C-5050 Zoom FAQ s C-5050 Zoom FAQ s Olympus C-5050 Zoom Digital Camera Product Number 225355 Shipping Date: Late November 2002 Box Contents: Olympus CAMEDIA C-5050 Zoom Digital Camera 32MB xd-picture Card TM removable memory card RM-1 Remote Controller USB Computer Connection Cable Video Cable Carrying Strap (Neck Strap) 4AA NiMH battery and charger Limited Warranty Card 2 CD ROM Disk containing the CAMEDIA Master 4.0x Software, Camera Reference manual and PhotoShop Elements 2.0 (Try and Buy version) Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Features and Benefits of the C-5050 Zoom camera include: F1.8 high-end optics in an advanced viewfinder digital camera matched to a 5 Megapixel CCD for high quality photography with full user control. The All-Magnesium construction body with articulated LCD and a Hot-shoe are designed to meet the needs of the discriminating photographer. Full camera control - aperture priority and shutter priority plus programmed automatic offer settings for any shooting situation. And four Scene Program modes for easy setup when shooting Sports, Nightscenes, Portraits and Landscapes. Easy to use Auto-Connect USB computer connectivity with Windows xp and Mac OSX compatibility. Supports 3 types of media, SmartMedia or xd Picture-Card and Compact Flash type 1 or 2 including Microdrives The All Magnesium body designed for durability. Super bright f1.8 3x all glass aspherical zoom lens TTL hot shoe for FL-40 flash Slave Flash Mode with adjustable intensity. TruePic Technology for the best image quality at all resolutions. Noise Reduction Technology for beautiful image quality with slow shutter speeds. Both Optical and LCD viewfinders in a compact body, no sacrifice of functionality for size. Olympus America Inc. Page 1 of 8 Last updated on 11/18/02
Articulated LCD allowing use of the camera from low or overhead angles. Auto-Connect USB (Mass Storage USB) Supports 3 media, SmartMedia or xd Picture-Card and Compact Flash type I or II including Microdrives NTSC or PAL video out MAP: $899.00 U.S CCD Imager 5.0 Megapixel Effective 5.2 Megapixel (Gross) Size (in inch) 1/1.8 (.55 ) CCD Lens Olympus aspherical glass 3x zoom lens 6.5mm-19.5mm (35-105mm equivalent in 35mm photography) Seamless Digital Zoom 10X (3x optical and 3.3x digital combined) Aperture Range F1.8/2.6 F10 Shutter Speeds 1/1000 sec. 1/2 sec. Auto 1/1000 sec. 16 sec. Man 1/1000 sec. 8 sec. Night Scene ISO Auto: 100/200/400 (can be selected or locked at 100/200/400 Recording Mode(s) Available Resolutions Still image: EXIF 2.2JPEG, TIFF, and Raw file formats DCF (design rule for Camera File system QuickTime R Motion JPEG (Movie Mode) 3200x2400 (OIE Mode), 2560x1960, 2560x1696 3:2 aspect ratio mode, 2288x1712 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 DPOF (Digital Print Order Form) Image Effect Shooting Modes Image Edit Effects Panorama Sequence Viewfinder LCD Focusing System 320 x 240 @15fps QuickTime Motion JPEG 160 x 120 @15fps QuickTime Motion JPEG Print Reserve, All print reservation, Display Date information Program. Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, 3 Scene Modes, 8 My modes. B&W, Sepia, Black board, White board Yes @2.6fps for max of 11 frames in HQ recording mode Optical real-image viewfinder with autofocus /backlight mark 1.8" 110,000 low-temperature poly-silicon used for viewing, reviewing or editing images. IESP AF, multi point AF, Manual focus via gauge Olympus America Inc. Page 2 of 8 Last updated on 11/18/02
