Jared Hunter
Senior Member
http://home.impress.co.jp/magazine/digitalcamera/02_10/c-730uz/index.htm
- images seem a bit grainy
- noticeable blue and red fringing
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C-730 samples here...
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They are pre-production shots and the image quality is not SHQ.
C-720UZ, IS2_DLX SLR, G40 Flash, B-300 1.7x telephoto lens
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C-720UZ, IS2_DLX SLR, G40 Flash, B-300 1.7x telephoto lens
'UZ'pShoot'ERS'
Veteran Member
Fringing seems comparable to my Uzi & not that bad compared to some other cameras. Still don't know how anyone can handhold an unstabilized 10x zoom above half the zoom range though....LOL
'Happy Shootin' !!!
'UZ'P'Shoot'ERS'
http://www.pbase.com/rrawzz http://www.pbase.com/uzgroup/root http://www.pbase.com/otfgallery/uzpshooter
Me & My UZI, Strollin Down The Avenue. Me & My UZI, Focusin On Somethin New. To 'UZe' Or Not To 'UZe'? That 'IS' The Question. c2100uz/e100rs (in that order) & a B-300 & C-210 (in that order)
http://www.pbase.com/image/4634098/original
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'Happy Shootin' !!!
'UZ'P'Shoot'ERS'
http://www.pbase.com/rrawzz http://www.pbase.com/uzgroup/root http://www.pbase.com/otfgallery/uzpshooter
Me & My UZI, Strollin Down The Avenue. Me & My UZI, Focusin On Somethin New. To 'UZe' Or Not To 'UZe'? That 'IS' The Question. c2100uz/e100rs (in that order) & a B-300 & C-210 (in that order)
http://www.pbase.com/image/4634098/original
Corne26033
Senior Member
Thanks for the link, Jared. I'd agree with your evaluation :-(
I'm starting to believe now that this camera is for those who want the big zoom, and are willing to put up with a few image quality issues for that. I had hoped for a bit more, but to each his own (and it does still have more zoom than any other 3Mp camera).
I also noticed there seems to be a (still disabled!) link to c5050 pictures at http://home.impress.co.jp/magazine/digitalcamera/02_10/ . I think I'll be keeping my eyes on that website in the next few days
Regards
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I'm starting to believe now that this camera is for those who want the big zoom, and are willing to put up with a few image quality issues for that. I had hoped for a bit more, but to each his own (and it does still have more zoom than any other 3Mp camera).
I also noticed there seems to be a (still disabled!) link to c5050 pictures at http://home.impress.co.jp/magazine/digitalcamera/02_10/ . I think I'll be keeping my eyes on that website in the next few days
Regards
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Leo
Veteran Member
"UZ'
It is very easy to try. Turn the IS of your UZI off and try. It works just fine down to 1/100s. At 1/100 make 2-3 photos and one vill be sharp.
Leo
It is very easy to try. Turn the IS of your UZI off and try. It works just fine down to 1/100s. At 1/100 make 2-3 photos and one vill be sharp.
Leo
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'Happy Shootin' !!!
'UZ'P'Shoot'ERS'
http://www.pbase.com/rrawzz http://www.pbase.com/uzgroup/root
http://www.pbase.com/otfgallery/uzpshooter
Me & My UZI, Strollin Down The Avenue. Me & My UZI, Focusin On
Somethin New. To 'UZe' Or Not To 'UZe'? That 'IS' The Question.
c2100uz/e100rs (in that order) & a B-300 & C-210 (in that order)
http://www.pbase.com/image/4634098/original
'UZ'pShoot'ERS'
Veteran Member
Actually, I have had expierience with the "IS" off & it's not as easy as one might think. At least for me anyway. I turned the "IS" off for some tripod, night shots then forgot about it the next day & took quite a few blurry pics at better speeds than 1/100th before I realized what was going on....Yet with "IS" on, I've had reasonable success down to 1/4 second & on a good night down to a 1/2
'Happy Shootin' !!!
