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| speedRange = 50-400 in 9 steps, comp. +/-2EV
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| shutterRange = 15 - 1/4000 sec
| flash = Build in pop up, W: 0.8-5.3 m
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The '''Olympus C-8080 WZ''' is a [[Digital photography|digital camera]] formerly manufactured by [[Olympus Corporation|Olympus]]. It was first announced on the opening day of the 2004 [[Photo Marketing Association Annual Convention and Trade Show]]. At the time, the C-8080 was set to be Olympus’ first eight-[[Pixel|megapixel]] digital camera for the high-end [[consumer]] [[Market (economics)|market]]. The [[MSRP]] was $1,149 USD.<ref name=official-release>{{cite web|last=Sluka|first=Chris|title=Olympus Launches High Performance 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera: The C-8080 Wide Zoom|url=http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_PressDetails.asp?pressNo=303|publisher=Olympus America Inc.|accessdate=22 March 2013}}</ref>
The '''Olympus C-8080 WZ''' is a [[Digital photography|digital camera]] formerly manufactured by [[Olympus Corporation|Olympus]]. It was first announced on the opening day of the 2004 [[Photo Marketing Association Annual Convention and Trade Show]]. At the time, the C-8080 was set to be Olympus’ first eight-[[Pixel|megapixel]] digital camera for the high-end [[consumer]] [[Market (economics)|market]]. The [[MSRP]] was $1,149 USD.<ref name=official-release>{{cite web|last=Sluka|first=Chris|title=Olympus Launches High Performance 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera: The C-8080 Wide Zoom|url=http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_PressDetails.asp?pressNo=303|publisher=Olympus America Inc.|accessdate=22 March 2013}}</ref>


One key feature that is described in the name is the optical zoom technique used in this camera. Most compact zoom cameras use the zoom functionality for [[Telephoto lens|telephoto]] work where one details in on a remote subject. This camera allows one to set up the lens to work as a [[wide-angle lens]] which comes in handy for group or [[landscape photography]]. It has a high resolution lens with 5x zoom (7.1 - 35.6&nbsp;mm) - equals (28 – 140&nbsp;mm) in [[135 film|35 mm film]] format - and an aperture of 2.4 for wide angle and 3.5 for telephoto. Focus range: normal 0.8 - inf.; macro 20 – 80&nbsp;cm ; super-macro up to 5&nbsp;cm.
A key feature, described in the name, is the camera’s optical zoom range. Most compact "zoom" cameras of the era were marketed for [[Telephoto lens|telephoto]] photography, providing high magnification of a distant subject. The lens of this camera includes a [[wide-angle lens|wide angle]] range suitable for group or [[landscape photography]]. It has a high resolution lens with 5x zoom (7.1 - 35.6&nbsp;mm, 28 - 140&nbsp;mm in [[35 mm equivalent focal length|35mm equivalent]]) and an aperture ranging from {{f/|2.4}} at the widest angle to {{f/|3.5}} at maximum zoom. The focus range in normal mode is 0.8&nbsp;m - inf., 20 - 80&nbsp;cm in macro, and down to 5&nbsp;cm in super-macro.


The metering modes for [[Exposure (photography)|exposure]] are: [[Electro Selective Pattern|ESP]], center-weighted, multi-metering and spot. The metering target mark on the screen can be moved in 13 positions in spot mode. For absolute control a [[live histogram]] can be activated and the histogram target mark can be placed in 10.000 different positions. An [[AutoExposure Lock|AEL]] button can lock the metered exposure.
The metering modes for [[Exposure (photography)|exposure]] are: [[Electro Selective Pattern|ESP]], center-weighted, multi-metering and spot. The metering target mark on the screen can be moved in 13 positions in spot mode. For absolute control a [[Image histogram|live histogram]] can be activated and the histogram target mark can be moved by the user. An AutoExposure Lock (AEL) button can lock the metered exposure.


The camera has two sensors for AF: one is based on contrast detection, the other one on phase-difference detection (P-AF).
The camera has two [[autofocus]] systems: one is based on contrast detection, the other on phase-difference detection (P-AF).
The metering settings for the [[Focus (optics)|focus]] are: [[Electro Selective Pattern|iESP]], spot, full-time [[Autofocus|AF]], P-AF and [[Manual focus|MF]], [[Macro photography|macro]] and super-macro. The AF target mark can take 9 positions in spot mode.
The metering settings for the [[Focus (optics)|focus]] are: [[Electro Selective Pattern|iESP]], spot, full-time AF, P-AF, [[manual focus]], [[Macro photography|macro]], and super-macro. One of 9 positions can be selected for the AF target in spot mode.


