Olympus C-750 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom

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Olympus C-750 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom

by Olympus

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$599.99

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Release Date:	2003-06-19
Label:	Olympus
UPC:	050332140752
Binding:	Electronics
Published By:	Olympus
ASIN:	B00008IHU2
Category:	Photography

Olympus C-750 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom Features

4.0 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14 and beyond
10x optical zoom with 4x digital zoom (40x total)
All-metal body, hot shoe for external flash, movie mode with sound
Included 16 MB XD memory card stores 16 images at 2288 x 1712 HQ mode
Powered by 4 AA-size NiMH rechargeables (included with charger); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1

Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions

Amazon.com Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

No Other better camera - Reviewed on 2008-05-22

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.

this is a great point and shoot camera - Reviewed on 2008-03-06

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.

Olympus C-750 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom - Reviewed on 2008-01-09

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.

I can't find another like this - Reviewed on 2007-09-09

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.

A great camera with excellent image quality, hard to replace - Reviewed on 2007-08-19

I had this since 2003, I agree with jemaerca's detail assessment. Owing to its size, I was looking for a smaller replacement camera and failed miserably. I purchased several Olympus and Canon for the size (w/bigger LCD) but all have terrible/noisy image quality. Currently still searching.

I decided to write this because the C-750 produces pictures easily comparable to my wife's 2 other 8M+ digital SLRs with expansive add-on lens. She was amazed at C-750's image quality when she was testing/comparing her Canon EOS 30D + $1K+ lens. Although our family owns several digital cameras, the C-750 remains the one that takes the most pictures (indoor/outdoor, vacation,...) in our family today.

It's too bad that Olympus does not extend this product line, its SP-550uz is bigger/heavier and we don't need another digital SLR. It would be ideal if the C-750 is half its size with a bigger LCD.

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