'UZ'P'Shoot'ERS'
http://www.pbase.com/rrawzz http://www.pbase.com/uzgroup/root http://www.pbase.com/otfgallery/uzpshooter
Me & My UZI, Strollin Down The Avenue. Me & My UZI, Focusin On Somethin New. To 'UZe' Or Not To 'UZe'? That 'IS' The Question. c2100uz/e100rs (in that order) & a B-300 & C-210 (in that order)
http://www.pbase.com/image/4634098/original
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'Happy Shootin' !!!
'UZ'P'Shoot'ERS'
http://www.pbase.com/rrawzz http://www.pbase.com/uzgroup/root
http://www.pbase.com/otfgallery/uzpshooter
Me & My UZI, Strollin Down The Avenue. Me & My UZI, Focusin On
Somethin New. To 'UZe' Or Not To 'UZe'? That 'IS' The Question.
c2100uz/e100rs (in that order) & a B-300 & C-210 (in that order)
http://www.pbase.com/image/4634098/original
'Happy Shootin' !!!
'UZ'P'Shoot'ERS'
http://www.pbase.com/rrawzz http://www.pbase.com/uzgroup/root http://www.pbase.com/otfgallery/uzpshooter
Me & My UZI, Strollin Down The Avenue. Me & My UZI, Focusin On Somethin New. To 'UZe' Or Not To 'UZe'? That 'IS' The Question. c2100uz/e100rs (in that order) & a B-300 & C-210 (in that order)
http://www.pbase.com/image/4634098/original
Grat
Leading Member
I'd wait for someone to review the camera before making snap judgements on what are traditionally less than stellar quality photos.
--John
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C3020z; http://www.pbase.com/grat
Corne26033
Senior Member
John,
There's a separate set of c730uz samples on the Olympus Japan website that show the same image quality issues, hence my 'I'm starting to believe' comment. I agree one should always wait for the review.
Regards
when can we expect some samples in english? How do i translate that site to english?
Corne26033
Senior Member
Enter the web url ( http://home.impress.co.jp/magazine/digitalcamera/02_10/c-730uz/index.htm ) and choose Japanese to english on this site: http://babelfish.altavista.com/
Regards
The site doesn't say much, honest. Just gives the focus target and the picture mode.
Leo
Veteran Member
Corne,
I had C2100 and sold it for C700 because the camera size was my critical parameter. I have got almost the same tool. Upgrading from C700 to C730 is a nice but not very significant upgrade. I would get better camera software, better (smoother EVF) and Histogram. 1600 vs. 2048 not that significant unless the lens is better. I would prefer C740. That would be noticeable 2270 pixels vs. 1600 pixels, which means 40% gain in pixels and hopefully resolution.
I have used my camera for almost six month and do not feel the need for IS. In low light I duplicate the shot (when it is possible) and try holding the camera very solid. Once a while I have blurry images (when the exposition is below 1/25-1/50. But very often I have very good results down to ½ s by anchoring the camera (pushing against) of something solid. C700 is a very solid camera. I think the C730 will be better.
Leo
I had C2100 and sold it for C700 because the camera size was my critical parameter. I have got almost the same tool. Upgrading from C700 to C730 is a nice but not very significant upgrade. I would get better camera software, better (smoother EVF) and Histogram. 1600 vs. 2048 not that significant unless the lens is better. I would prefer C740. That would be noticeable 2270 pixels vs. 1600 pixels, which means 40% gain in pixels and hopefully resolution.
I have used my camera for almost six month and do not feel the need for IS. In low light I duplicate the shot (when it is possible) and try holding the camera very solid. Once a while I have blurry images (when the exposition is below 1/25-1/50. But very often I have very good results down to ½ s by anchoring the camera (pushing against) of something solid. C700 is a very solid camera. I think the C730 will be better.
Leo
Thanks for the link, Jared. I'd agree with your evaluation :-(
I'm starting to believe now that this camera is for those who want
the big zoom, and are willing to put up with a few image quality
issues for that. I had hoped for a bit more, but to each his own
(and it does still have more zoom than any other 3Mp camera).
I also noticed there seems to be a (still disabled!) link to c5050
pictures at
http://home.impress.co.jp/magazine/digitalcamera/02_10/ . I think
I'll be keeping my eyes on that website in the next few days
Regards
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Jeff Rollason
Active member
I also do not miss IS. I find that the use of a handheld tripod to provide a handle to the camera radically reduces the amount of wobble-blur. These are very cheap and the bendy leg versions fit in your pocket like a very fat pen. It seems to me that blurring occurs largely due to camera rotation as the shutter is depressed. Having a handle greatly reduces this.
