Olympus C-750 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom
Olympus C-750 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom
Point and shoot ease and full manual controls, the Olympus Camedia C-750 delivers sharp, crisp 4.0-megapixel images for print enlargements beyond 11 x 14 inches. The C-750 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), addition of a hot shoe for external flash, an all metal body, and sound recording with movie mode.
Optics and Resolution
The 4.0-megapixel Olympus C-750 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 C-750 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 C-750, 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 C-750 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
- TTL hot shoe, which supports Olympus FL-20 and FL-40 external flashes as well as select third-party flashes.
- 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 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (included with charger) or four AA alkaline batteries. The camera measures 4.2 x 2.6 x 2.7 inches and weighs 10.4 ounces. This package includes the Camedia C-750 digital camera, 16 MB XD memory card, four Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and charger, RM-2 wireless remote control, USB and A/V 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.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars No Other better camera
I am owning this camera since 2005. Recently I bought “Canon S5 IS” having a very good market reputation but C-750 picture quality is lot better than my new camera.
The only problem with this camera is high start up time and small LCD. It would have been one of the best non-SLR camera if Olympus had continued the model with a bigger LCD screen , higher Mega Pixels and manual focus capability.
2 Stars Good while I the cards were still being made…Find something newer
I bought this camera four years ago. I decided it was time to buy a new media card for it….however I have found out that the plain ole xD cards are no longer available. The xD+M, xD-M, and xD-H cards are made but they don’t work with this camera. So, I’m going to have to buy a new camera to replace a perfectly functioning camera which no longer has media cards available to it. I’m very disappointed with Olympus.
4 Stars this is a great point and shoot camera
I have had this camera for years and I am buying a back-up because I also put this camera in an underwater housing. This camera takes great pictures. I have been selling pictures taken with this camera and the first response is, “you must have a really good camera”.
Cons, it is a bit big and you can’t just put it in your pocket and go.
4 Stars Olympus C-750 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom
An awesome camera for the money.
Flash isn’t very powerful but as long as you’re not taking pictures in the dark, you’ll be very satisfied. I’ve owned this camera for well over a year now and it’s been nothing but reliable.
Definitely a solid buy.
5 Stars I can’t find another like this
I am trying to find a smaller and lighter camera to replace my C-750uz because my wife says it weighs too much. And, as she likes to carry it everywhere we go, I decided to take a look on the new models. But there are features in the c-750 that I can’t find in any other camera of its category.
No other camera, even the newest from Olympus, has a remote control like the c-750.
And there’s no other in its category that has that awesome 10x optical zoom.
The only two reasons I have to replace it are its big size and its small display. And, of course, the complaint of my beloved wife.
I would also like something with SD instead of XD, but that is not a big issue.
I think I will end up buying another camera without selling my C-750.
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