Based on the popular Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom, the C-720 Ultra Zoom is targeted at the photographer ready to step up to a more powerful camera that is still easy-to-use and affordable. The C-720 Ultra Zoom offers an 8x zoom, which is an equivalent telephoto of over 300 mm -- longer than many lenses used on consumer SLR cameras. With a fast shutter speed of 1/1000th of a second, the C-720 Ultra Zoom is perfect for distant fast action shots, such as those captured by enthusiasts who photograph sporting events, wildlife, school graduations, and performances.
Image Sensor
3.0 megapixel CCD sensor
Sensitivity
ISO: Auto or selectable from 100 - 400
Lens
Optical: 6.4 mm - 51.2 mm (35mm equivalent: 40 - 320mm)
Digital Zoom: 3x
Aperture
F/2.8 (Wide), F/3.4 (Telephoto)
Shutter Speed
8 seconds - 1/1000th of a second
Burst Rate
1.2 fps
Flash
Built-in
Modes: Auto Flash for low and backlight Red-eye Reduction Flash, Fill-in Flash (forced on flash), Slow Shutter Synchronized Flash (1st and 1st with Red-eye reduction) Flash Off
White Balance
Fluorescent, Tungsten light, Daylight, Overcast
Exposure Modes
Spot, Matrix
Shooting Modes
Portrait mode, Landscape-portrait, Night scene, Sports mode
Movie Mode
Quicktime with audio
Color Shooting Options
Standard color, Black & White, Sepia
Self Timer
12 second duration
Video Output
A/V out (PAL / NTSC)
Viewfinder
Electronic: EVF
LCD
1.5 inch, 114,000, TFT color display
File Formats
TIFF
JPEG
Movie (Quicktime Motion JPEG)
Storage Media
SmartMedia card
Power Supply
2 x battery - CR-V3 - lithium
4 x AA type batteries
AC Adapter (optional)
Computer Connectivity
USB or Card Reader
Operating System Requirements
Windows: 98, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP
Mac: OS 10.0, 10.1, 10.2
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.23 x 3 x 3.05 inches
10.8 cm x 7.8 cm x 7.6 cm
Weight (Excluding Battery)
11.1 oz
315g
Other Features
Experienced Photographers will appreciate the C-720 Ultra Zoom's manual settings with controls for aperture priority, shutter priority, and full manual operation. Advanced photographers will also value the full information Electronic Viewfinder (EVF), which displays aperture, shutter speed, and image quality settings. Other controls include digital and spot metering; adjustable white balance; multiple flash settings including slow sync flash; and auto bracketing and exposure compensation.