Of course, I only use the tripod occasionally, as much of the time it it possible to get fast shutter speeds at 10x zoom. The need for stabilisation help is only for gloomy conditions or interior shots.
If I forget the mini tripod then I revert to holding the camera using a vice-like grip, which the heel of your hand on the base and fingers on the top (not the back or front of the camera). The camera can then be held very firmly with the left hand, reducing wobble when operating the shutter.
With these methods in hand I rarely get wobble blur.
Jeff Rollason
Of course, I only use the tripod occasionally, as much of the time it it possible to get fast shutter speeds at 10x zoom. The need for stabilisation help is only for gloomy conditions or interior shots.
If I forget the mini tripod then I revert to holding the camera using a vice-like grip, which the heel of your hand on the base and fingers on the top (not the back or front of the camera). The camera can then be held very firmly with the left hand, reducing wobble when operating the shutter.
With these methods in hand I rarely get wobble blur.
----Thanks for the link, Jared. I'd agree with your evaluation :-(
I'm starting to believe now that this camera is for those who want
the big zoom, and are willing to put up with a few image quality
issues for that. I had hoped for a bit more, but to each his own
(and it does still have more zoom than any other 3Mp camera).
I also noticed there seems to be a (still disabled!) link to c5050
pictures at
http://home.impress.co.jp/magazine/digitalcamera/02_10/ . I think
I'll be keeping my eyes on that website in the next few days
Regards
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Jeff Rollason
Juha Halvari
Forum Enthusiast
Huge fringing problem 
I hope that the quality of lenses / camera will get better. Still it should be near final quality.
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Juzu
I hope that the quality of lenses / camera will get better. Still it should be near final quality.
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Juzu
RichO
Veteran Member
The one in the middle with the sky has some purple fringing and noise, but it cleaned up well in PS7.
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RichO
San Antonio, TX
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http://www.richo.org/LearningCenter/digitalphoto/faq_olympus.htm
'Life is a dance, Love is the music.'
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RichO
San Antonio, TX
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http://www.richo.org/LearningCenter/digitalphoto/faq_olympus.htm
'Life is a dance, Love is the music.'
I still don't understand why Olympus released the C-720. The C-720 is a great, GREAT camera, don't get me wrong, but for Oympus to take the zoom back AND lose the sound just didn't make sense. The added extra megapixel didn't impress me much.
I told my sister to buy the C-700. For her needs, it's the best deal. Since she can't get an UZI (unless I give/sell her mine), lol. I owned the C-700 very briefly but loved that little camera. I only traded it back in because I was able to get the UZI at COMPUSA for $399 which, at the time (April 2002) was about $100 cheaper than the C-700!
Willa
I told my sister to buy the C-700. For her needs, it's the best deal. Since she can't get an UZI (unless I give/sell her mine), lol. I owned the C-700 very briefly but loved that little camera. I only traded it back in because I was able to get the UZI at COMPUSA for $399 which, at the time (April 2002) was about $100 cheaper than the C-700!
Willa
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I don't think there is a lens quality issue. The purple fringing is due to the chips inability to deal with high contrast situations. Typically the smaller the chip size per megapixel the worse the fringing becomes. This camera has a more pixels per area than even the C-700.
Juha Halvari
Forum Enthusiast
I told my sister to buy the C-700. For her needs, it's the best
deal. Since she can't get an UZI (unless I give/sell her mine),
lol. I owned the C-700 very briefly but loved that little camera.
I only traded it back in because I was able to get the UZI at
COMPUSA for $399 which, at the time (April 2002) was about $100
cheaper than the C-700!
Willa
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Help my pictures of people are all blurry, no matter how still I am.I told my sister to buy the C-700. For her needs, it's the best
deal. Since she can't get an UZI (unless I give/sell her mine),
lol. I owned the C-700 very briefly but loved that little camera.
I only traded it back in because I was able to get the UZI at
COMPUSA for $399 which, at the time (April 2002) was about $100
cheaper than the C-700!
Willa
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