Focusing Ranges Exposure Control Standard AF 31 Infinity (80cm Infinity) Macro Mode 8 to 31 [20cm to 80cm] Super Macro to.8 Program Auto f1.8 - F10, ½ - 1/000 sec shutter speed Automatic (A/S) Manual f1.8-10, 16 sec-1/1000 sec. shutter speed Metering System Digital ESP Multi-Pattern Meter, Spot meter, Multi-point spot TBD] White Balance System iesp Multi-pattern auto TTL. Pre-set manual settings: Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent Manual one touch white balance settings Special Functions TruePic Technology Noise Reduction ½ sec or longer Automatic Pixel Mapping APM Fine WB Adjustment Yes +/- 7 steps Sharpness Yes +/- 5 steps Adjustment Contrast Adjustment Yes +/- 5 steps Saturation Yes +/- 5 steps Adjustment Flash Built-in Flash, (6 mode tentative) Flash Modes Auto-flash for low and backlight conditions Red-eye reduction flash Fill-in flash Flash off Slow Synchronization flash: Slow 1-1 st curtain (front curtain) Synchronization Slow 2-2 nd curtain (rear curtain) Synchronization 1 st curtain (front curtain) Synchronization 2 nd curtain (rear curtain) Synchronization Slow 1-1 st curtain (front curtain) Synchronization with Red-eye reduction Slave Mode Flash Working Range 15 at wide, 11 at tele Flash Charging Time Less than 6 seconds (at normal temperature with new batteries) Removable Media 3V (3.3V) xd-picture Card card (16, 32, 64, and 128 MB) Card 32-MB card included. 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia card (8, 16, 32, 64, 128 MB) Compact Flash Type I or Type II IBM Microdrive 1GB Self-timer/Remote 12 second delay with built in self-timer Settings Memorization TBD Outer Connectors Mini B USB connector (Auto-Connect), Video Out, DC input for optional AC Adapter Auto-Connect USB Compatible with Windows 98 rev2/me/2000 Pro/XP-MacOS 8.6- Image Playback 9.01/OSX Index display, up to 4X enlargement, Slide-show, Scene rotation Olympus America Inc. Page 3 of 8 Last updated on 11/18/02
Operating Operation: 32 F 104F (0C 40C) 30-90% Humidity Environment Storage: -4 F 140F (-20C 60C) 10-90% Humidity Power Supply Main Power Source: 4 AA NiMH Batteries with Charger Included 2 LB01 (CR3V) Lithium Batteries 4 AA Alkaline Batteries C-7AU AAC Adapter Date/Time Calendar Simultaneous recording into image date Calendar Automatic up to the year 2099 Tentative Size 4.5 W x 3.0 H x 2.7 D (113.5mm W x 79.5mm H x 69.5mm D) Weight 13.4 oz (380g.) without batteries Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. All trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective holder. 2002 Olympus America In C-5050ZOOM Compatible Accessories Product Number 200540 TCON-14 1.45x Tele Converter Lens 200713 MCON-40 Macro Lens 200673 SUR-4355 Step Up Ring 43-55mm 200674 SUR-4346 Step Up Ring 43-46mm 200558 Lens Adapter Tube (CLA-1) 200598 LC-41 Lens Cap 41mm 200596 FL-40 TTL Hot Shoe Flash 200663 FL-CB02 Hot Shoe Cable 200600 Hot Shoe to PC Sync Adapter 200707 FL-CB05 Hot Shoe to Hot Shoe TTL Cable (Off Camera) 200666 FL-BK01 Flash Bracket 200800 B-50SU Quick NiMH Battery and Charger Set 200795 B-60SU Overnight NiMH Battery and Charger Set 200728 B-01 4PE NiMH Battery (4 Battery Cells) 200656 LB-01 2PU CR-V3 Lithium Battery 2-Pack 200685 C-7AU 110V AC Adapter Blister Pack 200538 C-6AE 220V AC Adapter 200830 MAUSB-10 xd-picture Card/SmartMedia USB Reader/Writer 200837 MACF-10 xd-picture Card/CompactFlash Adapter 200835 MAPC-10 xd-picture Card/SmartMedia PC Card Adapter Olympus America Inc. Page 4 of 8 Last updated on 11/18/02
