PMA 2004 has seen Olympus add an 8-megapixel model to its Camedia C-Series range, launch a cross-over still/video camera with a 4-megapixel sensor and 10x zoom lens and release a new E-series lens.

 

February 13, 2004: PMA 2004 has seen Olympus add an 8-megapixel model to its Camedia C-Series range, launch a cross-over still/video camera with a 4-megapixel sensor and 10x zoom lens and release a new E-series lens.

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The new C-8080 Wide Zoom features an 8-megapixel CCD sensor with similar specifications to other recently-released 8-megapixel cameras, an f2.4-3.5 5x optical zoom lens wit a focal length equivalent to 28mm to 140mm on a 35mm camera and an EVF with 240,000 pixels and an image refresh rates of 60fps. Improved data processing supports a release lag time of 0.3 seconds and 1.6 fps continuous shooting at high resolution. The C-8080 boasts a high-rising pop-up flash and adjustable LCD monitor and supports P, A, S and M shooting modes plus a range of focusing options and USB 2.o connectivity.
Targeting photographers who want high-quality stills and video is the Olympus C-770 Movie camera, which boasts a 4-megapixel CCD sensor, 10x optical zoom lens and MPEG-4 video support. This allows it to offer full-screen (640 x 480 pixels) MPEG4 movie recording at 30 fps with sound. Other features include selectable P, A, S and M shooting modes, six scene programs, an electronic viewfinder and hot-shoe support for external flash units.
The new C-765 Ultra Zoom model claims to be the smallest digital camera in the world with a 10x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 38 – 380mm on 35mm camera). Weighing just 280g, the new model supports P, A, S and M shooting modes, four scene programs, macro to 3 cm and movie recording with sound. It is PictBridge compatible and includes a USB 2.0 (AutoConnect) cable. New to the Mju range is the Mju 410 Digital model with a 4-megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom lens. It is the first Mju camera to include TruePic Turbo image processing and features eight scene programs and PictBridge support.

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Olympus has extended the lens range for its E-series cameras with the release of the Zuiko Digital ED 150 mm F2.0 lens. This fast tele lens has the equivalent field of view to a 300mm lens on a 35mm camera. It measures 100mm (diameter) x 146mm (length) and weighs 1,350g with tripod adapter.