Review: Almost any type of photographer will find something to like about Olympus's affordable Camedia C-4000 Zoom. Easy to use in either automatic or semiautomatic modes, the camera features some nice touches that make operation quick and efficient, such as the ability to save up to four custom setting groups and two menu shortcuts. Its f/2.8, 3X zoom lens and 4-megapixel CCD work together to give you crisp prints up to 11x14. While the C-4000 won't tuck into a shirt pocket, it feels comfortable in the hand and light enough to tote far afield. Our only qualm ...
Expand full review Almost any type of photographer will find something to like about Olympus's affordable Camedia C-4000 Zoom. Easy to use in either automatic or semiautomatic modes, the camera features some nice touches that make operation quick and efficient, such as the ability to save up to four custom setting groups and two menu shortcuts. Its f/2.8, 3X zoom lens and 4-megapixel CCD work together to give you crisp prints up to 11x14. While the C-4000 won't tuck into a shirt pocket, it feels comfortable in the hand and light enough to tote far afield. Our only qualm is the camera's use of SmartMedia, a removable memory type with waning support and smaller capacities than competitors such as CompactFlash.Despite the C-4000's myriad complex features, the camera's many shortcuts and program modes will allow novices to master and enjoy its use. Like other models in Olympus's C series, the C-4000 has a silver-and-gray plastic body with a generous grip that makes single-handed shooting a breeze. Though hardly a compact camera, the C-4000 is sufficiently svelte to be tucked into a jacket pocket, and at a little less than a pound with batteries and media installed, it won't throw off your balance.
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4.0 stars Pros: Takes great pictures
Cons: viewfinder is offset
Summary: Great Camera- I had mine in Iraq for an entire year- it took a beating, exposed to sandstorms, 130 degree heat in the summer and extreme moisture during the winter. Plus it runs on AA's but they don't last that long. The only con is that if you ... Expand full review
Summary: Great Camera- I had mine in Iraq for an entire year- it took a beating, exposed to sandstorms, 130 degree heat in the summer and extreme moisture during the winter. Plus it runs on AA's but they don't last that long. The only con is that if you want to perfectly frame pictures, you can't use the viewfinder because the boarders don't match what the LCD shows. You have to use the LCD which burns batteries. Overall a great camera. I recommend for the price.
4.0 stars Pros: great close-ups, easy on batteries, lots of features
Cons: so many shooting options it can be confusing
Summary: Before this, my most complicated camera was an old Kodak with film cartridges, so this was some step up. It takes great close-ups, which is what I need for my business, but it has lots of other options for fun or experimenting. Some of my photos look like professional work, ... Expand full review
Summary: Before this, my most complicated camera was an old Kodak with film cartridges, so this was some step up. It takes great close-ups, which is what I need for my business, but it has lots of other options for fun or experimenting. Some of my photos look like professional work, and I am far from being a professional photographer. Fun and useful.
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