September 4, 2008
Review of the Olympus C7000 Part 2
Continuing from Mondays Post, a review on the Olympus C7000.
Making your way through the menu controls using the LCD is also kept uncomplicated, and advanced users will be happy to have many interesting features such as Autofocus Target Selection and Red-Eye Fix so readily obtainable.
Photos are stored using xD-Picture Cards, and Olympus have included a 32MB card in the box so you can get started taking photos right away. A USB 2.0 connection is used to transfer photos to your computer, and the cable for this is also included.
You will also find in the box a lithium ion rechargeable battery which powers the Olympus C7000, along with a compatible charger. Depending on the camera settings you should be able to get about 200 shots from this camera between battery charges.
The shortcomings in this camera are hard to find. In fact the only one we could come up with is in regards to the Autofocus. You may find that it sometimes has problems when used in low-lit conditions but it still works well in bright light, even if not as fast as comparable cameras available for the same price.
One feature not yet cited in this review is the time-lapse setting that can set the camera to take photos automatically at 1 to 60-minute intervals. It is features like this along with the many others that make the Olympus C7000 a highly recommended option.
In conclusion, the Olympus C7000 is nothing less than an excellent camera for the asking price of just under $600. While not the least expensive to be found, the stylish and forceful design, outstanding image quality, and many useful features make this the C7000 impossible to resist.