- 6-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 14-by-19-inch enlargements
- 3x optical zoom combines with 4x digital zoom for 12x total zoom
- Movie mode with audio; PictBridge enabled
- Store images on xD memory cards
- Powered by rechargeable lithium ion battery (included with charger)
Product Description
The performance features of the C-60ZOOM are as impressive as its stylish metal exterior. This 6.1 million pixel camera is packed full of innovative technology to make your shots come alive, including the new TruePic TURBO image processor and sunshine LCD. With its precision automatic functions, the 3x zoom model can take care of all the details for you. But it also allows you total creative control to discover new areas of expression.Amazon.com Product Decription
The performance features of the C60 are as impressive as its stylish metal exterior. In addition to a 6.1-megapixel resolution, the compact, durable C60 features Olympus’s new TruePic TURBO image processor, a dual autofocus system usually found in SLR-style digital cameras (like the C-8080), and sunshine LCD technology that makes it easy to review your photo shoot even in bright daylight. The C60 also offers a 3x optical zoom lens, USB 2.0 connectivity, PictBridge compatibility, and movie mode with audio.
Optics and Resolution
The C60 has a maximum resolution of 2816 x 2112 pixels, which will produce 30 x 40 print enlargements. It also offers these lower resolution modes: 2560 x 1920 (5 MP), 2288 x 1704 (4 MP), 2048 x 1536 (3 MP), 1600 x 1200 (2 MP), 1280 x 960 (1 MP), 1024 x 768 (SVGA), and 640 x 480 (VGA). The 3x optical zoom aspherical glass lens has a 35mm equivalent of 38mm-114mm. It also features a 4x digital zoom, for a 12x total zoom.
Movie Mode
In addition to still images, the C60 can record video with sound at two resolution modes: 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 (both at 15 frames per second). Movie length is only limited by the size of your memory card. The included 32 MB XD card will record approximately 80 seconds of high-resolution video.
More Features
The C60 is one of the first Olympus models to feature TruePic Turbo, a new image processor that sharpens image clarity, contrast, and color for life-like results. This feature also makes the camera 30% faster in processing images and is combined with a super-fast shutter release time. Other features include:
- 1.8-inch low-temperature poly-silicon LCD (approximately 134,000 pixels)
- Thirteen shooting modes give you the flexibility to capture amazing images for various situations
- Full aperture and shutter control in Manual mode
- Built-in multi mode flash and Dual Auto Focus system is designed to ensure your subjects are properly lit and in focus quickly
- Stitch up to 10 images together to create a single panoramic with an Olympus-branded XD memory card
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Olympus Sunshine LCD Technology
Olympus’ new Sunshine LCD technology enables you to review your shots even in direct sunlight. A standard display reflects sunlight from its surface and therefore in bright sunshine it is difficult to review an image. The Sunshine LCD, however, has semi-transparent layers which enable the sunlight to penetrate a few layers into the panel. This light is reflected by the underside of the liquid crystal layer, and images are clearer and brighter thanks to this additional “back light.” The display also adjusts its brightness to cater for the surrounding light conditions, whether it be on a beach or in a brightly-lit room.
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on tiny XD memory cards, and a 32 MB card is included with the C60. You’ll be able to store 7 shots of SHQ (or 14 HQ) 2816 x 2112 pixel images on the included card. The C60 transfers images to Macs and Windows-based PCs via a speedy USB 2.0 connection.
Direct Printing
The C60 is PictBridge compatible, which enables you to transfer pictures from your digital camera to a compatible printer (such as the Olympus P-10), without a PC or image-editing software. All PictBridge devices share three basic features: camera-to-printer connecting, single-image printing, and uniform error messages (in case something goes wrong).
Power and Size
The camera is powered by a proprietary rechargeable lithium-ion battery (LI-12B). The C60 measures 3.9 x 2.22 x 1.6 inches (W x H x D) and weighs a lean 7 ounces without batteries or recording media.
What’s in the Box
This package contains the Olympus C60 digital camera, 32 MB XD memory card, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (LI-12B), battery charger, remote control, wrist strap, USB and AV cables, and CD-ROM with Camedia Master software.
Olympus C60 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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great product. only sore point was its size. not as compact as i would have liked.
Rating: 5 / 5
First let me say, I am a longtime devoted customer of Olympus and have owned several of their pocket cameras, going way back to the original XA-2 model in about 1979-80. I have found my older Olympus digital a pleasure to use, it gives me surefire results, and it has been reasonably reliable despite less than optimum working conditions (two small children in the house.) I decided to replace it with something smaller and more powerful, and since I had Amazon gift certificates to use, I purchased it through Tiger Direct/Amazon.
The first frustrating thing was that in the 10 days or so it took to receive this camera, it went down in price by $40 through another vendor featured on the site. It has gone back up, but still–this left a bad taste in my mouth!
I thought I had researched pretty well before purchasing this camera. Initially, I was very pleased with the ease of operation. It is (naturally) faster and more powerful than my 4-year-old C-2020. It shares the same basic commands and setup, so the learning curve was minimal. However, I was expecting the photos to be dramatically better. I would say they were about the same, and some were more blurry than I would have expected. Maybe I had finessed the focus on my old camera, or maybe there was something wrong with this one, I don’t know. I was not blown away by the image quality, and as others have mentioned, the flash really is weak. This camera performed best for me in natural light, where I was able to get good closeups as well as scenic shots.
More distressing, it didn’t even last a month! On the last day of preschool, I dropped it–gently–from knee height. The shutter button popped off, never to be seen again, and the door to the USB port would not shut. (Sadly, I did not realize the extent of the damage until kindergarten graduation, which I therefore didn’t get on film–BOO HOO!)
Now, I realize this was completely my fault and I take the blame for dropping the camera. However, these point and shoot models do take some abuse, and I’ve seen other models survive much worse. This was a relatively minor bump, and the camera is virtually totalled. It is obviously not covered under warranty, and I can’t return it. I sent it to Olympus and was quoted 2/3 of the purchase price to fix it. I don’t think that will be happening! My next camera may still be an Olympus, but I’ll definitely buy locally with a generous extended warranty, as I have in the past. Seems to be the only way to go with more delicate items, particularly those which are carried in purses, backpacks or diaper bags!
Rating: 1 / 5
I received this camera as a birthday present. I have an Olympus C-3000 and since I have had such luck with this Olympus, wanted to upgrade to something smaller and better. Well, the C60 looks and feels great but I was terribly disappointed in the quality of the pictures, as well as not being user friendly. Battery life is also TERRIBLE.
Rating: 2 / 5
I have this camera for 2 months.
Good quality photos. Easy to use.
No digital zoom in auto mode.
I can’t buy extra battery LI-12B
Rating: 4 / 5
Thank you for your prompt service and the accurate description of the goods sold. I am very satisfied with what I got from you! Much better value, speed … that if I had sent my old camera to Olympus for repair!
Rating: 3 / 5