Movie clips: 640 x 480 and 320 x 240 both 15 frames per second. Length is only limited by the storage card.
Video can be recorded at 640 x 480 and 320 x 240, both at 15 frames per second. Clip length is only limited by the storage card.


The camera accepts [[xD-Picture Card]]s (necessary for panorama shooting), [[CompactFlash]] type I and II and IBM [[microdrive]]s with two slots.
The camera accepts [[xD-Picture Card]]s (necessary for panorama shooting), [[CompactFlash]] type I and II and IBM [[microdrive]]s with two slots.
Copying to another slot is possible in the camera.
Copying between slots is possible in the camera.
Data storage is available in [[Tagged Image File Format|TIFF]], [[Raw image format|RAW]] and [[JPEG]] format.
Photos can be stored in [[Tagged Image File Format|TIFF]], [[Raw image format|RAW]] and [[JPEG]] format.
Data transfer connectivity is USB 2.0.
Videos are stored in Quicktime format using Motion JPEG encoding. Sound could also be recorded with still photos in Wave audio format. Data transfer connectivity is USB 2.0.


The 8080 has a 4.5&nbsp;cm tilting sunshine-[[Liquid crystal display|LCD]] of 134,000 pixels and the electronic viewfinder has 240,000 pixels.
The rear display is a 4.5&nbsp;cm tilting sunshine-[[Liquid crystal display|LCD]] with 134,000 pixels, and the electronic viewfinder has 240,000 pixels.


The C8080WZ was succeeded at least partially by the C7070WZ (2005) this being the continuation of the C5060WZ with much the same specifications of the C8080WZ albeit with a slower lens. The primary difference being the C7070WZ was slightly smaller in dimensions and with a small (cheaper) price differential to the C8080WZ. In practice both cameras had a very similar specification and target market.
The C-8080 WZ was succeeded at least partially by the C-7070 WZ in 2005. The latter camera was considered the successor of the C-5060 WZ, but had similar specifications and target market to the C-8080 WZ. Compared to the C-8080 WZ, the C-7070 WZ had a slower lens, was a slightly smaller size, and had a lower list price.


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Image:OLYMPUS C-8080WZ 01.jpg|Olympus C-8080WZ
Image:OLYMPUS C-8080WZ 01.jpg|Olympus C-8080 WZ
Image:C-8080WZ tele.JPG|Olympus C-8080WZ with extended zoom lens for telephoto
Image:C-8080WZ tele.JPG|Olympus C-8080 WZ with extended zoom lens for telephoto
Image:C-8080WZ rear.JPG|Olympus C-8080WZ with tilted LCD
Image:C-8080WZ rear.JPG|Olympus C-8080 WZ with tilted LCD
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* Underwater camera housings PT-023, depth up to 40m
* Underwater camera housings PT-023, depth up to 40m


== What's in the box ==
== Accessories included in retail package ==
*Olympus C-8080 WZ (magnesium alloy) 8.0 MP
*Lens cap
*Lens cap
*Lens hood
*Lens hood
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*CD ROM
*CD ROM
*User manual
*User manual

==See also==
* [[List of digital cameras with CCD sensors]]


== References ==
== References ==
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*[http://www.pbase.com/ericdeparis/c8080 Some examples of the Olympus c8080wz possibilities]
*[http://www.pbase.com/ericdeparis/c8080 Some examples of the Olympus c8080wz possibilities]
*[http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympusc8080wz/ Digital Camera test site]
*[http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympusc8080wz/ Digital Camera test site]
*[https://www.instructionsmanuals.com/sites/default/files/2019-06/Olympus-C8080-en.pdf User Manual]


[[Category:Olympus digital cameras|C-8080]]
[[Category:Olympus digital cameras|C-8080]]
[[Category:Bridge digital cameras]]
[[Category:Bridge digital cameras]]
[[Category:Cameras introduced in 2004]]
[[Category:Digital cameras with CCD image sensor]]

