perform minor image correction and enhancement functions (such as adjusting contrast, sharpness, and color balance). For panoramic images, Camedia Master supplies a "stitching" utility to piece together shots vertically or horizontally. A complete printing utility works with the DPOF settings and lets you print images directly to Olympus or other DPOF-compliant photo printers.
In the Box
The following items are included in the box:
- C-5000 Zoom digital camera
- 32MB xD-Picture Card
- One Li-10B Li-Ion rechargeable battery
- Battery charger
- USB cable
- NTSC video cable
- Camedia Master software CD-ROM
- Neck strap
- Lens cap with tether strap
- RM-2 wireless remote control
- User manuals and registration card
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