200803 MAUSB-5W Dual Slot SmartMedia/CompactFlash. Reader-Writer 200625 MAFP-2BP FlashPath SmartMedia/FDD Adapter 200684 MA-2E PCMCIA SmartMedia Adapter Blister Pack 200776 CB-USB4 Digital Camera USB Cable (replacement) 200840 xd-picture Card 16MB 200841 xd-picture Card 32MB 200842 xd-picture Card 64MB 200843 xd-picture Card 128MB 200679 SmartMedia 16MB 200680 SmartMedia 32MB 200681 SmartMedia 64MB 200753 SmartMedia 128MB 200784 Digital Camera Gadget Bag 200561 SmartMedia Wallet 200766 Soft Case (Leather) 200529 CB-VC1 Digital Camera Video Cable 200770 Digital Camera Accessory Kit Set 200807 C-Series 2-Year Extended Warranty Q: What are the main differences between the C-5050 Zoom and the C-4040 Zoom? A: The main differences between the C-5050 Zoom and the C-4040 Zoom is that the C-5050 Zoom offers the following: 5-Megapixel (effective) CCD Magnesium alloy body Multi-position LCD Direct Button and Dial design (Less menu driven) 2 in 1 slot & Dual Media slot (xd Picture Card, SmartMedia, CompactFlash & MicroDrive) Hot Shoe for easy connection of external flash (FL-40) without a cable or bracket Virtual Mode Dial for quick selection of 6 Scene Program modes and 4 custom "My Modes" Super Macro for extreme close-ups. You can photograph your subject as close as 1.2 inches AF Area allows you to select the area that you want to focus on; by changing the position of the AF Target Mark. PAL video output now you can also view your images on a television overseas. This camera includes both NTSC and PAL video output options. Selectable Language Menu - The menu can be viewed in four different languages (English, French, German and Spanish). 3:2 Aspect ratio lets you print the entire image without losing its borders; almost the same image size used by photo labs. PW On/Off Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the camera is turned on or off. Histogram - displays the brightness and contrast of the subject on your camera monitor during shooting and playback modes. Olympus America Inc. Page 5 of 8 Last updated on 11/18/02
Q: Where is the Reference Manual for the C-5050 Zoom? A: The CD-ROM provides a full Reference Manual in PDF format on the CD-ROM. Adobe Acrobat which is provided on the CD-ROM is necessary to view the PDF manual. The printed manual that is included with the camera is a "Basic Manual". Q: How do I download from the camera to my computer? A: Instructions for downloading images from the C-5050 Zoom are located on the CD Rom under the "Reference" under "Connecting the Camera to a PC", or at our web site (http://www.olympusamerica.com/download). Q: What is the battery life expectancy of the supplied Olympus Ni-MH batteries with the C-5050 Zoom camera? A: The Olympus Ni-MH batteries would provide approximately 350 shots per charge and they can be recharged 300 to 500 times. Q: What do I need to attach a filter to the camera? A: You would need the CLA-1 Lens Adapter Tube (stock number 200558) and the 43-55mm Step Up Ring (200673). Q: What do I need to attach a conversion lens to the camera? A: You would need the CLA-1 Lens Adapter Tube (stock number 200558) and the appropriate Step Up Ring that comes packaged with the conversion lens. Q: Which conversion lenses can I use with the C-5050 Zoom camera? A: The following conversion lenses are compatible with the C-5050 Zoom: TCON- 14 1.45 Teleconverter Lens - (includes 43-46 mm Step Up Ring) stock number 200540 $199.99 MCON-40 Macro Lens - (includes 43-55mm Step Up Ring) stock number 200713 $164.95 Note: The WCON-08E B-28 Wide Angle Lens is