Latest revision as of 06:08, 24 December 2023

Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom
Overview
TypeDigital prosumer camera
Lens
Lens5x opt. zoom 28 - 140 mm equiv. F 2.4 - 3.5
Sensor/medium
Sensor2/3-inch type CCD
Maximum resolution3,264 × 2,448 (8 million)
Film speed50-400 in 9 steps, comp. +/-2EV
Storage mediaCF (Type I or Type II), xD, IBM microdrive
Focusing
Focus modesDual AF (TTL & external), contrast, phase-AF
Focus areasiESP, spot
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesNight, Landscape, Sports, Portrait
Exposure meteringDESP, spot, multi-spot, center-weighted
Metering modesProgr. AE, A, P, M, My mode, movie
Flash
FlashBuild in pop up, W: 0.8-5.3 m
Shutter
Shutter speed range15 - 1/4000 sec
Continuous shooting1.8 frame/s JPG Hi up to 5 frames
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEV 240 k pixels
Image processing
White balanceOne-touch, 4 presets
General
LCD screen1.8-inch TFT, 134 k pixels, 100% coverage, tilting
BatteryLi - Ion 1500 mA/7.2 V
Weight724 gr (46.9 g) incl batt.

The Olympus C-8080 WZ is a digital camera formerly manufactured by Olympus. It was first announced on the opening day of the 2004 Photo Marketing Association Annual Convention and Trade Show. At the time, the C-8080 was set to be Olympus’ first eight-megapixel digital camera for the high-end consumer market. The MSRP was $1,149 USD.[1]

A key feature, described in the name, is the camera’s optical zoom range. Most compact "zoom" cameras of the era were marketed for telephoto photography, providing high magnification of a distant subject. The lens of this camera includes a wide angle range suitable for group or landscape photography. It has a high resolution lens with 5x zoom (7.1 - 35.6 mm, 28 - 140 mm in 35mm equivalent) and an aperture ranging from f/2.4 at the widest angle to f/3.5 at maximum zoom. The focus range in normal mode is 0.8 m - inf., 20 - 80 cm in macro, and down to 5 cm in super-macro.

The metering modes for exposure are: ESP, center-weighted, multi-metering and spot. The metering target mark on the screen can be moved in 13 positions in spot mode. For absolute control a live histogram can be activated and the histogram target mark can be moved by the user. An AutoExposure Lock (AEL) button can lock the metered exposure.

The camera has two autofocus systems: one is based on contrast detection, the other on phase-difference detection (P-AF). The metering settings for the focus are: iESP, spot, full-time AF, P-AF, manual focus, macro, and super-macro. One of 9 positions can be selected for the AF target in spot mode.

Video can be recorded at 640 x 480 and 320 x 240, both at 15 frames per second. Clip length is only limited by the storage card.

The camera accepts xD-Picture Cards (necessary for panorama shooting), CompactFlash type I and II and IBM microdrives with two slots. Copying between slots is possible in the camera. Photos can be stored in TIFF, RAW and JPEG format. Videos are stored in Quicktime format using Motion JPEG encoding. Sound could also be recorded with still photos in Wave audio format. Data transfer connectivity is USB 2.0.

The rear display is a 4.5 cm tilting sunshine-LCD with 134,000 pixels, and the electronic viewfinder has 240,000 pixels.

The C-8080 WZ was succeeded at least partially by the C-7070 WZ in 2005. The latter camera was considered the successor of the C-5060 WZ, but had similar specifications and target market to the C-8080 WZ. Compared to the C-8080 WZ, the C-7070 WZ had a slower lens, was a slightly smaller size, and had a lower list price.

  • Olympus C-8080 WZ
    Olympus C-8080 WZ
  • Olympus C-8080 WZ with extended zoom lens for telephoto
    Olympus C-8080 WZ with extended zoom lens for telephoto
  • Olympus C-8080 WZ with tilted LCD
    Olympus C-8080 WZ with tilted LCD

Accessories

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  • Converter lenses: wide angle WCON-08D: (28 mm x 0.8 = 22.4 mm), tele TCON-14D: (140 mm x 1.4 = 196 mm)
  • Remote control RM-1 with more functions than the RM-2(only for shutter release)
  • Power grip B-HLD30
  • AC-adaptor C-8AC
  • LCD monitor cap
  • Leather case
  • Underwater camera housings PT-023, depth up to 40m

Accessories included in retail package

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  • Lens cap
  • Lens hood
  • Shoulder strap
  • Li-Ion batt. BLM-1
  • Batt. charger BCM-2 (1 hour for full charge)
  • IR Remote control RM-2
  • 32 MB xD picture card
  • AV cable
  • USB cable
  • CD ROM
  • User manual

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sluka, Chris. "Olympus Launches High Performance 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera: The C-8080 Wide Zoom". Olympus America Inc. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
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