Olympus C-730 User Manual

CAMEDIA®C-730 ULTRA ZOOM Specifications

CCD Imager 3.2 megapixel effective

3.3 megapixel gross Size 1/2.7" (0.37") CCD

Lens Olympus multivariator 2 aspherical glass 10x zoom lens 5.9 – 59mm

(38 – 380mm equivalent in 35mm photography)

Digital Zoom Seamless to 30x (10x optical and 3x digital combined) Aperture Range Wide: f2.8 – f8, Tele: f3.5 – f8 (adjustable in 1/3 EV steps) Shutter Speeds Auto: 1/1000 sec. – 1/2 sec.

Manual/Priority modes: 1/1000 sec. – 16 sec. Night Scene: 1/1000 sec. – 4 sec.

ISO Auto: 64 – 400, Manual: 100, 200, 400 (equivalent) Recording Modes Still image: EXIF TIFF (non-compressed), EXIF JPEG, DCF (Design rule for

Camera File system) Movie mode: QuickTime

motion JPEG, WAV format audio

Adjustable Resolutions 3200 x 2400 JPEG (x2), Optimum Image Enlargement mode

2048 x 1360 (3:2) TIFF, JPEG (x2) 2048 x 1536 TIFF, JPEG (x2) 1600 x 1200 TIFF, JPEG (x2) 1280 x 960 TIFF, JPEG (x2) 1024 x 768 TIFF, JPEG (x2) 640 x 480 TIFF, JPEG (x2)

QuickTime Movie 33 seconds at 15 frames per second in 320 x 240 HQ mode

148 seconds at 15 frames per second in 160 x 120 SQ mode

Optimum Image Available 3200 x 2400 image size interpolated from maximum CCD resolution Enlargement (OIE) of 2048 x 1536 TruePic™ Uses all pixels at all resolutions, Pixel micro-smoothing Pixel Mapping Available via menu setting Noise Reduction Available at shutter speeds of 1 second or longer Digital Print Order Format Print reserve (single, multiple, all, number of copies), Date/time, Cropping Image Adjustments Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Each adjustable +/- 5 steps Panorama Up to 10 frames stitchable automatically with CAMEDIA Master software when

using Olympus brand media

Sequence 1.2 frames per second burst up to 11 frames in HQ mode Viewfinder 0.44" (1.1 cm) electronic viewfinder, 180,000 pixels, Diopter adjustment LCD 1.5" (3.8 cm) color TFT LCD (approx. 114,000 pixels) Focusing System iESP multi-pattern AF (autofocus) TTL system (contrast detection), Multi-area

spot AF, Spot AF, Full-time AF (movie mode)

Focusing Ranges Normal mode: 23.6" (0.6 m) – infinity (W), 6.6' (2.0 m) – infinity (T)

Macro mode: 3.9" – 23.6" (0.1 – 0.6 m) (W), 3.9' – 6.6' (1.2 – 2 m) (T)

Exposure Control Program auto, Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, Manual

Exposure compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps Auto bracketing: Selectable from 1/3 EV and 1 EV steps, 3 or 5 images

Scene Programs Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Sports Metering System Digital ESP multi-pattern, Spot, Multi-spot averaged White Balance iESP multi-pattern auto TTL, Manual, 6 Pre-set manual (daylight, overcast,

tungsten, fluorescent 1, fluorescent 2, fluorescent 3), Compensation: +/- 7 steps

Flash Built-in pop-up flash Flash Modes Auto for low and backlight

Red-Eye Reduction Fill-In (forced on) Slow Shutter Synchronized (1st curtain, 2nd curtain) Slow Shutter Synchronized (1st curtain with red-eye reduction) Off

Flash Working Range Wide: 3.9" – 18' (0.1 – 5.5 m) @ ISO 100

Tele: 3.9' – 14.4' (1.2 – 4.4 m) @ ISO 100

Flash Charging Time 6 seconds at normal temperature with new CR-V3 batteries Removable Media Card xD-Picture Card™ (16, 32, 64, 128MB)

3V (3.3V) SmartMedia™ card (4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB) 16MB xD-Picture Card™ included

