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21 avis
C5050 is a great camera for up close and still shots
My dad had an Olympus C2020 way back, then I bought a C3030 (3MP), when they were about $1000. I upgraded to a C5050 when they came out. I've stuck with them since then, for my work. I design and install septic systems and part of the design process involves soil evaluation and reports. I am on my third C5050, but the extreme conditions that I work in are the explanation for the need for replacement, not the quality of the camera. I carry my camera on my belt, at all times, in and out of my excavator, track loader, dump truck and in and out of the soil pits that I am in for the evaluations that I do. The quality of the pictures is excellent, the colors (which is a critical part of the soil report) are quite accurate, including the reds, which are critical to septic design. This is a fine camera for the stills that I need to take. I gave all 5-star ratings, based on the specifics of my needs. The LCD screen swings out a little for "over the crowd" type shots and comes out a full 90 degrees for looking down at the screen, while the camera is pointing out. This is a great feature for my soil pits, as I can stand in the pit and take pictures from one side, and move down the pit in 12" - 15" increments in a 30" wide pit. I also have an Olympus SP 550 UZ, with 18X zoom. The 3X zoom on the 5050 is a little limiting if you are a birder, or something, but that is the only limitation that the 5050 has for me, and I don't use it for that type of photography. I bring the 550UZ when I might need zoom, like ski trips, or wildlife viewing. The onboard flash is adequate, but with the hot-shoe, you can add a higher end flash if need be. Being an earlier digital, there is a fair amount of shutter lag, but again, for my needs (soil will wait for the shutter), that is not a problem. I almost hate to give this camera high ratings, because I'll probably be replacing #3 in a couple years and will want to keep replacing them, if need be, until I retire (probably 10 - 20 years) and I will want to keep being able to find one.Lire l'avis complet...
Great camera with great featrures.
The Olympus C-5050Z an incredible small camera. A well made camera with a super 1.8 lens allowing low light photography and better control of depth of field. It's macro capabilities is as good as an SLR. It has live view as well as a viewfinder, making it good for outside bright conditions. I take it everywhere. The auxilary lenses available for it can add to it's lens capabilities. While it was made in 2003, its sensor chip is of high quality and noise is not too objectionable. I own an E-3 and a bunch their high end lenses but I find myself using the 5050 more and more since it is a marriage of high quality and small size. I am waiting for another one at a good price for a spare.Lire l'avis complet...
Great underwater camera, but with limitations !
After reading a highly respected website on underwater photography, I took the plunge (no pun intended) and bought an Oly 5050 in excellent condition. I was able to find a PT-015 housing after a month of searching, and just returned from a Caribbean island, where I took it shooting underwater. The camera produces excellent, high quality images once you master the flash, macro, and other strategies to optimize images.
HOWEVER, that said, it must be noted that their are definite limitations. First, the slow shutter response is far slower than newer models or DSLR's. For anyone who does not have a prescription snorkel mask, the image screen is too small to see easily. Similarly,I was unable to read the menu or see the icons on the controls, in order to make needed adjustments in flash, sync, focus, aperture, and other modes. Sadly, despite shooting nearly 100 frames in just under two hours, only two were worth printing.
A fellow snorkeler/photographer who had a Canon G9, also with built-in flash and underwater housing, was able to see more easily through the larger screen, besides being far more experienced and familiar with shooting in this medium.
In summary, if you have no issues with seeing small images and icons underwater, or are shooting on land, this is a wonderful camera.Lire l'avis complet...
excellent camera
This is a very good starting digital camera. It is very easy to use and takes wonderful pictures. The lens works very well and the options are adequate for most situations. The price is very modest and should be considered when buying your first camera. I have more sophisticated cameras with more bells and whistles but for some instances I like to use this camera. It provides excellent photos of automobiles. It does have drawbacks. The number of seconds between frames is very slow. I bought the camera for the excellent photos that I have taken using an earlier Olympus camera and the price was very reasonable.Lire l'avis complet...
Olympus C5050 Z
I bought this to replace one I regretted selling. The pictures and features rival my Nikon DSLR. I take it when I don't want to carry a bigger camera. Takes micro closeup pics with out extra lenses. Has slots for 3 kinds of media plus micro drive. External flash, infra red remote. Manual mode presets. Magnesium alloy body, not plastic. Get it, learn it and you will love it.Lire l'avis complet...
great old camera
I really like this camera. My wife thinks I'm becoming a camera collector just because I now have 9 cameras, but I think I have just discovered the fun I can get out of buying old cameras on line for 10% of their original cost.
I have an Olympus E-PL3 and this little camera has just about as much good stuff as the new camera. I've found that 5mp is plenty for most of my use and with a f1.8 lens I find myself picking up this camera a lot for photo ops around the house. Some of these older cameras have bigger sensors and better lens than a lot of the new cameras.
I bought this camera used and for all intents and purposes it is as good as new.Lire l'avis complet...
An unbelievable value.
This is a fine quality camera with many advanced features. With the available automatic settings it is easy to use as a "point & shoot", but you have essentially all the options available with a good SLR. I bought it because I owned a Camedia 3030 Zoom and loved it. This is an excellent, first rate product.Lire l'avis complet...
thank you for good memory
oh. at first 3momths ago i've got the camera housing for scubadiving
and i looked around e market in korea more than 3 weeks.. but i can't found it. so i thought should i throw it away? even i don't have camera for housing!! useless.... few weeks later unexpectedly i saw the camera category on ebay web site so, just searched Olympus something... holy moly it was there!!! finally i saved housing!!!! even it was expensive but i have to buy it...it's okay the camera makes me funny memories...
ps. i don't want to recommed this item to my friend because when they need they has to searching on ebay themselves.Lire l'avis complet...
I own it, loved it, and sold it.
This is a excellent camera for its vintage (~2003) and has all the features any amateur user would want.
Some PROS
Can shot TIFF and RAW
fully manual shutter, aperture and focus
Has two card slots for storage
(opinion) uses AA batteries which is easy/cheap to replace anywhere.
CONS;
It's limited with the 5 MP size
Slow processor.
Small LCD 1.8" displayLire l'avis complet...
Very easy to use with maximum quality!
I have purchased three Olypmus 3020 Camedia cameras...I am addicted to them...on EBay. This one is different, but very good. They just don't make them like this anymore! Thank goodness for EBay!