Olympus Camedia C-3000 Zoom Digital Camera
The Olympus C-3000 Zoom is a 3MP 1/1.8 inch compact camera — with null video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Olympus C-3000 Zoom
Key Features — Olympus C-3000 Zoom
3MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 2048x1536 pixels, a competitive resolution for point-and-shoot cameras of its era.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Provides a dedicated optical viewfinder as an alternative to the LCD for composing shots.
1.8-Inch TFT LCD: 114,000-dot rear display allows for image review and menu navigation in the field.
AA Battery Compatibility: Runs on 4x AA (NiMH recommended) or 2x CR-V3 cells, making replacement power easy to source anywhere.
Built-In Pop-Up Flash: Integrated flash handles close-range fill lighting, with an additional proprietary sync port for connecting an external flash unit.
In-Camera Color Profiles: Offers sRGB, Black & White, and Sepia modes for basic creative processing at the time of capture.
Camera Specifications — Olympus C-3000 Zoom
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inch |
| Resolution | 3MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | Single central point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Burst Rate | 1.5 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | null |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Image Stabilization | None |
Description — Olympus C-3000 Zoom
The Olympus Camedia C-3000 Zoom is a point-and-shoot digital camera equipped with a 3MP, 1/1.8-inch sensor and a maximum still image resolution of 2048x1536 pixels. Its ISO range spans 100 to 400, and in-camera color profiles include sRGB, Black & White, and Sepia. Autofocus relies on contrast detection with a single central focus point, while the viewfinder is an optical tunnel type.
The 1.8-inch TFT LCD with 114,000 dots provides image review and live framing on the rear panel. The built-in pop-up flash is complemented by external flash support through a proprietary sync port. The body is made of plastic with metal accents, measures 110 x 76 x 66 mm, and weighs 380g.
Connectivity includes USB, and the camera supports burst shooting at up to 1.5 frames per second. No image stabilization is present, and the camera has no weather sealing.
Pros — Olympus C-3000 Zoom
- ✓3MP sensor with 2048x1536 maximum resolution provides solid image output for its class
- ✓1.8-inch TFT LCD display with 114,000 dots for on-camera image review
- ✓Built-in pop-up flash plus external flash support via proprietary sync port adds lighting flexibility
Cons — Olympus C-3000 Zoom
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, limiting performance in low-light conditions
- ✗No standard hot shoe; external flash requires proprietary sync port
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