Selftimer 12 second delay (2 second delay with optional RM-1 remote control) Settings Memorization Reset to default settings, Hold changes, 4 customizable My Modes Outer Connectors USB connector (Auto-Connect), Audio/Video out, DC input, 5-pin external

flash terminal for optional Olympus FL-40 flash and studio strobes with optional cables

Auto-Connect USB Compatible with Windows 98 rev2/ME/2000 Pro/XP and Mac OS 8.6 – OS X 10.1

Windows 98 rev 2 driver provided on CD Mac OS 8.6 requires USB mass storage driver 1.3.5 available at apple.com Downloading to computer without USB port possible with optional card reader or adapter

Image Playback Still image: Index display, Up to 4x enlargement by 0.5x steps, Slide show,

Scene rotation, Histogram Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-by-frame

Image Editing Still image: Resize, Crop

Movie: Index, Edit

Operating Environment Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C) 30 – 90% humidity

Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C) 10 – 90% humidity

Power Supply 2 x LB-01 (CR-V3) lithium batteries

4 x AA NiMH rechargeable batteries 4 x AA lithium batteries 4 x AA NiCd rechargeable batteries 4 x AA alkaline batteries (Manganese batteries cannot be used) C-7AU AC adapter (optional)

Date/Time Calendar Simultaneous recording into image data, Automatic up to year 2099 Size 4.2" W x 3.0" H x 3.1" D (107.5 x 76 x 77.5 mm) Weight 11.2 oz. (318 g) without batteries and xD-Picture Card

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CAMEDIA®C-730 ULTRA ZOOM

Powerful. Versatile. Incredible. The

C-730 Ultra Zoom features a 10x

optical zoom, 3.2 megapixel CCD, our

exclusive TruePic

™

technology and

more. All in a compact, stylish camera

that makes it easy to capture the

most realistic digital images yet.

Nothing’s impossible.

3.2 Megapixel CCD (Effective) Print razor-sharp photos

8" x 10" and larger, suitable for your finest picture frames.

Dual Media Flexibility Use either SmartMedia

™

or xD-Picture

Cards

™

, for unparalleled media versatility.

Auto-Connect USB Nearly any computer

with a USB port will recognize the C-730

Ultra Zoom and connect automatically.

No software. No hassles.

Amazingly Compact It’s the most compact and stylish 10x

optical zoom camera ever.

QuickTime

Movies with Sound Instead of a postcard,

record a video greeting on the beach, then e-mail it.

Advanced Technology, Superior Photos Our exclusive

TruePic

™

technology uses every pixel for every image, even

at lower resolution settings. Noise Reduction technology

gives you clean, continuous color in long, low-light

exposures. And Optimum Image Enlargement mode

produces an image size equivalent to 7.6 million pixels

(3200 x 2400), for extra-large prints.

Versatile Ultra Zoom Lens It’s not just a 10x optical zoom

lens, it’s a high-quality Olympus all-glass aspherical lens, for

sharp, crisp detail from edge to edge. And with an additional

3x digital zoom, you’ve got the strength of a 30x total

seamless zoom. That’s versatility equivalent to an

incredible 1050mm in 35mm photography. You can get

detailed photos of your buddy climbing the mountain,

without ever leaving the comfort of your camp chair.

Ultra Zoom. Max power. A 10x optical zoom, 3.2 megapixel CCD and a

host of cutting-edge features that give you the most realistic digital

images yet. Easily. Nothing’s impossible.

Capture more detail than ever with a powerful, versatile 10x optical zoom.

1x 10x

Have Fun Use sequence mode to capture your daughter’s

first pitch, then hang the action on the wall. Discover the

beauty of a smaller world with macro mode. Or create a

mood with black and white and sepia effects. This much

power has never been so much fun.

Portrait

Landscape

Night Scene

Sports

My Mode (customizable)

Exposure Options Choose fully automatic Program mode

for point-and-shoot simplicity. Or take advantage of your

creative side with Aperture and Shutter Speed Priority

modes. And for total exposure flexibility, take control with

Manual mode. Freedom is fun.

4 Scene Programs for Easy Creativity Choose Portrait

mode for enhanced skin tones or Sports mode to freeze the

action. Four easily selectable scene programs (plus 4

customizable My Modes), advanced color management

and an easy menu navigation system make it easy to shoot

like an expert and get exactly the shot you want.