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12th February 2004
The World’s Smallest 10x Zoom Camera
Introduction
Released by Olympus:

The World’s Smallest 10x Zoom Camera – The Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom



Designed for sporting events, travel, nature hikes or any occasion where a more detailed view is necessary, the new C-765 Ultra Zoom model, is the smallest digital camera in the world featuring an optical 10x zoom. Weighing a mere 280g, the new Olympus Ultra Zoom is more than just a digital camera it has a Movie Mode, enabling you to capture video with sound as well. Available from May 2004, the RRP is £399.99 [inc VAT]. For stockist information call 0800 072 0070 or go to www.olympus.co.uk.

The camera is light-weight, easy-to-handle and perfect for capturing shots from a distance. However this 4.0 million pixel model is equally practical for shooting subjects in extreme close-up, as the Super Macro mode lets you shoot from just 3cm away.

Outstanding results are guaranteed through the first class optical system and optimised image processor, TruePic Turbo, which boosts both image quality and image processing capabilities even further.

The very bright (f2.8 – 3.7) optical system of the C-765 Ultra Zoom comprises eleven elements arranged in seven groups and includes two aspherical lenses to reduce distortion as well as an ED element. This is normally only found in pro-level SLR cameras and significantly helps reduce chromatic aberration.

The new C-765 Ultra Zoom model is versatile enough to match every photographer’s demands. In auto mode, it offers point-and-shoot simplicity for flawless picture taking. For those times when creativity is desired, the aperture priority, shutter priority or full manual settings allow greater control.

The optimised electronic viewfinder – unlike many optical viewfinders – enables precise framing of the shot. Also you don’t have to take your eye from the subject when shooting as all activated settings are displayed in the electronic viewfinder. The USB 2.0 AutoConnect interface also ensures that file transfer to the computer is now even quicker.

The C-765 Ultra Zoom – main features:
• 4.0 million pixels
• 10x optical zoom, f2.8 – 3.7 (equiv. 38 – 380mm on 35mm camera)
• TruePic Turbo image processor
• Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Full Manual modes
• 4 scene programs (Portrait, Sports, Night Scene, Landscape)
• Super macro mode: shooting from as close as 3cm
• Movie recording function with sound
• 240,000 pixel electronic viewfinder
• 1.8 inch LCD monitor with 110,00 pixels
• PictBridge compatible
• USB 2.0 (AutoConnect)
• CAMEDIA Master 4.2 software provided

Specifications

Model CAMEDIA C-765 Ultra Zoom
Type Digital camera with 4.5cm/1.8 inch colour TFT LCD monitor.
Image sensor
Image sensor 1/2.5 inch CCD with 4.2 million pixels.
Effective pixel number 4.0 million pixels. (The actual number of pixels used in image processing.)
Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB).
Media
Storage media type Removable xD-Picture Card (16, 32, 64, 128, 256 and 512MB).
Lens
Optical zoom 10x.
Structure 11 lenses in 7 groups. 2 aspherical lens elements. ED lens.
Filter diameter 45.6mm (use optional CLA-4 adapter to connect converter).
Focal length 6.3 - 63mm (equivalent to 38 - 380mm lens in 35mm format).
Maximum aperture F2.8 (wide)/F3.7 (tele).
Digital Zoom 1x - 3x, 30x seamless zoom when combined with optical zoom.
Viewfinder 240,000 pixel EVF (electronic viewfinder).
LCD monitor 1.8 inch colour TFT LCD monitor with 114,000 pixels.
Focusing
System TTL autofocus with contrast detection.
Mode Auto iESP autofocus, spot autofocus, AF area is selectable.
Working range Standard mode 0.6m (wide) /2m (tele) - infinity.
Macro mode 0.07m - 0.6m (wide); 1.2m - 2m (tele).
Super Macro mode From as close as 3cm.
Light metering
Mode Digital ESP metering, Spot metering. Multi-spot metering.
Function AE lock
  Histogram in shooting and playback mode.
Exposure
Exposure control Program AE, AE lock
Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual Exposure.
Scene programs (Portrait, Sports, Night Scene, Landscape).
4 different settings storable.
Shutter speed 16 - 1/1000 sec.
Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps.
Auto bracketing Selectable from 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV and 1 EV, max. 5 images.
Sensitivity
Auto ISO 50/100/200/400.
Manual Selectable from approx. equivalent ISO 50/100/200/400.
White balance
Mode Auto Full-auto TTL iESP2.
Pre-set One-touch, daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light 1,2,3.
WB adjustment Red (-7) - blue (+7 )
Flash
Built-in flash (Pop-up) Modes Auto (automatic activation in low and backlight), Red-eye reduction, Fill-in (forced activation), Slow synchronisation, Off (no flash).
Working range Wide: 0.3m - 4.5m. Tele: 1.2m - 3.5m.
Recycle time Approx. 10 sec.
Guide number Approx. 10.
Sequence shooting 2.7 shots per second for up to 12 frames in HQ.
Processing
Image processing TruePic Turbo, pixel mapping, noise reduction.
Image quality adjustment Sharpness ± 5.
Contrast ± 5
Saturation ± 5.
Function shooting 2 in 1 function, panorama function, sepia mode, black & white mode, black board mode, white board mode.
Editing
Still image edit Re-size, trimming.
Motion picture edit Index.
Recording system
Still image JPEG (DCF: "Design rule for Camera File system"), TIFF (non-compress), Exif 2.2 support, Print Image Matching II support, DPOF support, DPS.
Motion picture QuickTime Motion JPEG®*. 320 x 240, 30 frames per sec.
Sound WAVE format
Number of storable frames (Approx., with 16MB xD-picture Card)
Still picture mode 3,200 x 2,400 ( enlarged size ) SHQ: 2
HQ: 8
2,288 x 1,712 TIFF:1
SHQ: 5
HQ: 16
2,288 x 1,520 TIFF:1
SHQ: 6
HQ: 18
2,048 x 1,536 TIFF:1
SHQ: 8
HQ: 20
1,600 x 1,200 TIFF: 2
SHQ: high 11/normal 32
1,280 x 960 TIFF: 4
SHQ1: high 17/normal 49
1,024 x 768 TIFF: 6
SHQ2: high 26/normal 76
640 x 480 TIFF: 16
SHQ2: high 66/normal 165
Motion picture mode Up to memory card's capacity. With a 16 MB xD-picture Card this is: 17 sec. at 15 fps in Motion JEPG with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
Power supply
Rechargeable battery Lithium-ion battery (LI-10B).
AC adapter Optional AC adapter C-7AC; AC 100V-240V, 50-60Hz; DC 4,8V.
Interface DC input terminal, USB 2.0 AutoConnect interface (storage class). Audio/Video output terminal (PAL/NTSC selectable).
Other features
DPOF setting Single-frame print reservation, all print reservation, date/time display.
Direct printing (DPS ) PictBridge support allows direct printing with compatible printers.
Multilingual menu English / French / German / Spanish / Japanese / Russian / Portuguese / Italian.
Setting memorisation ON /OFF/ My mode (4 settings storable).
Self-timer Yes.
Date/time/calendar system Up to year 2099.
Size
Dimensions 104.5 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) × 68.5 (D) mm.
Weight 280g.
Box contents Strap, 16 MB xD-Picture Card, USB cable, audio/video cable, battery charger with rechargeable battery, CAMEDIA Master 4.2.
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. * QuickTime Motion JPEG is a registered trademark of Apple Computer.
 
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