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Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom User Manual

Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom
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Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera typeCompact
Image ratio w:h4:3
ISO SensitivityAuto, 100, 200, 400
Optical Zoom10x
Digital Zoom3.3x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)38 - 380 mm
Max Shutter Speed1/1000 sec
Built-in FlashYes
External FlashNo
Flash ModesAuto, Red-Eye reduction, Fill-in, Off
Screen Dots110, 000
Storage MediaSmartMedia
Sensor size1/2.7" (5.312 x 3.984 mm)
Aperture Rangef/2.8 - f/3.5
Metering ModesSpot
LCD Screen Size1.8 inches

Summary

Camera Operation Basics

Using Auto Mode

Step-by-step guide to using the camera's automatic shooting mode.

Using Dials and Buttons

Explains the function of various camera controls and buttons.

Menu and Settings Management

Using Menus

Navigating and using the camera's menu system for various settings.

Changing All Reset Command

How to configure the camera's reset command behavior.

Changing Shortcuts

Customizing camera shortcuts for faster access to functions.

Image Review and Management

Using Quick View

Quickly viewing the last captured image without entering playback mode.

Reviewing and Managing Images

Navigating, zooming, and organizing captured images on the camera.

Erasing All Images

Procedure for deleting all images stored on the camera's memory card.

Giving a Slide Show

Initiating and viewing a slide show of captured images on the camera.

Image Settings and Shooting Modes

Displaying Picture Information

Viewing detailed information about captured images.

Changing Image Size and Compression

Adjusting image resolution and compression levels for storage.

Changing Exposure Modes

Switching between automatic and manual exposure control modes.

Selecting Program or Creative Modes

Choosing specific shooting modes like Program, Aperture, or Shutter priority.

Exposure Mode Control

Using Shutter-Priority Mode

Setting the shutter speed manually while the camera adjusts aperture.

Using Aperture-Priority Mode

Setting the aperture manually while the camera adjusts shutter speed.

Advanced Shooting Controls

Using Manual Mode

Complete manual control over shutter speed and aperture for exposure.

Selecting Normal or Spot Metering

Choosing the camera's light metering method for accurate exposure.

Image Quality and Exposure Adjustments

Selecting Image Contrast

Adjusting the contrast level of captured images.

Using Exposure Compensation

Adjusting the overall brightness of the image for better exposure.

Using AE Lock

Locking the camera's exposure settings for specific lighting conditions.

Using Autoexposure Bracketing

Capturing multiple shots with different exposure settings automatically.

Exposure and Timing Settings

Autoexposure Bracketing Settings

Configuring the parameters for autoexposure bracketing.

Using Multi-Metering

Utilizing multi-point metering for complex lighting scenarios.

Using the Self-Timer

Activating the self-timer for delayed picture taking.

Focus and Sharpness Control

Increasing Sensitivity (ISO)

Adjusting the camera's ISO sensitivity for different light conditions.

Increasing Sharpness of Moving Objects

Techniques to improve sharpness when photographing moving subjects.

Turning Fulltime AF On and Off

Enabling or disabling continuous autofocus for faster shooting.

Using Focus Lock

Locking focus on a specific subject for recomposing shots.

Using Manual Focus

Manually adjusting the camera's focus for precise control.

Selecting Feet or Meters

Choosing the display unit for focus distance (feet or meters).

Selecting Image Sharpness

Adjusting the in-camera sharpness setting for images.

Depth of Field and Motion

Increasing Depth of Field

Techniques to maximize the range of sharp focus in an image.

Focus Lock for Maximum Depth of Field

Using focus lock to achieve maximum depth of field.

Focus Lock for Minimum Depth of Field

Using focus lock to achieve minimum depth of field.

Reducing Depth of Field

Techniques to minimize the range of sharp focus, blurring the background.

Conveying Motion

Using camera settings to create intentional motion blur effects.

White Balance and Zoom

Adjusting White Balance

Setting the camera's white balance for accurate color rendition.

Zooming the Lens

Using the optical zoom lever to adjust focal length and magnification.

Turning Digital Zoom On and Off

Enabling or disabling the camera's digital zoom feature.

Flash Operations

Using Auto Flash

Using the camera's automatic flash mode.

Setting the Flash Intensity Control

Adjusting the intensity level of the camera's flash output.

Using Red-Eye Reducing Flash

Activating the red-eye reduction feature for flash photography.

Using Fill-in Flash

Using flash to fill in shadows, especially in bright light.

Using Slow Sync Flash

Using slow sync flash for balanced exposure of subject and background.

Selecting the Slow Sync Mode

Choosing specific slow sync flash modes.

Turning Off the Flash

How to manually turn off the camera's flash.

Taking Macro Close-ups

Instructions for taking close-up photographs.

Specialized Shooting Techniques

Increasing Depth of Field in Close-ups

Tips for maximizing depth of field in close-up photography.

Taking Panoramas

Guide to capturing panoramic images using the camera.

Using Sequential Photography

Capturing a series of shots in rapid succession.

Movie and Sound Features

Shooting a Movie

Instructions for recording video clips with the camera.

Playing a Movie

How to play back recorded movie clips on the camera.

Scrolling Through Movie Frames

Navigating through individual frames of a movie clip.

Creating an Index of Movie Frames

Generating an index to quickly access specific movie frames.

Editing a Movie

Basic movie editing functions available on the camera.

Recording Sounds

Enabling and using the camera's sound recording feature.

Adding Sound to Still Pictures

Attaching audio clips to still photographs.

System and Utility Functions

Using Special Effects

Applying special visual effects to images during shooting.

Using the Setup Menu

Accessing and configuring general camera setup options.

Creating a Print Order

Setting up print orders for selected or all images.

Formatting a SmartMedia Card

Preparing the memory card for use by formatting it.

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