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OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS C-3040 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
Compatible Mountings Micro Four Thirds
Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
Photo Sensor Technology CCD
Supported File Format RAW
Image Stabilization Optical, Digital
Maximum Focal Length 105 Millimeters
Optical Zoom 3 x
Maximum Aperture 1.8 f
Expanded ISO Minimum 100
Brand Olympus

About this item

  • 3.34-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create prints up to 11 x 14
  • 3x optical plus 2.5x digital zoom lens with autofocus
  • Included 16 MB SmartMedia memory card holds 20 images at default resolution
  • Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
  • Uses 2 CR-3V batteries, included, or 4 AA batteries, not included; features QuickTime movie mode with audio recording
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  • Camera Body, 16 MB SmartMedia Memory Card, 2 CR-3V Batteries (or 4 AA batteries)

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    MD) OLYMPUS C-3040 ZOOM DIGITAL

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    An upgrade to Olympus's respected C-3030, the C-3040 adds a faster f1.8 lens and better USB connectivity to the extensive features it shares with its predecessor. The new f1.8-2.6 lens is clearly the central feature of the new model. According to Olympus, the lens lets the C-3040 shoot in lower light conditions, which allows you to shoot flash-free in more situations and increases the effective range of the flash. The 3.34 megapixel CCD in the C-3040 captures images at a resolution of 2048 x 1536, in both the JPEG and uncompressed TIFF formats, and a 32 MB internal buffer allows you to shoot at 3.3 frames per second at high resolution and low compression levels. Additionally, the camera can record short QuickTime movies with sound.

    The camera can be operated in several modes: in programmed auto mode, the camera does everything for you; in aperture and shutter priority modes, you get to set the aperture or priority, and the camera does the rest; in full manual mode, you have control over all camera functions. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via the included USB cable, or viewed on your television using the included video cable. The camera includes USB storage class connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000 and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. The C-3040 also ships with two CR-3V batteries (four AA batteries can also be used), a 16 MB SmartMedia card, strap, remote control, and software.

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    Customer reviews

    3.3 out of 5 stars
    3.3 out of 5
    56 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and ease of use of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's a great camera for casual photographers, produces great shots up to 11x14 without any loss, and the menus are intuitive and easy to use. That said, opinions are mixed on picture quality.

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    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They mention it's a great camera for the casual photographer, and produces great shots up to 11x14 without any loss.

    "...Easy to review & delete photos. Great camera for the casual amateur!" Read more

    "This camera is wicked. Only way to get anything better is to go get a pro camera !..." Read more

    "...Don't let the 3.3MP steer you away, it produces GREAT shots up to 11x14 without any loss of quality...." Read more

    "This camera is great. There are plenty of options for the novice photographer to the low intermediate photographer...." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers find the digital camera user-friendly, with intuitive menus and easy-to-set custom setups. They also say it writes to disk quickly and that it's easy to review and delete photos.

    "I like almost everything about the C-3040. It is indeed, user friendly, very well thought-out.unlike the Nikon coolpix 995, which i also own...." Read more

    "...Navigation though the menus are intuitive and easy - the manual is only necessary for advanced features...." Read more

    "...Lightweight. Writes to disk quickly. Easy to review & delete photos. Great camera for the casual amateur!" Read more

    "...I am glad I did not buy a point-and-shoot. While the 3040 is as easy to use as a point-and-shoot, the ability to add lenses and external flash..." Read more

    6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the digital camera. Some mention that the pictures come out very well, and are rarely blurry. The included remote control makes self-portraits a snap. However, others say that every picture came out blurry, and that they had to use a lower quality picture mode to stop action under low light conditions.

    "...the camera's battery. - the included Remote Control makes self-portraits a snap; no more hurrying to get in position before the red light..." Read more

    "...without flash or at night or during dusk hours - the pictures come out very well. I would definitely buy this camera again...." Read more

    "...have to use a lower quality picture mode to stop action, under low light conditions...." Read more

    "...But through the display viewfinder it is perfect. My pictures are rarely come out blurry...." Read more

