Olympus C-1 Zoom Digital Camera
The Olympus C-1 Zoom is a 1.3MP 1/3 inch compact camera — known for its 1.3MP 1/3-Inch Sensor and Optical Real-Image Viewfinder. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Olympus C-1 Zoom
Key Features — Olympus C-1 Zoom
1.3MP 1/3-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 1280x960 pixels, typical of early 2000s consumer digital cameras.
Optical Real-Image Viewfinder: Provides an alternative to the LCD for framing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions.
1.5-Inch TFT LCD: 118,000-dot display for image review and composition on a screen size standard for its era.
Flexible Battery Options: Accepts either a single CR-V3 or two standard AA batteries, making power sources easy to find.
Five-Mode Built-In Flash: Covers Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off, and Night scene modes for basic flash control in varied situations.
Fixed ISO 100: Operates at a single sensitivity level, reflecting the limited exposure flexibility common in early compact digitals.
Camera Specifications — Olympus C-1 Zoom
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Beginner-Friendly |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/3 inch |
| Resolution | 1.3MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 100 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | Single area |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1280x960 |
| Burst Rate | 2 fps |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.5 inches TFT LCD |
| Display Resolution | 118,000 dots |
Description — Olympus C-1 Zoom
The Olympus C-1 Zoom is a point-and-shoot compact camera built on a 1/3-inch sensor with a resolution of 1.3MP, producing images at a maximum of 1280x960 pixels. The plastic body is compact at 112 x 62 x 35 mm and weighs just 185g, making it easy to handle. For image review, the camera offers a 1.5-inch TFT LCD screen at 118,000 dots, backed up by an optical real-image viewfinder.
Autofocus uses a contrast detection system with single-area coverage. The built-in flash supports five modes — Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off, and Night scene — for varied shooting situations. ISO is fixed at 100 with no adjustment available.
Burst mode is supported at up to 2 frames per second. Power comes from a 1x CR-V3 or 2x AA battery configuration, rated for approximately 200 shots. The camera connects to a computer via USB and has no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
There is no image stabilization present.
Pros — Olympus C-1 Zoom
- ✓Lightweight and compact body at 185g and 112 x 62 x 35 mm — easy to carry
- ✓Flexible battery compatibility: accepts 1x CR-V3 or 2x AA batteries
- ✓Estimated battery life of approximately 200 shots per charge
Cons — Olympus C-1 Zoom
- ✗ISO is fixed at 100 with no ability to adjust sensitivity
- ✗Maximum image resolution is 1.3MP (1280x960), which is very limited by modern standards
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital
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