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| Announced: | Mar 2, 2003 |
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Opinion: I got this camera after I found some dust on the CCD of my 740UZ and couldn't wait 2-3 weeks for Olympus to fix and return my camera.
Having compared the features of both cameras, I would say that they are comparatively equal in terms of build and features. The only differences are: The 750 is 4.0MP, has a remote control (which I think isn't that useful anyway due to its range and FOV), hot shoe for FL-20, FL-40 and other third party flashes, audio recording and user-selectable ISO50 (the 740 only allows 100/200/400).
Problems: - Don't like Av, Tv and M to be grouped together under one group on the Mode dial - should have been separated. Ditto for MyModes.
- No RAW, didn't think this mattered until someone clarified to me on the forums.
- Tripod mount is still plastic (like the 740)
Opinion: Look at my sample pictures.
Here are samples of my first shot with new C-750.
http://users.rcn.com/shinkang/1.jpg
(810KB.)
http://users.rcn.com/shinkang/2.jpg
(1.4MB. look at the focus and blur around the object. I focused to number 32 that is in a circle in the picture. isn't it really great?)
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First of all,
I'm really impressed by this camera.
10x optical zoom + 4MP.
I know it's not easy with this body size.
If you visit a store, and you will see many cameras say "12 X zoom or 16X zoom "digitally".
Trust me. you will love only optical zoom, and you will hate the digital zoom.
so, 10x zoom, it will bring you a pleasure to take pictures.
without 10x zooming, you have to move out from your seat to take your daughter's pictures in her school concert.
and 750 says it's 4MP.
but I really don't believe it. because it looks like a 5MP.
it creates that much high quality pictures with big resolution.
I was so impressed.
If you use tri-pod, you will get much sharper images.
So, we can easily infer C-5050 can bring better images with 5Mp than this C-750.
However, I have a plan to buy a digital SLR camera someday around 1 year later. that's why I bought this camera instead of C5050.
but I really can hear that C5050 says "how dare you!" whenever I take a picture with this cam. C750 is that much closed to C5050 for the quality, and has better functions such as 10X Optical Zoom (digtal : 40X zoom), long run Movie Clip + Audio support, and so on for more fun!
Problems: Now, we can talk about some problems with this camera.
1. when you take a shot in a place that is little bit dark "without Flash", it will be very hard to catch a moment. you will see many blur objects.
with flash, of cause perfect.
it's about exposure.
and it's common with all digital cameras.
2. when you take a picture with your hand, it will be so sensitive. so I recommand you to have a tri-pod.
3. short battery life. but you can use regular AA. so doesn't matter that much.
Or you can buy and use Lithium battey packs. it's 20-30 times longer than regular AA alcarline-betteries.
4. Thick. because of the lens. but if you love 10x zoom, you have to forgive them.
5. digital view finder.
I really hate this. but I had no choice.
I don't use this. I only use the LCD monitor.
6. still the lens cap problem. it has been a problem from C720. it's not tight.
7. memory card. you only use xD memory cards.
C5050 uses xD, compact Flash, and smart media card all together at once. that's why I love it. but C750, we only use xD.
Even though all these problems,
this camera is really nice. actually more than great to me for some reasons.
1. really great colors.
I checked all brands' samples. this is the top.
2. really low noise level.
I checked all brands' samples. this is the top also.
3. 10X optical Zoom.
I compared with all brands, also it was the top for this feature.
4. resolution : 3200x2400 (max) / same as C5050
5. Super Macro : from 1". I tested it. it worked even shorter.
so, it's very simple to decide to choose a digi-cam.
If you want both of quality and fun -> C750.
If you are hunting down only for the quality with mid-budget -> C5050.
Very simple.
I highly recommand two of them.
C750 is $599.99 in B&H right now.
C5050 is $629.95 in B&H.
Opinion: I have worked with this camera for about a week, extensively in a variety of outdoor settings. Some are tricky, others less so. I have been extremely happy with my choice for the following reasons. This is my first digital camera after years of SLR use with a Nikon. The learning curve was not as steep as I anticipated. Navigation through the options is easy and very much like most electronics in this day and age. Second, the pictures I took with the auto mode were right on in a variety of situations ranging from sunsets to macro shots of flowers. I found that I got fairly good quality even handholding the camera with full telephoto. We had a series of sunsets the last few days with an artist visiting and she was amazed by how true the colors were. Third, the software is very easy to use for basic operations. Will have to use other programs for more advanced work.
Problems: I am very nervous about having a bare lens sticking out there with no threads for filters--protective and other applications. My battery charger lite stayed on for long periods--well beyond what was suggested in the instructions. It is supposed to go off when the batteries are fully charged. The "music" when the camera come on is annoying and I haven't figured out how to turn it off. All and all, I think it is an important camera to look at in its price range. Offers a lot for the money.
Opinion: As a digital newbie I am quite impressed.
The Optical zoom is great! Image quality is great!
I've not seen much of an issue for CA as earlier models so far.
The auto mode is quite intuitive in med. to good light.
Flexibility/manual modes seems to give me what I want from my SLR features in a digital form.
CD Manual is a must read to utilize.
EDIT: Dec 20/03
Had this camera for about 6 months now and still enjoying it. I still agree with other reviews that say it's a bit weak in dim light. I disagree with other reviewers regarding not crisp pictures. VERY crisp photo's for me.
Like all digital cameras it was a bit frustrating at first for action shots. To over come the dim light issue and the action shot issue (for those that already own one) review the Manual and Priority Modes part of your disc pdf manual. Worked great for me. Set up focus, aperture, *film speed*, shutter in manual and away you go.
Problems: Tripod mount appears to be plastic.
It would be nice if Oly printed the full manual they have on CD but I guess in 4 languages the box would then weigh a ton.
This is easy one to get around, but the default sounds camera makes when you shoot pictures makes it sound like a kids toy. Turn off and then enjoy your camera.
EDIT Dec. 20/03; the only thing I have noticed from using for almost 6 months now is that the 400 *film speed* is a bit more grainy than real 400 film from today. It does resemble 400 film from about 15 years ago. But, you'll likely only be using this in dim illumination.
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