Olympus Camedia C-1400XL Digital Camera
The Olympus C-1400XL is a 1.4MP 2/3 inch compact camera — known for its 1.4MP 2/3-Inch CCD Sensor and Optical Pentamirror Viewfinder. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Olympus C-1400XL
Key Features — Olympus C-1400XL
1.4MP 2/3-Inch CCD Sensor: A relatively large 2/3-inch CCD for a fixed-lens compact of its era, capturing stills at up to 1280x1024 pixels.
Optical Pentamirror Viewfinder: Provides a true optical framing option independent of the LCD, unusual for a point-and-shoot of this period.
1.8-Inch TFT LCD Display: 61,000-dot rear screen for image review and menu navigation.
PC Sync Port: Allows the camera to trigger external studio flash equipment, extending its usefulness beyond the built-in pop-up flash.
Manual Focus Mode: Offers hands-on focus control alongside contrast detection autofocus, uncommon in consumer compacts of this generation.
Fixed ISO 100: Sensor sensitivity is locked at ISO 100, so the camera performs best in well-lit conditions.
Camera Specifications — Olympus C-1400XL
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 2/3 inch |
| Resolution | 1.4MP |
| Processor | Proprietary Olympus IC |
| ISO Range | 100 – 100 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Manual Focus Only |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1280x1024 |
| Burst Rate | 1.5 fps |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.8 inches TFT LCD |
| Display Resolution | 61,000 dots |
Description — Olympus C-1400XL
The Olympus Camedia C-1400XL is a point-and-shoot digital camera built around a 1.4MP, 2/3-inch sensor processed by a proprietary Olympus image processor. Maximum still image resolution is 1280x1024 pixels, captured in the sRGB color profile. For composition, the camera offers both a 1.8-inch TFT LCD with 61,000 dots of resolution and an optical SLR pentamirror viewfinder.
The autofocus system supports contrast detection and manual focus via a single focus point, with no subject tracking or eye tracking. Flash coverage is handled by a built-in pop-up flash, and a PC sync port allows connection to external flash units. The C-1400XL supports burst shooting at 1.5 fps.
Power is supplied by 4x AA batteries, rated for approximately 100 to 200 shots per set. The plastic body measures 130 x 115 x 83 mm and weighs 520g, with no weather sealing. ISO is fixed at 100, and the camera has no image stabilization, no video recording, and no wireless or USB connectivity.
Pros — Olympus C-1400XL
- ✓Optical SLR pentamirror viewfinder provides a dedicated optical framing option beyond the LCD
- ✓Built-in pop-up flash plus PC sync port allows connection to external studio flash equipment
- ✓Burst mode capable at up to 1.5 frames per second for a camera in this class
Cons — Olympus C-1400XL
- ✗ISO is fixed at 100 with no ability to adjust sensitivity, limiting low-light flexibility
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital
- ✗No video recording capability whatsoever
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