    Top reviews from the United States

    Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Digital Camera with plenty of Bonus Features
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2001
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    My Olympus C-3040 was delivered on Aug 27, 2001 and I've taken more pictures with it in these 4 months than I did in the last 4 years with my SLR. It's simply a fun camera to use, and I'm sure I haven't even used half the features, yet! I won't list every great feature because the reviews that have been posted cover everything in detail, but I will relate some of my experiences:
    - buy a 128 MB SmartMedia card, but only the OLYMPUS card will allow automatic stitching of panoramic shots. The included 16 MB Olympus card has this feature, but the Viking 128 MB card does not.
    - buy a charger with 4 batteries plus 4 extra batteries. Keep in mind that most people like to use the display all the time, so batteries will run out quickly. I only use the display to review the pictures taken, 99% of the time I use the viewfinder to take the picture. Consequently, I get great life out of my batteries.
    - the automatic mode works for just about every situation. The only problem I've had was taking pictures of a Christmas tree with lights, which seemed to confuse the focus and every picture came out blurry. I had to read the manual and when I put it on manual focus the pictures came out sharp.
    - although a large-capacity SmartMedia card will NOT increase the length of the video clips (75 seconds is the max), it WILL allow you to store several 75-second movies.
    - I bought a USB card reader that does both Compact Flash and SmartMedia. It works so well that I've gotten in the habit of taking pictures of just about everything. For example, I bought a power tool that I wanted to tell my buddy about, so I just shot two quick pictures, downloaded them, an emailed them to him. "A picture IS worth a thousand words". Popping the memory card out of the camera and into the card reader is a snap, and it doesn't use any of the camera's battery.
    - the included Remote Control makes self-portraits a snap; no more hurrying to get in position before the red light blinks; and you can take several remote control pictures in a row if you like.
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    Roland B Houser
    1.0 out of 5 stars Resolution 3040 Super
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2001
    Other consummer reviews I agree with wholeheartedly! Negatives, I feel, not mentioned: 1. Camera does not have a "hand strap". I used the one from my Kodak 260. 2. Lens cap, altho coming now with a "stap" to attach to lens, still must be released manually - would prefer it to release once camera is turned on or at least fall off being held be strap once lens pops open. 3. Windows ME "sees" the Kodak DC 260 if it is attached via the USB cable and immediately brings up thumbnail images for review and download to selected folders with, in my case, Photoshop acting as the default editor. You have to select the "disk" under My Computer, then do 2 clicks of mouse to get to the camera images. Or, as one reviewer stated, you can use an inexpensive Smart Reader, pop the disk out of the camera and insert into the reader for fairly fast downloads. Here again, extra steps that I feel should not be necessary with the 3040. 4. A cover would be nice for the view monitor. Taking the camera out of a pouch can, if not careful, cause finger prints to appear on the view finder as you grip the extruding retracted lens with its cover and a reach over digital where the thumb or fingers finds the view monitor.
    But resolution? This digital with its f1.8 lens can't be beat. Outstanding!!!
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    Clippy the Magnificent
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great resolution, but requires you to rethink how you photo
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2001
    There really two perspectives here, one from someone who has owns/uses a high-end Nikon (2 1/2 *), and the other from a new digital camera user (4 1/2 *). I point this out because mid-range digital cameras are NOT really going to placate all of the needs of the amateur photographer, but may be appropriate for your situation. Caveat photographer.
    The biggest adjustment I've had with the C-3040 is the slowness in taking pictures -- delays of 1 to 5 seconds (fresh batteries, not including the startup time for the lens to extend to the default setting) before the photo is actually grabbed. While fine for still life, this is a problem for truly spontaneous photos, such as of one's kids. Expect blurry pictures on anything that's moving at more than a walking pace.
    A second criticism is the flash seems too bright and colors wash out. You can compensate for this in Photoshop, but I don't really think you should have to.
    On the positive side, uploading pictures is extremely easy: on my Win2000 machine, I just plug the camera in, and the camera's pictures appear as a removable device. Just cut and paste to your local machine.
    Resolution is very good and services like Ofoto can print up to 20x30" prints from the default (2048x1536) image size. (With a 128Mb memory card, you can get 162 pictures at this resolution.)
    The menu system in the camera is fairly extensive and you can alter default behavior such as turning off the camera's beep, changing color mode, shutter speed, color balance, date, and resolution. Another nice feature is you can enable verbose data display, which will show you what settings were used for each photo.
    The movie feature is actually more fun than I thought it would be. Pictures are jumpy and the audio is fair, but I enjoy having it as an option. You can record up to 74 seconds in one swoop -- this is a limit of the camera's internal memory, not the memory card size used.
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    A. Canterbury
    4.0 out of 5 stars feels right in the hands
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2001
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    I like almost everything about the C-3040. It is indeed, user friendly, very well thought-out.unlike the Nikon coolpix 995, which i also own. with the Olympus, i can make onboard computer changes quite fast.but.......with the type of photography i do, the camera fails.the problems that the C-3040 and other digital cameras have , that should come to an end quite soon, i hope, are; 1)slow computer speed after a shot has been taken.and 2)have to use a lower quality picture mode to stop action, under low light conditions. (like SQ1) you will get grain . what's the sense of having a 3 or 4 meg camera when you can only get that quality under ideal shooting conditions?
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