not compatible with the C-5050 Zoom camera. Q: How do I connect a FL-40 dedicated external flash to my C-5050 Zoom? A: The FL-40 dedicated external flash can be attached directly to the Hot Shoe on the C-5050. For off camera flash with the C-5050 Zoom, you will need the appropriate flash cable and grip. Please use the following information as a reference: Exclusive Grip FL-BK01 (Stock number 200666) - used to mount external flash to the C-5050 Zoom. Hot Shoe to TTL Cable FL-CB02 (Stock number 200663)- this cable is required for the dedicated FL-40 flash. Q: How do I connect an aftermarket external flash and bracket to my C-5050 Zoom? A: For off camera flash with the C-5050 Zoom, you will need the appropriate flash cable with your aftermarket flash and bracket. Please use the following information as a reference: Shoe Mount TTL Flash Cable FL-CB05 (Stock number 200707) this cable mounts to the C-5050 Hot Shoe, the opposite end attaches to the aftermarket flash bracket s flash shoe or to a standard tripod attachment thread (1/4x20). Olympus America Inc. Page 6 of 8 Last updated on 11/18/02
Q: How do I use my C-5050 with studio or external strobes? A: Please use either of the following options: Wireless option: Choose the Slave option in the camera mode menu under flash. The camera needs to be switched to the A,S, or M mode for the Slave function to work. The flash intensity can also be adjusted. When using an optical slave on your external flash/studio strobes C-5050 s pre-flash is disabled. Wired option: The Olympus PC Sync Adapter (Stock number 200600) mounted to the C-5050 Hot Shoe, will provide a PC sync terminal to attach a PC sync cable to external flash/studio strobes. The C-5050 will fire off in Manual or Aperture Priority only. Q: Does the C-5050 Zoom camera have a video output feature? A: Yes, it supports both NTSC and PAL playback. Q: Is sound recording available on the C-5050 Zoom? A: Yes, the camera has a built-in microphone. Recording Image Resolution Data: 3200 x 2400 (Enlarge Size SHQ, HQ), 2560 x 1920 (RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ) 2560 x 1696 (3:2 aspect ratio mode, TIFF, SHQ, HQ)) 2288 x 1712 (TIFF, SQ1) 2048 x 1536 (TIFF, SQ1) 1600 x 1200 (TIFF, SQ1) 1280 x 960 (TIFF, SQ2) 1024 x 768 (TIFF, SQ2) 640 x 480 (TIFF, SQ2) 320 x 240 @15fps QuickTime Motion JPEG in HQ mode 160 x 120 @15fps QuickTime Motion JPEG in SQ mode Number of storable images (32mb Media Card) no sound: Approx. 4 frames (RAW: 2560x1920) Approx. 2 frames (TIFF: 2560x1920) Approx. 8 frames (SHQ: 2560x1920) Approx. 26 frames (HQ: 2560x1920) Approx. 64 frames (SQ1: 1600x1200 NORMAL) Approx. 331 frames (SQ2: 640x480 NORMAL) Approx. 33 sec. (320 x 240 @15fps HQ mode) Approx. 148 sec. (160 x 120 @15fps SQ mode) Q: In the Super Macro mode, what is the minimum focusing distance to a subject? A: Shooting can be performed at a minimum focusing distance of 1.2 inches (3cm). An approximate 1 x 1.5 subject can be photographed within the frame at the full telephoto position. Olympus America Inc. Page 7 of 8 Last updated on 11/18/02
Q: Does the Olympus C-5050 Zoom camera support the new Exif image format standard? A: Yes, the C-5050 Zoom supports Exif 2.2 image format. The Exif 2.2 image format records data tags for specific camera settings and functions. Q: Does the Olympus C-5050 Zoom camera support Print Image Matching (PIM)? A: Yes, the C-5050 Zoom supports this easy-to-use high quality-printing feature. Olympus America Inc. Page 8 of 8 Last updated on 11/18/02